Bloodstained Dagger

Bloodstained Dagger is a quick, bleed-focused dagger-class weapon introduced by Nightreign. It deals primarily slash/pierce physical damage with a strong emphasis on rapid strikes and Hemorrhage buildup. The dagger's built-in skill is Quickstep, which enhances mobility and allows fast repositioning during engagements to maintain pressure or evade counters.

The weapon's base attack profile favors dexterity builds. Its raw attack values are Physical 66 and Critical 110, with no elemental damage (Magic/Fire/Lightning/Holy all 0). Guarded damage negation is Physical 100, and 21 against Magic, Fire, Lightning, and Holy. Attribute scaling grants an E in Strength and an S in Dexterity, with no scaling for Intelligence, Faith, or Arcane.

Bloodstained Dagger applies Hemorrhage as its primary status effect, with a Hemorrhage potency value of 34, making it an effective choice for bleed-oriented builds that seek to trigger high-percent HP bursts. The Quickstep skill pairs naturally with bleed tactics: its mobility lets the user close gaps, dodge retaliation, and chain quick hits to build Hemorrhage rapidly.

Practical notes and usage

• Best used by characters investing heavily in Dexterity to take advantage of the S scaling; Strength only minimally contributes due to E scaling.
• Quickstep enables aggressive hit-and-run play; use it to reposition after landing bleed stacks or to chase weakened foes before the Hemorrhage proc.
• High Critical (110) makes the dagger a solid tool for backstabs and ripostes; capitalize on guard breaks and parries to convert openings into lethal criticals.
• Guarded damage negation being weighted to Physical means the dagger performs acceptably when blocked, but its value lies in avoiding sustained trades rather than tanking hits.
• Combine with bleed-augmenting talismans, consumables, or skills that increase attack speed or hemorrhage build rate to maximize effectiveness.
• Pairing with light armor and mobility enhancements complements the dagger’s playstyle, emphasizing quick strikes, spacing, and retreat rather than extended frontal brawls.