Battles in PvP tend to be heavily focused on the skill of each player, but weapons play a massive role in how the fight is going to turn out. To this end, hunters use weapons that have a certain niche in combat that is easily exploited to gain the upper hand. The niches range from hard-hitting Strength weapons to the swift, merciless Skill weapons, and much more. This list will feature some of the best PvP weapons in Bloodborne, their stats, how to get them, and their benefits.
15. Burial Blade
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Gehrman’s weapon of choice is excellent for many PvP scenarios, especially those that require extra range, as the Burial Blade’s charged R2 has some of the longest range in the game. Aside from this, we also have the added benefit of bonus damage on mobility-related attacks, backstep, sidestep, rolling, etc. It has decent Arcane scaling, being a siderite weapon, and its Skill scaling is solid. The badge that unlocks this weapon is acquired after defeating Gehrman.
What makes the Burial Blade great:
Wide, sweeping attacks
Arcane scaling
Very good reach
Vertical attacks
Bonus damage for mobility-related attacks, ideal for PvP
Burial Blade stats:
Base: 80 physical damage | Skill scaling: C
Burial Blade +3: 104 physical damage | Skill scaling: C
Burial Blade +6: 128 physical damage | Skill scaling: B
Burial Blade +10: 160 physical damage | Skill scaling: B
14. Hunter Axe
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Even though it’s a starting weapon, the Hunter Axe is a solid and safe choice for any PvP situation. One of its features that hunters use is the tricked charged R2, which will send anyone flying, no matter what. Spin to win. Besides the popular strategy, it is a genuinely well-rounded weapon that is much more than you think.
What makes the Hunter Axe great:
Strong moveset
Good Strength scaling
Charged R2 is has very strong knockback
Good stagger potential
Hunter Axe stats:
Base: 98 physical damage | Strength scaling: D
Hunter Axe +3: 125 physical damage | Strength scaling: D
Hunter Axe +6: 152 physical damage | Strength scaling: C
Hunter Axe +10: 196 physical damage | Strength scaling: B
13. Ludwig’s Holy Blade
Ludwig’s Holy Blade is a quality weapon, meaning it scales with both Strength and Skill. This makes it quite a formidable weapon in PvP, as well as the fact that it’s a stagger machine and a quick attacker, all in one package. You have long range in the greatsword form and consistent damage in the longsword form. It is found after ascending Oedon Chapel and picking up the Radiant Sword Hunter Badge.
Here we have a weapon that is a favorite among PvP hunters, and that is mostly because of its really satisfying moveset and safe aspects. In the untricked form, it is a crude sword, but tricked, it turns into a large war pick, capable of long range and high stagger. It is found in the prison after the Underground Corpse Pile, but you need to find the Cell Key first.
What makes the Church Pick great:
Fluid moveset
Very good stagger potential with the tricked L2
Serrated damage
Fast attack speed
Church Pick stats:
Base: 88 physical damage | Skill scaling: D
Church Pick +3: 112 physical damage | Skill scaling: C
Church Pick +6: 136 physical damage | Skill scaling: C
Church Pick +10: 176 physical damage | Skill scaling: B
11. Blade of Mercy
With overwhelming attack speed, high Skill scaling, and smooth attacks, the Blade of Mercy is one of the fastest weapons in the game and serves very well in PvP. It is made of siderite, so you can’t buff it, but it does have innate Arcane scaling, so that’s another damage boost. One strategy you can employ is to use Murky of Dirty blood gems, which will proc quickly with the attack speed. It is found by either killing Eileen or completing her questline.
What makes the Blade of Mercy great:
Very good Skill scaling
Extremely quick attack patterns
Ability to overwhelm your opponent
Good for poison gems
Blade of Mercy stats:
Base: 60 physical damage | Skill scaling: C
Blade of Mercy +3: 78 physical damage | Skill scaling: B
Blade of Mercy +6: 96 physical damage | Skill scaling: A
Blade of Mercy +10: 120 physical damage | Skill scaling: S
10. Kos Parasite
After killing the Orphan of Kos, you will get the Kos Parasite, a weapon that synergizes well with the Milkweed rune, transforming you into a Lumenwood Kin. With the rune, the Kos Parasite gains a whole new moveset, along with additional mobility, increased discovery, and just looking like a cool broccoli man.
What makes the Kos Parasite great:
Very good synergy with an Arcane character
Extremely high Arcane scaling
Good moveset with decent range and stagger potential
High mobility
Kos Parasite stats:
Base: 30 Arcane damage | Arcane scaling: A
Kos Parasite +3: 39 Arcane damage | Arcane scaling: S
Kos Parasite +6: 48 Arcane damage | Arcane scaling: S
Kos Parasite +10: 60 Arcane damage | Arcane scaling: S
9. Holy Moonlight Sword
The Holy Moonlight Sword is simply a great weapon no matter the circumstance, so you should utilize it in your PvP builds as well7. The untricked form is a large longsword, with a straightforward moveset. Tricked, however, it transforms into a greatsword of concentrated moonlight, adding Arcane scaling as well as projectiles to your normal attacks. It is found after killing Ludwig the Accursed and killing his head.
Here we have one of the coolest weapons in the game. The design is awesome, the moveset is quite strong, and the scaling is excellent. The Bloodletter is a giant morningstar that scales extremely well with Bloodtinge and Strength. Aside from the scaling, it packs a punch that will make enemies think twice before messing with you. The untricked form is a quick mace, so you can alternate between fast and slow gameplay. It is found upon completing Brador’s questline.
What makes the Bloodletter great:
Strong dashing R1
Solid range
Extremely high Strength and Bloodtinge scaling
Tricked mode L2 is an AOE explosion
Bloodletter stats:
Base: 90 physical damage | Strength scaling: C
Bloodletter +3: 117 physical damage | Strength scaling: B
Bloodletter +6: 144 physical damage | Strength scaling: B
Bloodletter +10: 180 physical damage | Strength Scaling: A
7. Logarius’ Wheel
The Executioners of the Healing Church had a serious distaste for Vilebloods, so they made it their mission to utterly annihilate the covenant and pull it out from the roots. The same thematic can be applied to PvP, except the target of this violence would be any player unlucky enough to cross your path. Logarius’ Wheel is an absolute monster for PvP and PvE, due to its incredibly high Strength scaling (S), and the fact that you can buff it will additional Arcane damage. The badge that unlocks it is unlocked upon killing Alfred or completing his questline.
What makes Logarius’ Wheel great:
High damage output
Additional Arcane scaling
Crushing moveset
High stagger potential
Logarius’ Wheel stats:
Base: 100 physical damage | Strength scaling: C
Logarius’ Wheel +3: 130 physical damage | Strength scaling: B
Logarius’ Wheel +6: 160 physical damage | Strength scaling: A
Logarius’ Wheel +10: 200 physical damage | Strength scaling: S
6. Rakuyo
The Rakuyo is a mixture of elegance and mercilessness. The moveset on this weapon is sure to make your opponent quiver in their boots (this might be because of previous trauma caused by the Lady Maria fight). PTSD or not, attack speed is a staple element of this weapon, as well as the creative combos you can execute by pressing different combinations of buttons. It is found in the well in the middle of the Fishing Hamlet, guarded by two sharks.
What makes the Rakuyo great:
Fluid, elegant moveset
High Skill scaling
Combos can be created differently based on the buttons pressed
Fast attack speed
Rakuyo stats:
Base: 82 physical damage | Skill scaling: C
Rakuyo +3: 106 physical damage | Skill scaling: B
Rakuyo +6: 130 physical damage | Skill scaling: B
Rakuyo +10: 164 physical damage | Skill scaling: A
5. Whirligig Saw
In the realm of PvP, sometimes raw damage output is preferable to complicated strategies. When you mash someone into pulp, you’ll definitely prove your point. And there is no better way to do that than to use the Whirligig Saw. With its serrated active part, it is excellent for staggering enemies, as well as making sure they are on their toes. It is found in the Hunter’s Nightmare, inside the Nightmare Church.
What makes the Whirligig Saw great:
Insane damage output
Good stagger
Surprisingly quick untricked attacks
Constant L2 buzzsaw attack
Highest Strength scaling
Whirligig Saw stats:
Base: 95 physical damage | Strength scaling: B
Whirligig Saw +3: 122 physical damage | Strength scaling: A
Whirligig Saw +6: 149 physical damage | Strength scaling: A
Whirligig Saw +10: 190 physical damage | Strength scaling: S
4. Reiterpallasch
The only thing better than a sword is a sword with a gun duct taped to the end of it. This interesting weapon is ideal for most scenarios, serving as an elegant rapier, but transforming it allows you to shoot with your main hand, decimating open foes, provided you have high Bloodtinge. It is found in the very first room in Castle Cainhurst, hidden inside a chest.
What makes the Reiterpallasch great:
Strong Skill scaling
Adds an extra element of gun combat with transformation attacks
Using this weapon allows you to parry with your main hand
Thrust damage
Fast attack speed
Reiterpallasch stats:
Base: 75 physical damage | Skill scaling: C
Reiterpallasch +3: 96 physical damage | Skill scaling: B
Reiterpallasch +6: 117 physical damage | Skill scaling: B
Reiterpallasch +10: 150 physical damage | Skill scaling: A
3. Saw Spear
The Skill-oriented counterpart to the Saw Cleaver, the Saw Spear will definitely prove its worth time and time again. High attack speed is apparent here, as well as a moveset that emphasizes transforming attacks, and viscerals. Unlike the Saw Cleaver, this weapon has a thrusting attack in the tricked form, allowing for more damage variety. It is found in the pre-sewer area of Central Yharnam.
What makes the Saw Spear great:
Serrated damage in both forms
Good moveset
Fast attack speed
Tricked R2 attacks are thrusts
Bonus damage to transforming attacks
Saw Spear stats:
Base: 85 physical damage | Skill scaling: D
Saw Spear +3: 109 physical damage | Skill scaling: D
Saw Spear +6: 133 physical damage | Skill scaling: C
Saw Spear +10: 170 physical damage | Skill scaling: C
2. Saw Cleaver
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This bad boy is the weapon with the highest DPS in the game, so it’s naturally a good choice for PvP as well. The moveset is almost identical to the Saw Spear, with the exception that it doesn’t have a thrusting attack, and it has Serrated damage in only one form. These facts do not lower the potential of the weapon, however, as it is an excellent choice for any PvP build. It is a starting weapon.
What makes the Saw Cleaver great:
Very high damage output
Bonus damage on transforming attacks
High attack speed
Solid Strength scaling
Longer reach in tricked mode
Saw Cleaver stats:
Base: 90 physical damage | Strength scaling: D
Saw Cleaver +3: 117 physical damage | Strength scaling: D
Saw Cleaver +6: 144 physical damage | Strength scaling: D
Saw Cleaver +10: 180 physical damage | Strength scaling: C
1. Beasthunter Saif
At the end of the list, we have the Beasthunter Saif, an Old Hunter weapon that is as deadly as it is fast. Almost all of its attacks have some mobility bonus added in, making it a beast in PvP and PvE. Its R1 combos are arguably the fastest in the game, allowing you to overwhelm your opponent with merciless attacks. The untricked form is slower but has some serious range and crowd control. It is found in the Hunter’s Nightmare, just before the ladder that leads to the Nightmare Church.
What makes the Beasthunter Saif great:
Extremely high mobility
Extremely high attack speed
Good effective range in the untricked form
Transforming attacks add mobility as well
Good Skill scaling
Beasthunter Saif stats:
Base: 90 physical damage | Skill scaling: D
Beasthunter Saif +3: 117 physical damage | Skill scaling: D
Beasthunter Saif +6: 153 physical damage | Skill scaling: C
Beasthunter Saif +10: 180 physical damage | Skill scaling: B
There we have it, some of the best PvP weapons you can put into your builds to improve your experience. Each of these weapons fills a certain niche for combat, so you should be able to figure out what best suits you through trial and error. Experience and practice are critical here. Fear the Old Blood.
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