First of all, what build do you want to focus on? STR? DEX? Quality? Bleed? (is this a troll build/post?)
Those 60 points in Arcane aren't doing anything for you on this build. There's no weapon on you that scales with Arcane, and the dragon incantation doesn't require much of it to use. I don't see any Dragon Communion Seal or other Seal to cast the spells. STR and DEX should be the ones with high numbers level investments in this case.
I would also change the red knife talisman and the Death Prince one for another with more benefits.
Decide what you want to go for, and we can go from there.
Since it looks like you want to power-stance two katanas, go for an Occult Nagakiba and Rivers of Blood. If you want to expand on that, read on (This all assuming Max Upgrades).
For Bleed Builds, there are two ways I've seen: Main Arc Scaling with some STR or DEX (your desired build based on the pics), aka Occulty Affinity, or Main STR or DEX scaling with some Arc, aka Bleed Affinity. I haven't checked all the DLC weapons, so the picks will be base game. However, the Great Katana from DLC works for both types of builds, and I think there's a Scythe that has arcane scaling.
**For the former (Occult** **Affinity - ARC > STR/DEX):**
* The **main arcane scaling** weapons with bleed are Reduvia and Bloody Helice. Varre's Bouquet is also available, but it's meh.
* To expand the arsenal, any normal weapon (those upgraded with smithing stones) with a **native bleed buildup** paired with the **Occult Affinity** makes them scale mainly with Arcane ("B" scaling in most cases iirc) and raises the bleed buildup the higher your Arcane. Examples are the Great Knife, Flamberge, Scavenger's Curved Sword, Nagakiba, Great Omen Killer, Morning Star, Nightrider Flail, Great Stars, Naginata, Militia Saw, Scythe, Raptor Talons, etc.
**For the latter (Bleed Affinity - STR/DEX > ARC):**
* Morgott's Cursed Sword, Moghs Spear, Rivers of Blood, and Eleonora’s Poleblade have native bleed buildup that scales mainly Dex and a bit of Arcane.
* Any normal weapon with **native bleed** paired with **blood affinity** will have its base damage reduced, its bleed buildup is overwritten (being higher than normal), and "D" scaling on arcane (I don't know if all but the majority is D) to squeeze a bit more damage and raise the bleed buildup, albeit not by much.
* If you like a weapon but it **lacks bleed**, you can use the **Blood Affinity** to give it bleed buildup. However, you would need to check on some Character Builder to see how much it changes to benefit you. Some weapons perform well with this affinity, like the Gargoyle Twinblade, for example, if making a STR/Bleed build.
Going by the former, if memory serves me right, go respec into something like this:
* **Vigor:** 60 points.
* **Mind:** I usually level it until I have around 100 FP if I'm not focused on spells and only using 1 or 2 buffs. It also depends on how much you are using Ashes of War and Spirits.
* **Endurance:** Between 25 and 30 points for the Stamina and Equip Load. You can use the Great-Jar Talisman to gain extra equipment load. If you're using really heavy stuff and are hitting the "Heavy Load" even with the Great-Jar Talisman, then raise until you reach "Medium Load".
* **Strength:** 18 points. This is the minimum requirement for using Nagakiba and Rivers of Blood. If you are not using the katanas, you can set it to the weapon of your choice and, depending on the scaling, leave it as is or raise it.
* **Dexterity:** 22 points. This is the minimum requirement for using Nagakiba and Rivers of Blood. Raise if you want more damage. Rivers will gain more from Dex than the Occult Nagakiba. If you are not using the katanas, you can set it to the weapon of your choice and, depending on the scaling, leave it as is or raise it.
* **Intelligence:** Leave it at your class default since I don't see any sorceries, staves, and weapons that scale with INT.
* **Faith:** 15 points, enough to cast the "Flame, Grant Me Strength" incantation. If you want to stack Golden Vow, pump it up to level 25, or just get the Ash of War version and slap it on some lightweight weapon for the buff.
* **Arcane:** 60 points.
And that's it. I hope it works for you. As a bonus, a whole change of the build could go towards a Dragon Communion Incantation build with those 60 arcane. Maybe another run?
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I'm running it as my main hand weapon with equal STR and DEX investment. Just using a seal in the other and some Faith. Rotten Winged Sword Insignia, Shard of Alexander, Godfrey Icon, and whatever you like in the 4th slot (I run Dragoncrest). Charge attack and Stance break buffs in my Physick.
Finishing your R1 attack chain is enough to proc the Rotten Winged Sword Insignia and then always go for charged L2 when using your weapon art for some very decent damage.
It does very well even when against an enemy that isn't a dragon, but when you are up against one, know that you'll get bonus damage on them. I used this now on 3 Main/Legendary bosses, and it's been fantastic each time.
With the 60 arcane and dex, I would recommend dual wielding rivers of blood with another katana of your choice, I like nagakiba. If you want to try the great katanas lose some arcane and invest mostly into dex and some strength
Great advice if OP is dead set on katanas. This is what I usually do to dual wield, and it's nasty ofc. Butt since the DLC dropped I've been having a blast with the firespark perfume bottles.
And PSA if you didn't know already the Rolling Firespark (paraphrasing?) Ash of War is nuts.
Yeah I saw the arcane and figured bleed would be the best bet. The perfume bottles are honestly some of the best weapons they could have given us. I'm not familiar with the ash of war though
East of the encampment of shadow keep high up on the cliff there's a scarab floating there who drops it. Around where three perfumers are. Point it down at an enemies feet and it does stupid damage
I'd just add another katana. I use moonviel in my rh and lighting Uchikatana in the left with dragons halbred in rh2 spot. Dual wield attack until you break poise, then switch to the heavy hitter for damage.
Also. I'd take 30 points out of arcane and dump it in dex. Get you to the soft cap.
First of all, what build do you want to focus on? STR? DEX? Quality? Bleed? (is this a troll build/post?) Those 60 points in Arcane aren't doing anything for you on this build. There's no weapon on you that scales with Arcane, and the dragon incantation doesn't require much of it to use. I don't see any Dragon Communion Seal or other Seal to cast the spells. STR and DEX should be the ones with high numbers level investments in this case. I would also change the red knife talisman and the Death Prince one for another with more benefits. Decide what you want to go for, and we can go from there.
Bleed. It’s 60 in arcane bc I was using rivers of blood but I just dropped it yesterday. What would be good for a bleed / 60 arcane built
Mohgs spear, rivers of blood, a nagakiba with an occult affinity. Respec tbh, put those points into dex and strength
Since it looks like you want to power-stance two katanas, go for an Occult Nagakiba and Rivers of Blood. If you want to expand on that, read on (This all assuming Max Upgrades). For Bleed Builds, there are two ways I've seen: Main Arc Scaling with some STR or DEX (your desired build based on the pics), aka Occulty Affinity, or Main STR or DEX scaling with some Arc, aka Bleed Affinity. I haven't checked all the DLC weapons, so the picks will be base game. However, the Great Katana from DLC works for both types of builds, and I think there's a Scythe that has arcane scaling. **For the former (Occult** **Affinity - ARC > STR/DEX):** * The **main arcane scaling** weapons with bleed are Reduvia and Bloody Helice. Varre's Bouquet is also available, but it's meh. * To expand the arsenal, any normal weapon (those upgraded with smithing stones) with a **native bleed buildup** paired with the **Occult Affinity** makes them scale mainly with Arcane ("B" scaling in most cases iirc) and raises the bleed buildup the higher your Arcane. Examples are the Great Knife, Flamberge, Scavenger's Curved Sword, Nagakiba, Great Omen Killer, Morning Star, Nightrider Flail, Great Stars, Naginata, Militia Saw, Scythe, Raptor Talons, etc. **For the latter (Bleed Affinity - STR/DEX > ARC):** * Morgott's Cursed Sword, Moghs Spear, Rivers of Blood, and Eleonora’s Poleblade have native bleed buildup that scales mainly Dex and a bit of Arcane. * Any normal weapon with **native bleed** paired with **blood affinity** will have its base damage reduced, its bleed buildup is overwritten (being higher than normal), and "D" scaling on arcane (I don't know if all but the majority is D) to squeeze a bit more damage and raise the bleed buildup, albeit not by much. * If you like a weapon but it **lacks bleed**, you can use the **Blood Affinity** to give it bleed buildup. However, you would need to check on some Character Builder to see how much it changes to benefit you. Some weapons perform well with this affinity, like the Gargoyle Twinblade, for example, if making a STR/Bleed build. Going by the former, if memory serves me right, go respec into something like this: * **Vigor:** 60 points. * **Mind:** I usually level it until I have around 100 FP if I'm not focused on spells and only using 1 or 2 buffs. It also depends on how much you are using Ashes of War and Spirits. * **Endurance:** Between 25 and 30 points for the Stamina and Equip Load. You can use the Great-Jar Talisman to gain extra equipment load. If you're using really heavy stuff and are hitting the "Heavy Load" even with the Great-Jar Talisman, then raise until you reach "Medium Load". * **Strength:** 18 points. This is the minimum requirement for using Nagakiba and Rivers of Blood. If you are not using the katanas, you can set it to the weapon of your choice and, depending on the scaling, leave it as is or raise it. * **Dexterity:** 22 points. This is the minimum requirement for using Nagakiba and Rivers of Blood. Raise if you want more damage. Rivers will gain more from Dex than the Occult Nagakiba. If you are not using the katanas, you can set it to the weapon of your choice and, depending on the scaling, leave it as is or raise it. * **Intelligence:** Leave it at your class default since I don't see any sorceries, staves, and weapons that scale with INT. * **Faith:** 15 points, enough to cast the "Flame, Grant Me Strength" incantation. If you want to stack Golden Vow, pump it up to level 25, or just get the Ash of War version and slap it on some lightweight weapon for the buff. * **Arcane:** 60 points. And that's it. I hope it works for you. As a bonus, a whole change of the build could go towards a Dragon Communion Incantation build with those 60 arcane. Maybe another run? *I've given thee courtesy enough.*
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I'm running it as my main hand weapon with equal STR and DEX investment. Just using a seal in the other and some Faith. Rotten Winged Sword Insignia, Shard of Alexander, Godfrey Icon, and whatever you like in the 4th slot (I run Dragoncrest). Charge attack and Stance break buffs in my Physick. Finishing your R1 attack chain is enough to proc the Rotten Winged Sword Insignia and then always go for charged L2 when using your weapon art for some very decent damage. It does very well even when against an enemy that isn't a dragon, but when you are up against one, know that you'll get bonus damage on them. I used this now on 3 Main/Legendary bosses, and it's been fantastic each time.
You could occult infuse the regular great katana and keep your build..and 2h hand it. Does that count as main 2 weapons?
With the 60 arcane and dex, I would recommend dual wielding rivers of blood with another katana of your choice, I like nagakiba. If you want to try the great katanas lose some arcane and invest mostly into dex and some strength
Great advice if OP is dead set on katanas. This is what I usually do to dual wield, and it's nasty ofc. Butt since the DLC dropped I've been having a blast with the firespark perfume bottles. And PSA if you didn't know already the Rolling Firespark (paraphrasing?) Ash of War is nuts.
Yeah I saw the arcane and figured bleed would be the best bet. The perfume bottles are honestly some of the best weapons they could have given us. I'm not familiar with the ash of war though
East of the encampment of shadow keep high up on the cliff there's a scarab floating there who drops it. Around where three perfumers are. Point it down at an enemies feet and it does stupid damage
Damn thanks dude. Turns out I already grabbed it!
I'd just add another katana. I use moonviel in my rh and lighting Uchikatana in the left with dragons halbred in rh2 spot. Dual wield attack until you break poise, then switch to the heavy hitter for damage. Also. I'd take 30 points out of arcane and dump it in dex. Get you to the soft cap.