[Top 10] Bloodborne Best Arcane Weapons and How To Get Them

Updated:

27 Oct 2021

We all want a dash of the Arcane spirit, something to make the dread of the night pass more easily. For this means you can employ Arcane weapons, weapons imbued with Arcane damage for various purposes. This list will cover some of the most popular and most effective Arcane weapons, ranging from simple weapons with natural Arcane scaling, to Hunter Tools that allow you to assault enemies with volleys of magic (looking at you, A Call Beyond).

10. Rosmarinus

How to get the Rosmarinus

To kick things off, a bit of pest control. We have the Rosmarinus, a tool of the Healing Church used to cleanse impurities within those that have been affected by the Beastly Scourge. It is a notoriously powerful sidearm, capable of producing a wide arc in front of the player character, not allowing anything to get close. It has very good Arcane scaling, and it is near-instant to use, along with the additional benefit of consuming one QS bullet per second of spraying.

What makes the Rosmarinus great:

High Arcane scaling and Arcane damage
Wide area of effect
Possible stagger potential
Can be boosted with Bone Marrow Ash

Weapon stats:

Base: 30 Arcane damage | Arcane scaling: B
Rosmarinus +3: 45 Arcane damage | Arcane scaling: B
Rosmarinus +6: 60 Arcane damage | Arcane scaling: A
Rosmarinus +10: 80 Arcane damage | Arcane scaling: S

9. Flamesprayer

How to get the Flamesprayer

Here we have a necessary choice for most Arcane builds, as it has decent base Arcane damage and deals Fire damage, ideal for culling the scourge of beasts. Basically, it is the exact same as the Rosmarinus, except it uses flames instead of magic-infused mist. To make the most of it, you can use oil urns, which will enhance the damage you deal.

What makes the Flamesprayer great:

Decent Fire damage
Good for all-around Arcane builds
Can be buffed with oil
Does not consume stamina while in use
Can also be buffed with Bone Marrow Ash

Weapon stats:

Base: 45 Fire damage | Arcane scaling: D
Flamesprayer +3: 60 Fire damage | Arcane scaling: D
Flamesprayer +6: 75 Fire damage | Arcane scaling: D
Flamesprayer +10: 95 Fire damage | Arcane scaling: B

8. Tonitrus

How to get the Tonitrus

Archibald, the eccentric of the Healing Church created this weapon as a means of purification, and to satiate his obsession with the electric Darkbeasts. In general, it is a fun weapon capable of dealing Bolt damage when transformed. Unfortunately, it does not get a different tricked moveset, like other weapons, but merely adds a Bolt element to the attacks. Can be found in Yahar’gul, at the giant door opposite the boss.

What makes the Tonitrus great:

Decent Strength scaling
Added Bolt damage
High damage in tricked form
Tricking the weapon adds extra Arcane scaling

Weapon stats:

Base: 80 physical damage | Arcane scaling: D
Tonitrus +3: 104 physical damage | Arcane scaling: D
Tonitrus +6: 128 physical damage | Arcane scaling: D
Tonitrus +10: 160 physical damage | Arcane scaling: D

7. Burial Blade

Up next, we have the Burial Blade. Not a classic Arcane weapon by any means, but it does have some innate Arcane scaling, seeing as it is made of siderite, a mineral from the heavens. Its composition means that it can’t be buffed by Bolt/Fire Paper, but the Arcane scaling makes up for that. To get the weapon, you must fight Gehrman and win. He will drop the Old Hunter Badge and it will allow you to buy the Burial Blade at the bath messengers.

What makes the Burial Blade great:

Innate Arcane scaling
Very good moveset
High attack speed
Bonus damage on quickstep and sprinting attacks

Weapon stats:

Base: 80 physical damage | Arcane scaling: D
Burial Blade +3: 104 physical damage | Arcane scaling: D
Burial Blade +6: 128 physical damage | Arcane scaling: C
Burial Blade +10: 160 physical damage | Arcane scaling: B

6. Hunter Tools

How to get every Hunter Tool

A rather peculiar addition to this list, but necessary nonetheless. The Hunter Tools offer a means of rampaging through the game as you see fit. Each tool is excellent in most situations, plus their very high Arcane scaling is another bonus to their efficiency. When using an Arcane build, most of the time Hunter Tools are going to be a main focus, plus a weapon or two.

What makes Hunter Tools great:

High versatility
High Arcane scaling
High damage
Efficient QS bullet use
Added ranged combat

Weapon stats:

https://bloodborne.wiki.fextralife.com/Hunter+Tools

5. Saw Spear

How to get the Saw Spear

One of the principle weapons used for Arcane builds, the Saw Spear is an excellent choice for anyone wanting a reliable weapon, bolstered by Arcane. This weapon is found at the entrance of the sewers, and is best used with Fire gems, or when it is buffed by the Empty Phantasm Shell. The moveset is similar to the Saw Cleaver, but this weapon has better Skill scaling, perfect for some hybrid Arcane builds.

What makes the Saw Spear great:

Fast gameplay
Reliable damage
Good pairing with Fire gems
Serrated damage in addition to Arcane potential
Bonus damage on transformation attacks

Weapon stats:

Base: 85 physical damage | Arcane scaling: D
Saw Spear +3: 109 physical damage | Arcane scaling: D
Saw Spear +6: 133 physical damage | Arcane scaling: D
Saw Spear +10: 170 physical damage | Arcane scaling: C

4. Ludwig’s Holy Blade

How to get Ludwig’s Holy Blade

A monster when it comes to damage output, Ludwig’s Holy Blade shines as a formidable Arcane-oriented weapon as well, seeing as it has A-level Arcane scaling. Most Arcane builds can benefit from this weapon, seeing as it adds further versatility, due to the contrasting forms of the weapon, and the guaranteed brain damage your enemies will suffer. Empty Phantasm Shell works wonders, and further boosts the damage output. It can be bought at the bath messengers after obtaining the Radiant Sword Hunter Badge from Oedon Chapel.

What makes Ludwig’s Holy Blade great:

Quality weapon
High damage output
Righteous damage
High versatility
Fits very well into most Arcane builds

Weapon stats:

Base: 100 physical damage | Arcane scaling: D
Ludwig’s Holy Blade +3: 130 physical damage | Arcane scaling: C
Ludwig’s Holy Blade +6: 160 physical damage | Arcane scaling: B
Ludwig’s Holy Blade +10: 200 physical damage | Arcane scaling: A

3. Logarius’ Wheel

How to get Logarius’ Wheel

Logarius’ Wheel is one of those weapons where you just want to bash everything to a bloody pulp, and look cool doing it. This weapon has a very heavy focus on Strength, seeing as it can get up to an S scaling, and Arcane, which the transformed form enables. When you transform the Wheel, it gets buffed with Arcane damage and extra scaling. Pressing L2 in the transformed form will spin the Wheel, increasing the damage output, while steadily decreasing your health. This can be done up to four times, increasing the damage and life drain each time.

What makes Logarius’ Wheel great:

High damage
Very high Strength scaling
High Arcane scaling
High stagger potential

Weapon stats:

Base: 100 physical damage | Arcane scaling: D
Logarius’ Wheel +3: 130 physical damage | Arcane scaling: D
Logarius’ Wheel +6: 160 physical damage | Arcane scaling: D
Logarius’ Wheel +10: 200 physical damage | Arcane scaling: C

2. Holy Moonlight Sword

How to get the Holy Moonlight Sword

The mythical Moonlight Greatsword which has been in almost every FromSoftware game is naturally going to be an Arcane beast. This sword starts out as a normal sword, but transformed, it turns into a giant sword made of concentrated moonlight, able to dish out Arcane damage and shoot beams of moonlight at enemies. Regardless of your intentions, the Holy Moonlight Sword is an excellent choice, and an overall excellent weapon. To get it, you need to kill Ludwig the Accursed in the Hunter’s Nightmare.

What makes the Holy Moonlight Sword great:

High strength scaling
High Arcane scaling
Fits any Arcane build
Can shoot beams of moonlight for ranged combat
Rigid, sturdy moveset

Weapon stats:

Base: 90 physical damage | 50 Arcane damage | Arcane scaling: C
Holy Moonlight Sword +3: 117 physical damage | 60 Arcane damage | Arcane scaling: B
Holy Moonlight Sword +6: 144 physical damage | 80 Arcane damage | Arcane scaling: A
Holy Moonlight Sword +10: 180 physical damage | 100 Arcane damage | Arcane scaling: A

1. Kos Parasite

How to get the Kos Parasite

And finally, we have arguably the best Arcane weapon in the game: the Kos Parasite! To maximize its potential, you need to equip the Milkweed rune, which will turn you into a Lumenwood Kin. You can get this rune by completing Saint Adeline’s questline, while the weapon is acquired by killing the Orphan of Kos (good luck). When both the rune and the weapon are equipped, they change the Kos Parasite, giving it an enhanced moveset, capable of high Arcane damage. Coupled with Hunter Tools, anyone with this build will be a formidable monster on the night of the Hunt.

What makes the Kos Parasite great:

Extremely high Arcane scaling
Enhanced moveset
Transformed L2 is an explosion
Higher mobility
Good pairing with any other Arcane-oriented item
Good stagger potential

Weapon 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

With the tentacles, we have concluded this list. All of these weapons are great in their own respects, it’s just a matter of preference to find out what you like to use and which playstyle you like to employ. Try it out. Mix and match, experiment and see which build suits you the most. I hope this list can help guide you in the right direction. Fear the Old Blood.