VAMPIR Bloodstained Build: Sword Defense Guide
Sword-and-defense bruiser, the other PvP tier-1 pick. Forgiving to learn; anchors group content and dueling. Korean name: 블러드스테인. Part of the original launch roster.
Bloodstained at a Glance
community meta scores 1-10PvE
6
PvP
9
Farming
6
Boss
7
Difficulty
2/5
Editorial translation of dated KR community consensus; not measured DPS. Data trail: canfactory.tistory.com · danasn.tistory.com
Skill Build Planner
KR skill data · verified 2026-10-24Start from the KR baseline (ssalmuk guide, 2025-12-15), then reorder to your own priority. Your order is saved on this device and can be copied as text.
- 1 Aimed Focus 정조준
- 2 Marksman's Concentration 명사수의 집중
- 3 Master of Shooting 사격의 달인
- 4 Hunt Begin 사냥 개시
Summon plus damage-over-time ground skills. Skill order matters less than cooldown cycling; for single-target hunts turn off AoE toggles (summon, poison burst) and focus fire.
- Call of the Pitch-Black 칠흑의 부름 summons the Piercer (꿰뚫는 자); a signature damage source
- Poison Burst 독폭팔 AoE burst; toggle OFF when hunting single targets
- ultimate (Half-Angle) 반각 open with it in PvP
Full Viper skill order: pending launch-week deep harvest (KR data exists, being verified). Nothing invented here.
Read the boss pattern first, then dump burst into vulnerable windows. High skill ceiling; melee risk in open-world farming.
- Stealth 은신 assassin entry tool
- Blink 순간이동 gap close / escape
Full Grim Reaper skill order: pending launch-week deep harvest (KR data exists, being verified). Nothing invented here.
Leave damage skills on AUTO; keep the lifesteal skill on MANUAL control. Damage-focused setups melt bosses fastest (F2P clear through stage 267, Apr 2026). Skills carry extra PvP-specific benefits.
- Attack Power Steal 공격력 흡수 steals attack power from targets
- Debuff Cleanse (while stunned) 상태이상 해제 cleanses crowd control effects even while stunned
Full Akasha skill order: pending launch-week deep harvest (KR data exists, being verified). Nothing invented here.
Sword bruiser; top-tier PvP duelist. Detailed KR skill order pending deep harvest; role guidance ships at launch.
- Enoch 에노크 named skill learned during progression (KR player documentation)
Full Bloodstained skill order: pending launch-week deep harvest. Nothing invented here.
Tier Placement per Scenario
| Scenario | Tier | Why (dated) |
|---|---|---|
| PvE & Leveling | A | Sturdy melee; steady but slower clear than the ranged pair canfactory 2025-08; danasn 2025-08 · 2025-08 |
| PvP (Arena, Gehenna, VCC) | S | Tier-1 PvP duelist in KR tier tables canfactory 2025-08; danasn 2025-08 · 2025-08 |
| Farming (쌀먹) | A | Popular alt body for PvP-side farming accounts KR community consensus · 2026-04 |
| Boss & Raid | A | Survivability gives consistent raid presence KR tier tables · 2025-08 |
Netmarble publishes no official class ranking. See the full tier matrix.
How Bloodstained Plays
Sword bruiser; top-tier PvP duelist. Detailed KR skill order pending deep harvest; role guidance ships at launch.
Korean documentation for Bloodstained centers on mechanics rather than a fixed skill order: Enoch (에노크). These are the levers that define the class. The full ordered build lands here right after launch-week verification. We do not publish invented skill lists.
Strengths and Weaknesses
Strengths
- +Tier-1 PvP duelist in Korean tier tables
- +Forgiving to learn (2 of 5 difficulty); anchors group content
Watch Outs
- -Slower solo clear than the ranged pair in PvE
- -Full KR skill order still pending launch-week deep harvest; only role guidance ships at launch
Bloodstained FAQ
Is Bloodstained good for beginners?
Yes. It is the most forgiving melee class and a top-tier PvP duelist, though its detailed Korean skill order is being verified during launch week.
Bloodstained or Akasha for PvP?
Korean community polls literally run this matchup. Bloodstained is the settled tier-1 pick; Akasha’s PvP benefits are strong but newer. Our PvP tier tab shows both with dates.
Independent fan compilation. Korean-server data, dated per entry; re-verified during launch week. Data trail: canfactory.tistory.com · danasn.tistory.com.