Elden Ring Great Katana Combat - How to Build a STAGGER Great Katana Build (Shadow of the Erdtree)

Demonstrates a maxed Bloodfiend Arm build: 83 Arcane, Cragblade, Occult affinity, and talismans/tears tuned for charged damage and stance breaking. Occult testing produced over 1,000 basic-attack damage and frequent one-to-three-hit staggers, rapidly killing tough enemies before critical attacks. Blood reached 223 buildup, proccing by hit two or three; Cold staggered often but underperformed on damage.

He prioritizes stagger control, favoring bleed over cold after comparative testing.