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Status effects in Elden Ring can quickly turn the tide of battle—whether you’re building for Bleed, Frostbite, Poison, or even Madness. Mastering these effects often comes down to more than just the weapons or spells you use. There are plenty of items that enhance buildup rates, prolong effects, or increase your resistance, making them essential tools in both PvE and PvP.

If you’re running a status-centric build, here are 24 items every player should know about—and consider incorporating into their loadout.

1. Lord of Blood’s ExultationA talisman that boosts your attack power when nearby blood loss occurs. It’s a staple for Bleed builds and pairs perfectly with fast-striking weapons.

2. Kindred of Rot’s ExultationThe poison counterpart to Lord of Blood’s, this talisman increases your attack power when something nearby is poisoned. Great for builds focused on Poison or Scarlet Rot.

3. Rotten Winged Sword InsigniaBoosts attack power with successive hits. While not status-specific, it pairs extremely well with Bleed, Poison, and Frost weapons that rely on rapid strikes.

4. Mushroom CrownA headpiece that raises your attack power when something nearby is suffering from Poison or Rot. The bonus stacks with Kindred of Rot’s Exultation.

5. Bloodflame BladeAn Incantation that adds fire and Bleed buildup to your melee weapon. It's highly effective and works with a wide range of weapons, especially quick ones.

6. SeppukuThis Ash of War increases Bleed buildup dramatically at the cost of some HP. Essential for optimizing Bleed-centric builds.

7. Poison ArmamentA spell that coats your weapon in poison. Works particularly well with Dex-Arcane builds and pairs nicely with Kindred of Rot’s Exultation.

8. Frostbite PotsCraftable items that apply Frostbite buildup. These can be thrown quickly and are great for initiating status effects from a distance.

9. Swarm of FliesA Blood Incantation that sends a group of bloodflies to deal Bleed damage. Surprisingly effective in both boss fights and PvP.

10. Fire’s Deadly SinThis spell causes continuous self-immolation, which synergizes with items like Bloodflame Blade or effects that require constant status triggers.

11. Scorpion Charms (Rot, Fire, Magic)While not specific to status effects, these talismans boost elemental damage types, which are commonly tied to statuses like Frost or Rot.

12. Scavenger’s Curved SwordOne of the highest innate Bleed weapons in the game. Dual wielding them with Seppuku is a classic PvE and PvP strategy.

13. Venomous FangA claw weapon that builds up Poison quickly and synergizes well with Poison Armament and related talismans.

14. Antspur RapierUnique for inflicting Scarlet Rot. Can also be infused with Ashes of War to stack multiple status effects, like Bleed or Poison, simultaneously.

15. Hoslow’s Petal WhipThis whip does great Bleed buildup and works surprisingly well in status-heavy hybrid builds.

16. Rivers of BloodOne of the most iconic Bleed weapons in the game. Its special weapon art applies massive Hemorrhage buildup and makes quick work of enemies weak to Bleed.

17. Cold InfusionApplying Cold infusion to weapons adds Frost buildup and scales with Intelligence. Combine with spells for maximum synergy.

18. Serpent BowA bow that boosts Poison damage when used with Poison arrows. Ideal for keeping distance while applying slow, deadly status effects.

19. Albinauric StaffScales with Arcane, making it an excellent tool for casting spells that build Bleed or other status effects when used with Arcane-focused characters.

20. Dragon Communion SealIncreases the power of Dragon Cult Incantations, many of which apply status effects like Rot or Madness.

21. Dragonrot GreaseA consumable that adds Scarlet Rot buildup to melee weapons. It’s a solid temporary buff if you're short on naturally Rot-infused options.

22. Poisonbone DartsLight, throwable items that apply Poison from a safe distance. Perfect for softening targets before going in close.

23. Freezing MistA sorcery that creates an area of Frostbite buildup. It’s great for zoning and creating pressure, especially in narrow combat zones.

24. Frenzied BurstA Madness-based Incantation that causes mental damage over time. While harder to scale, Madness builds can be devastating in PvP when executed well.

In Elden Ring, the right status effect can make boss fights quicker and PvP encounters one-sided. The items above help you push those effects further, whether by enhancing buildup, expanding your range, or increasing your offensive output.

If you're looking to test new status-focused builds or want to jump into PvP without hours of farming, it’s often worth using cheap Elden Ring runes to speed up your progression. And many players choose to buy Elden Ring items to get access to hard-to-find gear early, so they can spend more time fine-tuning strategies and less time grinding.

Ultimately, experimenting with different combinations is what makes status builds so rewarding. Try a few of these items together—you might just find your new favorite setup.