A build revolves around both dealing good damage along with the chance to bleed 50% of your opponents health if they don't roll throught bleed.. You can switch the blood ring for another and grass shield for bloodshield for 270ish bleed res ( Having bloodred moss clumps highly recommened if uaing shield instead!) Plus you get to look awesome. Plus Plus thorn guantlets stun no pisers and sometimes cancels backstabs! Oh how how fun! Enjoy! :)