Bleed
Quick Reference
- Type: Base ball
- Effect: Applies bleed stacks dealing damage over time
- Solo tier: C (modest standalone, exceptional evolution material)
- Evolution tier: S (Hemorrhage, Virus, Berserk among the best in game)
Rating
Bleed has the most evolution paths of any base ball in Ball x Pit — seven or more, each filling a distinct role (boss kill, DoT, lifesteal, summon support). That makes Bleed the safest possible early-game pick: whatever else you draw, Bleed has a fusion that benefits from it.
Solo, Bleed is C-tier — the bleed DoT is reliable but unspectacular. Its real value is optionality. Hold one Bleed for guaranteed evolution flexibility, or stack two for a dual-build run.
Evolution Paths
Hemorrhage = Bleed + Iron [S · Top Priority]
At 12+ bleed stacks, consumes them to deal 20% of the target's current HP. The strongest boss-killer in the game. Goal of every bleed run.
Virus = Bleed + Poison [S · Best DoT]
Up to 8 disease stacks, each dealing 3–5 dmg/sec over 6 seconds. Highest stack ceiling and longest duration in the game.
Berserk = Bleed + Charm [S · AoE]
Damage-amplifier flavored evolution. Excels in grouped combat and benefits from any character with high hit count.
Vampire Lord = Bleed + Vampire [A · Lifesteal]
Heals on hit. Massive survivability boost in long fights and Pit 20+ scaling.
Leech = Bleed + Brood Mother [A · Summon + Lifesteal]
Combines summons with lifesteal. Pairs incredibly well with The Pitling or Iron Fool spawn-boost characters.
Sacrifice = Bleed + Dark [B · Burst]
Burst on hit. Niche but useful in pure damage builds.
Heart Swallower = Bleed + Ghost [B · Burst]
Boss-focused burst. Sometimes used as a bridge ingredient toward Nosferatu fusions.
Build Paths
| Build | Evolution Order | Playstyle |
|---|---|---|
| Bleed Boss-Killer | Hemorrhage → Virus | Maximize boss kill speed |
| Wave DoT | Virus → Magma | Melt waves with overlapping DoTs |
| Lifesteal Tank | Vampire Lord → Leech | Sustained HP through long runs |
| Nosferatu Path | Vampire Lord → Mosquito King → Nosferatu | Triple-fusion endgame |
Best Characters
- The Embedded — Pierces + poison; layers bleed and disease for stacked DoT
- The Warrior — Starts with Bleed, most natural transition into bleed builds
- The Repentant — +5% damage per bounce stacks bleed faster
Best Passives
- Wagon Wheel — +30% on wall hit accelerates bleed stack accumulation
- Rubber Headband — More bounces = more bleed applications
- Spike Wall — Contact damage adds extra hits
Playstyle Tips
- Solo Bleed is fine for the first 5–8 pits, but commit to an evolution by Pit 8–12
- Iron drop? Hemorrhage. Poison drop? Virus. Stay flexible based on what the run gives you
- Two Bleeds = two builds. Hemorrhage + Virus is the dream pairing for boss-and-wave coverage
TL;DR
Bleed is the flagship evolution material. Its seven-plus paths mean almost any other drop turns into a meta build. Safest first pickup in any run; the question is just which Bleed evolution you'll lock into.