Considering making an effective flat damage bleed build!

Hey there! I am a jovial red man and strength enjoyer mostly, but now I’m looking to go into the dark side- I’ve tried to make a good bleed/arcane build, but either:

option 1. I simply suck at status effect builds

option 2. My level is not opt for a good experience (I always usually stick at 120 out of tradition, I should probably stay lower or maybe go higher)

option 3. I’m confused at the game and my level layout isn’t adept enough to match with flat damage and higher skill ceilings.

I was around level 100 with (summarised) stats: 60 Vigor 10 Mind 20 Endurance (which I hoped to bump up) 18 Strength 22 Dexterity 9 Intelligence 15 Faith (to cast the blood spells) 33 Arcane

What level route should I lean into more to get slightly better flat damage? Should I look towards better weapons such as the claymore or iron greatsword for a better base AR?

Any help would be appreciated, if what I’m saying is making sense. I am quite new to this- far more confusing then just levelling strength lmao.