Best Elden Ring Builds
Looking for the best Elden Ring builds? We’ve gathered champion builds, classics, and weird, wacky builds that you can use to help you traverse the Lands Between. Which build will you try first?
Elden Ring offers a variety of fun builds that will keep players engrossed for hours. From classics to unique and weird builds, there’s something for everyone. Our list of recommended builds will help you get started, and we’ll keep it updated with any changes to the game.
The Dual Shielder Build
If you prefer a purely defensive approach to combat, then the Dual Shielder build is for you. Equipping shields in both weapon slots provides a level of defense few enemies can break through. Greatshields are the best shields for this build, as they offer 100% physical negation. With this much protection, you can wade into battle without a care in the world. The only downside is that you won’t be able to block incoming spells, so you’ll have to be on your toes with your stamina.
The Assassin Build
Don’t let the enemies see you, and they won’t even know you’re there. The Assassin build is perfect for those who want to sneak around and slay unsuspecting enemies. The recommended armor is the Black Mask set as it muffles your footsteps and improves your stealth.
In terms of weapons, the Black Knife set is ideal. It improves your damage when attacking from behind and also increases your stamina recovery when you’re not in danger. You can use this to your advantage and sneak up behind your foes before dealing the killing blow.
The Black Flame Build
Fire is the bane of all that exists in the Lands Between, and those who wield it can quickly destroy their foes. The Black Flame build channels the power of fire to deal immense damage to any opponent.
The best armor for this build is the Raging Wolf set as its balanced defense stats will keep you safe from enemies. Next up, you want to find some powerful spell tools, which can be obtained by killing the Nameless White Mask. The White Mask raises bleed damage and is essential for this build. You can get it after you’ve killed the Nameless White Mask once, but you’ll have to farm Cleanrot Knights for a chance to obtain the spear.
Now you need powerful magic to complement your flame-based attacks. The best spells to use are Great Magic’s Wrath of the Gods and Great Magic’s Dragon Breath. The former deals fire damage in a wide area and the latter is a powerful breath attack that’ll quickly put a dent in bosses.
Golden Order Greatsword and Winged Scythe
The Golden Order build is all about dealing heavy damage with a greatsword or scythe. You want to bolster your strength and vigor so that your blows hit as hard as possible. The best armor for this build is the White Mask set which raises bleed damage. You can also get this after killing the Nameless White Mask.
The weapons of choice for this build are the Golden Order Greatsword and Winged Scythe. The former is obtained by killing the Nameless Knight and can be upgraded with the Golden Coil. The latter is obtained from killing the Nameless Butterfly, and you can upgrade it with the Golden Butterfly.
Spellsword
Elden Ring has a wide range of enemies, but you don’t have to fight them all if you don’t want to. The Spellsword build combines spells and melee attacks, making it versatile and fun to play.
For this build, you want to equip armor that boosts both intelligence and dexterity. The Inseparable Twins sword, obtained by killing the Nameless Twins, and D’s armor, which you can get after killing the Nameless Butterfly, are essential.
Next, you want to invest in vigor and strength. This build focuses on the damage spells can do, so you want to make sure your stamina is high and your vigor is always full. Finally, equip the Grafted Blade Greatsword and go to town on your enemies.
Brute Force
The Brute Force build is for those who prefer to hit hard and fast. You’re going to want to get your hands on the Grafted Blade Greatsword and use it to its full potential. Firstly, you want to allocate your stats to strength and vigor.
