Best Build in Elden Ring

Elden Ring has a few build paths worth knowing about.

Strength/Faith (Colossal weapons + support Incantations): Combines colossal weapons and greatshields (scaling with Strength) with Incantations that buff, heal, and deal ranged damage. A confirmed, well-established build using weapons like the Blasphemous Blade alongside Incantations such as Flame, Grant Me Strength and Golden Vow. Recommended stat priorities: high Vigor (50+) for survivability, Strength around 40-45, Faith around 50-55.

Strength/Intelligence (Colossal melee weapons + Sorceries): A hybrid build pairing high Strength (around 60, the soft cap) with Intelligence (around 45) for access to a wide range of Sorceries alongside heavy melee weapons. The Royal Greatsword is a confirmed strong pick given its scaling in both Strength and Intelligence.

Dexterity/Intelligence (Fast melee weapons + Sorceries): Pairs Dexterity-scaling weapons with Intelligence for Sorceries, prioritizing fast casting speed and physical damage together. The Moonveil katana is confirmed as one of the strongest Dex/Int weapon picks. This build sacrifices some Vigor and Endurance to fund its dual investment in Intelligence and Faith-adjacent stats.

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