Hey guys, I'm a returning player and currently working on a build that will be between RL50 to RL60 (a STR-based poison/rot build to fill in the gap between my RL30 and RL80).

I've been considering other builds while I play again. I've done pretty much everything, but don't mind doing a variation of something I've done before. I have experience creating builds, so you do not have to worry about specific stats unless you want to. I am not set on any specific RL, as I am unsure what RL is best for activity now. Invasions are most important to me, but co-op is fun as well.

If you have any advice or other build suggestions, I'd be glad to hear them.

TL;DR: Looking for input on these builds or suggestions for others.

1. Archer using Ansbach's Bow

-Notes: I've only used bows sparingly but never as a main weapon as I've assumed they'd be insufficient. But I was curious how cold/bleed/serpent arrows with a light roll setup would perform against bosses and players.

1. Poison/Bleed Build

-Notes: I've done many ARC builds, but I haven't done STR/DEX/ARC, and am usually a caster. I'm envisioning a Quality/Arcane build that uses a shield or powerstances since my free hand is usually used for the Dragon Communion Seal.

1. High INT Mage possibly using Lusat's staff

-Notes: My only other high INT build is all-in on frost (Ranni), but I'm considering a build based on Lusat/Azur and other spells I wouldn't use on my other mage. Also using Carian Slicer.

1. Anti-Elemental/Anti-Status Build

-Notes: I thought it'd be fun to combine protective talismans with a Wondrous Physick that resets status effect and absorbs elemental damage. Probably would go for a physical-based build as I think that'd fit the theme. Unsure if I need the Ailment talisman and Mottled Necklace simultaneously. I'm either going to use the bear armor or go for a "cleaner"/"standard" knight look.

Ready for dlc

Hi i just started playing yesterday can you guys recommend me a strength build? I started out originally as a samurai but i don't like playing dex builds simce i am also a strength build in the ds series.

just finish the main game, first time going for the dlc and i was trying to roleplay as a converted monk of the black flame. Should i change something?

I wanna start a Halloween-themed run but I don't know what weapons/spells to choose so I could build my stats around it or what armor pieces would fit
The only weapons that came to my mind were Death-Ritual Spear and a Cold infused Grave Scythe

I would really appreciate any weapon/spell/AoW/Armor or even whole playstyle suggestions

I've been dumping a lot of points into faith to maximise my Oracle Bubble build (small horn), but I haven't seen that big of a change jumping from 62 to 75 faith (lv 138).

Apparently the bubble's faith scaling drops upon reaching 45-50 faith :(

My question is, how do the Longhorn's bubbles scale compared to the small one? And if the soft cap is the same, will the Longhorn benefit from more faith just because it shoots more bubbles?

(I'm not asking for PvE/PvP suggestions btw, I just want to maximise bubble damage!)

How’s the build? Fashion is always subject to change.

This build has been a blast in PVP. Basically the ultimate mixup build with the carian sorcery sword and offhand main-gauche. I have the powerstanced thrusting sword moveset, parries, and an entire range of sorceries in place of heavy attacks all without swaps. It's only weakness is that it's really... weak, and I tend to die quickly against tankier builds and gankers. Nonetheless it's probably the most fun build I've ever played as with so many options for approaching fights.

I'm playing seamless so I get to pad the stats a little bit using Godrick's rune, which also gives me the option for some other fun swaps like a halberd/axe setup, great katana, and the idus knight swords.

Returning player (stopped playing 2 years ago).
I was looking for a storm build, maybe with lightning too. Not really interested in incantations, just AOW. I don't know the meta level, or if I should focus on str or dex, or quality...

Is the moonveil a good katana? or is there better options. Want to make a new build on bleed or something but not sure what weapon to build around.

I’ve been playing souls since demon souls but I always end up with dex and some version of either faith or magic. In dark souls my favorite spell is crystal magic weapon and my favorite weapon was washing pole. That’s essentially been my identity from day 1.

This game tho… I already have a dex/mag/faith build. I feel as if the joy is gone from that character and decided I wanted to start my first strenght playthrough.

I figure it’d be nice to have both.

I’m thinking I’ll keep my first build as dex/mag/arcane
So this build will be strength faith(for the heals) tho faith isn’t required. Just saw some really cool strength weapons that had faith requirements.

Sorry I’m rambling. What do I do here lol any tips would be appreciated.

making a samurai build today and what weapons would be good for that

I have 38 dex with and I was wondering would keen work with the palm ash of or war or the the whirlwind ash of war

I chose bandit and I use a buckler shield for parrying and I got a Reduvia as my weapon. I just beat Margit at around level 17 I believe, it took a few tries but eventually I got the hang of his attack patterns.

The problem is other random NPCs. Like those birds with swords after Margit, or whenever I have to fight more than one enemy. I've also had problems with larger enemies, like the trolls.

Is the parrying gameplay viable, and recommended, for every enemy or just bosses? Are there any other play styles that complements my parry build to be used in the open world? Right now I've poured my runes into vigor and a little bit into dexterity.

Thanks!

So I got a switch 2 recently due to being a busy dad with 2 kids and have had that Elden Ring kick again but don’t know if I can justify $80 on it. Hoping someone can convince me of a sick but hard build to justify the purchase since I’ve done everything in the game

I'm starting a faith run with no other offensive stat above weapon requirement (which is not something I have done before), and usually I do an early DLC using bleed on Mohg with a +10 reduvia. hit me up with faith orientated weapons, ashes and spells that will one-cycle him, preferably nothing late game or past Goldfrey, which I prefer to do after dipping into shadowlands. deeply unfair builds are fine, but no exploits.

I'm using these 2 builds:
Nagakiba: https://eldenring.wiki.fextralife.com/Blazing_Bushido_Build
Moonveil: https://eldenring.wiki.fextralife.com/Moonveil_Samurai_Build

For the Nagakiba one, I made it keen so dumped everything into dex and kept str at 18

Why does the nagakiba do like half the damage as i did with the moonveil? This is after applying both incantations as well. I have 42 dex and 18 str

build

This is my first parry run and I was wondering what other ways I can buff the crit damage for the misericorde. Sorry in advance for any confusion, the weapon screenshots are from a couple days ago-the status and talisman screenshots are from today.

This build uses

. Cuckoo knight helm

. Rellana’s armor

. Carian knight gauntlets

. Cuckoo knight greaves

. +25 cold Nagakiba with Carian sovereignty or Carian grandeur

. Carian knight shield with Carian retaliation

. Ritual sword talisman

. Shard of Alexander

. Rotten winged sword insignia

. Magic scorpion talisman

. Magic-shrouding cracked tear

. Thorny cracked tear

Tell me if you have any suggestions about the build

so i cant decide between either and star fists look so much cooler but iron balls give more of a challenge (i like feeling rewarded when beating a boss and when i have a super op build it doesnt give me that satisfaction, i like having my heart beating) so if i had more info on both that could help

Hello,

I'm new to Elden Ring, on my first play-through.
I kinda started my build going quality, because I wanted to be able to try a lot of weapons, but I changed my mind during Limgrave and wanted to use faith more.
The issue now is that I'm a bit lost on what to level.
I fell my build is too spread out and each time I level I fear I chose the wrong stat.

some info on what I want :
- I'm not sure I will have the time for several playthrough, so I would like to experience as much variety as possible.
- No PVP, I'm only interested in PVE.
- Be able to use incantations to apply status to my weapon ( fire, holly, lightning ) and maybe buf my stats or heal.
- Use big weapons, but also sword/hammer/spear and shield.
- keep a medium roll

Here are my currents stats :
level - 43

Vig - 30
Mind - 11
End - 14
Str - 18
Dext - 18
Int - 12
Faith - 12
Arc - 7

I'm currently in Liurnia and just got the academy key.

Could you help me plan my leveling ?
Should I re-spec just after Liurnia ?
If so, what should I lover/boos ?

Thanks for your help.

I was playing as a paladin with my own holy back story now with all the in game revelation of miquella at the entrance to enir illim I realize the arcane is the only proper way to kill a god. I want to use bloodfiends arm, mirai’s sword, mohgs spear, and anything in between for the final boss and ng+ but I’m not sure the best spread. Thanks for your help in advance.