As the Lands Between prepares for the “Shadow of the Erdtree” expansion, now is the perfect time to experience some of the most enjoyable builds in Elden Ring. This article will explore 8 awesome builds to try out, along with their skills, weapons, and stats. But first, here is a quick overview:
- Crucible Knight Build
- Dragon Priest Build
- Blasphemous Paladin Build
- Pyramid Head Build
- Guts Build
- Moonlight Greatsword Build
Bubble Blower Build
Crucible Knight Build
- Uses weapons and armor from Crucible Knights enemies like the Ordovis Greatsword
- Focuses on Strength, Faith, and survivability with Incantations like Aspects of the Crucible
- Deals great Poise damage and can stagger tough bosses
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Dragon Priest Build
- Uses faith-based Dragon Communion Incantations like Rotten Breath
- Focuses on Arcane and Faith with weapons like the Regalia of Eochaid
- Versatile build that can deal multiple elemental damage types
Blasphemous Paladin Build
- Centered around spamming the powerful Taker's Flames weapon art from the Blasphemous Blade
- Prioritizes Faith, Vigor and dealing fire damage with buffs
- An easy but very strong build for new players
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Pyramid Head Build
- Uses the Butcher's Knife and armor to cosplay as the horror character
- Applies Bloodflame Blade and focuses on Dexterity for maximum edge
- Designed for terrifying other players in PvP invasions
Guts Build
- Cosplays the main character from Berserk with his iconic Greatsword
- Uses Lion's Claw and Flames of the Redmanes with high Strength
- Can easily stagger enemies and bosses with powerful attacks
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Moonlight Greatsword Build
- Rewarded for completing Ranni's questline and uses her signature weapon
- Combines magic like Glintstone Icecrag with the Dark Moon Greatsword
- More balanced than pure casting but still utilizes strong sorceries
Bubble Blower Build
- Uses Envoy's Long Horn to shoot Holy bubbles that can stagger enemies
- Prioritizes Faith and has good sustain against tough opponents
- A very fun and meme-worthy build to try in both PvE and PvP
In conclusion, these are some top builds to master before new content arrives in Elden Ring. Each one offers a unique playstyle to keep things fresh. Be sure to try them out before the Lands Between is altered forever with additional challenges in the "Shadow of the Erdtree" expansion.