Welcome, Tarnished! This guide compiles 15 diverse and powerful Elden Ring builds—ranging from frost-infused katanas to dragon-worshipping warriors. Each build is designed to be both effective and enjoyable, whether you're breaking boss posture, melting health bars with status effects, or aiming to buy Elden Ring Runes to expedite your progress.

Build 1: Frostbite Dual Katana

A magic-focused build that rapidly procs Frostbite and hits hard with Moonveil’s skill.

Weapons

· Main Hand: Moonveil Katana (+10)

· Off Hand: Cold Uchigatana/Nagakiba (+25) with Chilling Mist

Key Stats

· Vigor: 60

· Dexterity: 35

· Intelligence: 40

· Faith: 25 (for buffs)

Talismans

· Shard of Alexander

· Magic Scorpion Charm

· Millicent’s Prosthesis

· Lord of Blood’s Exultation (optional)

Playstyle

· Use Moonveil’s Transient Moonlight (L2/R2) for ranged poise damage.

· Alternate with dual-wield katana combos to build Frostbite.

· Frostbite debuff increases all damage taken by the boss—follow up with Moonveil beams.

Build 2: Dragon Lightning Fighter

A hybrid melee/caster build using Dragon Cult incantations and successive-attack buffs.

Weapons

· Weapon: Blood Godskin Peeler (+25) with Blood affinity

· Seals: Dragon Communion Seal & Gravel Stone Seal (off-hand)

Key Stats

· Faith: 33

· Arcane: 50

· Vigor: 55

Talismans

· Shard of Alexander

· Godfrey Icon

· Lord of Blood’s Exultation

· Lightning Scorpion Charm

Incantations

· Ancient Dragon Lightning Strike

· Lightning Spear

· Golden Vow, Flame Grant Me Strength

Playstyle

· Use Ancient Dragon Lightning Strike for massive AoE.

· Spam the Peeler’s Ash of War or jumping attacks to build Bleed.

· Buff with Golden Vow and Flame Grant Me Strength for maximum damage.

Build 3: Blood Dragon Mage

An Arcane/Faith hybrid that uses Dragon incantations and a Bleed-infused weapon.

Weapons

· Weapon: Blood Flamberge (+25) with Seppuku

· Seal: Dragon Communion Seal

Key Stats

· Arcane: 45

· Faith: 30

· Dexterity: 35

Talismans

· Rotten Winged Sword Insignia

· Lord of Blood’s Exultation

· Millicent’s Prosthesis

· Roar Medallion

Incantations

· Dragonice (Frostbite)

· Rotten Breath (Scarlet Rot)

· Golden Vow, Flame Grant Me Strength

Playstyle

· Apply Frostbite with Dragonice for a damage debuff.

· Use Seppuku and the Flamberge’s moveset to stack Bleed.

· Rot Breath for passive damage over time.

Build 4: Spectral Lance Dual Short Spear

A poise-breaking build that uses Spectral Lance’s insane posture damage.

Weapons

· Two Short Spears (+25): One Blood with Spectral Lance, one Blood with Seppuku

Key Stats

· Dexterity: 40

· Arcane: 40

· Vigor: 60

Talismans

· Shard of Alexander

· Spear Talisman

· Lord of Blood’s Exultation

· Millicent’s Prosthesis

Playstyle

· Throw Spectral Lance to break boss stance from range.

· Switch to dual spears for rapid Bleed buildup.

· Use the Spear Talisman to enhance counter hits.

Build 5: Spartan Shield & Spear

A classic tanky build focused on guard counters and poise-breaking thrusts.

Weapons

· Weapon: Heavy Spear (+25) with Impaling Thrust

· Shield: Brass Shield (or any high Guard Boost medium shield)

Key Stats

· Strength: 66

· Vigor: 60

· Endurance: 30

Talismans

· Greatshield Talisman

· Spear Talisman

· Shard of Alexander

· Curved Sword Talisman (for criticals)

Playstyle

· Block with shield, follow up with guard counters.

· Use Impaling Thrust for high poise damage and critical openings.

· Maintain a mid-roll; aim for 51+ poise.

Build 6: Star Fist Successive Attack

A close-quarters brawler that stacks successive attack buffs and Bleed.

Weapons

· Weapon: Heavy Star Fist (+25) with Endure

Key Stats

· Strength: 60

· Vigor: 60

· Faith: 25 (for buffs)

Talismans

· Rotten Winged Sword Insignia

· Lord of Blood’s Exultation

· Millicent’s Prosthesis

· Axe Talisman (for charged attacks)

Incantations

· Bloodflame Blade

· Golden Vow, Flame Grant Me Strength

Playstyle

· Activate Endure to trade hits safely.

· Spam rapid punches to build Bleed and successive attack buffs.

· Charge heavy attacks when the boss is staggered.

Build 7: Dragonslayer Great Axe

A strength/faith build inspired by Dark Souls, focusing on lightning and charged attacks.

Weapons

· Weapon: Executioner’s Greataxe (+25) with Lightning Slash

Key Stats

· Dexterity: 55

· Strength: 24 (two-hand for effective 36+)

· Faith: 25

Talismans

· Shard of Alexander

· Lightning Scorpion Charm

· Axe Talisman

· Two-Handed Sword Talisman

Playstyle

· Buff with Lightning Slash for added lightning damage.

· Use charged jump attacks for high poise damage.

· Combos well with Golden Vow and Flame Grant Me Strength.

Build 8: Ghiza’s Wheel & One-Eyed Shield

A unique strength build that combines a bleed-based colossal weapon with a ranged fire option.

Weapons

· Weapon: Ghiza’s Wheel (+10)

· Shield: One-Eyed Shield (+10)

Key Stats

· Strength: 54 (over 80 when two-handing)

· Endurance: 40

· Vigor: 55

Talismans

· Shard of Alexander

· Lord of Blood’s Exultation

· Axe Talisman

· Great-Jar’s Arsenal (if needed)

Playstyle

· Use Ghiza’s Wheel charged attacks for massive Bleed buildup.

· Fire the One-Eyed Shield’s cannon for ranged fire damage.

· The Wheel’s Ash of War shreds groups and builds Bleed quickly.

Build 9: Ice Spear Mesmer Soldier Spear

A dexterity/intelligence hybrid that uses Ice Spear to proc Frostbite from a safe distance.

Weapons

· Weapon: Cold Mesmer Soldier Spear (+25) with Ice Spear

Key Stats

· Intelligence: 70

· Dexterity: 16 (minimum)

· Strength: 19 (minimum)

Talismans

· Shard of Alexander

· Magic Scorpion Charm

· Godfrey Icon

· Graven-Mass Talisman

Sorceries

· Terra Magica

· Glintstone Icecrag

· Comet (for sniping)

Playstyle

· Cast Terra Magica for magic damage boost.

· Spam Ice Spear to build Frostbite and break poise.

· Use sorceries for ranged options when needed.

Build 10: Bloodhound’s Fang Fire Build

A strength/faith build that uses Bloodhound’s Fang with fire affinity and the Eruption Ash of War.

Weapons

· Weapon: Fire Bloodhound’s Fang (+25) with Eruption

Key Stats

· Strength: 54 (over 80 when two-handing)

· Faith: 25

· Vigor: 60

Talismans

· Shard of Alexander

· Fire Scorpion Charm

· Two-Handed Sword Talisman

· Axe Talisman

Playstyle

· Charge heavy attacks for massive poise damage (3 charges often break bosses).

· Use Eruption’s lingering magma for area denial and extra damage.

· Buff with fire and strength incantations.

General Tips

Buff Stacking: Golden Vow + Flame Grant Me Strength is essential for physical/fire builds.

Poise Matters: Aim for at least 51 poise to avoid interruption from lighter attacks.

Status Effects: Frostbite increases damage taken by 20%; use it to amplify your damage.

Talisman Swapping: Adjust talismans based on the boss (e.g., use Pearl Drake Talisman for heavy elemental damage bosses). For adventurers looking to swiftly acquire the optimal gear for these strategies, there is a reliable market for Elden Ring Items for sale. Experiment, adapt, and most importantly—have fun breaking the Lands Between with these builds! For a secure and efficient trading experience to power your journey, consider visiting MMOEXP for all your Elden Ring service needs.