Today, we’re diving into a strength-focused greatsword build centered around the Stamp Ash of War—a seriously slept-on weapon skill that deserves more love. This guide will cover weapon choice, Ash of War mechanics, talismans, stats, and tips for invasions and PvP. If you’re looking to power up quickly, you can also buy Elden Ring Runes to maximize your effectiveness. Let’s dive in.

1. Weapon & Ash of War Overview

Weapon Choice:

· Greatsword – Ideal for pairing with the Stamp Ash of War. Its crouch poke combos perfectly into the upward stamp cut, making it excellent for roll-catching panicking enemies.

Stamp Ash of War Mechanics

The Ash of War has two components:

1. Initial Stamp

2. Increases your defense while casting.

3. Grants poise, allowing you to trade hits with enemies without being staggered.

4. Excellent for tanking into multiple opponents or heavy-hitting enemies.

Follow-up Heavy Attack:

1. Launches enemies into the air and deals significant damage.

2. Perfect for mixups, as opponents may expect a heavy attack but can be thrown off by your light attacks.

Key Combo Tips:

· Crouch Poke → Stamp Upward Cut: Great for punishing panic rolls. Most players will roll after getting hit by the crouch poke, setting them up for your stamp.

· Light attacks can interrupt or mix up the combo to confuse your opponent.

2. Recommended Talismans

To maximize this build’s effectiveness:

· Shard of Alexander – Boosts weapon skill damage, making the Stamp Ash of War even deadlier.

· Two-Handed Sword Talisman – Enhances damage on crouch poke → stamp combo.

· Urges Fer +2 – Helps maintain optimal equip load, ensuring you can roll or tank hits effectively.

· Bulgo Talisman – Increases poise, perfect for trading hits during the stamp.

· Optional: Retaliatory Crest Talisman – Increases crouching attack damage if you want to amplify the opening poke even further.

3. Stats & Build Focus

This is a standard strength build optimized for:

· High damage output with greatsword heavy attacks.

· Maximizing poise and trading potential during the Stamp Ash of War.

· Heavy armor and talisman synergy for survivability in PvP.

Stat Priority:

· Strength: Main scaling stat for your greatsword.

· Vigor: Enough to survive aggressive PvP trades.

· Endurance: Equip heavy armor without fat-rolling.

4. Armor & Loadout

While armor choice is flexible, focus on:

· Heavy armor sets that enhance poise and allow tanking trades.

· Mix in pieces for mobility if you prefer faster roll timings.

· Weapon: Greatsword (paired with Stamp Ash of War)

· Ash of War: Stamp (Upward Cut heavy attack follow-up)

· Talismans: Shard of Alexander, Two-Handed Sword, Urges Fer +2, Bulgo, Retaliatory Crest (optional)

5. PvP & Invasion Tips

The Stamp Ash of War is excellent for invasions, offering both trading potential and damage mixups:

· Trade Setups: Use the initial stamp to tank minor hits from multiple enemies and follow up with light or heavy attacks.

· Roll Catching: Crouch poke into the upward stamp to punish panicking rolls.

· Area Control: The stamp gives a small AoE effect, useful for zoning casters or clustered enemies.

· Combo Flexibility: Mix light attacks with stamp or heavy follow-up to throw off timing.

· Latency Awareness: PvP can be affected by lag; sometimes trades appear delayed. Adapt your timing and patience in chaotic fights.

Additional Tips:

· Prioritize isolating one target first to land your stamp combo safely.

· Be aware of enemies using elenore-style weapons or ranged attacks—distance your stamp follow-up appropriately.

· Wizard and caster-heavy teams can be launched mid-air for massive punish combos.

· Always watch your equip load and poise; the build relies on tanking trades efficiently.

6. Summary

The Stamp Ash of War Greatsword Build is:

· Slept-on but powerful in both invasions and duels.

· Excellent for trading, roll-catching, and AoE punishes.

· Perfect for strength builds focusing on heavy-hitting combos with the greatsword.

Final Notes:

· Stats, armor, and talismans are flexible, but aim for strength + poise synergy.

· Experiment with combinations of light attacks, heavy follow-ups, and stamp timing.

· Most importantly, have fun with the chaotic and hilarious interactions PvP offers!

With this setup, you’ll be launching casters, roll-catching panicers, and tanking trades like a boss. You can also buy cheap Elden Ring Items through MMOEXP to enhance your build even faster. The Stamp Ash of War deserves far more recognition, and this build shows its true potential.