The Ultimate Elden Ring Domination Guide: Unleash These Devastatingly Powerful Builds!

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Magma Pyromancer

One-Strike Lightning

Guts

Marais Executioner

Lunar Frostmage

Blasphemous Paladin

Moonveil Mage

Comet Azur Wizard

Unga Bunga Build

Black Flame Reaper Paladin

Dragon Lightning Priest

Lord Of Blood

With the recent release of multiple updates for Elden Ring, several ambitious strategies have been laid to rest. Builds that once dominated the game have now lost their power. However, this change has sparked new creativity within the community, bringing attention to fresh meta content.

There are currently a few Elden Ring builds that can easily exploit the game's most difficult aspects. Will they remain strong after future updates? Only time will tell. However, for now, these builds are the ones that suit an Elden Lord. Get ready to impress and strengthen your character with these builds.

Updated on August 3, 2023 by Sid Natividad: The situation in Elden Ring has settled, and the game's balance is relatively stable. This means that Elden Ring builds are currently safe. An overpowered build will likely remain strong in future updates. However, some of the builds discussed here have fallen out of favor.

Other players have also achieved a high rank in the hierarchy of Elden Ring builds. Therefore, it is necessary to provide an update. It should be noted that certain builds may lose their effectiveness in the near future, particularly with the release of DLCs and the resulting imbalance.

With Elden Ring being crowned Game of the Year, the player base is expected to expand, attracting new players who will undoubtedly seek guidance on the best possible Elden Ring build. Additionally, more overpowered builds have been introduced, although it is worth mentioning that some are better suited for intermediate players.

13 Scavenged Bleeder

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For a more streamlined Bleed build that remains effective against bosses or enemies resistant to Bleed, the Occult Scavenger Curved Sword is a reliable choice. To maximize its potential, players should aim to acquire two of these swords, either via a second playthrough or by trading with other players.

To prepare for battle, simply apply the Seppuku buff to both weapons, consume the Physick Flask, and unleash a dual jumping power attack (usually LB/L1) on the enemy. This will quickly inflict bleeding damage. In the event that the target is immune to Bleed, boost the weapons with Golden Vow and Flame Grant Me Strength buffs, then continue with the jumping power attacks.

12 Magma Pyromancer

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While Pyromancy builds and methods often took a backseat to the more aggressive and formidable lightning spells, this combination is highly competitive. The focus of this Pyromancy build is on utilizing a select few skills and spells.

When facing bosses or regular enemies, Magma Shower combined with the dual Magma Blades or Burn O Flame! can effectively knock them down and swiftly defeat them. Additionally, tougher and solitary foes are particularly vulnerable to Giantsflame Take Thee. It is essential to remember to apply buffs and use flasks such as Golden Vow, Flame Grant Me Strength, and Blessing's Boon before unleashing firestorms.

11 One-Strike Lightning

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To maximize its one-shot potential, the community creators highly recommend following this crucial sequence of buffs when using this build for bosses. Carefully and swiftly follow these instructions:

Firstly, make sure to equip the Black Dumpling helmet.

Cast Howl of Shabriri repeatedly until Madness triggers and until HP is low (triggers Red-Feathered Branch Sword)

Switch to the Mushroom Crown helmet.

Cast Golden Vow.

Activate Contagious Fury from the Jellyfish Shield.

Trigger Poison on the character using the Poison Pot (activates Mushroom Crown buff).

Remove the Poison using boluses.

Enter the boss arena or fight and then cast Ancient Dragon Lightning Strike on the boss.

If they're not dead, or they entered the second phase, then cast Ancient Dragon Lightning Strike again.

Regular enemies usually just die to Lightning Spear or something similar without the need for elaborate buffs.

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For an optimal Strength build, consider the formidable Berserk tribute build that boasts considerable power. This build strategically utilizes the Lion's Claw Ash of War in a Colossal Greatsword, allowing players to efficiently utilize a specific skill and deliver critical attacks when enemies are staggered.

For multiple targets or large enemies, then Flames of the Redmades will do the work to stun them. And yes, this build can and will humiliate Malenia solo with no summons.

9 Marais Executioner

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This build revolves around taking advantage of the charged variant of Eochaid's Dancing Blade. It spins multiple times like a drill and does so longer if charged.

Paired with talismans that augment damage with each subsequent attack and enhance charged attacks, a mere single skill typically suffices to deal substantial blows to enemies' HP. While it does necessitate some time to adapt to this particular playstyle, the resulting rewards make it truly worthwhile.

8 Lunar Frostmage

The build leans more towards a battlemage style, but it shares similarities with other Frostmage builds. Rather than simply relying on continuous use of Glintstone Icecrag, players will utilize the Moonlight Greatsword's heavy attack from Dark Moon Greatsword to launch projectiles. Glintstone Icecrag serves as a secondary option in this setup.

For boss fights, players will want to start off with Ranni's Dark Moon and then follow up with Icecrag for large enemies or Night Comet for fast and evasive bosses.

7 Blasphemous Paladin

The following build is potentially the most formidable fire paladin build currently available. Its effectiveness lies in exploiting the weapon skill of Blasphemous Blade known as Taker's Flames. This skill inflicts incredibly potent fire damage, which is additionally amplified by the talismans.

To optimize the effectiveness of the Ritual Sword Talisman, it is essential to ensure that the character's HP is at maximum before utilizing the weapon skill. Radagon's Soreseal inflicts vulnerability on characters, turning them into formidable attackers but leaving them vulnerable. However, this drawback can be mitigated by applying the Golden Vow buff. Additionally, combining it with Flame, Grant me Strength will further enhance the damage inflicted by Taker's Flames to extraordinary levels.

6 Moonveil Mage

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Moonveil's poise damage has been nerfed a bit so the weapon barely makes the cut when it comes to "overpowered" but it slaps hard.

5 Comet Azur Wizard

Similar to Blasphemous Blade builds, players can utilize Moonveil's Transient Moonlight weapon skill (usually the heavy version) to inflict magical damage from a secure range. Consider it as a melee katana build supplemented with a handful of magic spells to handle specific situations.

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Undoubtedly the highly anticipated build that has been the topic of discussion, this extraordinary wizard excels at swiftly obliterating the enemy with a devastating Comet Azur-powered Kamehameha wave. Strengthen yourself with Terra Magicus, indulge in the reviving elixir of Physick Flask, and unleash an uninterrupted 8-second barrage of magical energy that can substantially reduce the HP of a stationary boss (or at the very least, cut it in half).

For even more damage, do some Seppuku with a modified Uchigatana until low HP to trigger Red-Feathered Branch Sword's buff.

4 Unga Bunga Build

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Melee builds excel at swiftly defeating bosses with a single blow. This particular build maximizes its potential by employing a range of buffs. The strategy involves initiating the assault by running towards the enemy, executing a powerful jump, and delivering a devastating aerial attack.

At full HP, start with Golden Vow, then Flame, Grant Me Strength, and then Royal Knight's Resolve. Make sure both hammers hit the target.

3 Black Flame Reaper Paladin

Start strong and become even more powerful as the game progresses with this build. Begin by equipping the Winged Scythe, utilizing its weapon skill that inflicts Holy damage and offers exceptional range.

Later on, players can swap the Winged Scythe with the Godslayer's Greatsword which also relies on its busted weapon skill.

2 Dragon Lightning Priest

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Another formidable build is the lightning-obsessed lunatic. The backbone of this setup is Lightning Spear, but players can also enhance their Uchigatana with Electrify Armament to save FP. Additionally, the dragon lightning abilities prove to be exceptionally effective against bosses.

Later on, players will want to nab themselves a Sacred Relic Sword to deal lots of area damage. The Incantations scale well into the endgame.

1 Lord Of Blood

Thanks to the recent updates, bleed has become a highly effective tactic. Mohgwyn's Sacred Spear, in particular, has become incredibly powerful due to the exploitation of its Bloodboon Ritual weapon skill. This allows for a gradual increase in damage, often exceeding 10,000 points. As a result, bosses can be defeated with just a fraction of the FP typically required.

Mohg's spear has the advantage of being a thrusting weapon and can be effectively paired with a shield. On the other hand, Rivers of Blood and Elonora's Poleblade possess considerable power due to their excellent Arcane scaling, making them suitable for dealing with minor conflicts. However, it is important to note that this build may not be as effective against non-bleeding enemies, so caution and strategic use are advised.

Elden Ring is accessible on various platforms including PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.