Elden Ring Character Builds Guide
Find your perfect playstyle with our curated collection of powerful builds for every type of player.
Beginner Builds
The Unga Bunga (Strength)
Playstyle: Hit things really hard with big weapons
Stats (Level 150)
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Vigor | 60 |
| Mind | 15 |
| Endurance | 35 |
| Strength | 80 |
| Dexterity | 16 |
| Intelligence | 9 |
| Faith | 9 |
| Arcane | 7 |
Equipment
- Weapon: Giant-Crusher or Greatsword
- Armor: Bull-Goat Set (heaviest armor in game)
- Talismans:
- Erdtree's Favor +2
- Great-Jar's Arsenal
- Dragoncrest Greatshield
- Claw Talisman
Why It Works
Pure strength scaling with jump attack spam. Simple and effective.
Quality Knight (Strength/Dex)
Playstyle: Versatile melee with access to many weapons
Stats (Level 150)
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Vigor | 55 |
| Mind | 15 |
| Endurance | 30 |
| Strength | 45 |
| Dexterity | 45 |
| Intelligence | 9 |
| Faith | 9 |
| Arcane | 7 |
Equipment
- Weapons: Claymore, Bloodhound's Fang, or any Quality weapon
- Armor: Medium weight for versatility
- Ash of War: Lion's Claw or Sword Dance
Intermediate Builds
Bleed Lord (Arcane)
Playstyle: Fast attacks that cause massive bleed procs
Stats (Level 150)
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Vigor | 50 |
| Mind | 20 |
| Endurance | 25 |
| Strength | 12 |
| Dexterity | 20 |
| Intelligence | 9 |
| Faith | 9 |
| Arcane | 80 |
Equipment
- Weapons: Rivers of Blood + Uchigatana (Seppuku)
- Seal: Dragon Communion Seal
- Incantations: Swarm of Flies, Bloodflame Blade
- Talismans:
- Lord of Blood's Exultation
- Millicent's Prosthesis
- Rotten Winged Sword Insignia
- Shard of Alexander
Battle Mage (Intelligence/Melee)
Playstyle: Combine sorceries with melee combat
Stats (Level 150)
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Vigor | 45 |
| Mind | 35 |
| Endurance | 20 |
| Strength | 14 |
| Dexterity | 14 |
| Intelligence | 70 |
| Faith | 9 |
| Arcane | 9 |
Equipment
- Weapon: Moonveil or Dark Moon Greatsword
- Staff: Lusat's Glintstone Staff
- Sorceries: Comet Azur, Stars of Ruin, Carian Slicer
- Armor: Spellblade Set for damage boost
Advanced Builds
Faith Caster (Pure Faith)
Playstyle: Holy incantations and dragon magic
Stats (Level 150)
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Vigor | 50 |
| Mind | 40 |
| Endurance | 15 |
| Strength | 12 |
| Dexterity | 12 |
| Intelligence | 9 |
| Faith | 80 |
| Arcane | 9 |
Key Incantations
- Damage: Black Flame, Lightning Spear, Elden Stars
- Buffs: Golden Vow, Flame Grant Me Strength
- Healing: Erdtree Heal, Lord's Heal
Glass Cannon Mage
Playstyle: Maximum damage, minimum survivability
Core Concept
Stack all damage multipliers:
- Magic Scorpion Charm (+12%)
- Terra Magica (+35%)
- Azur's Glintstone Crown (+15%)
- Lusat's Staff (+10%)
One-shot everything with Comet Azur... or die trying.
Build Tips
- Soft Caps Matter: Most stats have diminishing returns after 55-60
- Don't Spread Too Thin: Focus on 2-3 damage stats max
- Vigor is King: 40 minimum, 60 for comfort
- Respec Freely: Larval Tears are plentiful - experiment!
- Match Weapon to Stats: Check scaling letters (S > A > B...)
May your build carry you to victory, Tarnished!