In this guide, I’ll be bringing you the strongest build in Elden Ring, Dragonborn Blood Mage. It can do everything the typical Lightning One Shot God Build and Scavenger’s Curved Sword Bleed Build can do.

In addition, we’ve also added One Shot Spell for each damage type, which allows you to target the weak point of any boss in Elden Ring with this build.

This is also the best build to start Shadow of the Erdtree DLC as it has no weaknesses. You can easily one-shot anything with very little buff within the safety of Blood Mage, and you can also use bleed weapons and play melee meta play style. I’m sure this will go down as the most powerful overall build in Elden Ring history.

Stats & Starting Class

Before we get started, we’ll go over the stats and starting classes I recommend for this build.

Right now, the optimal class to achieve these stats at level 150 is Bandit. Also, keep in mind that some of these stats are flexible and you can adjust them as needed.

• Vigor 50
• Mind 15
• Endurance 19
• Strength 9
• Dexterity 14
• Intelligence 9
• Faith 33
• Arcane 80

Weapons

Next, let’s look at weapons first, as this is pretty unique in terms of the weapon choices it gives you.

The most important weapon in this build will be Dragon Communion Seal. This Seal increases the damage of Dragon Communion Incantations by 15%.

If you want a taste of melee combat, based on these stats, I recommend grabbing Dual Scavenger’s Curved Swords. This item is now just loot on a corpse in Mt Gelmir, but a Grafted Scion guards it. To defeat this Field Boss, spending Elden Ring Runes on decent equipment is crucial.

Since you can only grab one per game, unless you have a friend to give you a second, I recommend grabbing Bandit’s Curved Sword in your off-hand. The easiest way to get this weapon is to farm it from Skeletal Bandits next to Church of Pilgrimage, so you can get this very early.

Now, since this is also a Curved Sword, it shares a move set with Scavenger’s Curved Sword, which includes jumping multi-attack, running multi-attack, and a fast double hit L1 spam.

It’s also important to note that you can always use Jellyfish Shield. It’s just some jellyfish ground loot on a broken carriage, and its Contagious Fury skill will increase all damage by 20% for 30 seconds.

Spells

Now, let’s talk about spells and skills, as this gives this build the versatility to solve everything in the game in one shot.

First off, Dragonmaw is cool because it’s a physical damage skill that you can buy instantly with a Dragon Heart from Cathedral of Dragon Communion.

Agheel’s Flame is another significant item you can get early on. All you need to do is kill Flying Dragon Agheel and purchase this spell from Cathedral of Dragon Communion. This will cost you two Dragon Hearts, but then it will grant you his Firebreather attack.

Now, for enemies with fire damage but weak magic, I recommend Smarag’s Glintstone Breath. All you need to do is kill Smarag west of Academy, and you can purchase it for two Dragon Hearts. This is very similar to Agheel’s Flame, but it will be a breath attack based on magic damage.

Ekzykes’s Decay isn’t just a spell that applies Scarlet Rot, it’s also capable of dealing massive physical damage. All you need to do is kill Ekzykes and purchase it with two Dragon Hearts.

Dragonclaw is another spell that can be purchased at any time from Cathedral of Dragon Communion. It only costs one heart and is a very cool spell that has an immediate follow-up attack. It has great AOE and is good for exploration. But for bosses, Dragonmaw is probably better.

Armor

For armor, I don’t think you can find a better armor set for a dragon theme build than this.

I used Scaled Greaves because they give us 20 poise and they go together surprisingly well. Veteran’s Gauntlets gave 8 poise and also matched very well. Drake Knight Armor is always our only choice for chest armor, it provides 19 poise. Then the 4 poise on Skeletal Mask pushes us to the 51 poise breakpoint.

Like I said, I don’t think you can get to 51 poise and find a set of armor that looks better than this one.

Buffs

One of the most attractive parts of this build is that you only need very few buffs to do incredible damage. I used about 2 or 3 buffs for most of the game.

The first is Golden Vow, which is a staple in any incantation caster build. This increases all damage by 15% and damage negation by 10% for 80 seconds.

You can then pick up Howl of Shabriri in the chest on the second floor of Frenzy-Flaming Tower. This is why we need at least 33 Faith when building, which increases all damage by 25% for 40 seconds. This is a huge damage boost and lasts a long time.

If you need to squeeze an extra 5% damage out of any physical dragon spells, Bloodboil Aromatic will increase all physical damage by 30%.

Outro

The fact that this build can use both these and highly scaling spells makes it the strongest overall build in Elden Ring. With this build, we can use One Shot Spell at such a high-level that we can safely kill all the bosses in the game. So, hurry up and try it out!

As a Souls game, Elden Ring has a good character build that is crucial. With the release of Shadow of the Erdtree DLC imminent, in this guide we’ll share 4 of the best builds to prepare for Elden Ring’s first major expansion!

Spear Build

The first one is our Spear Build. The weapons for this build are Eleonora’s Poleblade and Rivers of Blood. Eleonora’s Poleblade deals a lot of stance damage and also causes a bleed effect. And Rivers of Blood will give players a strategic advantage thanks to its ease of use and simplicity in combat.

In order for this build to reach its full potential, you’ll need to invest a certain amount of Elden Ring Runes to upgrade both weapons to +10.

Also, any seal that can be used to cast prominent buffs will suffice. The armor can depend on player preference, but the ideal option is Ronin’s Set with Iron Kasa. For Talisman, the choices that deal the most damage are: Ritual Sword Talisman, Shard of Alexander, Millicent’s Prosthesis, and Rotten Winged Sword Insignia.

In your Memory Slots, don’t forget to use Golden Vow and Howl of Shabriri. Also, mix Fire Shrouding Cracked Tear and Thorny Cracked Tear into Flask of Wondrous Physick.

Flame Swordsman Build

Second, the major weapons of Flame Swordsman Build are Death’s Poker and Helphen Steeple. In order to cast spells, players need to use Azur’s Glintstone Staff.

For seals, any option for casting buffs will work. Its preferred armor is Spellblade Set, which increases damage by an additional 8%. The best talismans that will give you the biggest damage buff are Ritual Sword Talisman, Shard of Alexander, Magic Scorpion Charm, and Dragoncrest Greatshield.

In your Memory Slots, be sure to use Terra Magica, Explosive Ghostflame, and Howl of Shabriri. Also, mix Magic-Shrouding Cracked Tear and Dexterity-knot Crystal Tear into Flask of Wondrous Physick.

Lightning Samurai Build

Next, Lightning Samurai is also a good choice. The chief weapon for this build will be Keen Nagakiba, which can be boosted to +25 after applying Unsheathe.

Its armor will be composed of Goldmask’s Rags, White Reed Gauntlets, and White Reed Greaves. The best charms for maximum damage are Ritual Sword Talisman, Flock’s Canvas, Lightning Scorpion Charm, and Godfrey Icon.

In your Memory Slots, you can use Golden Vow, Vyke’s Dragonbolt, and Howl of Shabriri. Also, don’t forget to mix Lightning-Shrouding Cracked Tear and Faith-knot Crystal Tear into Flask of Wondrous Physick.

Souls Driller Build

Finally, Souls Driller is a severely underrated build because most players don’t know how to use it to its fullest potential. The principal weapon of this build is Marais Executioner’s Sword, which can be upgraded to +10 later. Any seal that can be cast and deals with damage will work with this build.

The armor for Souls Driller build will be Briar Set excluding the helmet. The best talisman choices for the most damage are Ritual Sword Talisman, Shard of Alexander, Millicent’s Prosthesis, and Rotten Winged Sword Insignia.

Golden Vow and Howl of Shabriri are very critical in your Memory Slots. Also, be sure to mix Thorny Cracked Tear and Magic-Shrouding Cracked Tear into Flask of Wondrous Physick.

Outro

While many of these builds may be suitable for many people, some may not. So try adjusting them to your preferences and play style. This will ensure that when Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree DLC finally drops, your character will be battle-ready and ready to face the game’s nerfs and buffs.

All in all, which of these four builds would you most like to try? Do you have any recommendations for better build options? Looking forward to seeing you in the game!

Hi, players! Are you tired of Elden Ring builds requiring constant buffing and gear adjustments just to face a boss? Fear not! Today, allow me to present the Blood Star build, which is a revolutionary, dominant setup. Journey through the darkest depths of Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree DLC as the Blood Star guides you to hidden treasures and formidable challenges. Without wasting time, let's dive in!

Blood Star Overview

Introducing the Blood Star, emerging from the Vagabond class, featuring meticulously tailored stats engineered for unparalleled dominance. Sporting a Vigor of 60 for enduring health, an Endurance of 38 for unwavering stamina, and a Strength of 60 for devastating blows, this build is finely tuned for obliterating enemies with ruthless efficiency. However, the crowning achievement lies in its Arcane stat, soaring to 80, providing an astounding 90% scaling return - a veritable feast for those hungry for power.

Gear Setup

Get ready with your Elden Ring Runes and embrace the simplicity of combat! The Occult Star Fist +25 reigns supreme as the epitome of destruction, further fueled by the Ash of War: Barbaric Roar, enhancing physical strikes by 7.5% and infusing them with unparalleled vigor.

Adorn yourself with the White Mask to amplify attack potency upon triggering bleeding effects, while donning the resilient Omen set ensures unparalleled endurance, boasting 82 poise to withstand relentless enemy assaults with ease.

Talismans

Talismans hold a profound influence on the arsenal of the Blood Star build. Whether it's the Lord of Blood’s Exultation or Millicent’s Prosthesis, each talisman seamlessly harmonizes, augmenting attack prowess with every relentless strike.

And let's not overlook the Roar Medallion, which heightens the potency of the Barbaric Roar, ensuring that adversaries quiver in fear before the sheer might you wield. The combat simplicity is where the Blood Star truly shines.

Flask Of Wondrous Physick

In the Flask of Wondrous Physick, we have the Thorny Cracked Tear, boosting our attack power by up to 20% with successive hits. This is also scaling with Rotten Winged Sword Insignia and Millicent's Prosthesis. And then we have the Greenburst Crystal Tear, boosting our stamina recovery speed.

With just a sip of the Physick Flask and a primal roar, you’re primed for annihilation. Whether Dual Wielding the Star Fist weapon for relentless barrages of light attacks or unleashing savage heavy combos empowered by Barbaric Roar, victory is swift and inevitable. And for the PvP enthusiasts, the Blood Star leaves a trail of devastation in its wake, asserting dominance with every swing.

PvP & PvE Combat

Unlock the full potential of the Blood Star by incorporating the Highland Axe into your offhand, granting an additional 10% boost to Barbaric Roar - a game-changing build in both PvE and PvP encounters. Prepare to unleash chaos and conquer Elden Ring like never before with the Blood Star build.

Let's have a look at how the combat works. There are 2 ways to fight. First, just Dual Wielding the Star Fist and split it into 2 hands, then go to town with simple light attacks. You will hit hard and fast, and the successive hits will very quickly activate all the gear boosted by them. Then when bleed also kicks in, the damage just stacks and goes completely through the roof.

The second way to approach combat is to take advantage of the savage heavy combo attack we now have, thanks to Barbaric Roar. Just hit R2 as much as you can and unleash a brutal heavy combo that wrecks bosses. You can circle around enemies to keep hits going, and in a lot of cases, you don't even need to roll.

If you put a Highland Axe in your off-hand, you actually get a plus 10% boost to Barbaric Roar, which stacks with our Roar Medallion. You don't even have to be wielding it in your hand for the buff. You can put the Ash of War: Golden Vow on the Longsword that the Vagabond class starts with. Use that first to boost your attack and defense and then switch the Highland Axe to your off-hand.

Are you ready to embrace the power of the Blood Star and conquer Elden Ring like never before? Join me on this epic journey and witness the birth of a new era in gaming greatness. Embrace the power of the Blood Star and reign supreme in the world of Elden Ring.