7 Broken and Powerful Builds in Elden Ring You Have to Try

Hey there, fellow Elden Ring enthusiasts! Today we're diving into 8 broken and incredibly powerful builds that are guaranteed to spice up your Elden Ring experience. Whether you're looking to deal absurd amounts of damage, enjoy some fun status effects, or create a hybrid playstyle that leaves your enemies trembling, I've got you covered. To help you maximize your potential, don’t forget to grab some Elden Ring Runes, which are essential for upgrading your gear and spells. And if you're in need of those Runes, I highly recommend checking out MMOEXP for reliable options. Let's jump straight into it!

1. Cold Storm Build: The Frost-Wielding Katana Master

Overview:
This build revolves around the Great Katana with a Cold affinity, and the powerful Stormcaller Ash of War. Not only does it deal massive damage, but it also adds Frost procs, further enhancing the cold theme of this build. It's a versatile and fun build to play if you like quick attacks with a side of storm magic.

Equipment & Stats:

· Weapon: Great Katana (Cold Affinity) + Stormcaller

· Seal for Buffs: Dragon Communion Seal (for extra damage)

· Talisman Setup:

o Divine Beast Head (extra damage)

o Shard of Alexander (boosts Ash of War)

o Mista Prosthesis (boosts dexterity-based builds)

o Magic Scorpion Charm (increases magic damage)

o Lord of Blood's Exaltation (boosts attack when blood loss occurs)

· Wondrous Physick: Thorny Tier + Blood-Sucking Crack Tier (for extra damage)

Stats:

· Vigor: 60

· Mind: 20

· Endurance: 30

· Strength: 19

· Dexterity: 59 (boosted by Divine Beast Head)

· Intelligence: 20

· Faith: 25

Buffing Order:

1. Golden Vow for 15% more attack and defense.

2. Blessings of the Urdtree for healing and health regeneration.

3. Flame Grant Me Strength for an extra damage boost.

4. Blood-Sucking Crack Tier for further damage increase.

Playstyle:
Use your Stormcaller Ash of War to deal huge AoE damage, applying Frost effects to enemies. It's all about positioning and timing your buffs to maximize your damage output!

2. Dragon Fighter Build: Lightning Strikes from the Sky

Overview:
This hybrid build combines Dragon Incantations with powerful melee combat, making it a great choice for those who want to mix spellcasting and physical attacks. The focus here is on Ancient Dragon Lightning Strike and D's Footwork for mobility, alongside high Arcane scaling.

Equipment & Stats:

· Weapon: Dragon Communion Seal (for better Dragon Incantation scaling)

· Secondary Seal: Gravel Stone Seal (boosts Lightning Incantations)

· Talisman Setup:

o Shard of Alexander

o Godfrey Icon (boosts incantation damage)

o Lord of Blood's Exaltation

o Blood-Sucking Crack Tier

o Lightning Tier

Stats:

· Vigor: 50

· Mind: 20

· Endurance: 22

· Strength: 12

· Dexterity: 30

· Faith: 36

· Arcane: 50

Buffing Order:

1. Golden Vow for 15% attack and defense boost.

2. Blessings Boon for extra healing.

3. Priestess Heart to boost Dragon Incantations.

4. Ancient Dragon Lightning Strike for massive AoE lightning damage.

Playstyle:
Focus on stunning enemies with D’s Footwork while channeling powerful Dragon Incantations from a distance. The lightning strikes will melt through bosses and mobs alike.

3. Lucerne (or Lucern) Build: The Bleed Thrust Machine

Overview:
This build makes use of the Lucerne weapon (which may or may not be pronounced properly) and its powerful thrusting moves combined with blood affinity. It’s a versatile build that focuses on bleeding your enemies dry while dealing solid physical damage.

Equipment & Stats:

· Weapon: Lucerne +25 (Blood Affinity)

· Seal for Buffs: Dragon Communion Seal

· Talisman Setup:

o White Mask (boosts bleed buildup)

o Shard of Alexander (boosts Ash of War damage)

o Mista Prosthesis (extra dexterity scaling)

o Lord of Blood's Exaltation

Stats:

· Vigor: 55

· Mind: 14

· Endurance: 27

· Strength: 14

· Dexterity: 45

· Arcane: 45

· Faith: 25

Buffing Order:

1. Golden Vow (long-duration buff)

2. Blessings Boon for extra health regen.

3. Flame Grant Me Strength for damage boost.

4. Use Repeating Thrust to apply bleed buildup.

Playstyle:
This build revolves around using the Lucerne’s thrusting attacks combined with repeated procs of bleed. The ability to hit hard while keeping enemies at a distance makes it great for bosses with high health.

4. Rivers of Blood Build: A Revamped Bleed Machine

Overview:
While the Rivers of Blood weapon has been toned down since launch, it's still one of the most fun and rewarding weapons in the game. With a focus on dexterity and arcane scaling, this build maximizes bleed damage while still providing plenty of physical and fire damage output.

Equipment & Stats:

· Weapon: Rivers of Blood +10

· Seal for Buffs: Dragon Communion Seal

· Talisman Setup:

o White Mask

o Shard of Alexander

o Lord of Blood’s Exaltation

o Mista Prosthesis

Stats:

· Vigor: 55

· Mind: 14

· Endurance: 27

· Strength: 14

· Dexterity: 45

· Arcane: 45

· Faith: 25

Buffing Order:

1. Golden Vow for attack and defense.

2. Blessings Boon for healing and health regen.

3. Blood-Sucking Crack Tier in your Physick for more damage.

4. Use Flame Grant Me Strength for a quick power boost.

Playstyle:
Apply Rivers of Blood’s bleed effects with Cursed Blood and watch enemies melt away. It still holds its ground, especially at higher levels, and can obliterate most bosses with quick, fluid strikes.

5. Paladin Build: Holy Charge with Sacred Blade

Overview:
This build focuses on Sacred Blade and using the Zander Paladin Sword for massive Holy damage output. This is especially effective against enemies weak to Holy damage in DLC content and is great for those looking for a tanky, support-style build.

Equipment & Stats:

· Weapon: Zander Paladin Sword +25

· Seal for Buffs: Urtree Seal

· Talisman Setup:

o Axe Talisman (boosts charge attacks)

o Two-Handed Sword Talisman (boosts two-handed damage)

o Sacred Scorpion Charm (increases holy damage)

Stats:

· Vigor: 60

· Mind: 20

· Endurance: 28

· Strength: 19

· Dexterity: 14

· Faith: 70

Buffing Order:

1. Golden Vow for increased attack and defense.

2. Blessings of the Urdtree for added healing.

3. Holy Tier in your Wondrous Physick.

4. Flame Grant Me Strength for the final damage boost.

Playstyle:
Your main focus is Sacred Blade for its Holy damage, allowing you to effectively deal with DLC bosses that are weak to Holy damage. The Zander Paladin Sword serves as a fantastic tool to hit hard and heal up with every kill.

6. Fire Jump Build: Dual Bandit Curve Swords in Flame Art

Overview:
If you love fast, high-damage dual-wielding combat, this build is for you! Using two Bandit Curve Swords infused with Flame Art, you'll dish out fire-infused bleed damage with incredible speed. It’s perfect for clearing enemies fast and wrecking bosses in a blaze of glory.

Equipment & Stats:

· Weapon: Dual Bandit Curve Swords (Flame Art Infused)

· Seal for Buffs: Urtree Seal

· Talisman Setup:

o Claw Talisman (boosts jump attacks)

o Fire Scorpion Charm (boosts fire damage)

o Shard of Alexander (boosts Ash of War)

Stats:

· Vigor: 60

· Mind: 20

· Endurance: 30

· Strength: 13

· Dexterity: 18

· Faith: 75

Buffing Order:

1. Golden Vow for defense and attack.

2. Blessings Boon for health regen.

3. Flame Grant Me Strength for boosting flame-based damage.

Playstyle:
Use your jump attacks, Flame Art-infused weapons, and the dual-bandit setup to quickly dish out fire-based bleeding damage. The Fire Jump Build focuses on fluid motion and quick dodging as you manage large groups and boss fights.

7. Divine Magic Build: Faith-Dex Hybrid

Overview:
For those who prefer support and damage dealing, this hybrid build uses Faith-based spells combined with dexterity scaling for quick melee combat. It's a great combination for both long-range and up-close situations, relying on faith spells such as Flame, Grant Me Strength for added damage buffs.

Weaknesses of the Divine Magic Build:

· FP Management: Since this build uses both incantations and melee combat, managing your FP pool can become tricky, especially in long fights. Make sure to equip Carian Filigreed Crest or similar items to reduce FP consumption, or use FP-restoring consumables.

· Armor: To optimize Dexterity, you may need to wear lighter armor, which can make you vulnerable to heavy hits. Pay attention to your mobility and avoid getting hit by large attacks.

· Limited Ranged Options: While Lightning Spear is useful, this build isn't as effective at ranged combat as full mage builds. You'll need to rely on your close-quarters combat skills when enemies get too close.

Ideal Playstyle:
This build is for players who enjoy versatility and adaptability. You’ll need to manage both your spellcasting and physical attacks fluidly, deciding whether to engage up close with your katana or at range with Lightning Spear. It's a great choice for players who want the best of both worlds—strong Faith buffs for your team and yourself, and deadly dexterity-based swordplay that can cut down bosses and mobs alike. To enhance your effectiveness, you might also want to explore Elden Ring Items for sale, which can provide valuable gear and resources to further boost your build. With this Faith-Dex Hybrid Build, you'll have the ability to take on nearly any challenge in Elden Ring, blending the power of divine magic with the speed and precision of dexterity weapons. Experiment with your spells and weapons, and soon you'll find the perfect rhythm to lay waste to any foe that dares stand in your way!