Elden Ring: Flower Stone Gavel Build Guide

Hello everyone, and welcome back to another Elden Ring DLC build guide! Today, we're taking an in-depth look at the Flower Stone Gavel, one of the exciting new hammers introduced in the Shadow of the Ur-Tree DLC. This weapon combines melee capabilities with a powerful Ash of War that can turn the tide of battle. Additionally, MMOEXP provides cheap core Elden Ring Items for this hammer's build to help players perfect this build. Let's break down how to effectively use this weapon to maximum effect.

Weapon Overview

The Flower Stone Gavel

The Flower Stone Gavel features:

· Standard Hammer Moveset: This is familiar territory for players who’ve used hammers before, offering reliable melee attacks.

· Ash of War - Flower Dragon Bolt: This is where the weapon shines. It unleashes a powerful lightning strike that tracks well and can be charged for increased damage. Additionally, enemies hit by this attack receive a lightning debuff, further enhancing damage output.

Build Focus

Attributes

This build primarily scales with Strength and Arcane, making it ideal for players looking to capitalize on high burst damage from the Ash of War.

Talisman Setup

To maximize your damage, consider equipping:

1. Godfrey Icon: Boosts charged spells and skills, enhancing your Ash of War damage significantly.

2. Shard of Alexander: Increases the power of your weapon skills, perfect for amplifying your Ash of War attacks.

3. Spear Talisman: Enhances Pierce damage, which is crucial since all melee attacks from the Flower Stone Gavel deal Pierce damage.

4. Two-Handed Sword Talisman: Boosts damage when using two-handed weapons.

5. Lightning Shroud and Crack Tier: Since the Ash of War deals lightning damage, these can further amplify your output.

6. Uplifting Aromatic: For additional buffs to damage, particularly useful before a big hit.

Armor Choice

I recommend using Rock Shasa's Armor. Each piece increases your damage output by 2%, making it a solid choice to boost overall damage.

Gameplay Strategy

Melee Combat

While the Flower Stone Gavel is effective as a melee weapon, your primary focus should be leveraging its Ash of War. However, when engaging in melee:

· Utilize its Pierce damage to out-trade opponents, especially when combined with the Spear Talisman.

· Two-hand the weapon for increased damage and better reach.

Ash of War Usage

· Charged Attacks: Always prioritize charging your Ash of War to maximize damage. The fully charged attack can hit for over 1,300 damage, making it a formidable tool against both bosses and invaders.

· Lightning Debuff: Make sure to follow up with melee attacks after using the Ash of War, as the lightning debuff allows for devastating combo potential.

Invading and Fighting

When engaging in PvP:

· Start with the Ash of War to weaken your opponents and apply the lightning debuff.

· Follow up with melee attacks while they’re staggered or recovering.

· Use terrain to your advantage; the tracking nature of your lightning strike can catch opponents off-guard, especially in tight spaces or during evasive maneuvers.

Example Invasion Commentary

During my invasions, I found the Flower Stone Gavel to be a surprise element for most opponents. The combination of charged lightning strikes and melee trades allowed me to take down casters and melee builds alike. For example, in one encounter, I managed to:

· Debuff the opponent with lightning, then follow up with a melee combo that secured a quick victory.

· Utilize the vertical R2 attacks effectively against foes trying to roll away.

Conclusion

The Flower Stone Mallet is an excellent weapon that combines solid melee performance with powerful War Ashes, making it a great choice for players looking for a unique build in Elden Ring. With the right amulet setup, armor selection, and strategic play style, you can turn this weapon into a powerful weapon for both PvE and PvP. While personal grinding can bring more fun to the game, it takes a lot of time for players. Players buy Elden Ring Runes directly on MMOEXP for a cheaper price, save time, and get stronger faster. Keep exploring the Lands Between, and have fun!