Top 9 Powerful and Fun Builds to Try in Elden Ring

Hey everyone, today we're diving into nine exciting and powerful builds for Elden Ring that are sure to make your journey through the Lands Between more exciting. Many of these builds were requested by viewers like you, so I hope you'll enjoy them. Whether you're looking for a holy-infused Scythe build or a frost-based Claw build, there's something here for everyone. And if you're looking to enhance your Elden Ring experience even further, check out MMOexp for all your Elden Ring Runes needs. Whether you're looking to level up your character, grab that perfect weapon, or simply progress faster through the game, MMOexp has got you covered. Let's get started!

1. Sacred Rings of Light Scythe Build

This build revolves around the Sacred Rings of Light Ash of War on the Grave Scythe, a fantastic tool for dealing massive Holy damage, especially against enemies weak to this type of attack (hello, DLC bosses!). You can quickly spam the Sacred Rings of Light to dish out consistent damage.

Equipment

· Weapon: Sacred Grave Scythe +25 with Sacred Rings of Light

· Seal: Urgy Seal

· Armor: Rock Shasa Set

· Talisman: Ritual Sword, Shard of Alexander, Sacred Scorpion Charm, Godfrey Icon

· Incantations: Golden Vow, Flame Grant Me Strength, and Multi-layered Rings of Light (for added Holy damage)

Stats

· Vigor: 60

· Mind: 23

· Endurance: 26

· Strength: 17

· Dexterity: 15

· Faith: 80 (with Faith Tier for buffs)

2. Warped Axe Successive Hit Build

The Warped Axe is one of the best strength-scaling weapons in Elden Ring, and its ability to chain attacks into devastating combos makes it a lot of fun. We’re focusing on the Wild Strikes Ash of War to ramp up the damage on successive hits.

Equipment

· Weapon: Blood Warped Axe +25 with Wild Strikes

· Seal: Dragon Communion Seal

· Armor: Rock Shasa Set, Veteran Chestpiece, White Mask

· Talisman: Shard of Alexander, Lord of Blood's Exaltation, Mists' Prosthesis, Thorny Tier, Fate Tier

Stats

· Vigor: 60

· Mind: 21

· Endurance: 26

· Strength: 40

· Arcane: 45

· Faith: 25

3. Weathered Straight Swords Build

This build features two Weathered Straight Swords, one infused with Blood and the other with Cold. Though these swords don’t excel in a variety of damage types, they’re quite potent when optimized with the right affinities and buffs, making them great for early to mid-game.

Equipment

· Weapons: Blood Weathered Straight Sword, Cold Weathered Straight Sword

· Seal: Dragon Communion Seal

· Armor: Rock Shasa Set, White Mask

· Talisman: Lord of Blood's Exaltation, Mists' Prosthesis, Ritual Sword Talisman

· Incantations: Golden Vow, Flame Grant Me Strength

Stats

· Vigor: 60

· Mind: 15

· Endurance: 25

· Strength: 20

· Dexterity: 45

· Arcane: 45

· Faith: 15

4. Bastard Stars Build

The Bastard Stars is a flail that scales primarily with Intelligence, making it perfect for those looking to stack damage through magical prowess. This build combines Intelligence and Dexterity, focusing on scaling the Ash of War’s purple magical damage.

Equipment

· Weapon: Bastard Stars +10

· Seal: Staff of Loss and Giant Seal

· Armor: Rock Shasa Set

· Talisman: Shard of Alexander, Magic Scorpion Charm, Ritual Sword Talisman

· Incantations: Golden Vow, Flame Grant Me Strength, and Terra Mag

Stats

· Vigor: 60

· Mind: 20

· Endurance: 23

· Strength: 12

· Dexterity: 27

· Intelligence: 60

· Faith: 33

5. Great Axe Charge Build

Surprisingly powerful, the Great Axe hits hard with charged attacks. You can use Royal Knight's Resolve to increase damage, and infusing the axe with Cold makes it ideal for frost buildup against bosses.

Equipment

· Weapon: Cold Great Axe +2

· Seal: Any Seal for Buffs

· Armor: Rock Shasa Set

· Talisman: Axe Talisman, Two-Handed Sword Talisman, Ritual Sword Talisman

· Incantations: Golden Vow, Flame Grant Me Strength

Stats

· Vigor: 60

· Mind: 20

· Endurance: 26

· Strength: 54

· Dexterity: 15

· Intelligence: 30

· Faith: 25

6. Ruins Greatsword Build

The Ruins Greatsword offers incredible poise damage with its charged attacks. As a strength weapon with a bit of intelligence scaling, it’s perfect for players who want to balance physical power with magical flair.

Equipment

· Weapon: Ruins Greatsword +10

· Seal: Any Seal for Buffs

· Armor: Rock Shasa Set

· Talisman: Axe Talisman, Two-Handed Sword Talisman, Ritual Sword Talisman

· Incantations: Golden Vow, Flame Grant Me Strength

Stats

· Vigor: 60

· Mind: 20

· Endurance: 33

· Strength: 60 (90 with two-handing)

· Dexterity: 12

· Intelligence: 20

· Faith: 25

7. Double Warped Axe Build

This fun and powerful dual-wielding build focuses on stacking bleed and poison with the Warped Axes—one infused with Blood and the other with Poison. Use Savage Lion's Claw for massive damage in Elden Ring's DLC areas.

Equipment

· Weapons: Blood Warped Axe with Savage Lion's Claw, Poison Warped Axe with Poisonous Mist

· Seal: Dragon Communion Seal

· Armor: Rock Shasa Set

· Talisman: Shard of Alexander, Lord of Blood's Exaltation, Mists' Prosthesis

· Incantations: Golden Vow, Flame Grant Me Strength

Stats

· Vigor: 60

· Mind: 17

· Endurance: 20

· Strength: 40 (60 when two-handing)

· Dexterity: 15

· Faith: 25

· Arcane: 45

8. Double Magic Sword Build

For a more magical approach, consider wielding two Moonlight Greatswords or Troll Knight Swords. These weapons scale with both strength and intelligence, and their unique Ashes of War—Giant Glintblades and Roar Rash—add a bit of versatility.

Equipment

· Weapons: Moonlight Greatsword +10, Troll Knight Sword +10

· Seal: Any Seal for Buffs

· Armor: Rock Shasa Set, Greed Bird Set for Arms

· Talisman: Claw Talisman, Roar Medallion

· Incantations: Golden Vow, Flame Grant Me Strength

Stats

· Vigor: 55

· Mind: 20

· Endurance: 35

· Strength: 60 (with two-hand bonus)

· Dexterity: 15

· Intelligence: 40

· Faith: 25

9. Cold Bloodhound Claws Build

The Bloodhound Claws are best used in Cold affinity to take advantage of frost buildup. Combining this with Impaling Thrust for poise-breaking and damage, you'll be a force to be reckoned with.

Equipment

· Weapons: Cold Bloodhound Claws +25 with Impaling Thrust

· Seal: Any Seal for Buffs

· Armor: Rock Shasa Set, Wings Sword Insignia

· Talisman: Shard of Alexander, Magic Scorpion Charm

· Incantations: Golden Vow, Flame Grant Me Strength

Stats

· Vigor: 60

· Mind: 18

· Endurance: 26

· Strength: 12

· Dexterity: 65

· Faith: 20

· Intelligence: 15

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