Hello everyone! I want to build a TANK mage. Snipe enemies from afar, and when they get close(if they manage to) i want to be able to trade with them with endure or an unbreakable attack like lion s claw.

I m not sure which would be better, int or faith for this type of playstyle? I can start int and switch later to faith or vice versa if one of the playstyles makes early game easier or late game harder.

Or maybe faith arcane? A dragon communion build? Not sure how strong they are compared to pure int/faith.

I want to make a new build after I finish my current play thru. I'm wondering if anybody has any advice. The style of build I want is a build with a fast weapon and staggering weapon. I don't really want super close range weapons like daggers, claws, etc since I've been playing a lot of daggers. I want a fast midrange weapon and second weapon for staggering that's also decently fast. Wondering if anybody has suggestion on early game weapons or builds that suit this best.

not mimic or black knife. before i was using banished knight oleg

does it increese the spells or sum

not the ones at mistwood alrdy got those

just want to know

it can't be any cgs or straightsword

Using things like beastial incantations, roar of rugalea, beast claw type weapons, among other things of that nature. I know anything can work but I’m just wondering how much of a struggle it’ll be?
Might also add on the crucible incantations because they are also kinda beastly

This is about to be a wall of text so if you dont wanna read it, you dont have to but it brings my build together. here is my elden ring build, starting with weapons, each thing separated by ":". Dual wielding blood affinity +25 giant crushers(blood buildup number on both is 130) royal knights resolve on the right, hoarah loux's earthshaker on the left. R2 is clawmark seal +25. L2 is cold dryleaf arts +25.:armor is Omen helm, crucible tree chest piece, malformed dragon gauntlets, and crucible greaves:my talismans are Great-Jar's arsenal, Two-Headed Turtle Talisman, lord of Blood's Exultation, the claw Talisman/erdtree's favor+1/axe Talisman/rotten winged sword insignia ()switching depending on situation.:I use mimic tear, boiled prawn,Godricks greatrune, fireproof dried liver, lulling branch, well pickled turtleneck.:I am level 280. I have 369 hours on the regular NG character. my stats are Vigor 64 mind 34 endurance 60 strength 99 dexterity 30 intelligence 16 Faith 28 Arcane 28: poise is 74:stamina is 158:equip load is 99.9/142.8 (medium rolling):both giant crushers have an AR of 1680:scadutree blessing 17 and spirit ash blessing 8: and I use the spells Golden vow, flame grant me strength, flame protect me, Lightning, magic, and fire fortification, Barrier of Gold, Blessing's boon, and Lord's heal.

Never thought my build was that good till i tried using larval tears, tried other builds, and this is the highest dmg output that fits my playstyle.

Rank the build!

This is ng+2
Golden Braid is there because im going to fight Consort Radahn, usually use the Two-Headded Turtle Talisman instead.

Any upgrades or re-specs I can do when going into ng+3?

Ok, I'm level 80. Have Caelid mostly cleared and am exploring Altus. Started Prophet and have mostly kept a true Faith build going. Vigor / Faith both at 40, using Winged Scythe. Trying to determine what next.. do I level dex for some other weapon choices. I'm pretty mediocre at melee so not really drawn to more strength. I know Arcane is an option for the DC spell scaling. But is leveling some dex and arcane a good idea? .. I know the Scythe falls off hard soon with holy damage but just curious. I don't like pure spell casting, black flame / Lightening spear already carries me through 90% of battles and want to change it up (not full respec) a bit for what's next.

I’ve been playing Elden Ring for a while, but just recently got interested in co-op. I have a lvl 40 build using +6/+2 weapons for early area summons. I’m somewhat limited by weapon requirements due to most of my levels being vigor and was wondering if anyone had any favorite weapons. More interested in a fun build than a necessary strong build.

For reference 18 Str, 16 Dex, 9 Int, 9 Fai, 7 Arc.
The stat talismans and two-handing do let me widen my range a bit.

I don't know how to decide on talismans. Not sure if that is a function of my "build" (i use that term loosely, its kind of all over) which is a jack of all trades build? Getting to the end of the game (almost to Malenia, then Farum, and the end). This is my first playthrough, and im having a blast.

Build:

Right

Cross-Naginata +25 (Spectral Lance) - Primary

Mohgwyn's Sacred Spear +10 - Secondary

Left

Golden Beast Crest Shield (forget level, but its like +18 or so)

Dragon Communion Seal +10

Stats (r150):

50 Vigor, 20 Mind, 23 Endurance, 24 Strength, 22 Dex, 10 Int, 25 Faith, 55 Arcane.

Incantations: Dragon Maw, Rotten Breath, FGMS, Golden Vow, Black Flame, Frenzied Burst, Lighting Spear, Flame Cleanse Me.

Basically chuck a lot of Spectral Lances and other ranged attacks to soften up beefier targets, which can be poked/guard countered to death. On bosses, rotten breath or dragon maw at opportunity, plus lances and melee/bleeds.

Talismans:

Not sure what i should be using here: most of the time (other than bosses) im using Green Turtle, Taker's Cameo, Ancestral Spirit Horn, and Carian Filigree Crest. For bosses i'll just swap for defensive ones (Dragoncrest Shield, appropriate "Drake" elemental) and throw in a Flock's Canvas. For areas like Miquella's Haligtree i leaned heavily on Arrow's Reach, because that place was a nightmare.

I just feel like there is a better setup here, but maybe it is just because of what my build is. I dont have Shard of Alexander yet. Ive tried several things and none of them have really landed. Suggestions for what to look at?

Thoughts?

I like the double slash AoW on the Uchi

What is the best (or your favorite) build to experience the DLC?

Sorry for the corny name, I made this build when I was 13. And dont worry I never use this on PvP.

First souls like... And im having so much fun.

I am leveling vigor for some time now cause i don't know what i should focus on. Well i did watch a few vedio about attributes but still...

I took astrologer because i wanted to use magic. But hitting enemies with weapon is also fun.

I just defeated rennala, so i can do a rebirth...

The only good spell i have is the beginning spells.

How do you guys decide like " i should focus on int/dex/str"

Thank you all

Sorry if this is a dumb question and I’ve worded it badly aswell

whats the most optimal stats for a cleanrot knight build

Just bought the dlc and I heard they added a ton of holy and lightening items and weapons. Pls lmk if you have suggestions and stats.

Gold ship for refrence

Hello all!

I'm hoping to get some assistance with a build for a first playthrough, focusing on the Idus Light greatsword. Am playing this for a first playthrough and loving the game and this sword, however am looking for advice on a fun either pure melee or hybrid build as the idea of a sword in one hand and spells in the other has always been cool to me.

I'm no too fussed about meta or OP builds. I just want something fun to play and that looks cool while doing so. I don't mind looking for ashes or war or spells later on in the game (still have Stormveil castle to do but got distracted going east and south from the starting location) but not anything that you get right at the end better for a new game plus.

Appreciate any assistance!

TLDR - New player wants a cool looking and fun build based on Idus Sword without caring too much for meta or OP characters

My build of the Banished knight armor is almost complete but for the greaves.

I've been mining stormveil for the armor, and saw three lights that i can't reach. Are they accessible?

Yes i have already been down the longest ladder in the game and defeated the big nameless boss so i don't think that's it.

The first pic shows the platform that i was standing on when i saw them. 2nd pic shows the lights im talking about.