Elden Ring has many potential weapons, spells, and skills to use. It can be hard to choose an effective and fun build to play. Here is a list of the best Arcane builds to try.
Sacred Shield
The Sacred Shield build focuses onMohgwyn’s Sacred Spearand the uniqueBloodboon Ritualskill. This weapon does physical and fire damage and blood loss buildup. The White Mask will further increase your damage when blood loss is applied. This build also uses theFlame, Grant Me Strengthincantation as it buffs physical and fire damage which are the two main damage types of this weapon. You will primarily attack while holding your shield up—asMohgwyn’s Sacred Spearis a piercing weapon, you’re able to attack while still holding your guard.Bloodboon Ritualis a massive AOE attack that causes explosions of blood.Carian Filigreed Crestreduces the cost of theBloodboon Ritualskill, while theShard of Alexander talismanincreases its damage.
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Blood Samurai
The Blood Samurai uses one of the strongest weapons in the game,Rivers of BloodKatana. This build focuses on using the unique skill,Corpse Piler, as your primary attack. This weapon does physical and fire damage and blood loss buildup. TheWhite Maskwill further increase your damage when blood loss is applied. This build also uses theFlame, Grant Me Strengthincantation as it buffs physical and fire damage.Carian Filigreed Crestreduces the cost of theCorpse Pilerskill, whileShard of Alexander talismanincreases its damage.
Cursed Knight
This bleed build dual-wieldsScavenger’s Curved Swords, and curved swords have the best chain L1 attacks to quickly apply blood loss buildup. When blood loss is triggered,Lord of Blood’s ExultationandWhite Maskwill increase your attack power, whileRotten Winged Sword InsigniaandMillicent’s Prothesiswill increase your attack power on consecutive attacks. TheSeppukuskill also increases your attack power, while triggering blood loss in yourself, which will also trigger yourLord of Blood’s ExultationandWhite Maskdue to the blood loss.
For more on Elden Ring guides, check outBest Faith Builds in Elden RingandBest Mage Builds In Elden Ring
