Welcome to a guide on the top 8 most Popular and powerful builds in Elden Ring, as of Patch 1.10. In this guide, we'll explore the finest character setups that combine strength, faith, magic, and unique Ashes of War to create epic and thrilling playstyles. Each build is meticulously crafted to provide you with a different gaming experience, ensuring countless hours of entertainment and conquest in the Lands Between.

 

• 1. Paxa Punch Build
• 2. Godslayer of War Build
• 3. Guts Earthshaker Build
• 4. Miracle of Lightning Build
• 5. Shinobi Build
• 6. Mister Bubbles Build
• 7. Godskin Apprentice Build
• 8. Burning Bandit Build

 

 

↖ 1. Paxa Punch Build

Our first build is the Paxa Punch, a strength-based setup that capitalizes on the formidable Starfist and charge attacks. This build's unique features include different armor sets tailored to each build, making it as stylish as it is powerful.

 

Equipment:

• Starfist with Heavy Affinity (Ash of War: Blood Flame Blade)
• Dragon Crest Great Shield
• Talisman Ritual Sword
• Lord of Blood's Exaltation Axe Talisman
• Charge Tier and Faith Tier for Buffs

 

Stats:

• Focus on Strength with Golden Bell and Flame Grant Me Strength
• 60 Vigor for survivability
• Take full advantage of powerful charge attacks with Blood Flame Blade

 

↖ 2. Godslayer of War Build

The Godslayer of War build utilizes the formidable Godslayer's Greatsword and the Black Flame Ash of War. This combination provides exceptional damage output and versatility.

 

Equipment:

• Godslayer's Greatsword with Black Flame (Ash of War: Queen's Black Flame)
• Ritual Sword Talisman
• Fire Scorpion Charm
• Ur Tre's Favorite
• Shard of Alexander
• Fire Tier and Dexterity Tier for Buffs

 

Stats:

• High Dexterity and Faith for potent weapon scaling
• 50-60 Dexterity and 40-45 Faith
• Unleash devastating damage with the Godslayer's Great Sword and Queen's Black Flame Ash of War

 

↖ 3. Guts Earthshaker Build

The Guts Earth Shaker build is perfect for fans of the Guts Great Sword, wielding the Lion's Claw Ash of War. This setup delivers powerful swings and a follow-up Earth Shaker attack that decimates foes.

 

Equipment:

• Guts Great Sword with Earth Shaker (Ash of War: Lion's Claw)
• Dragon Crest Great Shield
• Ritual Sword Talisman
• Lord of Blood's Exaltation Axe Talisman
• Faith Tier for Buffs

 

Stats:

• Focus on high strength and dexterity
• Strengthen the Guts Great Sword with Earth Shaker for maximum damage
• 70 Strength while two-handing the sword

 

↖ 4. Miracle of Lightning Build

For lightning enthusiasts, the Miracle of Lightning build is a top choice. It combines the Lightning Spear and Ancient Dragon Lightning Strike incantations to vanquish foes from a distance while dealing substantial damage to bosses.

 

Equipment:

• Two Gravel Stone Seals
• Ritual Swords Talisman
• Lightning Scorpion Charm
• Shard of Alexander
• Lightning Tier and Faith Tier for Buffs

 

Stats:

• High Faith and Dexterity for scaling
• 60 Intelligence and a good balance of other stats for versatility
• Unleash the power of lightning incantations to conquer tough bosses

 

↖ 5. Shinobi Build

Embrace the way of the samurai with the Shinobi Build." It showcases the Ash of War Sword Dance, offering a unique and stylish combat style.

 

Equipment:

• Keen Nagak with Sword Dance
• Dragon Crest Great Shield
• Ritual Sword Talisman
• Ronin Armor Set
• Faith Tier and Thorny Tier for Buffs

 

Stats:

• High Dexterity for enhanced weapon damage
• 60 Vigor for durability
• 70 Faith for maximum Ash of War Sword Dance damage

 

↖ 6. Mister Bubbles Build

The Mister Bubbles build is all about having a bubbly good time in Elden Ring. With the Envoy Longhorn and smaller bubble weapon, you'll deal impressive damage while enjoying a unique aesthetic.

 

Equipment:

• Envoy Longhorn and Envoy Horn
• Ritual Swords Talisman
• Sacred Scorpion Charm
• Shard of Alexander
• Holy Tier and Faith Tier for Buffs

 

Stats:

• High Faith for superior Ash of War scaling
• Utilize the Golden Bell and How Shiri for maximum damage
• Embrace the bubble magic and enjoy the fantastic visual effects

 

↖ 7. Godskin Apprentice Build

The Godskin Apprentice build highlights the Black Flame Tornado Ash of War, delivering a fast-paced, fiery combat experience. While it lacks hyperarmor, it compensates with immense percentage and fire damage.

 

Equipment:

• Night Rers Glaive with Black Flame Tornado
• Ritual Swords Talisman
• Fire Scorpion Charm
• Shard of Alexander
• Fire Tier and Faith Tier for Buffs

 

Stats:

• Focus on Dexterity and Faith
• Golden Bell and Flame Grant Me Strength for damage
• Experience a unique and fiery combat style with Black Flame Tornado

 

↖ 8. Burning Bandit Build

Mister Bubbles and the Burning Bandit build are among the top favorites, and the "Burning Bandit" is the author's absolute favorite. It utilizes Faith-based weapons and Flame Art, delivering fiery, powerful combat potential.

 

Equipment:

• Two Bandit Curve Swords with Flaming Strike
• Ritual Swords Talisman
• Fire Scorpion Charm
• Claw Talisman
• Shard of Alexander
• Fire Tier and Thorny Tier for Buffs

 

Stats:

• High Faith for scaling of both weapons and incantations
• Golden Bell and How Shiri for maximum damage
• Set your swords ablaze with Flaming Strike and enjoy jumping into the fray

 

Conclusion:

Elden Ring offers a rich array of playstyles and builds, and the top 10 presented here showcase the most powerful and addictive options in Patch 1.10. Whether you prefer brute strength, mystical powers, or fiery combat, these builds are sure to provide you with countless hours of exhilarating gameplay. Thank you for being a part of this community, and stay tuned for more thrilling content as the channel continues to grow. Have an amazing day!