Whether you're venturing into New Game Plus or tackling late-game bosses for the first time, these five builds are engineered to do one thing: break the game in your favor.

 

Each of these builds takes full advantage of Shadow of the Erdtree's new buffs, talismans, and flask tiers to get more Elden Ring Items, maximize damage, tankiness, or sheer flair.

 

1. The Strength Giga-Chad: Heavy Giant Crusher with Royal Knight's Resolve

 

Weapon: Heavy Giant's Crusher

Ash of War: Royal Knight's Resolve

Armor: Full Rellana's/Rock Shasa Set (for 8% extra damage)

 

Talismans:

 Axe Talisman (charged R2s)

 Two-Handed Sword Talisman (+15% damage)

 Green Turtle Talisman (stamina regen)

 Great-Jar's Arsenal (equip load)

 Flask of Wondrous Physick:

 Spiked Cracked Tear

 Bloodsucking Cracked Tear

 

Buffs:

Golden Vow + Howl of Shabiri for 25%+ total increased damage.

 

Stats (Level 170):

 60 Vigor

 30 Endurance

 80 Strength

 33 Faith

 Others balanced for casting and equipping

 

This is the classic boss-busting build taken to the next level thanks to DLC talismans and tears. With Royal Knight's Resolve boosting your next attack, and a fully charged heavy R2 smashing through defenses, most early-game bosses simply evaporate-some in a single swing.

 

Don't be surprised when you find yourself laughing at bosses like Radagon or the Elden Beast as their health bars melt away.

 

2. The Indestructible Bulwark: Iron Ball with Endure

 

Weapon: Heavy Iron Ball

Ash of War: Endure

Armor: Rock Shasa Set

 

Talismans:

 Bull-Goat Talisman (massive Poise)

 Green Turtle Talisman (stamina regen)

 Crimson Amber Medallion (max HP)

 Axe Talisman (heavy R2s)

 Flask of Wondrous Physick:

 Bloodsucking Cracked Tear

 Spiked Cracked Tear

 

Buffs:

 Golden Vow

 Flame, Grant Me Strength (or) Bloodboil Aromatic (+30% damage, but increased damage taken)

 

Stats (Level 170):

 60 Vigor

 80 Strength

 30 Endurance

 

This is your "I don't care what you throw at me" build. With Endure active and the highest Poise possible, you will tank through even the fiercest bosses while dishing out massive charged punches. The Iron Ball's R2 comes out fast and hard, especially when stacked with buffs.

 

If you're looking to brawl and soak hits like a true juggernaut, this is your build.

 

3. The Faithful Slammer: Ordovis's Greatsword Build

 

Weapon: Ordovis's Greatsword

Skill: Ordovis's Vortex (charged)

Armor: Rock Shasa Set

 

Talismans:

 Dragoncrest Greatshield Talisman (-20% physical damage taken)

 Sacred Scorpion Charm (+12% Holy Damage)

 Shard of Alexander (boost skill damage)

 Godfrey Icon (charged skill damage)

 Flask of Wondrous Physick:

 Holy-Shrouded Cracked Tear

 Bloodsucking Cracked Tear

 

Buffs:

 Golden Vow

 Howl of Shabiri

 

Stats (Level 170):

 80 Strength

 33 Faith

 Balanced Mind and Endurance

 

Ordovis's Vortex has gone underappreciated, but not anymore. With high stagger potential and an AoE holy blast, this build destroys posture and pummels even late-game bosses into the dirt. The animation delay gives you an edge to trade hits, and you'll often knock enemies out of combos entirely.

 

Perfect for players who love faith/strength hybrids and punishing bosses with heavy-hitting AoEs.

 

4. The Sniper Cleric: Knight's Lightning Spear Build

 

Incantation: Knight's Lightning Spear

Seals: Two Gravel Stone Seals (for 30% Dragon Cult boost)

Armor: Rock Shasa + Black Dumpling (10% more damage when Madness is nearby)

 

Talismans:

 Ritual Sword Talisman (max HP = +15% damage)

 Lightning Scorpion Charm (+15% lightning)

 Flock's Canvas Talisman (+ incantation dmg)

 Godfrey Icon (charged spell boost)

 Flask of Wondrous Physick:

 Lightning-Shrouded Cracked Tear

 Bloodsucking Cracked Tear

 

Stats (Level 170):

 80 Faith

 27 Mind

 60 Vigor

 Others balanced for casting and light equip

 

This is easily the most disgustingly overpowered ranged caster build in the game right now. Knight's Lightning Spear, introduced in Shadow of the Erdtree, hits like a truck-especially when charged-and the double Gravel Stone combo makes it shred bosses in seconds.

 

It's not just raw damage, either. The incantation causes stagger, allowing stance breaks and criticals from afar.

 

If you like staying safe while nuking enemies with literal divine lightning, this is the one.5. The Bleed Samurai: Nagakiba + Unsheathe with Sepukku

 

Weapons:

 Keen Nagakiba (with Unsheathe Ash of War)

 Blood Uchi Katana (with Sepukku)

 

Armor:

 White Mask (boosts attack on bleed)

 Rock Shasa Armor (6% more damage)

 

Talismans:

 Shard of Alexander

 Lord of Blood's Exultation

 Kindred of Rot's Exultation

 Ranni's Cameo (for post-Unsheathe buff)

 

Flask of Wondrous Physick:

 Bloodsucking Cracked Tear

 Stonebarb Cracked Tear

 

Stats (Level 150):

 70 Dexterity

 55 Vigor

 18 Strength (to wield the katana)

 33 Faith (for buffs)

 8 Arcane

 

This is the most calculated build on the list. It's fast, stylish, and deadly. With Sepukku active, you'll stack bleed instantly while triggering White Mask and Lord of Blood's Exultation. The real kicker? When you combine that with Unsheathe, you can nuke a boss's HP before they even get to finish an animation.

 

This is the ultimate dexterity build, made even better by Shadow of the Erdtree enhancements. Expect huge crits, fast dodges, and blood-soaked dominance.

 

Final Thoughts: Which Build Reigns Supreme?

 

All five of these builds represent a different archetype of power fantasy:

 

 Strength builds for raw destruction

 Tanks for unkillable poise

 Faith/strength hybrids for divine devastation

 Ranged casting with terrifying burst

 Dexterity bleed for high-risk, high-reward speed kills

 

Whether you're walking into NG+6 or just diving into Shadow of the Erdtree for the first time, these builds will make your get more cheap Elden Ring Items,  journey smoother, faster, and a heck of a lot more fun.