Top 9 Fun and OP Builds to Try in Elden Ring
Aug-19-2025 PST
1. Fire & Gravity Hybrid Build (Faith + Intelligence)
We kick things off with a unique Faith-Int hybrid that blends elemental fire with gravity magic. This build revolves around the Iron Greatsword with Flame Art scaling and the Blades of Stone spell.
Weapons: Flame Art Iron Greatsword +25 with Flame Spear, Meteorite Staff, Golden Order Seal (348 scaling)
Talismans: Shard of Alexander, Godfrey Icon, Fire Scorpion Charm, Ritual Sword Talisman
Tears: Intelligence Tear, Flame-Shrouding Tear
Stats: 55 VIG / 21 MND / 21 END / 18 STR / 12 DEX / 55 INT / 45 FTH
Spells: Golden Vow, Howl of Shabriri, Blades of Stone, Burn Flame
The synergy here is wild-you can dish out both fire and magic damage, control the field with gravity magic, and support yourself with strong buffs. It's a versatile hybrid that feels truly unique.
2. Commander's Standard Strength Build
Next up is a request for a build centered entirely around the Commander's Standard, a halberd that buffs allies and yourself with 20% more attack and defense.
Weapons: Commander's Standard +10, Giant's Seal
Talismans: Two-Handed Sword Talisman, Axe Talisman, Spear Talisman, Blade of Mercy Talisman
Tears: Spiked Crack Tear, Opaline Hardtear
Stats: 60 VIG / 21 MND / 35 END / 66 STR / 14 DEX / 15 FTH
Buffs: Flame, Grant Me Strength
Though the charge attacks feel a bit clunky, the raw AR and built-in aura buff make this a satisfying strength weapon. It's great for tanking and frontline aggression.
3. Twinblade Bleed Build (Godskin Peeler)
This build absolutely melts bosses through rapid bleed procs using the Godskin Peeler. Two-handing a Twinblade never felt so brutal.
Weapon: Blood Godskin Peeler +25 with Seppuku
Talismans: White Mask, Winged Sword Insignia (or Rotten), Lord of Blood's Exultation, Millicent's Prosthesis
Tears: Thorny Crack Tear, Bloodsucking Crack Tear
Stats: 60 VIG / 13 MND / 25 END / 12 STR / 45 DEX / 45 ARC / 25 FTH
Buffs: Golden Vow, Flame, Grant Me Strength
Moog won't know what hit him. With fast, successive hits, this build can push out over 17,000 damage with minimal effort. It's the definition of OP.
4. Classic Knight Build (Claymore + Greatshield)
For fans of Dark Souls and traditional sword-and-board playstyles, this classic knight build is a love letter to old-school melee.
Weapon: Quality Claymore +25 with Stormblade
Shield: Heavy Black Steel Greatshield
Armor: Black Knight Set with Solitude Helm
Talismans: Shard of Alexander, Greatshield Talisman, Arsenal Charm, Divine Beast Talisman
Stats: 60 VIG / 21 MND / 40 END / 40 STR / 35 DEX / 25 FTH
Buffs: Golden Vow, Flame, Grant Me Strength
Stormblade offers ranged utility while the Claymore holds down melee pressure. It's a well-rounded build for PvE that feels satisfyingly tanky and dangerous.
5. Cold Giant Hunt Build (Giant's Greatsword)
This is a meme turned meta-a Giant Hunt-focused build using a Cold-infused Giant's Greatsword to slap NPC invaders (and bosses) into the sky.
Weapon: Cold Giant's Greatsword +25 with Giant Hunt
Armor: Solitude Helm, Black Knight Set, Greybeard Chest for jump attacks
Talismans: Shard of Alexander, Claw Talisman, Ritual Sword Talisman
Tears: Faith Tear, Greenburst Crystal Tear
Stats: 60 VIG / 20 MND / 32 END / 60 STR / 13 DEX / 25 FTH
This build excels in frostbite and burst damage. It shines in PvP and PvE alike thanks to its stagger and freeze potential. Use jump attacks and Giant Hunt to devastate.
6. Ranni's Twin Blades Reloaded (Magic Beam Build)
Want to be a spellblade and a spellcaster at once? This updated Ranni's Twin Blades build hits hard with both melee beams and Glintstone spells.
Weapon: Ranni's Twin Blades +10
Staff: Lusat's Glintstone Staff (314 scaling)
Talismans: Shard of Alexander, Magic Scorpion Charm, Millicent's Prosthesis, Alaxan's Cameo
Tears: Magic-Shrouding Tear, Bloodsucking Tear
Stats: 55 VIG / 21 MND / 23 END / 16 STR / 17 DEX / 60 INT / 33 FTH
Spells: Terra Magica, Glintstone Stars, Glintstone Icecrag
Nearly 8K damage from beam attacks and access to powerful sorceries makes this build flashy, deadly, and incredibly satisfying to play.7. Frozen Needle Charge-Attack Build
Not every build has to be meta-this Frozen Needle setup was built for charge attack enthusiasts and fans of light rolling.
Weapon: Frozen Needle +10
Armor: Sanguine Robe, Circlet of Light
Talismans: Axe Talisman, Two-Handed Sword Talisman, Millicent's Prosthesis, Shard of Alexander
Tears: Spiked Crack Tear, Bloodsucking Crack Tear
Stats: 60 VIG / 21 MND / 20 END / 70 DEX / 26 FTH
The projectile from charged attacks gives this weapon a unique flavor. It's not the strongest, but it's fun for challenge runs or PvP trickery.
8. Jar Knight Build (Prayerful Strike Tank)
This build turns Prayerful Strike into a healing nuke, pairing it with guard counters and a Great Mace for tanky melee domination.
Weapon: Great Mace +25 with Prayerful Strike
Shield: Banished Knight Shield
Armor: Black Knight Set with Jar Helm
Talismans: Shard of Alexander, Greatshield Talisman, Curved Sword Talisman, Blade of Mercy
Tears: Spiked Crack Tear, Bloodsucking Crack Tear
Stats: 60 VIG / 60 STR / 25 FTH
Buffs: Golden Vow, Flame, Grant Me Strength, Blessing of the Erdtree
Use Prayerful Strike to heal mid-combat while dishing out huge poise-breaking hits. This is a more aggressive Blasphemous Blade experience with less range and more risk-but very rewarding.
9. Godslayer King Build (Godslayer's Greatsword + Black Flame)
Finally, a Godslayer's Greatsword build backed up by Black Flame incantations. Sleek, stylish, and devastating.
Weapon: Godslayer's Greatsword +10
Seal: Godslayer Seal +25
Armor: Custom set with 65 poise
Talismans: Shard of Alexander, Godfrey Icon, Two-Handed Sword Talisman, Arsenal Charm
Tears: Flame-Shrouding Tear, Spiked Crack Tear
Stats: 55 VIG / 21 MND / 30 END / 20 STR / 35 DEX / 50 FTH
Spells: Scouring Black Flame, Black Flame, Black Flame's Protection
This is a hybrid strength/dex build with massive Faith backing it up. Use Black Flame for bosses, and unleash the full Ash of War for nearly 5,000 damage in a single slam.
Final Thoughts
Seven of these nine builds came from viewer requests, showing off the creativity of the Elden Ring community. From insane bleed stacking to faith-infused heavy weapons and spellblade hybrids, each one is viable and fun in its own right.
Whether you're looking for something flashy, challenging, want to make more cheap Elden Ring Items or brutally effective, this list has something that'll get you excited to respec and experiment.