Struggling? Perhaps it’s time to get creative. <\/p>
It\u2019s a time of celebration for Elden Ring<\/a> fans, with the hotly anticipated Shadow of the Erdtree DLC<\/a>\u2018s release earlier this month.<\/p>\n But it\u2019s also a time of controller-throwing, broken keyboards and rage-quitting.<\/p>\n Even the early bosses<\/a> are harder than ever, which makes sense because you\u2019ll need to have beaten some tough foes in the base game<\/a> to even start the DLC.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re put off by such a daunting challenge, we urge you to at least give it a shot. There are plenty of ways to prepare yourself, after all, from Ashes of War<\/a> to switching the way you hold a weapon<\/a>.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re smart and patient (emphasis on patient), then Shadow of the Erdtree is a rewarding experience.<\/p>\n If you really find yourself struggling, though, why not start again and give some tried and tested Tarnished builds a go?<\/p>\n Other players have done the hard work finding the perfect Elden Ring builds for specific situations. Let\u2019s take a look at them.<\/p>\n The progression routes of Elden Ring allow for a variety of combinations, and possibilities of myriad builds. From a maxed-out Tarnished, to one that is unconventional but no less efficient.<\/p>\n The following are currently some of the most popular builds in the community.<\/p>\n [squirrel-affiliate-playlist squirrel_playlist_id=\u201d653\u2033 \/]<\/p>\n If you\u2019re going for the mage route, then this will be a perfect end goal. The pure Intelligence build (as the name suggests) ignores all physical upgrades in favour of Sorceries. Specifically, Intelligence Sorceries.<\/p>\n Be sure not to miss the Intelligence-Knot Crystal Tear and the Cerulean Hidden Tear to make your life as a wizard a little easier.<\/p>\n Another popular one in the community at the moment, the Blasphemous Blade build \u2013 named after its namesake weapon \u2013 is capable of inflicting massive damage.<\/p>\n You\u2019ll need to beat Rykard, God-Devouring Serpent, in the Volcano Manor quest, and use his Remembrance to get the Blasphemous Blade.<\/p>\n The Taker\u2019s Flames move is essential with this build, but its animation is long and leaves you vulnerable. So be careful!<\/p>\nBest Elden Ring builds<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Intelligence Build<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Blasphemous Blade<\/strong><\/h3>\n