These are Strength, Dexterity, Intelligence, Faith, and Arcane.

Since its launch back in 2022, different builds have risen and fallen in popularity post-patch content updates.

Below, you’ll find 10 builds that each excel in different areas.

A screenshot from Elden Ring which shows a knight riding their horse in Limgrave.

We also recommend astarting class, but this isn’t too much of a problem.

As per theElden Ring 1.07 patch, Taker’s Flame has an added hitbox for weapon damage.

This essentially means that the blade itself will deliver damage simultaneously with the flame effect.

Elden Ring player holding up the Blasphemous Blade beneath a starry sky.

To make Taker’s Flame even stronger, we’d recommend focusing on increasing yourFaithstat.

Check out more about this build with ourdedicated Blasphemous Blade build guide.

It’s a remarkable Strength and Intelligence-based weapon thanks to its signature skill, also titled Moonlight Greatsword.

Elden Ring player blasting Comet Azur from the Sword of Night and Flames.

This is a weapon that you might use to cast two spells:Comet AzurandFlame Sweep.

While Flame Sweep is strong, Comet Azur is where the Sword of Night and Flame really excels.

It blasts cosmic energy out of the tip of the blade, which will effortlessly blitz through most bosses.

Left: an illustration of the Sacred Relic from Elden Ring. Right: the player character holding the same weapon against a Limgrave background.

you might learn more about this with ourdedicated Sword of Night and Flame build guide.

This is a strong greatsword that comes with an exceptional weapon skill:Wave of Gold.

The skill did see a decrease in damage and poise damage in patch 1.09.

Elden Ring player swinging the Rivers of Blood katana over the Erdtree-Gazing Hill

As your melee damage increases, you will find that Rivers of Blood slices through foes with incredible ease.

This makes each hit with Corpse Piler deal more damage, ensuring an easy kill on most enemies.

it’s possible for you to learn more about this build with ourdedicated Rivers of Blood build guide.

Elden Ring screenshot showing the player wielding the Giant-Crusher weapon while standing to the side

Best Elden Ring Strength build: Giant-Crusher

TheGiant-Crusheris a big colossal weapon that does big damage.

Oh, and you could dual wield it in new game plus.

Double the damage, double the giant-crushing potential.

Left: an illustration of Bloodhound’s Fang from Elden Ring. Right: the player character holding the same weapon against a Limgrave background.

This does mean youll need a seal in your off-hand temporarily.

Royal Knights Resolveis another key buff thatll make this Giant-Crusher build excel.

you might learn more with ourdedicated Elden Ring Strength build guide.

Elden Ring sorcerer fighting against a troll and some soldiers at Stormgate

To buff this build even further, you should equip theClaw TalismanandRotten Winged Sword Insignia.

These talismans will increase your jump attack and consecutive hit damage respectively, which really makes this build excel.

you’re able to learn more with ourdedicated Elden Ring Dexterity build guide.

Elden Ring image showing a standing dragon holding a crackling bolt of red lightning

In Elden Ring, that doesnt have to be the case.

After this, you could dump points into Intelligence and increase damage with both weapons.

Check out our list of thebest spells in Elden Ringfor more options.

Mohg Lord of Blood stares down at the player in Elden Ring.

you’re able to learn more with ourElden Ring Intelligence build guide.

Let’s start with the spells, since that’s why we’re all here.

Your best spell for this lightning build is theAncient Dragon Lightning Strike, which will absolutely decimate bosses.

Elden Ring player blasting unendurable flame out of their eyes near a river of lava

For this build, we recommend using theInseparable Swordin your main hand and theBolt of Gransaxin your offhand.

Finally, the buffs.

This build already deals plenty of damage, but a little extra won’t hurt anyone.

To increase the damage of your lightning spells, theLightning Scorpion CharmandFlock’s Canvas Talismanshould do the trick.

To learn more about this Elden Ring Faith build, check out ourdedicated Lightning Lord build guide.

Since Mohgwyn’s Sacred Spear scales with Arcane, that should be your main stat for this build.

However, its theBloodboon Ritualweapon skill that makes this build truly overpowered.

To learn more about our Blood Lord build, take a look at ourdedicated Elden Ring Arcane build guide.

With this build, you transform yourself into a metal Mario-style Tarnished and unleash fiery missiles from your eyeballs.

It’s incredibly intense, and certain to overwhelm your opponent with its relentlessly furious projectiles.

Most importantly, you’ll need to craft theIronjar Aromatic, which requires thePerfumer’s Cookbook (3).

That covers the 10 best builds in Elden Ring.

Most of these will involve tough fights, so double-check you come prepared with thebest Elden Ring armor.