Elden Ring’s new expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree, introduces a plethora of new weapons and builds for players to explore. Instead of sticking to your old gear from the base game, why not try out some of the new powerful options available in the expansion? Here are some of the best builds we’ve discovered during our time in the Land of Shadow.
Str/Dex: Bearserker
If you enjoy the Beast Claw weapon archetype, the Bearserker build might be right up your alley. This build focuses on using the Beast Claw or Red Bear’s Claw along with the Pelt of Ralva to transform into a murderous rune bear. By prioritizing strength, dexterity, vigor, and endurance, you can maximize the damage output of the Red Bear’s Claw and take advantage of talismans like the Crusade Insignia and Rotten Winged Sword Insignia for extra benefits in combat.
Int: Carian spellblade
For sorcerers looking to mix up their playstyle, the Carian spellblade build offers a unique combination of the Carian Sorcery Sword and Carian Thrusting Shield. With a focus on intelligence, strength, and dexterity, you can unleash powerful spells while also engaging in close combat. Talismans like the Graven Mass Talisman and Beloved Stardust can enhance your spell damage and shorten cast times, making this build a versatile option for sorcery enthusiasts.
Str/Dex: Courtly duelist
The Courtly duelist build revolves around the Milady greatsword and the Ash of War: Wing Stance. By combining these weapons, you can perform quick slashes and jumping thrusts to take down your foes with style. With a stat priority of strength, dexterity, endurance, and vigor, along with talismans like Rellana’s Cameo and Dagger Talisman, you can maximize your attack power and critical damage for a deadly dueling experience.
Dex: Monking around
Unleash your inner martial arts master with the Monking around build, which focuses on using the Dryleaf Arts unarmed weapon technique. By prioritizing dexterity, vigor, endurance, and faith, you can deliver rapid blows and devastating kicks to your enemies. Talismans like the Rotten Winged Sword Insignia and Millicent’s Prosthesis can boost your attack power and dexterity, while spells like Golden Vow and Flame Grant Me Strength provide additional support in combat.
Str/Fai: Unholy knight
For players seeking a more tanky and spellcasting-focused build, the Unholy knight build offers a combination of the Sword of Darkness and the Haligtree Knight Helm. By investing in strength, faith, endurance, vigor, and mind, you can wield holy damage and powerful spells like Lightning Spear and Fortissax’s Lightning Spear. Talismans like the Blessed Blue Dew Talisman and Dragoncrest Greatshield Talisman can enhance your defenses and spellcasting abilities, making you a formidable force on the battlefield.
These are just a few of the exciting new builds you can try out in Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. Whether you prefer close combat, spellcasting, or a mix of both, there’s a build out there to suit your playstyle. So, grab your new weapons, experiment with different builds, and embark on a thrilling adventure in the Land of Shadow!
