Best Builds for Romina, Saint of the Bud

Location: Church of the Bud (DLC) Health: 22,000 HP DLC Boss

Fire Bleed Physical

Scarlet Rot Poison

Romina fights with a butterfly-themed centipede lower body
Her Scarlet Rot buildup is extreme — equip Preserving Boluses or Flame Cleanse Me
She has wide sweeping attacks from her insect legs — dodge INTO them
Fire damage is her primary weakness and prevents rot buildup on you
Her charged attack creates a massive rot explosion — sprint away immediately
Stay aggressive; she's less dangerous at close range than at mid-range

Remembrance of the Saint of the Bud 260,000 Runes

These builds exploit Romina, Saint of the Bud's weaknesses and match the fight's demands.

Blasphemous Blade S-Tier Strength/Faith

Fire damage is Romina's primary weakness, and Taker's Flames has the range to avoid her rot AoE.

Rivers of Blood S-Tier Dexterity/Arcane

Bleed works well and Corpse Piler lets you stay aggressive without getting caught in rot clouds.

Lightning Spear A-Tier Faith

Fire incantations are effective. Mix with Flame Cleanse Me to remove any rot buildup mid-fight.

These archetypes struggle in this fight. Consider respeccing if you're stuck.

Poison Antspur Rapier B-Tier Arcane/Dexterity

Both poison and scarlet rot are resisted. Your entire status strategy is hard-countered.

Frost Mage C-Tier Intelligence

Frost is neutral but the close range needed for Adula's Moonblade risks constant Scarlet Rot buildup.