Poison Antspur Rapier Build

B-Tier Arcane Build • Elden Ring
Poison Antspur Rapier Build
  • Mushroom Crown
    Helm
    Mushroom Crown Raises attack power when rot or poison affects enemies nearby
  • Gravekeeper Cloak
    Chest Armor
    Gravekeeper Cloak Increases resistance to rot and poison
  • Ansbach's Manchettes
    Gloves
    Ansbach's Manchettes Light gloves with good dexterity
  • Rotten Duelist Greaves
    Legs
    Rotten Duelist Greaves Poison-themed leg armor for the aesthetic
  • Antspur Rapier
    Right Hand (Primary)
    Antspur Rapier Thrusting sword with innate Scarlet Rot buildup. Weapon skill: Impaling Thrust - Long-range piercing attack
  • Antspur Rapier
    Left Hand (Dual Wield)
    Antspur Rapier Second Antspur Rapier for powerstancing and doubled status buildup
  • Kindred of Rot's Exultation
    Talisman
    Kindred of Rot's Exultation Raises attack power when rot occurs nearby by 20%
  • Rotten Winged Sword Insignia
    Talisman
    Rotten Winged Sword Insignia Greatly raises attack power with successive attacks up to 13%
  • Lord of Blood's Exultation
    Talisman
    Lord of Blood's Exultation Raises attack power when blood loss occurs nearby by 20%
  • Claw Talisman
    Talisman
    Claw Talisman Enhances jump attacks by 15%
  • Flask of Crimson Tears 12
    Flask of Crimson Tears
    Restores HP. Primary healing since this is mainly melee.
  • Flask of Cerulean Tears 3
    Flask of Cerulean Tears
    Restores FP for occasional weapon skills.
  • Flask of Wondrous Physick
    Flask of Wondrous Physick
    Greenspill Crystal Tear + Windy Crystal Tear
    Effects
    Boosts stamina recovery speed
    Increases dodge roll distance
  • Poison Grease
    Poison Grease
    Adds poison buildup to weapons. Stacks with innate rot.
  • Poisonbone Dart
    Poisonbone Dart
    Ranged poison application. Perfect for status effect builds.

Stat Distribution (Level 150)

  • Vigor: 50 (Good survivability for aggressive playstyle)
  • Mind: 20 (Minimal FP needs for this build)
  • Endurance: 35 (High stamina for dual wielding)
  • Strength: 12 (Minimum requirement)
  • Dexterity: 40 (Required scaling for Antspur Rapier)
  • Intelligence: 8 (Base stat)
  • Faith: 8 (Base stat)
  • Arcane: 80 (Primary stat for status effect buildup)

How to Get Antspur Rapier

  • Defeat Maleigh Marais in Shaded Castle
  • Location: Altus Plateau, northern region
  • Boss Fight: Cleanrot Knight with perfumer abilities
  • Note: Only one per playthrough, need NG+ for dual wield

Weapon Affinities

  • Occult Affinity: Best for arcane scaling and status buildup
  • Poison Affinity: Alternative for pure poison builds
  • Blood Affinity: Mix poison/rot with bleed for triple threat
  • Base: Keep natural scarlet rot buildup

Gameplay Strategy

  • Status Pressure: Focus on building up rot, poison, and bleed
  • Powerstance: Dual wielding doubles status buildup rate
  • Hit and Run: Apply status then back off for DoT damage
  • Damage Buffs: Activate when enemies are affected by status
  • Jump Attacks: Excellent range and status buildup
  • Persistence: Keep pressure until status effects proc

PvP Notes

  • Pressure Game: Constant threat of status buildup
  • Damage Ramp: Gets stronger as fight progresses
  • Range Advantage: Thrusting swords have excellent reach
  • Mind Games: Forces defensive play from opponents
  • Counters: Vulnerable to heavy weapons and magic

Status Effect Synergy

  • Scarlet Rot: High damage over time, percentage-based
  • Poison: Stacks with rot for dual DoT effects
  • Hemorrhage: Immediate burst damage when proc
  • Combined Pressure: Three status effects overwhelming most builds

Alternative Equipment

  • Weapon: Scorpion's Stinger for pure poison focus
  • Helm: White Mask for blood loss damage boost
  • Talisman: Immunizing Horn Charm for status resistance
  • Secondary: Serpent Bow for ranged poison application