Whip Master Build

D-Tier Arcane Build • Elden Ring
Whip Master Build
  • Aristocrat Headband
    Helm
    Aristocrat Headband Stylish headpiece perfect for the elegant whip master aesthetic
  • Aristocrat Garb
    Chest Armor
    Aristocrat Garb Elegant light armor that doesn't restrict whip movement
  • Aristocrat Gloves
    Gloves
    Aristocrat Gloves Refined gloves for precise whip handling
  • Aristocrat Boots
    Legs
    Aristocrat Boots Completes the aristocratic ensemble
  • Thorned Whip
    Right Hand (Primary)
    Thorned Whip Whip with natural bleed buildup and good reach
  • Hoslow's Petal Whip
    Left Hand (Power Stance)
    Hoslow's Petal Whip Elegant whip for dual-wielding with unique moveset
  • Lord of Blood's Exultation
    Talisman
    Lord of Blood's Exultation Raises attack power by 20% for 20 seconds when blood loss occurs in vicinity
  • White Mask
    Talisman
    Shard of Alexander Greatly boosts the attack power of skills by 15%
  • Winged Sword Insignia
    Talisman
    Winged Sword Insignia Raises attack power with successive attacks
  • Green Turtle Talisman
    Talisman
    Green Turtle Talisman Raises stamina recovery speed by 17.7%
  • Flask of Crimson Tears 9
    Flask of Crimson Tears
    Restores HP. Standard allocation for mid-range combat.
  • Flask of Cerulean Tears 6
    Flask of Cerulean Tears
    Restores FP. For ash of war skills and special attacks.
  • Flask of Wondrous Physick
    Flask of Wondrous Physick
    Thorny Cracked Tear + Dexterity-knot Crystal Tear
    Effects
    Successive attacks restore HP
    Temporarily boosts Dexterity by 10
  • Bloodboil Aromatic
    Bloodboil Aromatic
    Increases attack power but reduces defense. High risk, high reward buff.
  • Kukri 40
    Kukri
    Throwing knives with bleed buildup for range harassment.

Patch Viability

Still Viable (Patch 1.10)

Survived All Nerfs

Whips are unique and unparriable but lack raw damage.

Stat Distribution (Level 150)

  • Vigor: 45 (Good survivability for medium range combat)
  • Mind: 20 (Moderate FP for skills and abilities)
  • Endurance: 35 (Stamina for extended whip combos)
  • Strength: 12 (Minimum weapon requirements)
  • Dexterity: 40 (Secondary scaling for whip damage)
  • Intelligence: 8 (Base stat)
  • Faith: 8 (Base stat)
  • Arcane: 60 (Primary stat for status buildup and scaling)

How to Get Hoslow's Petal Whip

  • Complete Volcano Manor assassination contracts
  • Defeat Juno Hoslow in the final contract
  • Location: Mountaintops of the Giants, Shack of the Lofty
  • Unique weapon skill: Kick for gap closing

Gameplay Strategy

  • Range Control: Use whip range to stay at safe distance from enemies
  • Status Buildup: Focus on bleed and other status effects for damage
  • Power Stance: Dual-wield for unique L1 movesets and increased status
  • Crowd Control: Whips excel at hitting multiple enemies
  • Hit and Run: Strike quickly and retreat before counterattack
  • Fashion First: Prioritize style and uniqueness over pure effectiveness

Recommended Ash of War

  • Kick: Simple but effective gap closer and combo starter
  • Lightning Slash: Elemental damage boost for variety
  • Blood Tax: Drain health from enemies on hit
  • Poison Moth Flight: Unique airborne attack with status

PvP Notes

  • Unique Moveset: Opponents often unfamiliar with whip timing and range
  • Status Pressure: Bleed buildup forces defensive play from opponents
  • Range Awkwardness: Neither optimal at close nor far range
  • Style Points: Maximum fashion and uniqueness factor
  • Surprise Factor: Rarely encountered, catches people off-guard

Alternative Equipment

  • Weapon: Urumi for different whip style or Giant's Red Braid
  • Armor: Hoslow's Set for matching aesthetic
  • Talisman: Rotten Winged Sword Insignia for enhanced successive hits
  • Secondary: Varré's Bouquet for additional status options