Claw Assassin Build

D-Tier Dexterity Build • Elden Ring
Claw Assassin Build
  • Black Knife Hood
    Helm
    Black Knife Hood Light hood ideal for stealth and mobility
  • Black Knife Armor
    Chest Armor
    Black Knife Armor Silent movement with decent protection
  • Black Knife Gauntlets
    Gloves
    Black Knife Gauntlets Lightweight gloves for fast attacks
  • Black Knife Greaves
    Legs
    Black Knife Greaves Completes the assassin's set
  • Hookclaws
    Right Hand (Primary)
    Hookclaws Rapid bleed buildup and aggressive moveset
  • Venomous Fang
    Left Hand (Off-hand)
    Venomous Fang Applies poison to supplement bleed pressure
  • Lord of Blood's Exultation
    Talisman
    Lord of Blood's Exultation Boosts damage near blood loss
  • Millicent's Prosthesis
    Talisman
    Millicent's Prosthesis Raises dexterity and boosts successive attack power
  • Claw Talisman
    Talisman
    Claw Talisman Enhances jump attacks for burst
  • Concealing Veil
    Talisman
    Concealing Veil Conceals wearer's presence when crouching
  • Flask of Crimson Tears 9
    Flask of Crimson Tears
    Standard allocation for melee glass-cannon.
  • Flask of Cerulean Tears 6
    Flask of Cerulean Tears
    For frequent ash of war usage.
  • Flask of Wondrous Physick
    Flask of Wondrous Physick
    Thorny Cracked Tear + Greenburst Crystal Tear
    Effects
    Successive attacks boost damage
    Increases stamina recovery speed
  • Blood Grease
    Blood Grease
    Apply to Hookclaws for fast bleed procs.
  • Kukri 40
    Kukri
    Throwing knives with bleed buildup for ranged harassment.

Stat Distribution (Level 150)

  • Vigor: 45 (Okay survivability for aggressive play)
  • Mind: 20 (For frequent skill usage)
  • Endurance: 30 (Stamina for chains and dodging)
  • Strength: 12 (Minimum requirements)
  • Dexterity: 50 (Primary damage stat)
  • Intelligence: 7 (Base)
  • Faith: 8 (Base)
  • Arcane: 40 (Status buildup synergy)

How to Get Hookclaws

  • Found in Stormveil Castle on a corpse near the wine cellar area
  • Venomous Fang found in Abandoned Cave (Caelid)
  • Power stance claws for unique L1 moveset

Gameplay Strategy

  • Ambush: Crouch with Concealing Veil and strike first
  • Successive Hits: Abuse multi-hit chains with Millicent's Prosthesis
  • Mobility: Dash in and out; claws have short range
  • Status Stack: Maintain bleed and poison pressure simultaneously