Dual Katana Build

A-Tier Dexterity Build • Elden Ring
Dual Katana Build
  • Land of Reeds Helm
    Helm
    Land of Reeds Helm Traditional samurai helmet with balanced defense
  • Land of Reeds Armor
    Chest Armor
    Land of Reeds Armor Light armor perfect for fast movement and dodging
  • Land of Reeds Gauntlets
    Gloves
    Land of Reeds Gauntlets Matching gauntlets for the complete samurai look
  • Land of Reeds Greaves
    Legs
    Land of Reeds Greaves Completes the Land of Reeds samurai set
  • Nagakiba +25
    Right Hand (Primary)
    Nagakiba Longest katana with excellent reach. Blood or Keen affinity recommended
  • Uchigatana +25
    Left Hand (Secondary)
    Uchigatana Classic katana for dual-wielding. Matching affinity for powerstancing
  • Rotten Winged Sword Insignia
    Talisman
    Rotten Winged Sword Insignia Greatly boosts attack power with successive attacks (up to 13%)
  • Millicent's Prosthesis
    Talisman
    Millicent's Prosthesis Boosts dexterity by 5 and raises attack power with successive attacks
  • Lord of Blood's Exultation
    Talisman
    Lord of Blood's Exultation Increases attack power by 20% for 20 seconds when blood loss occurs in vicinity
  • Green Turtle Talisman
    Talisman
    Green Turtle Talisman Raises stamina recovery speed by 17.5/s
  • Flask of Crimson Tears 12
    Flask of Crimson Tears
    Restores HP. Good allocation for melee combat.
  • Flask of Cerulean Tears 3
    Flask of Cerulean Tears
    Restores FP for weapon skills and ash of war usage.
  • Flask of Wondrous Physick
    Flask of Wondrous Physick
    Thorny Cracked Tear + Dexterity-knot Crystal Tear
    Effects
    Consecutive attacks increase attack power
    Temporarily boosts Dexterity by 10
  • Bloodboil Aromatic
    Bloodboil Aromatic
    Increases attack power but makes you take more damage. Risk/reward buff.
  • Blood Grease
    Blood Grease
    Adds blood buildup to weapons. Stack with blood affinity for maximum effect.

Stat Distribution (Level 150)

  • Vigor: 55 (High survivability for melee combat)
  • Mind: 20 (Adequate FP for weapon skills)
  • Endurance: 35 (Extended combo stamina)
  • Strength: 12 (Minimum for both weapons)
  • Dexterity: 70 (Primary damage scaling)
  • Intelligence: 9 (Base stat)
  • Faith: 8 (Base stat)
  • Arcane: 12 (Blood buildup scaling)

How to Get the Weapons

  • Uchigatana: Found in Limgrave Catacombs or starting weapon for Samurai
  • Nagakiba: Complete Bloody Finger Hunter Yura's questline
  • Both weapons can be upgraded to +25 with Smithing Stones
  • Apply same Ash of War to both for powerstancing

Recommended Ash of War

  • Seppuku: Self-damage for massive blood buildup and damage boost
  • Unsheathe: Traditional katana skill with excellent damage
  • Double Slash: Two quick strikes perfect for dual wielding
  • Bloodhound's Step: Ultimate mobility tool (if not nerfed)

Gameplay Strategy

  • Powerstance Combos: L1 attacks use both weapons for devastating damage
  • Running Attacks: Dual running L1 covers huge distance with great damage
  • Jump Attacks: Dual jump L1 for massive burst and stance breaking
  • Bleed Pressure: Constant threat of hemorrhage forces defensive play
  • Mobility: Stay agile, use rolls and positioning over blocking
  • Combo Stacking: Build up successive attack bonuses from talismans

PvP Notes

  • Pressure Tool: Constant bleed threat controls opponent movement
  • Roll Catches: Dual running attacks catch rolls effectively
  • Burst Damage: Can eliminate opponents in one combo sequence
  • Counters: Vulnerable to greatshields and heavy poise builds
  • Mixups: Alternate between single and dual weapon attacks

Alternative Equipment

  • Weapons: Twinblade + Godskin Peeler for different powerstance
  • Affinity: Keen for pure dexterity or Occult for higher bleed
  • Armor: White Reed Set for different aesthetic
  • Talisman: Claw Talisman for enhanced jump attacks