Blasphemous Blade Build

S-Tier Faith Build • Elden Ring
Blasphemous Blade Build
  • Cerulean Tear Scarab
    Helm
    Cerulean Tear Scarab Reduces FP consumed by skills by 15%
  • Fire Monk Armor
    Chest Armor
    Fire Monk Armor High fire resistance and fits the blasphemous theme
  • Fire Monk Gauntlets
    Gloves
    Fire Monk Gauntlets Matching set piece for fire resistance
  • Fire Monk Greaves
    Legs
    Fire Monk Greaves Completes the Fire Monk set
  • Blasphemous Blade
    Right Hand (Primary)
    Blasphemous Blade Legendary greatsword. Weapon skill: Taker's Flames - Releases blasphemous flames that heal on enemy death
  • Erdtree Seal
    Left Hand (Catalyst)
    Erdtree Seal Best Faith scaling seal for incantations
  • Fire Scorpion Charm
    Talisman
    Fire Scorpion Charm Raises fire attack by 12% but increases physical damage taken by 10%
  • Winged Sword Insignia
    Talisman
    Winged Sword Insignia Boosts attack power with successive attacks
  • Carian Filigreed Crest
    Talisman
    Carian Filigreed Crest Reduces FP consumed by skills by 25%
  • Shard of Alexander
    Talisman
    Shard of Alexander Greatly boosts attack power of skills by 15%
  • Flask of Crimson Tears 12
    Flask of Crimson Tears
    Restores HP. Less needed due to lifesteal passive.
  • Flask of Cerulean Tears 3
    Flask of Cerulean Tears
    Restores FP for weapon skills and incantations.
  • Flask of Wondrous Physick
    Flask of Wondrous Physick
    Flame-Shrouding Cracked Tear + Stonebarb Cracked Tear
    Effects
    Boosts fire attack power by 20%
    Makes it easier to break enemy stance
  • Flame Grant Me Strength
    Flame Grant Me Strength
    Incantation that boosts physical and fire attack power by 20%.
  • Golden Vow
    Golden Vow
    Incantation that raises attack and defense. Stacks with other buffs.

Patch Viability

Still Viable (Patch 1.10)

Survived All Nerfs

Never nerfed. Consistently one of the best PvE weapons in the game.

Stat Distribution (Level 150)

  • Vigor: 60 (Maximum survivability)
  • Mind: 25 (Adequate FP for skills)
  • Endurance: 30 (Needed for greatsword swings)
  • Strength: 22 (Required for Blasphemous Blade)
  • Dexterity: 15 (Minimum for weapon)
  • Intelligence: 9 (Base stat)
  • Faith: 65 (Primary scaling stat)
  • Arcane: 9 (Base stat)

How to Get Blasphemous Blade

  • Defeat Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy in Volcano Manor
  • Location: Temple of Eiglay, Volcano Manor
  • Use the Serpent-Hunter spear found in the boss room
  • Reward: Remembrance of the Blasphemous (trade for weapon)

Key Incantations

  • Flame Grant Me Strength: 20% damage boost to physical and fire
  • Golden Vow: Attack and defense boost
  • Black Flame: Percentage-based HP damage over time
  • Catch Flame: Quick fire incantation for close range

Gameplay Strategy

  • Primary Attack: Use Taker's Flames for massive AoE damage and healing
  • Sustain: Blasphemous Blade heals HP and FP when enemies die nearby
  • Buff Stacking: Layer Flame Grant Me Strength, Golden Vow, and Physick
  • Range Options: Weapon skill provides excellent reach and crowd control
  • Self-Sustain: Rarely need healing items due to constant lifesteal
  • Poise Breaking: Heavy attacks and weapon skill break enemy stance easily

PvP Notes

  • Opener: Taker's Flames has good range and catches rolls
  • Healing: Lifesteal makes you very difficult to wear down
  • Pressure: Constant threat of high damage forces defensive play
  • Counters: Vulnerable to faster weapons and magic spam
  • Spacing: Use the weapon skill's reach to control distance

Alternative Equipment

  • Seal: Frenzied Flame Seal for higher damage (if using Frenzied incantations)
  • Helm: Prophet Blindfold for extra Faith
  • Talisman: Ritual Pot Talisman for enhanced consumables
  • Secondary: Godslayer's Greatsword for Black Flame synergy