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.

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