Blasphemous Blade — Mid Game

S-Tier Strength/Faith Build • Mid Game Variant

You've just defeated Rykard and traded his Remembrance for the Blasphemous Blade. This variant covers the immediate power spike and optimization during the Altus Plateau through Mountaintops.

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Stat Distribution (Level 90)

  • Vigor: 40
  • Mind: 22
  • Endurance: 20
  • Strength: 22
  • Dexterity: 15
  • Intelligence: 9
  • Faith: 42 (Push toward 50 for maximum scaling)
  • Arcane: 15

Equipment Changes

  • Talisman: Fire Scorpion Charm — Boosts Taker's Flames fire damage significantly
  • Buff: Flame Grant Me Strength — Stacks with Fire Scorpion for massive fire damage boost

Strategy & Tips

  • Trade Rykard's Remembrance for Blasphemous Blade immediately
  • Upgrade to +9 using available Somber Smithing Stones
  • The passive HP-on-kill makes exploration incredibly comfortable
  • Taker's Flames trivializes most encounters — spam it in open areas
  • Use Flame Grant Me Strength before every boss for a significant damage boost