Dragon Communion Build

A-Tier Faith Build • Elden Ring
Dragon Communion Build
  • Drake Knight Helm
    Helm
    Drake Knight Helm Dragon-themed helm with excellent fire resistance
  • Drake Knight Armor
    Chest Armor
    Drake Knight Armor Heavy armor with draconic aesthetics and resistances
  • Drake Knight Gauntlets
    Gloves
    Drake Knight Gauntlets Completes the drake knight aesthetic
  • Drake Knight Greaves
    Legs
    Drake Knight Greaves Heavy leg armor for the dragon knight set
  • Dragon King's Cragblade
    Right Hand (Primary)
    Dragon King's Cragblade Heavy thrusting sword with unique lightning skill
  • Dragon Communion Seal
    Left Hand (Catalyst)
    Dragon Communion Seal Boosts dragon communion incantations significantly
  • Flock's Canvas Talisman
    Talisman
    Flock's Canvas Talisman Raises potency of incantations by 8%
  • Lightning Scorpion Charm
    Talisman
    Lightning Scorpion Charm Raises lightning attack by 12%
  • Roar Medallion
    Talisman
    Roar Medallion Enhances roar and breath attacks by 15%
  • Godfrey Icon
    Talisman
    Godfrey Icon Enhances charged spells and skills
  • Flask of Crimson Tears 10
    Flask of Crimson Tears
    Restores HP. Balanced for moderate range combat.
  • Flask of Cerulean Tears 5
    Flask of Cerulean Tears
    Restores FP for dragon incantations and weapon skills.
  • Flask of Wondrous Physick
    Flask of Wondrous Physick
    Faith-knot Crystal Tear + Lightning-Shrouding Cracked Tear
    Effects
    Temporarily boosts Faith by 10
    Boosts lightning attack power by 20%
  • Lightning Grease
    Lightning Grease
    Temporarily adds lightning damage to weapons. Perfect for dragon theme.
  • Neutralizing Boluses
    Neutralizing Boluses
    Cures poison. Essential when using rot breath attacks.

Patch Viability

Still Viable (Patch 1.10)

Rotten Breath nerfed slightly in 1.04 but dragon incantations remain strong.

Stat Distribution (Level 150)

  • Vigor: 55 (High HP for frontline dragon combat)
  • Mind: 35 (Large FP pool for breath attacks)
  • Endurance: 25 (Moderate stamina for positioning)
  • Strength: 20 (Required for Dragon King's Cragblade)
  • Dexterity: 14 (Minimum requirement for weapon)
  • Intelligence: 8 (Base stat)
  • Faith: 70 (Primary stat for dragon incantations)
  • Arcane: 18 (Boosts Dragon Communion Seal scaling)

How to Get Dragon King's Cragblade

  • Defeat Dragonlord Placidusax in Crumbling Farum Azula
  • Location: Hidden area accessed by lying down at ruins
  • Optional boss with massive arena and dual-phase fight
  • Remembrance weapon with unique lightning skill

Key Dragon Incantations

  • Dragonfire: Classic fire breath with wide cone coverage
  • Rotten Breath: Scarlet rot breath causing lingering DoT damage
  • Dragonice: Frostbreath with frostbite buildup and damage reduction
  • Dragonclaw: Close-range lightning claw swipes with high damage
  • Placidusax's Ruin: Massive golden lightning laser beam
  • Borealis's Mist: Freezing mist cloud for area control

Gameplay Strategy

  • Breath Control: Use appropriate breath for situation (fire/rot/ice)
  • Range Management: Stay at medium range for optimal breath coverage
  • Element Switching: Adapt dragon spells to enemy weaknesses
  • Close Combat: Dragon claws for punishing aggressive enemies
  • Positioning: Use mobility to maintain ideal casting distance
  • FP Conservation: Balance high-cost breaths with efficient alternatives

PvP Notes

  • Area Denial: Breath attacks control large areas effectively
  • Status Effects: Rot and frostbite force healing/movement
  • Surprise Factor: Dragon incantations catch players off-guard
  • Counters: Vulnerable to fast rushdown and ranged pressure
  • Mixups: Vary between different breath types and claws

Alternative Equipment

  • Seal: Gravel Stone Seal for pure dragon communion scaling
  • Weapon: Vyke's War Spear for madness alternative
  • Armor: Crucible Knight Set for heavier protection
  • Talisman: Flamedrake Talisman for fire resistance when using fire breath