Frenzied Flame Build

B-Tier Faith Build • Elden Ring
Frenzied Flame Build
  • Fingerprint Helm
    Helm
    Fingerprint Helm Madness-themed helm with strong defenses
  • Fingerprint Armor
    Chest Armor
    Fingerprint Armor Good poise for casting under pressure
  • Fingerprint Gauntlets
    Gloves
    Fingerprint Gauntlets Completes the set
  • Fingerprint Greaves
    Legs
    Fingerprint Greaves Heavy but sturdy
  • Vyke's War Spear
    Right Hand (Primary)
    Vyke's War Spear Inflicts Madness and has strong Faith/Strength scaling
  • Erdtree Seal
    Left Hand (Seal)
    Erdtree Seal Primary casting tool for Frenzied incantations
  • Flock's Canvas Talisman
    Talisman
    Flock's Canvas Talisman Greatly raises potency of incantations
  • Fire Scorpion Charm
    Talisman
    Fire Scorpion Charm Boosts fire damage at the cost of damage negation
  • Godfrey Icon
    Talisman
    Godfrey Icon Enhances charged spells and skills (Frenzied Burst)
  • Radagon Icon
    Talisman
    Radagon Icon Shortens spell casting time
  • Flask of Crimson Tears 9
    Flask of Crimson Tears
    Restore HP while trading during casts.
  • Flask of Cerulean Tears 7
    Flask of Cerulean Tears
    Sustain incantation usage.
  • Flask of Wondrous Physick
    Flask of Wondrous Physick
    Flame-Shrouding Cracked Tear + Greenspill Crystal Tear
    Effects
    Boosts fire damage
    Raises stamina for sustained casting
  • Frenzied Burst
    Frenzied Burst
    Long-range, high-damage madness beam. Excellent for sniping.
  • Unendurable Frenzy
    Unendurable Frenzy
    Close-range cone that melts clustered enemies.

Stat Distribution (Level 150)

  • Vigor: 50 (Safe threshold for mid-range casting)
  • Mind: 35 (Sustained incantation uptime)
  • Endurance: 25 (Armor and stamina buffer)
  • Strength: 20 (Spear requirements and damage)
  • Dexterity: 18 (Casting speed breakpoint)
  • Intelligence: 7 (Base)
  • Faith: 60 (Primary scaling for frenzy incants)
  • Arcane: 9 (Base)

How to Get Key Spells and Weapon

  • Vyke's War Spear: Dropped by Festering Fingerprint Vyke at the Church of Inhibition
  • Frenzied Burst: From a Teardrop Scarab east of the Frenzied Flame Village
  • Unendurable Frenzy: Found in a cave south of the Frenzied Flame Village ruins

Gameplay Strategy

  • Long Range: Use Frenzied Burst to pick off enemies and pressure bosses
  • Close Range: Swap to Unendurable Frenzy for massive point-blank damage
  • Weapon Pokes: Vyke's War Spear applies Madness and covers downtime
  • Positioning: Maintain mid-range and use cover during casts

PvP Notes

  • Madness Pressure: Quick bursts force rolls and punish mistakes
  • Mind Games: Free-aim Frenzied Burst to snipe roll timings
  • Counters: Opponents with high focus resistance; swap to fire buffs and spear pokes

Alternative Equipment

  • Seal: Frenzied Flame Seal if available in your progression
  • Talisman: Fire Prelate's Charge synergy with Shard of Alexander as a swap