Sacred Relic Sword Build

S-Tier Faith Build • Elden Ring
Sacred Relic Sword Build
  • White Mask
    Helm
    White Mask Increases attack power when blood loss occurs nearby
  • Cleanrot Armor
    Chest Armor
    Cleanrot Armor Balanced armor with excellent faith scaling fashion
  • Cleanrot Gauntlets
    Gloves
    Cleanrot Gauntlets Matching set piece for balanced protection
  • Cleanrot Greaves
    Legs
    Cleanrot Greaves Completes the Cleanrot Knight set
  • Sacred Relic Sword
    Right Hand (Primary)
    Sacred Relic Sword Legendary greatsword with faith scaling. Weapon skill: Wave of Gold - Unleashes a golden wave dealing massive AoE damage
  • Erdtree Seal
    Left Hand (Catalyst)
    Erdtree Seal Best faith scaling seal for casting incantations
  • Winged Sword Insignia
    Talisman
    Winged Sword Insignia Raises attack power with successive attacks by up to 13%
  • Sacred Scorpion Charm
    Talisman
    Sacred Scorpion Charm Raises holy attack by 12% but increases physical damage taken by 10%
  • Shard of Alexander
    Talisman
    Shard of Alexander Greatly boosts the attack power of skills by 15%
  • Godfrey Icon
    Talisman
    Godfrey Icon Enhances charged spells and skills by 15%
  • Flask of Crimson Tears 10
    Flask of Crimson Tears
    Restores HP. Balanced for sustained combat.
  • Flask of Cerulean Tears 5
    Flask of Cerulean Tears
    Restores FP for Wave of Gold spam and incantations.
  • Flask of Wondrous Physick
    Flask of Wondrous Physick
    Holy-Shrouding Cracked Tear + Cerulean Hidden Tear
    Effects
    Boosts holy attack power by 20%
    Eliminates FP consumption temporarily
  • Sacred Order Pot
    Sacred Order Pot
    Deals massive holy damage in AoE. Perfect for groups.
  • Rune Arc
    Rune Arc
    Activates Great Rune effects. Use Godrick's for stat boost.

Patch Viability

Still Viable (Patch 1.10)

Survived All Nerfs

Never nerfed. Remains the best farming weapon and strong for NG+ runs.

Stat Distribution (Level 150)

  • Vigor: 50 (Good survivability for endgame)
  • Mind: 30 (Decent FP pool for skills and incantations)
  • Endurance: 25 (Sufficient stamina for greatsword)
  • Strength: 14 (Minimum requirement)
  • Dexterity: 24 (Required for Sacred Relic Sword)
  • Intelligence: 8 (Base stat)
  • Faith: 80 (Soft cap for maximum holy damage)
  • Arcane: 11 (Base stat)

How to Get Sacred Relic Sword

  • Defeat the Elden Beast as the final boss
  • Location: End of the game after Radagon fight
  • Remembrance: Trade Remembrance of the Elden Beast to Enia
  • Alternative: Duplicate remembrance at Walking Mausoleum first

Key Incantations

  • Black Flame: Percentage-based damage great for bosses
  • Blessing's Boon: Gradual HP regeneration
  • Golden Vow: Attack and defense buff
  • Flame Grant Me Strength: Physical and fire damage boost

Gameplay Strategy

  • Wave of Gold: Primary damage tool - excellent AoE and boss damage
  • Farming King: Unmatched for clearing large groups of enemies
  • Boss Melting: Multiple Wave of Gold casts destroy most bosses
  • Range Control: Wave extends very far and hits everything in path
  • FP Management: High FP cost requires careful flask distribution
  • Positioning: Stand at safe distance and spam Wave of Gold

PvP Notes

  • Limited Use: Better for PvE than PvP due to predictable skill
  • Area Denial: Wave of Gold covers large areas
  • Surprise Factor: Massive damage if it connects
  • Counters: Easily dodged by experienced players
  • Mix-ups: Use normal greatsword attacks to catch rolls

Farming Locations

  • Mohgwyn Palace: Albinaurics for massive rune gains
  • Caelid Vulgar Militia: One Wave clears entire groups
  • Haligtree Soldiers: Efficient farming spot
  • Academy Gate Town: Ball farming alternative

Alternative Equipment

  • Seal: Gravel Stone Seal for better dragon incantations
  • Armor: Tree Sentinel Set for fashion and faith scaling
  • Talisman: Flock's Canvas Talisman for incantation boost
  • Secondary: Cipher Pata for pure faith scaling backup