Death Poker Build
S-Tier Intelligence Build • Elden Ring
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Snow Witch Hat
Helm
Boosts cold sorceries and frost incantations
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Spellblade's Traveling Attire
Chest Armor
Enhances Glintblade sorceries
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Spellblade's Gloves
Gloves
Matching set piece for battle mage aesthetics
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Spellblade's Trousers
Legs
Completes the Spellblade set
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Death's Poker
Right Hand (Primary)
Unique greatsword. Weapon skill: Ghostflame Ignition - Thrust into ground for frost magic explosion
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Prince of Death's Staff
Left Hand (Catalyst)
Scales with both Intelligence and Faith. Perfect for hybrid casters
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Shard of Alexander
Talisman
Greatly boosts attack power of skills by 15%
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Magic Scorpion Charm
Talisman
Raises magic attack by 12% but increases physical damage taken by 10%
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Graven-Mass Talisman
Talisman
Raises potency of sorceries by 8%
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Dragoncrest Greatshield Talisman
Talisman
Enormously boosts physical damage negation by 20%
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Flask of Crimson Tears
Restores HP. Balanced with FP needs for hybrid combat.
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Flask of Cerulean Tears
Restores FP for weapon skills and sorceries.
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Flask of Wondrous Physick
Magic-Shrouding Cracked Tear + Cerulean Hidden Tear
- Effects
- Boosts magic attack power by 20%
- Eliminates FP consumption temporarily
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Terra Magica
Creates a zone that boosts magic damage. Perfect setup for Ghostflame Ignition.
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Ancient Death Rancor
Death sorcery that summons vengeful spirits. Excellent with Prince of Death's Staff.
Stat Distribution (Level 150)
- Vigor: 55 (Strong HP pool for battle mage role)
- Mind: 30 (Substantial FP for skills and spells)
- Endurance: 25 (Moderate stamina for weapon usage)
- Strength: 17 (Required for Death's Poker)
- Dexterity: 14 (Minimum requirement)
- Intelligence: 55 (Primary scaling stat)
- Faith: 35 (Secondary scaling for hybrid weapons)
- Arcane: 9 (Base stat)
How to Get Death's Poker
- Defeat the Death Rite Bird at Caelid's Lenne's Rise
- Location: Southern Caelid, near Lenne's Rise tower
- Only spawns at night - rest at grace to change time
- High-level enemy - recommended for mid-to-late game characters
Ghostflame Ignition Mastery
- Animation: Thrust weapon into ground with brief startup
- Damage Types: Initial stab + area explosion + frost buildup
- Range: Large area of effect around impact point
- Scaling: Weapon skill scales purely with Intelligence, not STR/DEX
- Positioning: Best used when enemies are grouped or stationary
Key Sorceries
- Ancient Death Rancor: Synergizes perfectly with Prince of Death's Staff
- Explosive Ghostflame: Additional death sorcery option
- Comet Azur: High damage beam for stationary targets
- Terra Magica: Damage boost zone for setup plays
- Night Comet: Invisible projectile for PvP advantage
Gameplay Strategy
- Hybrid Combat: Switch between melee swings and ranged sorceries
- Ghostflame Setup: Use Terra Magica for maximum skill damage
- Frost Pressure: Build frostbite for damage boost and debuff
- Range Control: Death's Poker has excellent reach for a greatsword
- Buff Layering: Stack magic damage buffs for enormous burst potential
- Versatility: Adapt between spell-focused and melee-focused combat
PvP Notes
- Surprise Factor: Ghostflame Ignition has deceptive range and timing
- Area Denial: Control space with large AoE weapon skill
- Mixups: Alternate between regular attacks, spells, and weapon skill
- Frost Advantage: Frostbite debuff reduces enemy damage and stamina
- Mind Games: Threaten large damage zones to control movement
- Vulnerability: Animation commitment requires good positioning
Alternative Equipment
- Staff: Golden Order Seal for Golden Order incantations
- Helm: Lazuli Glintstone Crown for extra Intelligence
- Weapon: Sword of Night and Flame for different hybrid approach
- Talisman: Godfrey Icon for charged spell enhancement
- Seal: Erdtree Seal for pure Faith incantations
Advanced Techniques
- Terra Magica Positioning: Pre-place damage zones for optimal skill usage
- Animation Reading: Time Ghostflame Ignition during enemy recovery
- Spell Weaving: Combine quick sorceries with melee pressure
- Frost Management: Track frostbite buildup for optimal timing
- Range Spacing: Use greatsword reach to maintain safe distance
Boss Strategy
- Large Targets: Ghostflame Ignition excels against big bosses
- Magic Resistance: Switch to melee when magic is less effective
- Openings: Use long boss animations for Terra Magica setup
- Frost Weakness: Prioritize bosses vulnerable to frostbite