Death Poker Build

S-Tier Intelligence Build • Elden Ring
Death Poker Build
  • Snow Witch Hat
    Helm
    Snow Witch Hat Boosts cold sorceries and frost incantations
  • Spellblade's Traveling Attire
    Chest Armor
    Spellblade's Traveling Attire Enhances Glintblade sorceries
  • Spellblade's Gloves
    Gloves
    Spellblade's Gloves Matching set piece for battle mage aesthetics
  • Spellblade's Trousers
    Legs
    Spellblade's Trousers Completes the Spellblade set
  • Death's Poker
    Right Hand (Primary)
    Death's Poker Unique greatsword. Weapon skill: Ghostflame Ignition - Thrust into ground for frost magic explosion
  • Prince of Death's Staff
    Left Hand (Catalyst)
    Prince of Death's Staff Scales with both Intelligence and Faith. Perfect for hybrid casters
  • Shard of Alexander
    Talisman
    Shard of Alexander Greatly boosts attack power of skills by 15%
  • Magic Scorpion Charm
    Talisman
    Magic Scorpion Charm Raises magic attack by 12% but increases physical damage taken by 10%
  • Graven-Mass Talisman
    Talisman
    Graven-Mass Talisman Raises potency of sorceries by 8%
  • Dragoncrest Greatshield Talisman
    Talisman
    Dragoncrest Greatshield Talisman Enormously boosts physical damage negation by 20%
  • Flask of Crimson Tears 9
    Flask of Crimson Tears
    Restores HP. Balanced with FP needs for hybrid combat.
  • Flask of Cerulean Tears 6
    Flask of Cerulean Tears
    Restores FP for weapon skills and sorceries.
  • Flask of Wondrous Physick
    Flask of Wondrous Physick
    Magic-Shrouding Cracked Tear + Cerulean Hidden Tear
    Effects
    Boosts magic attack power by 20%
    Eliminates FP consumption temporarily
  • Terra Magica
    Terra Magica
    Creates a zone that boosts magic damage. Perfect setup for Ghostflame Ignition.
  • Ancient Death Rancor
    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