Frost Mage Build

C-Tier Intelligence Build • Elden Ring
Frost Mage Build
  • Snow Witch Hat
    Helm
    Snow Witch Hat Boosts cold sorceries damage by 10%
  • Snow Witch Robe
    Chest Armor
    Snow Witch Robe Enhances cold sorceries and provides magical defense
  • Snow Witch Gloves
    Gloves
    Snow Witch Gloves Matching set piece for cold resistance
  • Snow Witch Skirt
    Legs
    Snow Witch Skirt Completes the Snow Witch set
  • Dark Moon Greatsword
    Right Hand (Primary)
    Dark Moon Greatsword Intelligence scaling greatsword with frost buildup and magic damage
  • Carian Regal Scepter
    Left Hand (Casting)
    Carian Regal Scepter High intelligence scaling staff perfect for cold sorceries
  • Graven-Mass Talisman
    Talisman
    Graven-Mass Talisman Greatly raises potency of sorceries by 8%
  • Magic Scorpion Charm
    Talisman
    Magic Scorpion Charm Raises magic attack by 12% but increases physical damage taken by 10%
  • Primal Glintstone Blade
    Talisman
    Primal Glintstone Blade Spells consume less FP, but maximum HP is reduced by 15%
  • Radagon Icon
    Talisman
    Radagon Icon Shortens spell casting time significantly
  • Flask of Crimson Tears 6
    Flask of Crimson Tears
    Restores HP. Lower allocation due to ranged combat style.
  • Flask of Cerulean Tears 9
    Flask of Cerulean Tears
    Restores FP. Primary resource for continuous casting.
  • Flask of Wondrous Physick
    Flask of Wondrous Physick
    Magic-Shrouding Cracked Tear + Intelligence-knot Crystal Tear
    Effects
    Boosts magic attack power by 20%
    Temporarily boosts Intelligence by 10
  • Freezing Grease
    Freezing Grease
    Applies frost buildup to weapons. Enhances the Dark Moon Greatsword.
  • Clarifying White Cured Meat
    Clarifying White Cured Meat
    Boosts focus and reduces FP consumption temporarily.

Stat Distribution (Level 150)

  • Vigor: 45 (Moderate survivability for hybrid combat)
  • Mind: 45 (Large FP pool for continuous casting)
  • Endurance: 20 (Basic stamina for greatsword usage)
  • Strength: 16 (Dark Moon Greatsword requirements)
  • Dexterity: 11 (Weapon requirements)
  • Intelligence: 70 (Primary damage stat for maximum scaling)
  • Faith: 8 (Base stat)
  • Arcane: 9 (Base stat)

How to Get Dark Moon Greatsword

  • Complete Ranni's questline fully to the end
  • Obtained after defeating the final boss of her quest
  • Requires 16 Strength, 11 Dexterity, 38 Intelligence
  • Unique weapon skill: Moonlight Greatsword creates magic projectiles

Essential Sorceries

  • Adula's Moonblade: Massive frost damage sword beam
  • Freezing Mist: Area denial with continuous frost buildup
  • Glintstone Icecrag: Basic frost projectile for regular encounters
  • Zamor Ice Storm: Multi-hit frost tornado for crowd control

Gameplay Strategy

  • Frost Control: Use frost to slow enemies and reduce their damage
  • Area Denial: Control battlefield with freezing mists and ice storms
  • Hybrid Combat: Switch between casting and greatsword as needed
  • Status Focus: Prioritize frostbite procs for damage amplification
  • Range Management: Stay at medium range to utilize both spells and sword
  • Crowd Control: Excel against multiple enemies with area effects

PvP Notes

  • Area Control: Freezing mist creates no-go zones
  • Surprise Factor: Dark Moon Greatsword skill catches opponents off-guard
  • Status Pressure: Frost buildup forces defensive play
  • Hybrid Threat: Opponents must prepare for both magic and melee
  • Counters: Struggle against fast rushdown and magic resistance

Alternative Equipment

  • Staff: Academy Glintstone Staff for early game progression
  • Weapon: Crystal Sword for lighter alternative
  • Armor: Carian Knight set for different aesthetic
  • Talisman: Carian Filigreed Crest for reduced FP costs