Moonlight Greatsword Build
S-Tier Intelligence Build • Elden Ring
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Rennala's Full Moon
Helm
Increases Intelligence by 3 but reduces FP by 9%
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Carian Knight Armor
Chest Armor
Heavy armor with excellent magic resistance and fashion
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Carian Knight Gauntlets
Gloves
Completes the Carian Knight set for balanced defense
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Carian Knight Greaves
Legs
Heavy leg armor with excellent physical and magic defense
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Dark Moon Greatsword
Two-Handed (Primary)
Legendary greatsword with Intelligence scaling. Weapon skill: Moonlight Greatsword - Coats blade in magic and launches projectiles
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Carian Regal Scepter
Left Hand (Catalyst)
Premium catalyst for sorceries when not two-handing sword
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Graven-Mass Talisman
Talisman
Greatly raises potency of sorceries by 8%
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Magic Scorpion Charm
Talisman
Raises magic attack by 12% but increases physical damage taken by 10%
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Carian Filigreed Crest
Talisman
Reduces FP consumed by skills by 25%
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Great-Jar's Arsenal
Talisman
Vastly increases maximum equip load for heavy armor
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10
Flask of Crimson Tears
Restores HP. Balanced for hybrid build needs.
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5
Flask of Cerulean Tears
Restores FP for weapon skills and sorceries.
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Flask of Wondrous Physick
Intelligence-knot Crystal Tear + Magic-Shrouding Cracked Tear
- Effects
- Temporarily boosts Intelligence by 10
- Increases magic damage by 20%
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Terra Magica
Creates a magical zone that increases magic damage dealt by 35%.
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Starlight Shards
Restores FP. Essential backup for extended encounters.
Stat Distribution (Level 150)
- Vigor: 55 (Good survivability for hybrid build)
- Mind: 30 (Sufficient FP for weapon skills and sorceries)
- Endurance: 25 (Adequate stamina for greatsword)
- Strength: 16 (Minimum for Dark Moon Greatsword)
- Dexterity: 11 (Minimum for Dark Moon Greatsword)
- Intelligence: 68 (Primary damage stat with helm bonus)
- Faith: 8 (Base stat)
- Arcane: 9 (Base stat)
How to Get Dark Moon Greatsword
- Complete Ranni's questline to receive the sword
- Must progress through Caria Manor and defeat Royal Knight Loretta
- Complete Ranni's quest in Ranni's Rise, Three Sisters
- Reward: Dark Moon Greatsword after completing Age of Stars ending path
Essential Sorceries
- Rock Sling: High damage, stance-breaking physical projectiles
- Ranni's Dark Moon: Massive cold damage and magic debuff
- Adula's Moonblade: Frost sword beam for range
- Carian Slicer: Fast, efficient close-range magic sword
- Terra Magica: Damage boost zone for serious encounters
Gameplay Strategy
- Weapon Skill: Use Moonlight Greatsword to buff blade and shoot projectiles
- Hybrid Combat: Switch between sword swings and sorcery casting
- Range Advantage: Projectile attacks keep enemies at distance
- Frost Synergy: Cold damage procs boost overall damage output
- Terra Magica Setup: Cast in safe spots for 35% damage boost
- Heavy Attacks: Charged R2s have extended range with magic waves
PvP Notes
- Mixups: Unpredictable combination of sword and sorcery attacks
- Projectiles: Weapon skill projectiles catch rolling opponents
- Spacing Tool: Carian Slicer for close-range punishes
- Pressure: Constant threat of high-damage magic
- Weaknesses: Vulnerable to fast weapons during cast animations
Alternative Equipment
- Helm: Snow Witch Hat for INT boost without FP penalty
- Staff: Lusat's Glintstone Staff for maximum sorcery damage
- Talisman: Radagon Icon to speed up casting
- Armor: Spellblade set for lighter equipment load
- Secondary: Meteorite Staff + Rock Sling for physical damage