Moonveil Magic Build

S-Tier Intelligence Build • Elden Ring
Moonveil Magic Build
  • Lazuli Glintstone Crown
    Helm
    Lazuli Glintstone Crown Increases Intelligence by 3 but reduces FP by 15%
  • Carian Knight Armor
    Chest Armor
    Carian Knight Armor Balanced protection with good magic defense
  • Carian Knight Gauntlets
    Gloves
    Carian Knight Gauntlets Matching set piece for balanced stats
  • Carian Knight Greaves
    Legs
    Carian Knight Greaves Completes the Carian Knight set
  • Moonveil
    Right Hand (Primary)
    Moonveil Legendary katana with magic affinity. Weapon skill: Transient Moonlight - Sheathe blade to unleash magic projectiles
  • Carian Glintblade Staff
    Left Hand (Catalyst)
    Carian Glintblade Staff Excellent Intelligence scaling staff for casting sorceries
  • Magic Scorpion Charm
    Talisman
    Magic Scorpion Charm Raises magic attack by 12% but increases physical damage taken by 10%
  • Radagon Icon
    Talisman
    Radagon Icon Shortens spell casting time significantly
  • Carian Filigreed Crest
    Talisman
    Carian Filigreed Crest Reduces FP consumed by skills by 25%
  • Godfrey Icon
    Talisman
    Godfrey Icon Enhances charged spells and skills by 15%
  • Flask of Crimson Tears 10
    Flask of Crimson Tears
    Restores HP. Balanced with FP flasks for hybrid combat.
  • Flask of Cerulean Tears 5
    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
  • Magic Grease
    Magic Grease
    Temporarily adds magic damage to weapons. Stack with other buffs.
  • Starlight Shards
    Starlight Shards
    Restores FP. Emergency backup for intensive combat.

Stat Distribution (Level 150)

  • Vigor: 50 (Sufficient HP for survivability)
  • Mind: 35 (Large FP pool for spells and skills)
  • Endurance: 20 (Moderate stamina needs)
  • Strength: 12 (Minimum for Moonveil)
  • Dexterity: 18 (Required for Moonveil)
  • Intelligence: 70 (Primary damage stat)
  • Faith: 8 (Base stat)
  • Arcane: 9 (Base stat)

How to Get Moonveil

  • Defeat the Magma Wyrm in Gael Tunnel
  • Location: Gael Tunnel, Caelid (accessible from Limgrave)
  • Boss Fight: Magma Wyrm in the tunnel depths
  • Reward: Moonveil katana upon defeat

Key Sorceries

  • Rock Sling: Excellent damage and poise break
  • Glintstone Pebble: Efficient FP-to-damage ratio
  • Carian Piercer: Long-range thrust attack
  • Adula's Moonblade: Powerful frost magic sword

Gameplay Strategy

  • Primary Attack: Use Transient Moonlight for massive magic damage and range
  • Combo Play: Mix katana attacks with sorceries for unpredictable combat
  • Range Control: Moonveil's skill has excellent reach for spacing
  • FP Management: Balance weapon skills with sorcery casting
  • Burst Damage: Charge the weapon skill for maximum damage output
  • Versatility: Switch between melee and ranged combat as needed

PvP Notes

  • Opener: Transient Moonlight has incredible range and damage
  • Mixups: Alternate between magic and physical attacks
  • Spacing: Excellent at mid-range, keep distance from heavy weapons
  • Counters: Vulnerable to magic-resistant builds and fast rushdown
  • Prediction: Use Rock Sling to punish rolls and create pressure

Alternative Equipment

  • Staff: Lusat's Glintstone Staff for maximum damage (higher FP cost)
  • Helm: Snow Witch Hat for cold sorcery boost
  • Talisman: Graven-Mass Talisman for sorcery damage boost
  • Secondary: Uchigatana with Scholar's Armament for versatility