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