Moonveil Magic — Early Game

S-Tier Intelligence/Dexterity Build • Early Game Variant

Moonveil is obtainable relatively early from Gael Tunnel in Caelid. This variant covers the sorcery leveling path from Astrologer to acquiring Moonveil, one of the earliest S-tier weapons available.

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Stat Distribution (Level 50)

  • Vigor: 25
  • Mind: 22
  • Endurance: 12
  • Strength: 12
  • Dexterity: 18
  • Intelligence: 35 (Rush to 35 for strong sorcery and Moonveil scaling)
  • Faith: 8
  • Arcane: 9

Equipment Changes

  • Staff: Meteorite Staff — Found in Caelid; S-tier Int scaling with no upgrades needed
  • Sorcery: Rock Sling — Found next to Meteorite Staff; your main boss killer until Moonveil
  • Backup: Carian Slicer — FP-efficient melee spell for regular enemies

Strategy & Tips

  • Start Astrologer for best Int base and starting sorceries
  • Rush Caelid via the trapped chest in Dragon-Burnt Ruins for Meteorite Staff
  • Rock Sling does physical damage and staggers bosses — incredible early spell
  • Get Moonveil from Magma Wyrm in Gael Tunnel (Caelid border, level 40-50)
  • Transient Moonlight immediately becomes your primary damage once acquired