Pure Sorcery Build

S-Tier Intelligence Build • Elden Ring
Pure Sorcery Build
  • Azur's Glintstone Crown
    Helm
    Azur's Glintstone Crown Increases Intelligence by 6 but increases FP costs by 15%
  • Lusat's Robe
    Chest Armor
    Lusat's Robe Increases sorcery potency by 3% but increases FP costs by 4%
  • Spellblade's Gloves
    Gloves
    Spellblade's Gloves Light gloves with good magic resistance
  • Spellblade's Trousers
    Legs
    Spellblade's Trousers Light leg armor perfect for mobility
  • Lusat's Glintstone Staff
    Right Hand (Primary)
    Lusat's Glintstone Staff Legendary staff with highest sorcery scaling but increases FP costs by 50%
  • Meteorite Staff
    Left Hand (Secondary)
    Meteorite Staff Boosts gravity sorceries by 30%, perfect for Rock Sling
  • 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%
  • Radagon Icon
    Talisman
    Radagon Icon Shortens the casting time of sorceries and incantations
  • Primal Glintstone Blade
    Talisman
    Primal Glintstone Blade Reduces FP consumption but lowers maximum HP by 15%
  • Flask of Crimson Tears 6
    Flask of Crimson Tears
    Restores HP. Minimal allocation for pure caster.
  • Flask of Cerulean Tears 9
    Flask of Cerulean Tears
    Restores FP. Maximum allocation for constant casting.
  • Flask of Wondrous Physick
    Flask of Wondrous Physick
    Intelligence-knot Crystal Tear + Cerulean Hidden Tear
    Effects
    Temporarily boosts Intelligence by 10
    Eliminates all FP consumption for 15 seconds
  • Terra Magica
    Terra Magica
    Creates a magical zone that increases magic damage dealt by 35%.
  • Starlight Shards
    Starlight Shards
    Restores FP. Essential for sustained combat without flasks.

Stat Distribution (Level 150)

  • Vigor: 40 (Minimum survivability with Primal Glintstone penalty)
  • Mind: 60 (Maximum FP pool for sustained casting)
  • Endurance: 15 (Minimal stamina needs for caster)
  • Strength: 8 (Base stat)
  • Dexterity: 12 (Base stat)
  • Intelligence: 80 (Soft cap with crown bonus for maximum damage)
  • Faith: 8 (Base stat)
  • Arcane: 9 (Base stat)

How to Get Key Equipment

  • Meteorite Staff: Found in Street of Sages Ruins, Caelid - no upgrade needed
  • Rock Sling: Same location as Meteorite Staff
  • Lusat's Glintstone Staff: Reward for defeating Lusat in Sellia Hideaway
  • Azur's Crown & Robe: Found after meeting Azur in Mt. Gelmir

Essential Sorceries Priority

  • 1. Rock Sling: Main damage dealer - high damage, stance break, physical damage
  • 2. Glintstone Pebble: FP-efficient basic attack
  • 3. Comet Azur: Massive damage beam for stationary targets
  • 4. Terra Magica: 35% damage boost zone
  • 5. Great Glintstone Shard: Upgraded pebble for more damage
  • 6. Carian Slicer: Fast, efficient close-range option

Gameplay Strategy

  • Staff Swapping: Use Meteorite Staff for Rock Sling, Lusat's for other spells
  • Positioning: Maintain distance, use terrain for protection
  • FP Management: Rock Sling for efficiency, powerful spells for bosses
  • Terra Magica Setup: Cast in safe areas for major damage boost
  • Physick Timing: Use for boss fights with infinite FP window
  • Stance Breaking: Rock Sling interrupts most enemy attacks

Boss Strategy

  • Pre-fight: Cast Terra Magica in a safe spot
  • Opening: Drink Physick for 15 seconds of infinite FP
  • Comet Azur: Use on stationary or large bosses for massive damage
  • Rock Sling: Main damage source - tracks enemies and breaks stance
  • Emergency: Carian Slicer for close encounters
  • Kiting: Use mobility to maintain casting distance

PvP Notes

  • Range Advantage: Control engagement distance with long-range spells
  • Mix-ups: Vary between fast pebbles and delayed Rock Sling
  • Pressure Tool: Constant spellcasting forces defensive play
  • Terra Magica: Area control and damage boost in duels
  • Weaknesses: Vulnerable to aggressive melee and spell parries

Advanced Sorceries

  • Stars of Ruin: Homing spell barrage for PvP
  • Ranni's Dark Moon: Massive damage and magic debuff
  • Meteorite of Astel: Area damage for groups
  • Night Comet: Semi-invisible projectile
  • Ambush Shard: Spawns behind target

Alternative Equipment

  • Staff: Staff of Loss for invisible sorceries boost
  • Helm: Snow Witch Hat for cold sorcery synergy
  • Talisman: Godfrey Icon for charged spell damage
  • Emergency Weapon: Crystal Sword for melee backup
  • Shield: Scholar's Shield spell for magic protection