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.

Patch Viability

Still Viable (Patch 1.10)

Comet Azur nerfed in 1.04 (FP cost increase) but the overall sorcery toolkit remains dominant.

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