Pure Sorcery Build
S-Tier Intelligence Build • Elden Ring
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Azur's Glintstone Crown
Helm
Increases Intelligence by 6 but increases FP costs by 15%
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Lusat's Robe
Chest Armor
Increases sorcery potency by 3% but increases FP costs by 4%
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Spellblade's Gloves
Gloves
Light gloves with good magic resistance
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Spellblade's Trousers
Legs
Light leg armor perfect for mobility
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Lusat's Glintstone Staff
Right Hand (Primary)
Legendary staff with highest sorcery scaling but increases FP costs by 50%
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Meteorite Staff
Left Hand (Secondary)
Boosts gravity sorceries by 30%, perfect for Rock Sling
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Graven-Mass Talisman
Talisman
Greatly raises potency of sorceries by 8%
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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 the casting time of sorceries and incantations
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Primal Glintstone Blade
Talisman
Reduces FP consumption but lowers maximum HP by 15%
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Flask of Crimson Tears
Restores HP. Minimal allocation for pure caster.
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9
Flask of Cerulean Tears
Restores FP. Maximum allocation for constant casting.
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Flask of Wondrous Physick
Intelligence-knot Crystal Tear + Cerulean Hidden Tear
- Effects
- Temporarily boosts Intelligence by 10
- Eliminates all FP consumption for 15 seconds
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Terra Magica
Creates a magical zone that increases magic damage dealt by 35%.
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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