Pure Sorcery — No Spirit Ashes

S-Tier Intelligence Build • No Spirit Ashes Variant

Without a spirit ash tanking, ranged sorcery becomes even more valuable. This variant maximizes your ability to deal damage while dodging everything yourself.

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Stat Distribution (Level 150)

  • Vigor: 60 (60 mandatory; you have no tank)
  • Mind: 35
  • Endurance: 15
  • Strength: 8
  • Dexterity: 12
  • Intelligence: 72
  • Faith: 7
  • Arcane: 7

Equipment Changes

  • Spell: Swift Glintstone Shard — Instant-cast sorcery for safe chip damage between boss attacks
  • Talisman: Dragoncrest Greatshield — Damage reduction when you're the only target

Strategy & Tips

  • Swift Glintstone Shard lets you deal damage while dodging — cast during rolls
  • Stars of Ruin's tracking means you don't need to aim precisely while kiting
  • Keep distance and use the arena fully — ranged advantage is everything solo
  • Save Comet Azur for big openings (boss recoveries, staggers)
  • Use Magic Shield if you need a panic block option