Pure Sorcery — PvP Duels

S-Tier Intelligence Build • PvP Duels Variant

Pure caster PvP requires smart spell selection and spacing. This variant focuses on tracking spells, mixups, and pressure tools that work against real players.

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Stat Distribution (Level 150)

  • Vigor: 60 (60 mandatory; you're squishy without it)
  • Mind: 35
  • Endurance: 12
  • Strength: 8
  • Dexterity: 12
  • Intelligence: 70 (70 for strong damage even with PvP defenses)
  • Faith: 7
  • Arcane: 7

Equipment Changes

  • Primary Spell: Stars of Ruin — Near-undodgeable tracking sorcery; the PvP sorcery
  • Mixup Spell: Carian Slicer — Fast melee-range punish when opponents rush you
  • Pressure Spell: Carian Phalanx — Auto-tracking projectiles that force reactions

Strategy & Tips

  • Stars of Ruin is your bread and butter — it's nearly impossible to fully dodge
  • Use Carian Phalanx as passive pressure; it fires when opponents approach
  • If opponents close distance, Carian Slicer trades favorably at melee range
  • Swift Glintstone Shard for quick interrupts when opponents try to heal or buff
  • Maintain distance — your advantage is range, not trading blows