Rellana's Twin Blades Build

S-Tier Hybrid Intelligence/Dexterity Build • Elden Ring DLC
Rellana's Twin Blades Build
  • Rellana's Helm
    Helm
    Rellana's Helm Elegant helm that boosts magic and physical damage
  • Rellana's Armor
    Chest Armor
    Rellana's Armor Light armor perfect for agile twin blade combat
  • Rellana's Gloves
    Gloves
    Rellana's Gloves Enhances twin blade wielding and casting
  • Rellana's Greaves
    Legs
    Rellana's Greaves Completes the Twin Moon Knight set
  • Rellana's Twin Blades
    Right Hand (Primary)
    Rellana's Twin Blades Unique twin blades with Int/Dex scaling and built-in sorceries
  • Carian Glintblade Staff
    Left Hand (Secondary)
    Carian Glintblade Staff Backup staff for casting additional sorceries
  • Godfrey Icon
    Talisman
    Godfrey Icon Enhances charged attacks and heavy weapon skills
  • Magic Scorpion Charm
    Talisman
    Magic Scorpion Charm Raises magic attack power by 12% but increases magic damage taken
  • Winged Sword Insignia
    Talisman
    Winged Sword Insignia Raises attack power with successive attacks
  • Carian Filigreed Crest
    Talisman
    Carian Filigreed Crest Reduces FP consumed by skills by 25%
  • Flask of Crimson Tears 10
    Flask of Crimson Tears
    Restores HP. Essential for aggressive melee combat.
  • Flask of Cerulean Tears 5
    Flask of Cerulean Tears
    Restores FP for weapon skills and sorceries.
  • Flask of Wondrous Physick
    Flask of Wondrous Physick
    Magic-Shrouding Cracked Tear + Thorny Cracked Tear
    Effects
    Boosts magic attack power by 20%
    Raises attack power for successive attacks
  • Terra Magica
    Terra Magica
    Creates a sigil that raises magic attack power of those within by 35%.
  • Starlight Shards
    Starlight Shards
    Restores FP. Emergency backup for extended combat.

Patch Viability

Still Viable (Patch 1.12 DLC)

Survived All Nerfs

DLC weapon, no nerfs. One of the strongest additions from Shadow of the Erdtree.

Stat Distribution (Level 150)

  • Vigor: 45 (Good survivability for close combat)
  • Mind: 35 (Sufficient FP for weapon skills)
  • Endurance: 35 (High stamina for combo chains)
  • Strength: 13 (Meeting weapon requirements)
  • Dexterity: 40 (Primary scaling stat for twin blades)
  • Intelligence: 68 (High intelligence for magic scaling)
  • Faith: 8 (Base stat)
  • Arcane: 9 (Base stat)

How to Get Rellana's Twin Blades

  • Boss Drop: Defeat Rellana, Twin Moon Knight in Castle Ensis
  • Location: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC area
  • Requirements: 13 Strength, 16 Dexterity, 24 Intelligence
  • Upgrades: Use Somber Smithing Stones

Key Weapon Skills

  • Moon-and-Fire Stance: Unique stance with multiple follow-ups
  • Lunar Slash: Magic-infused spinning attack from stance
  • Fire Slash: Fire-based horizontal sweep from stance
  • Twin Blade Combo: Natural combo chains with both blades

Gameplay Strategy

  • Aggressive Pressure: Use fast combo chains to overwhelm enemies
  • Stance Dancing: Master the Moon-and-Fire stance transitions
  • Element Switching: Alternate between magic and fire attacks
  • Combo Mastery: Chain light and heavy attacks for maximum DPS
  • Mobility Focus: Stay mobile and dodge between combo windows
  • Dual Scaling: Benefit from both Int and Dex investments

PvP Notes

  • Unpredictable: Stance attacks create mix-up potential
  • Roll Catching: Excellent for catching dodges with wide sweeps
  • Pressure Tool: Continuous combo pressure
  • Range Control: Good reach with twin blade moveset
  • Counters: Vulnerable to heavy armor and poise

Combo Techniques

  • L1 Chain: Multiple L1 attacks for consistent damage
  • Stance Cancel: Enter stance and immediately use follow-up
  • Mix-up Pressure: Alternate between normal and stance attacks
  • Running Attacks: Great initiation with twin blade running attacks

Alternative Equipment

  • Armor: Carian Knight Set for lighter alternative
  • Talisman: Radagon Icon for faster casting if using spells
  • Secondary: Meteorite Staff for higher sorcery scaling
  • Backup: Nagakiba for different reach option