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.

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