Stars of Ruin Build

S-Tier Intelligence Build • Elden Ring
Stars of Ruin Build
  • Azur's Glintstone Crown
    Helm
    Azur's Glintstone Crown Increases Intelligence by 6 but reduces FP by 15%
  • Spellblade's Traveling Attire
    Chest Armor
    Spellblade's Traveling Attire Light armor with excellent magic resistance
  • Spellblade's Gloves
    Gloves
    Spellblade's Gloves Matching set piece for pure casting builds
  • Spellblade's Trousers
    Legs
    Spellblade's Trousers Light leg armor for maximum mobility
  • Lusat's Glintstone Staff
    Right Hand (Primary)
    Lusat's Glintstone Staff Highest sorcery scaling staff. Significantly increases FP cost but maximizes damage
  • Staff of Loss
    Left Hand (Secondary)
    Staff of Loss Boosts invisible sorceries including Stars of Ruin by 30%
  • Graven-Mass Talisman
    Talisman
    Graven-Mass Talisman Raises potency of sorceries by 8%
  • Magic Scorpion Charm
    Talisman
    Magic Scorpion Charm Raises magic attack by 12% but increases physical damage taken by 10%
  • Radagon Icon
    Talisman
    Radagon Icon Shortens spell casting time significantly
  • Primal Glintstone Blade
    Talisman
    Primal Glintstone Blade Spells consume less FP but reduce maximum HP by 15%
  • Flask of Crimson Tears 6
    Flask of Crimson Tears
    Restores HP. Minimal count for glass cannon build.
  • Flask of Cerulean Tears 9
    Flask of Cerulean Tears
    Restores FP. Maximum count for intensive sorcery spam.
  • Flask of Wondrous Physick
    Flask of Wondrous Physick
    Magic-Shrouding Cracked Tear + Cerulean Hidden Tear
    Effects
    Boosts magic attack power by 20%
    Eliminates FP consumption temporarily
  • Terra Magica
    Terra Magica
    Creates magic zone that boosts sorcery damage by 35%.
  • Starlight Shards
    Starlight Shards
    Restores FP. Emergency backup for extended encounters.

Patch Viability

Still Viable (Patch 1.10)

Survived All Nerfs

Never directly nerfed. Stars of Ruin remains the best PvP sorcery due to tracking.

Stat Distribution (Level 150)

  • Vigor: 35 (Glass cannon - minimal HP for damage focus)
  • Mind: 55 (Massive FP pool for continuous casting)
  • Endurance: 15 (Minimal stamina needs for pure caster)
  • Strength: 8 (Base stat)
  • Dexterity: 12 (Minimum for some staff requirements)
  • Intelligence: 80 (Soft cap for maximum sorcery damage)
  • Faith: 8 (Base stat)
  • Arcane: 9 (Base stat)

How to Get Stars of Ruin

  • Defeat Master Lusat at Sellia Hideaway
  • Location: Caelid, behind invisible bridge
  • Prerequisites: Give Lusat the Comet Azur spell first
  • Reward: Stars of Ruin sorcery - most powerful homing spell

Key Sorceries

  • Stars of Ruin: Ultimate homing spell with massive damage
  • Comet: High damage single projectile
  • Swift Glintstone Shard: Fast, efficient casting for cleanup
  • Magic Glintblade: Delayed projectiles for pressure

Gameplay Strategy

  • Range King: Stay at maximum distance and spam Stars of Ruin
  • Staff Swapping: Cast with Staff of Loss for 30% damage boost
  • Terra Magica: Set up damage zones for 35% extra damage
  • Glass Cannon: Maximum damage at cost of survivability
  • FP Management: Use Cerulean Hidden Tear for free casting windows
  • Positioning: Keep distance and abuse homing properties

PvP Notes

  • Dominant Force: Stars of Ruin is nearly impossible to dodge
  • Pressure Tool: Forces constant rolling and stamina drain
  • Range Advantage: Can hit targets from extremely far away
  • Vulnerability: Extremely fragile to any melee contact
  • Mind Games: Psychological pressure from unavoidable damage

Staff Swapping Technique

  • Setup: Hold Staff of Loss in left hand
  • Cast: Switch to Staff of Loss before casting Stars of Ruin
  • Damage: 30% boost to all invisible sorceries
  • Practice: Master quick weapon swapping for maximum DPS

Alternative Equipment

  • Staff: Carian Regal Scepter for balanced FP costs
  • Helmet: Witch's Glintstone Crown for different stat trade
  • Talisman: Godfrey Icon for charged spell damage
  • Backup: Meteorite Staff for early game version