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.

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