Nagakiba Samurai Build

A-Tier Quality Build • Elden Ring
Nagakiba Samurai Build
  • Land of Reeds Helm
    Helm
    Land of Reeds Helm Authentic samurai headgear with balanced protection
  • Land of Reeds Armor
    Chest Armor
    Land of Reeds Armor Traditional samurai armor with excellent mobility
  • Land of Reeds Gauntlets
    Gloves
    Land of Reeds Gauntlets Matching gauntlets for the complete samurai look
  • Land of Reeds Greaves
    Legs
    Land of Reeds Greaves Completes the Land of Reeds set
  • Nagakiba
    Right Hand (Primary)
    Nagakiba Longest katana in Elden Ring. Weapon skill: Piercing Fang - Unblockable thrust attack
  • Uchigatana
    Left Hand (Secondary)
    Uchigatana Classic katana for powerstancing with Nagakiba
  • Lord of Blood's Exultation
    Talisman
    Lord of Blood's Exultation Raises attack power by 20% when blood loss occurs nearby
  • Rotten Winged Sword Insignia
    Talisman
    Rotten Winged Sword Insignia Greatly raises attack power with successive attacks
  • Millicent's Prosthesis
    Talisman
    Millicent's Prosthesis Raises dexterity by 5 and boosts attack power with successive attacks
  • Great-Jar's Arsenal
    Talisman
    Great-Jar's Arsenal Vastly increases maximum equip load
  • Flask of Crimson Tears 12
    Flask of Crimson Tears
    Restores HP. Primary healing for aggressive playstyle.
  • Flask of Cerulean Tears 3
    Flask of Cerulean Tears
    Restores FP for weapon skills and utility spells.
  • Flask of Wondrous Physick
    Flask of Wondrous Physick
    Thorny Cracked Tear + Stonebarb Cracked Tear
    Effects
    Successive attacks restore HP
    Makes it easier to break enemy stance
  • Seppuku
    Seppuku
    Inflicts self-damage to massively boost bleed buildup and damage.
  • Flame Grant Me Strength
    Flame Grant Me Strength
    Temporarily boosts physical and fire attack power. Perfect pre-fight buff.

Stat Distribution (Level 150)

  • Vigor: 60 (Maximum HP for aggressive combat)
  • Mind: 15 (Minimal FP for utility)
  • Endurance: 30 (Solid stamina for combos)
  • Strength: 50 (Quality scaling for damage)
  • Dexterity: 25 (Required for Nagakiba)
  • Intelligence: 9 (Base stat)
  • Faith: 15 (For Flame Grant Me Strength)
  • Arcane: 12 (Slight bleed buildup boost)

How to Get Nagakiba

  • Obtained from Bloody Finger Hunter Yura
  • Kill Yura at Murkwater Cave (early acquisition) OR
  • Complete Yura's questline and receive it naturally
  • Alternative: Find in Yura's final location after his quest

Piercing Fang Mastery

  • Unblockable: Pierces through shields and guard stances
  • Range: Extends the already impressive Nagakiba reach
  • Damage: High motion value with excellent scaling
  • Speed: Fast startup for a thrust attack
  • Combo: Can lead into follow-up attacks on hit

Gameplay Strategy

  • Range Dominance: Use superior reach to outspace opponents
  • Powerstancing: Dual-wield with Uchigatana for devastating L1 combos
  • Bleed Pressure: Maintain aggression for consistent hemorrhage procs
  • Piercing Fang: Punish shields and create openings
  • Spacing Control: Excellent for hit-and-run tactics
  • Buff Cycling: Layer Seppuku and Flame Grant Me Strength

PvP Notes

  • Range Advantage: Outreach most weapons for safe pokes
  • Rollcatch Potential: Length makes it easy to catch panic rolls
  • Shield Breaking: Piercing Fang invalidates greatshield users
  • Powerstance Pressure: L1 combos create massive damage windows
  • Weakness: Vulnerable to fast, close-range weapons
  • Mixups: Alternate between single hits and combo sequences

Alternative Equipment

  • Helm: White Mask for bleed damage bonus
  • Secondary: Moonveil for magic damage option
  • Ash of War: Spinning Slash for AoE coverage
  • Talisman: Claw Talisman for jump attack enhancement
  • Armor: Ronin's Set for different aesthetic

Advanced Techniques

  • Running Attacks: Use momentum for extended reach
  • Jump Attacks: Overhead strikes with excellent range
  • Crouch Pokes: Low-profile thrusts for safety
  • Powerstance Timing: Master L1 combo windows