Crucible Knight Build

C-Tier Faith/Strength Build • Elden Ring
Crucible Knight Build
  • Crucible Axe Helm
    Helm
    Crucible Axe Helm Heavy helmet of the Crucible Knights with intimidating presence
  • Crucible Axe Armor
    Chest Armor
    Crucible Axe Armor Heavy armor providing excellent protection and poise
  • Crucible Gauntlets
    Gloves
    Crucible Gauntlets Heavy gauntlets for maximum protection
  • Crucible Greaves
    Legs
    Crucible Greaves Completes the Crucible Knight set
  • Ordovis's Greatsword
    Right Hand (Primary)
    Ordovis's Greatsword Crucible Knight greatsword with unique holy damage skill
  • Erdtree Seal
    Left Hand (Casting)
    Erdtree Seal Sacred seal for casting Crucible incantations
  • Crucible Scale Talisman
    Talisman
    Crucible Scale Talisman Reduces damage taken when health is low
  • Crucible Feather Talisman
    Talisman
    Crucible Feather Talisman Improves dodge rolling but only when not wearing heavy armor
  • Flock's Canvas Talisman
    Talisman
    Flock's Canvas Talisman Raises potency of incantations by 8%
  • Great-Jar's Arsenal
    Talisman
    Great-Jar's Arsenal Vastly increases maximum equip load for heavy equipment
  • Flask of Crimson Tears 10
    Flask of Crimson Tears
    Restores HP. Balanced allocation for hybrid combat.
  • Flask of Cerulean Tears 5
    Flask of Cerulean Tears
    Restores FP. For Crucible incantations and weapon skills.
  • Flask of Wondrous Physick
    Flask of Wondrous Physick
    Faith-knot Crystal Tear + Opaline Hardtear
    Effects
    Temporarily boosts Faith by 10
    Boosts damage negation significantly
  • Boiled Crab
    Boiled Crab
    Increases physical damage negation. Enhances the tank role.
  • Sacred Order Pot
    Sacred Order Pot
    Throwing pot that deals holy damage and buffs nearby allies.

Stat Distribution (Level 150)

  • Vigor: 50 (High survivability for aggressive combat)
  • Mind: 30 (Adequate FP for frequent incantation usage)
  • Endurance: 25 (Basic stamina needs with heavy armor)
  • Strength: 45 (Primary melee stat for greatsword)
  • Dexterity: 12 (Minimum weapon requirements)
  • Intelligence: 8 (Base stat)
  • Faith: 45 (Incantation scaling and hybrid damage)
  • Arcane: 9 (Base stat)

How to Get Ordovis's Greatsword

  • Defeat the Crucible Knight Duo in Auriza Hero's Grave
  • Location: Capital Outskirts, accessed via Sealed Tunnel
  • Requires 25 Strength, 13 Dexterity, 15 Faith to wield
  • Unique weapon skill: Ordovis's Vortex creates holy damage vortex

Essential Incantations

  • Crucible Aspect: Tail: Sweeping tail attack with wide range
  • Crucible Aspect: Horns: Charging horn attack for gap closing
  • Crucible Aspect: Wings: Aerial diving attack with mobility
  • Aspects of the Crucible: Breath: Fire breath for crowd control

Gameplay Strategy

  • Hybrid Combat: Mix greatsword attacks with primal incantations
  • Heavy Armor Tank: Absorb damage while casting and fighting
  • Crucible Aspects: Use unique beast-like attacks for variety
  • Intimidation Factor: Look and fight like a fearsome boss enemy
  • Adaptable Range: Switch between melee and spell combat
  • Poise Breaking: Use heavy attacks and incantations to stagger

PvP Notes

  • Unpredictable Moveset: Crucible incantations surprise most opponents
  • High Fashion: Intimidating appearance affects opponent psychology
  • Slow but Powerful: High damage potential but telegraphed attacks
  • Status Resistance: Heavy armor provides good status protection
  • Counters: Struggles against fast weapons and ranged harassment

Alternative Equipment

  • Weapon: Siluria's Tree for different crucible aesthetic
  • Seal: Clawmark Seal for Strength/Faith scaling
  • Armor: Tree Sentinel Set for different heavy knight look
  • Talisman: Lightning Scorpion Charm if using Lightning incantations