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.

Patch Viability

Still Viable (Patch 1.10)

Survived All Nerfs

Crucible incantations buffed in 1.07. Better than ever for cosplay builds.

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