Prelate's Inferno Crozier Build

S-Tier Strength Build • Elden Ring
Prelate's Inferno Crozier Build
  • Fire Prelate Helm
    Helm
    Fire Prelate Helm Heavy helm with excellent fire resistance
  • Fire Prelate Armor
    Chest Armor
    Fire Prelate Armor Massive armor with exceptional fire resistance
  • Fire Prelate Gauntlets
    Gloves
    Fire Prelate Gauntlets Heavy gauntlets that enhance fire-based attacks
  • Fire Prelate Greaves
    Legs
    Fire Prelate Greaves Completes the Fire Prelate set
  • Prelate's Inferno Crozier
    Two-Handed (Primary)
    Prelate's Inferno Crozier Colossal weapon with innate fire damage and unique moveset
  • Dragon Communion Seal
    Left Hand (Catalyst)
    Dragon Communion Seal Sacred seal for casting fire incantations
  • Great-Jar's Arsenal
    Talisman
    Great-Jar's Arsenal Vastly increases maximum equip load
  • Fire Scorpion Charm
    Talisman
    Fire Scorpion Charm Raises fire attack by 12% but increases physical damage taken by 10%
  • Claw Talisman
    Talisman
    Claw Talisman Enhances jump attacks by 15%
  • Shard of Alexander
    Talisman
    Shard of Alexander Greatly boosts the attack power of skills by 15%
  • Flask of Crimson Tears 12
    Flask of Crimson Tears
    Restores HP. High count for sustained heavy combat.
  • Flask of Cerulean Tears 3
    Flask of Cerulean Tears
    Restores FP for weapon skills and fire incantations.
  • Flask of Wondrous Physick
    Flask of Wondrous Physick
    Strength-knot Crystal Tear + Flame-Shrouding Cracked Tear
    Effects
    Temporarily boosts Strength by 10
    Boosts fire attack power by 20%
  • Fire Grease
    Fire Grease
    Temporarily adds fire damage to weapons. Stacks with innate fire damage.
  • Fireproof Dried Liver
    Fireproof Dried Liver
    Boosts fire damage negation. Essential for fire-based encounters.

Stat Distribution (Level 150)

  • Vigor: 60 (Maximum survivability)
  • Mind: 20 (Sufficient FP for skills)
  • Endurance: 45 (Heavy weapon requirements)
  • Strength: 75 (Near soft cap)
  • Dexterity: 8 (Minimum)
  • Intelligence: 8 (Base)
  • Faith: 20 (For fire incantations)
  • Arcane: 9 (Base)

How to Get Prelate's Inferno Crozier

  • Defeat the Fire Prelate at Fort Laiedd in Mt. Gelmir
  • Can also drop from other Fire Prelates in the area

Recommended Ash of War

  • Prelate's Charge: Unique skill - devastating charging attack with fire damage
  • War Cry: Attack power boost and enhanced heavy attacks
  • Flame Strike: Adds fire damage and AoE flame burst
  • Royal Knight's Resolve: Massive damage boost for next attack

Key Fire Incantations

  • Flame Grant Me Strength: Boosts physical and fire attack power
  • Black Flame: DoT fire damage that scales with enemy max HP
  • Catch Flame: Quick close-range fire spell
  • Giantsflame Take Thee: Powerful fire projectile

Gameplay Strategy

  • Two-Hand Primary: Always two-hand for full moveset and damage
  • Charge Attacks: Use Prelate's Charge for massive range attacks
  • Sweep Combo: Horizontal swings excel at crowd control
  • Fire Synergy: Combine weapon fire damage with incantations
  • Heavy Trading: Exceptional poise allows favorable trades
  • Range Control: Massive reach keeps enemies at bay

PvP Notes

  • Surprise Factor: Unique moveset catches players off-guard
  • Charge Attack: Prelate's Charge can one-shot at range
  • Fire Damage: Many players lack fire resistance
  • Counters: Vulnerable to magic and fast backstab attempts
  • Spacing: Excels at mid-range but struggles up close

Alternative Equipment

  • Weapon: Giant-Crusher with Flame Art affinity
  • Armor: Bull-Goat Set for maximum poise
  • Talisman: Flamedrake Talisman for fire resistance
  • Seal: Giant's Seal for strength-scaling incantations