Elden Ring Build Guides
Answers to the Most Common Build Questions
Not sure which build to use? These guides answer specific questions and recommend 2-3 builds for each situation.
Boss-Specific
- Best Build for Malenia Without Mimic Tear
- Best Build for Fire Giant Solo
- Best Build for Radagon and Elden Beast
- Best Melee Build for Astel
- Easiest Build to Beat Margit First Try
- Best Build for Mohg, Lord of Blood
- Best Build for Maliketh
- Best DLC Build for Messmer the Impaler
- Best Build for Promised Consort Radahn
- Best Build for Rellana, Twin Moon Knight
Playstyle
- Best Elden Ring Build for Players Bad at Dodging
- Best Ranged Build That Avoids Melee Entirely
- Best Build for Aggressive Playstyle
- Most Forgiving Elden Ring Build for Beginners
- Best Build for a First Playthrough
- Highest DPS Build in Elden Ring
- Best Build for Exploring Every Area
- Best Build for Speed Runs
- Safest Build for No-Death Runs
- Best Low-Level Invasion Build
Constraint-Based
- Faith Build That Doesn't Rely on Buffs
- Strength Build That Works Before Mountaintops
- Build That Doesn't Require Crafting
- Best Post-Nerf Bleed Alternatives
- Best Build With Minimal Respecs
- Best Build Without Legendary Weapons
- No Bleed Build That Still Feels Strong
- Best Build With Heavy Armor
- Best Low-FP Build for Melee Players
- Best Build Without Farming Rare Drops