Best Build for Aggressive Playstyle

Build Recommendation Guide • Elden Ring

If your instinct is to push forward and stay on the attack, these builds reward aggression with damage bonuses, healing, and stagger potential that keeps enemies from ever fighting back.

Recommended Builds

#1: Rivers of Blood

Rivers of Blood S-Tier Dexterity/Arcane

Corpse Piler keeps you in constant attack mode with its range and multi-hit bleed.

Why it works: Every second you're attacking, you're building hemorrhage. Rivers of Blood rewards non-stop aggression because the bleed buildup resets if you wait too long. Stay in their face, keep pressing L2.

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#2: Hand of Malenia

Hand of Malenia S-Tier Dexterity

Waterfowl Dance is the ultimate aggressive weapon skill — a relentless flurry that deals massive damage.

Why it works: The weapon rewards committing fully. Waterfowl Dance has forward momentum and hyperarmor, meaning you're rewarded for pressing attack even when it seems risky.

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#3: Dual Katana

Dual Katana A-Tier Dexterity

Powerstanced L1 attacks chain endlessly for sustained bleed pressure.

Why it works: L1 combos flow naturally into each other, and the bleed buildup rewards staying on the offensive. Backing off means losing bleed progress; staying aggressive means constant hemorrhage procs.

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