Speed running Elden Ring demands specific weapons and routes. These builds enable the fastest boss kills and area transitions used by the speedrun community.
Recommended Builds
#1: Comet Azur
One-shots most bosses with the Cerulean Hidden Tear combo. The speedrun standard for magic.
Why it works: The Comet Azur combo trivializes most boss fights in 5-10 seconds. Speedrunners route around getting Cerulean Hidden Tear and Comet Azur as early as possible.
#2: Rivers of Blood
Consistent fast kills against bleed-vulnerable bosses without complex setup.
Why it works: Rivers of Blood doesn't need a pre-fight setup like Comet Azur. Walk in, Corpse Piler, boss bleeds. For speedruns, consistency matters as much as speed.
#3: Moonveil Magic
Available early with high burst for bosses that resist bleed. Used in versatile speedrun categories.
Why it works: Moonveil from Gael Tunnel is one of the earliest S-tier weapons. Transient Moonlight provides fast kills without needing endgame items or complex routing.