Elden Ring doesn't have a difficulty setting, but your build IS the difficulty setting. These builds are designed to be as forgiving as possible — high sustain, simple gameplay loops, and room for mistakes.
Recommended Builds
#1: Blasphemous Blade
Heals on every kill, has a ranged weapon skill, and requires zero complex execution.
Why it works: Press L2 to shoot fire, enemies die, you heal. That's the entire build. Taker's Flames has range, damage, and AoE. The HP-on-kill passive means you rarely need to flask during exploration. It's the comfort food of Elden Ring builds.
#2: Bloodhound's Fang
Built-in dodge-attack teaches timing naturally while being available within 30 minutes.
Why it works: Bloodhound's Finesse (L2) dodges for you and then attacks for you. It's literally a built-in tutorial for boss combat timing. The weapon is available in the first area and carries to endgame.
#3: Sword of Night and Flame
Two powerful weapon skills that solve everything: magic beam for single targets, fire sweep for groups.
Why it works: L2>R1 fires a magic beam. L2>R2 sweeps fire. Both do massive damage. Available from Caria Manor early in Liurnia. No complex combos, buff stacking, or timing required.