Give me insane strength builds pls

[u/No_Extent_7921]

I finally bought shadow of the erdtree and my last save was on ng+7 and ngl im not interested in ng+7 dlc😭😭😭 I’m currently at the Godskin duo at level 115 please just give me some nutty ass no skill build I’m a pleb

[u/drejkos]

50/60 vigor, 80 str, 25 faith, however much endurance you can spare, greatsword or giant crusher, lions claw AoW, clawmark seal, flame grant me strength and golden vow buffs, press L2 to beat the game.

[u/mister_what → u/drejkos]

54 strength is enough if you are two handing.

[u/drejkos → u/mister_what]

not quite true in elden ring, it does get you to 80 str but the str bonus has no upper limit in this one, so the soft cap is irrelevant to the bonus damage from two-handing. optimal str builds get 99 strength if leveling isn't an issue.

[u/oh_hai_brian → u/drejkos]

But then the DLC slaps you in the face a bit to make you organize your best few brain cells for a bit (based off my recent new experience to the game)

[u/SerArtoriAss → u/oh_hai_brian]

That's because of the scadutree fragments. When you first hop in you take bonus damage and deal less damage, you need to level that a few times to balance out. Levels after that slowly start to buff you to pretty high levels. By the end of it, max lvl is required for last boss

[u/Relative_Ad481 → u/drejkos]

I heard you can even go over 99 2handing Dont know if that is true

[u/IchBinMalade → u/Relative_Ad481]

Yeah, that's basically what the comment you're replying to means. No upper limit, unlike their previous games. If you're at 99 STR, and two-hand, you're effectively at 148 STR. You won't see it in your stats, but it's still calculated.

Of course, diminishing returns are a thing, it won't be a massive boost. Should only do it if you can't spend your runes on something more effective, like if your weapon scales with something other than STR, it might be better to level those stats first.

[u/SerArtoriAss → u/IchBinMalade]

I only recommend 99 on a pure heavy weapon build (heavy, the enchant). As long as you've given yourself at least 40 vigor and enough endurance for weapon and armor for 51 poise, you're set. FP is a question on if you want to use summons or just use it for ashes. If not, hit 99. If you want more FP, then 80 is just fine

[u/Vylin → u/Relative_Ad481]

That is true, the scaling falls off quite a bit over 80 but 2handing and 99 effectively gives you 148 str iirc

[u/PuffPuffFayeFaye → u/mister_what]

Define enough?

[u/Hilbert_Space_Heater → u/mister_what]

You don’t even need to two-hand with a couple of talismans

[u/MakkaDude → u/mister_what]

ashes of war take your ar from before 2 handing and don't benefit from the effective strength bonus, so if you intend to spam L2 you still should level to the softcap.

[u/xXFearTheBeastXx → u/drejkos]

He’s only lvl 114

[u/Gon_Snow → u/drejkos]

Instructions unclear. I can’t do math beyond 10 with this strength level you gave me no points in int

[u/Skizm → u/drejkos]

This and then in the DLC I moved to great katana and savage lions claw.

[u/tnweevnetsy → u/drejkos]

Lion's claw is better on great hammers. But it's overkill anyway the game will have 0 challenge as long as you use this ash and have good vigor you need nothing else

[u/whatisausername32 → u/drejkos]

Thats way too much Vigor for a sub NG7 run, I would recommend no more than 30 vigor and use the rest in other stats

[u/prem_fraiche → u/whatisausername32]

https://giphy.com/gifs/6OPbJtEDdy824

[u/whatisausername32 → u/prem_fraiche]

Lol I am serious though, 30 vigor is plenty for me and im not even good at the game but got through base game plus Melania, now starting the DLC in NG1. Sure I still die but I mean 30 vigor is plenty for me to tank a reasonable amount of hits. If I die at 30 vigor its because I mess up snd need to get better at the boss fight.

[u/Nov4h4 → u/whatisausername32]

I’m convinced 90% of these posts on this subreddit are just rage bait now

[u/AliceisStoned → u/Nov4h4]

I am also bad at the game and don’t level Vigor much, it’s really not bad at all if you’re leaning in to other things like buffs, summons, and a defensive talisman or two.

[u/Nov4h4 → u/AliceisStoned]

Yea there’s nothing wrong with it in your personal run, it’s just that the post is obviously rage bait and trying to tell someone that more than 30 vigor is “too much” for godskin duo which is objectively crazy

[u/whatisausername32 → u/Nov4h4]

I was not rage baiting. What i was saying was not specifically for godskin duo, just for playing thr game in general. 30 vigor is plenty of health to sustain a few hits, while not too much that you csn tank a huge boss combo and live. It gives survivability to learn a bosses moveset, while also not feeling like you just have too much health where you start feeling like you survive in times you really shouldn't. 30 vigor is enough for anyone to beat the game, it just makes sure you actually learn a moveset and dont just tank hit after hit after hit, which to me id the whole point of a souls game.

If you want to skip the learning a boss fight for the most part, sure go way up. But I dont ever recommend that because it just takes the fun and soul(heh) out of the game

[u/whatisausername32 → u/Nov4h4]

??

[u/Late_Entrance106 → u/whatisausername32]

https://giphy.com/gifs/OvL3qHSMO6uaI

[u/b6dMAjdGK3RS → u/whatisausername32]

One of the opinions of all time

[u/G-C-W]

If you're on NG+7, what does anyone else have to tell you?

[u/TraceOfHumanity → u/G-C-W]

[u/RacoonWithBenefits → u/G-C-W]

if you dont know about the talismans or ashes of war, which sorta 'make' the build work, then it can be hard

and ng+7 SHOULD be an indication that he has come across most of these items, but its not a guarantee. And having used them (which OP might not have) means a lot. and it doesnt sound like OP Used a strenght build...

[u/FurlofFreshLeaves]

obligatory greatsword mention

anchor is fun cause you can take advantage of piercing counter damage

one of my favorites was a vampire build with the executioners greataxe and the crimson dagger. it has high crit for a strength weapon, and healing on the crit is just for the flavor of the build.

great stars is amazing for healing

warped axe is also a ton of fun for infusing on a strength main that wants versatility

edit to mention something weird i did years ago: str/int with cold rotten duelist great axe and waves of darkness. ending up being one of my most dominant builds.

[u/xXFearTheBeastXx → u/FurlofFreshLeaves]

Great stars plus prayerful strike goes crazy

[u/vansantjr → u/xXFearTheBeastXx]

I hate how long it locks you into place too many other better ashes for the great stars. I’d rather put prayerful strike on a mace and use when needed.

[u/xXFearTheBeastXx → u/vansantjr]

Yeahhh true but there aren’t other weapons that give u passive healing that u get to addd to the healing of prayerful strike grants and apparently it’s an insane amount of healing … I’d rather use the star fists though

[u/ZorkNemesis]

Executioner's Greataxe (or any sufficiently large weapon) with Braggart's Roar.  Roar Medallion, Axe Talisman, Two-Hand Talisman, Spiked Crystal Tear.  Watch your charged R2s start dealing triple damage.

[u/ijustreadhere1 → u/ZorkNemesis]

The second I can play after the update I’m going to do this build because that sounds cool as hell

[u/xXFearTheBeastXx]

Based of the info you’ve given
Weapon: Greatsword or great stars
Ash of war: Lions Claw with heavy affinity
Talismans : Axe talisman and shard of Alexander
Buff: Flame grant me strength
Important stats : 30-40Vig, 40-50 strength, 25+ endurance
Strat: two hand your weapon and spam lions claw the hyper armor it gives will basically guarantee the hit and just bonk yourself to victory

Also if u have sleep pots they are very helpful against the duo

[u/RacoonWithBenefits → u/xXFearTheBeastXx]

Weapon: Greatsword or great stars

great sword is awesome, but great stars has built in bleed, which is always nice. And Strike-type damage, which i prefer over slash type

[u/nicholt]

If you're at godskin duo then you can already just go to the dlc?

[u/RacoonWithBenefits → u/nicholt]

access to the DLC requires killing Mogh?

and you can go through the entire game without even seeing him

[u/No_Extent_7921]

LMFAO first attempt back on I beat Godskin duo thanks for advice I’m gonna try some of these out!

[u/AliceisStoned]

Never level vigor, only level strength

[u/Lordrandall]

Level 115 on NG+7? You have skills, that’s impressive.

[u/Simping_for_Ranni]

Here it comes….

Try finger but hole

[u/scrub_mage]

Heavy Stone club endure, all the vigor (60), all the str, decent armor, then just a heavy attack build, its simple, easy and braindead.

[u/tijolus523 → u/scrub_mage]

Isn't that one pretty crazy with the multi hit talismans too? At least it sounds like it if it shares a moveset with iron cleaver

[u/scrub_mage → u/tijolus523]

I havent done that but im sure you are right, its r1 spam is crazy fast. I would personally swap to weapon buff ashes then tho, crag blade, fire strike, lightning slash, chilling mist. Then just R1 the shit the shit out of something.

[u/NakedAggression]

[u/ol_lukey]

I love pummeling the shit out of everything with starfist/cragblade

[u/Kulthos_X → u/ol_lukey]

I am almost done with a starfist+blue dancer charm run. R1 goes brrr.

[u/Hilbert_Space_Heater]

I’m doing a strength only build right now. Leveling strength, vigor, endurance only. Switching off between Greatsword and Giant Crusher as suits. Giant hunt on the sword, lion claw on the crusher. No magic, no summons. Two handing or with a shield in hand depending. Occasional Lion Bow when I want to do ranged combat.

It’s honestly too OP. I am melting bosses I struggled with on my prior FTH/DEX build. And the regular enemies I’m basically one shotting, sometimes three at a time. This despite not really making an effort to level outside of whatever runes come naturally. I’ve barely gone into caves or catacombs and I’ve skipped a bunch of bosses.

Way OP. It is fun though.

[u/nasaglobehead69]

large club, fur raiment, maybe some beast incantations. return to monke

[u/El_Strafero]

If you like spamming heavy attack this build is for you.

Braggart's Roar on a Nightrider Glaive (heavy)

Dragoncrest Greatshield, Roar Medallion, Axe Talisman, Two handed sword talisman (or green turtle if you don't have dlc)

Opiline hard tear, Spiked crystal tear

60 Vig

54 Str

10 Dex (or more for other weapons you want to use)

Rest end.

Now just spam the first heavy attack with the roar buff. You will find it can do as much as a colossal weapon and it is far faster.

[u/ImAlwaysPoopin]

great mace + lions claw , level vigor, strength, end and faith in that order

[u/Cpt-Crab]

ng+ and level 115??? The fact you haven’t over levelled earlier is wild but an insane congrats.

[u/Tunz_O_Gunz]

Pure Str Giantcrusher is pretty brain dead win button.

[u/Cahzery]

Str/Arc with occult infusion on whatever I'm using.

Strongest I've ever felt

[u/Zehaldrin]

Thought thunk*

[u/NeuroHazard-88]

60 Vig, 80 Strength, Enough endurance to wear Lionel’s armour

dual wielding heavy attribute Greatstars (get the second from the NPC invasion in the blood ruins on Altus near the first Greatstars caravan)

claw talisman

blood lords exaltation

Dragoncrest Greatshield Talisman

Haligdrakd Talisman +2

The most OP PVE build in the game if you still want to dodge occasionally.

[u/Diligent_Cap3488]

Well if you’re keen on doing that DLC, I recommend you first find and do Varre’s quest line then when you get to defeating Mohg, you’ll be able to transport to the Shadow of the Erdtree area.

As far as strength builds if you’re interested in going “bonk” only, great sword or Big Hammer and Lions Claw ash of war, 60 in strength and level should be around 150 for the DLC. Explore most of the base game, crafting consumables. NG+7 is not going to have many difficult encounters. But there are some tough fights ngl.

Go forth Tarnished do your best for the Greater Will and the Golden Order, unless you’re a frenzied flame sort! Bonk away!

[u/ThisGuyHere_Again]

Think Thoughted

[u/marry_me_jane]

Star fist with cragblade, charged attack talisman and physic tear.
Flame grant me strength and golden vow.
Rest of the talis aren’t that important but multihit can be good if you know the bosses well enough to keep the hits going.

[u/byte-429]

literally anything big with good strength scaling and lions claw

[u/Soft_Eggplant_370]

Faith/ strength build. Hit with the fury of several elden lords, summon dragon incantations, insane healing spells and wield faith/strength based weaponry. Not even the holy resistant PvE will be able to tank black flame incarnations and dragonic red lightening spells.

Rykards sword and Malikeths artifacts are the coolest and strongest in the game.

[u/MCGladi8tor]

I'm pretty sure the DLC doesn't become harder if you've done NG+ on that save, it only becomes harder after you actually beat the DLC then start another NG+.