Elden Ring players tend to create their builds around one or two primary offensive attributes. The most common of these are Strength, Dexterity, Intelligence, and Faith. However, Arcane is a unique choice that is often overlooked by players. As an attribute, it...
Ranged weapons play a more important role in the open world of Elden Ring than any previous FromSoftware title before. Light bows, while not the most powerful ranged weapons, offer a solid balance between distance, weight, and damage. This makes them useful tools for...
An important part of staying alive in the unforgiving Lands Between of Elden Ring is having a good defense. While armor is necessary, a solid shield can help slower builds mitigate damage from enemy attacks. Shields come in a variety of sizes, including small, medium,...
For players looking to cast incantations in Elden Ring, a good sacred seal is crucial to their build. Tending to scale with Faith, incantations come in a variety of forms. Some deal Lighting damage, while others deal Fire or Holy damage. Most sacred seals specialize...
Despite releasing almost a year ago, Elden Ring remains one of the most played RPGs in the gaming world. This fact shouldn't be surprising once you realize just how big the game is, how much replayability it offers, and how many different ways there are to customize...
When considering ranged combat options, most Elden Ring players will likely think of magic as their first choice. But for those who do not want to incorporate magic into their build, crossbows are a solid option in Elden Ring — especially for Strength and Dexterity...
Playing as a boxing legend wasn’t what many players expected when jumping into Elden Ring for the first time. But those who have dabbled in using fist weapons in Elden Ring have found them to be an excellent class of melee weapons capable of delivering quick,...
Whips have historically been pretty terrible in FromSoftware games. Luckily, Elden Ring gave them a much-needed overhaul, and they can now be some of the best weapons in the game. While they tend to lack much power, they are fast and have extremely long reaches...
Similar to Spears but with a little more oomph, Great Spears in Elden Ring tend to be heavier and more powerful than their regular counterparts. However, the greater power comes with slower speed and heftier requirements to wield. To ensure you get the most from these...
Great Hammer is arguably the best class of “great” weapons in Elden Ring. They offer high damage potential with relatively low Strength requirements. Their two-handed attacks are much faster and more efficient than other “great” weapons. Plus, you get a substantially...
The medieval menace known as the flail is an underutilized weapon class. Taking on the appearance of a ball-and-chain attached to a handle, these weapons may seem clunky or difficult to use, but include little known features that make them stand out against Elden...
Long, slender, and perfect for puncturing enemies, thrusting swords make a complimentary weapon for a variety of build types. Intelligence builds are well suited for using thrusting swords, as they make a great secondary weapon when paired with a glintstone staff....
Twinblades are an interesting class of weapon in Elden Ring. They don’t have the highest damage output, or the longest range. But what they lack in those departments, they make up for with incredible speed and style. With the best twinblades, you can perform multiple...
An often-overlooked class of weapons, the halberds in Elden Ring are some of the most useful weapons in the game. They tend to favor a balanced play style, offering a middle ground between damage and range. The combination of a spear’s long reach and a sword’s...
With their long reach and light weight, spears are excellent for keeping enemies at a distance while dishing out consistent damage. Although typically wielded with both hands, spears are also great to pair with a shield to block incoming damage while you poke at...