Elden Ring Dual Greatswords Build Guide - Champion
May. 14, 2024Elden Ring Dual Greatswords Build Guide – Champion
In this Elden Ring Dual Greatswords Build Guide, I’m presenting my Champion build. This build is an upgraded version of the Berserker build, utilizing two greatswords simultaneously to deliver formidable damage, especially with jumping attacks. This guide focuses on the level 50 iteration of the build, illustrating its evolution and effectiveness.
A dual-wielding Build that focuses on the use of Greatsword and Heavy Armor to tank hits while dealing devastating damage via Jump Attacks.
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The primary distinction between this setup and theBerserkerbuild lies in its emphasis on damage resistance, allowing you to charge into combat without constant concern for survival. Here, the cornerstone is theBanished Knight heavy armor set, renowned for its exceptional physical fortification alongside respectable magical and elemental defenses.
However, its substantial weight demands many points invested in endurance – around 35 points – to maintain mid-roll capabilities when wielding these two weapons. Consequently, donning this armor set comfortably may not be feasible until reaching approximately level 50 or close to it.
Fortunately, acquiring this armor set is attainable by farming it from one of theknightsinStormveil Castle, accessible from theRampart sideofSite of Grace. Simply dispatch theknight, retreat, andthen repeat the process until you’ve secured the entire set. With a bit of persistence, I managed to gather the entire set within about 30 minutes, making acquiring it surprisingly manageable.
As for the weapons, the focal points of this Dual Greatswords build are theLordsworn’s Greatswordand theClaymore. If you’ve already utilized these weapons in yourBerserkerbuild, you can seamlessly transition by continuing to upgrade them, ensuring a smooth continuation of your journey.
For this Dual Greatswords build, the essential talismans includeErdtree’s Favor,Blessed Dew Talisman, and theClaw Talisman.
Erdtree’s Favorstands as a cornerstone, practically indispensable due to its multifaceted benefits. Not only does it augment your stamina, a vital resource for your aggressive combat style, but it also enhances your equip load and health pool. These enhancements are crucial for thriving on the front lines, where your aggressive approach demands resilience.
It is important to boost your equip load, especially when donning heavier armor sets. While opting for lighter armor mitigates this necessity to some extent, for those committed to heavy armor,Erdtree’s Favorbecomes a non-negotiable asset.
The inclusion of theBlessed Dew Talismanserves to complement your resilience further. Its gradual health regeneration proves invaluable, especially considering your heightened resistance to most attacks. With this talisman aiding in the recovery of lost health during exchanges or from incidental damage, it significantly reduces the reliance on health flasks, ensuring sustained endurance in prolonged engagements.
Lastly, theClaw Talismanrounds out the trio, focusing on enhancing your jump attacks’ potency with a notable 15% increase in damage. Given the efficacy of jump attacks, seizing every opportunity to employ them becomes paramount. I’ll delve into the rationale behind this momentarily.
Similar to theBerserker, this Elden Ring Dual Greatswords build steers clear of spellcasting, banking instead on the enhancements provided byAshes of War. Key to this strategy areGolden VowandDetermination.
Golden Vowacts as the cornerstone, amplifying both offensive and defensive capabilities by approximately 10% and 5% respectively, over a span of 40 to 45 seconds. PlacingGolden Vowin the left hand extends its benefits to nearby allies, making it a tactical choice. On the flip side, Determination significantly ramps up attack power by roughly 60%, albeit at the cost of 10 FP per activation, a boon for the wielded weapons’ hefty strikes.
PreferringGolden VowoverWar Cryis a strategic choice, ensuring buffs for both weapons, unlikeWar Cry, which exclusively enhances the right-hand weapon. Moreover, timingDeterminationbefore executing a critical attack can result in substantial damage spikes, albeit with varying efficacy.
Strategically, the approach mirrors theBerserker, withGolden Vowdeployed proactively andDeterminationemployed as combat dictates, favoring jump attacks to maximize offensive output while minimizing the risk of being staggered.
Regarding weapon enhancements, aHeavyinfusion is advised forLordsworn’s Greatswordto maximize damage output, particularly once strength surpasses a certain threshold. Conversely, retaining the Sacred infusion on theClaymorewhile utilizingGolden Vowensures superior initial damage output, with the option to transition to aHeavyinfusion asstrengthgrows.
The key stats to prioritize for this Dual Greatswords build are primarilyEndurance. This stat grants ample stamina and boosts your equip weight, allowing you to don theBanished Knight armor setand dual-wield two greatswords simultaneously—making it essential for this playstyle.
There’s little need to focus onStrengthorDexterity, unless it’s solely to meet weapon requirements early in the game. Another stat worth emphasizing isVigor. IncreasingVigorbolsters yourhealth, enabling you to endure more hits and granting additional health for the Blessed Dew Talisman to gradually restore over time.
Additionally, I’ve allocated a few points intoMindto exceed 80 FP. This decision was informed by the fact thatGolden Vowconsumes 40 FP, whileDeterminationrequires 10 FP. This setup affords you four casts ofDeterminationduring eachGolden Vowcycle without depleting your resources excessively—a pretty neat calculation. Of course, you have the flexibility to adjust your Mind stat as needed, but reducing it might necessitate frequent use of health potions to compensate for the loss in FP reserves.
Some final tips to fine-tune this Elden Ring Dual Greatswords build: First off, make liberal use ofDetermination—it’s super cost-effective. With around 80 FP, you’ve got enough juice for up to eight casts. If you can’t take out an enemy with a single jump attack, popDeterminationto ensure you get the job done. Just keep an eye on your health and FP levels to make sure you’ve got enough in the tank between stops.
Now, whileLordsworn’s Greatswordand theClaymoreare solid choices, you’re not locked into them. Feel free to experiment with other weapons, but make sure you’re still making room forDeterminationin your loadout. Its damage boost is no joke, so it’s definitely worth prioritizing. Any otherGreatswordwill benefit from its buff, whether it’s packing magic or fire damage.
But if you swap out your left-hand weapon, you lose out on the benefits ofGolden Vow. So, if you do decide to mix things up, pick a weapon with a long-lasting buff that doesn’t need constant swapping during a fight, keeping the focus on that two-handed combat style.
On top of that, consider other talismans to round out your Dual Greatswords build. TheGreen Turtle talismanwill help you recover stamina faster, which is handy given your hefty stamina pool. And theCarian Filigreed Crestcuts down on skill costs, meaning you can popGolden VowandDeterminationmore often without worrying about running dry.
Now, there are plenty of other talismans out there that could beef up your build even more. While having options is great, make sure they all mesh well with your overall strategy. And as you unlock that fourth talisman slot, don’t be afraid to swap out one of your existing talismans to squeeze in something new.
That’s all for our Champion build. As always, let us know if you have questions or other tips in the comments below. We have a ton more builds coming forElden RingandShadow of the Erdtreeso stay tuned for those. If you need help finding the spells, items, or equipment in this build, and securing some personal objectives, make sure to check theElden Ring Map.
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