Elden Ring Gargoyle's Blackblade Build Guide - Blasphemous Herald

May. 15, 2024

Elden Ring Gargoyle’s Blackblade Build Guide – Blasphemous Herald

In thisElden RingGargoyle’s Blackblade Build Guide, I’m showcasing myBlasphemous Heraldbuild. This is an evolution of both theBlasphemous BeastmasterandHellfire Heraldbuilds, combining their strengths into one extremely powerful setup.

A melee build that uses Jump Attacks and the Blasphemous Blade to demolish enemies point blank and at range.

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The general concept of theBlasphemous Heraldbuild involves using theBlasphemous Blade, as in theBlasphemous Beastmasterbuild, and combining it with the jump attacks and greatswords of theHellfire Heraldbuild for flexibility. You can use theTaker’s Flameability of theBlasphemous Bladefor substantial ranged damage or get up close with jump attacks using dual greatswords.

What I really like about this Gargoyle’s Blackblade build is its ability to deal both physical and fire damage or physical and holy damage, depending on the enemy. You can swap your ashes of war and weapons to suit the situation. TheBlasphemous Blade, the primary weapon, deals physical and fire damage withTaker’s Flame, which does incredible ranged damage and heals you. This build offers durability with tons of armor and protection, allowing you to shrug off damage, heal over time with incantations, and regain health withTaker’s Flame. This build is exceptionally strong, making it possible to first-try many bosses and requiring minimal expertise to use effectively.

The addition of theGargoyle’s Black Bladeprovides anothergreatswordoption with a weapon ability similar to theBlasphemous Blade. Corpse Waxcutter has a shorter range but adds aBlack Flamestatus effect, sapping enemy health and dealing substantial holy damage. This allows for easy swapping between theBlasphemous Bladeand theGargoyle’s Black Bladedepending on whether you need fire or holy damage. The offhand weapon, either theGargoyle’s Greatswordor theIron Greatsword, can be customized with different Ashes of War to match your damage type needs.

TheGargoyle’s Greatswordis ideal for its B scaling infaith, but theIron Greatswordcan also be a solid choice. The twoAshes of WarI recommend for theGargoyle’s GreatswordareFlaming Strikefor extra fire damage andSacred Orderfor extra holy damage. Both allow you to buff your weapon and then switch back to dual wielding for enhanced jump attacks.

For incantations, theClawmark Sealis useful as it scales withstrengthandfaith, complementing the build’s split attribute focus. Although the incantations are not the primary focus due to lower scaling, they provide useful utility in various situations.

The split attributes in this Elden Ring Gargoyle’s Blackblade build, with a balanced investment instrengthandfaith, ensure optimal damage for both theBlasphemous BladeandGargoyle’s Black Blade, which drop off significantly after 50 points in either stat. This balance ensures you maintain high melee damage for jump attacks, while still benefiting fromfaith-based enhancements. The build’s primary weapons are optimized for this dual-purpose approach, making it exceptionally versatile and powerful.

For the armor in thisBlasphemous Heraldbuild, we’re using theRaptor’s Black Feathersfor the chest piece to boost jump attack damage, similar to theHellfire Heraldbuild. Maximizing jump attack damage is crucial since it’s a frequent tactic in this build. For the other armor slots, prioritize maximum protection while maintaining a medium roll. Combine high-defense armor withGolden Vowand theDragoncrest Greatshield Talismanfor substantial physical damage reduction. AddingBlack Flame‘s Protection further boosts your damage mitigation, allowing you to withstand significant hits.

BecauseTaker’s Flamerestores health and you can use healing-over-time incantations, you should generally stay at or near full health. This setup ensures you remain durable and resilient, making it easier to survive tough encounters while dealing considerable damage.

In terms of talismans, I have theGreat-Jar’s Arsenal, theClaw Talisman,Shard of Alexander, and theDragoncrest Greatshield Talisman.

theGreat-Jar’s Arsenalis essential, allowing for the utilization of heavy armor without sacrificing mobility. This saves valuable points in endurance, which can then be allocated to offensive capabilities. WhileRadagon’s Soresealcould serve a similar purpose, theArsenalis typically preferred due to its efficiency.

The Claw Talismanis another crucial component, enhancing jump attack damage, which is frequently employed in this build. Maximizing jump attack effectiveness is key, making this talisman indispensable for maximizing damage output.

TheShard of Alexanderis valuable for augmenting the damage ofTaker’s FlameandCorpse Wax Cutter, further bolstering their already potent offensive capabilities. This enhancement significantly increases their effectiveness in combat situations.

Lastly, theDragoncrest Greatshield Talismanreinforces physical damage mitigation, complementing the build’s sturdy defensive setup. When combined with the formidable armor andGolden Vow, this talisman ensures exceptional tankiness in combat, making the build highly resilient. AddingBlack Flame’s Protectionfurther enhances survivability, making the build exceptionally durable in battle.

Some final tips before we wrap up, there are several additional incantations that complement its strengths.

Golden Vowenhances both damage and protection, serving as a pre-fight ritual to fortify durability and offensive capabilities.

Flame, Grant Me Strengthboosts fire and physical damage, ideally used before executing jump attacks or castingTaker’s Flame.

Black Flame’s Protectionsignificantly increases physical damage reduction, prioritizing overall defense while sacrificing holy damage resistance.

Blessing’s Boonprovides a gradual healing effect, valuable for sustaining health during prolonged engagements or against chip damage.

Black Flameoffers a ranged finishing option for weakened enemies or situations where close proximity is risky.Lightning Spearis effective against foes vulnerable to lightning damage, granting a strategic advantage in specific encounters.

Flame, Cleanse Meremoves poison or scarlet rot afflictions, particularly useful in late-game scenarios with prevalent hazards.

Beastial Vitalityadds an extra heal over time effect, providing further options for maintaining health alongsideBlessing’s Boonor as an alternative. These incantations contribute to the versatility and survivability of the Blasphemous Herald build, making it a formidable choice in Elden Ring.

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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