Elden Ring Katar Build - Kung Fu Katarist Guide

May. 19, 2024

Elden Ring Katar Build – Kung Fu Katarist Guide

In thisElden Ring Katar Build, I’ll introduce theKung Fu Katarist build, focusing on theKatarweapon. This build is viable throughout the game and utilizes incantations to significantly enhance its damage output.

The Kung Fu Katarist heavily relies on the weapon Katar, buffed with Electrify Armament to deal with lightning-imbued consecutive attacks and inflict high damage numbers. This build is designed to trade blows with enemies by having significant allocated Vigor Points. Since the Katar can do thrust damage, it can wield the Impaling Thrust Ashes of War to break enemy defenses and stances.

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So, let’s delve into theKataritself. It’s the chosenfistweapon for this build, although other options are viable. I opted for it due to its early availability, favorable moveset, and pierce damage. The pierce damage allows for counter damage during trades with bosses, especially when paired with theSpear Talisman, further boosting counter damage.

Another notable feature is itsImpaling ThrustAsh of War, showcased previously. ThisAsh of Waroffers substantial stance damage, breaking enemy stances and allowing for additional attacks. Notably, this weapon skill is exclusive to theKatar, making it a unique choice.Impaling Thrustalso aids in hitting elusive targets and dealing with shielded enemies, often staggering them for follow-up attacks.

Moreover, theKatarboasts the highest critical rating among fists, enhancing critical damage potential, particularly after breaking an enemy’s stance. Additionally, we utilize theErdtree Sealfor casting incantations due to its synergy with our high faith ratings, amplifying damage buffs likeElectrify ArmamentandBloodflame Blade.

For early-game play, consider alternative seals until faith levels are higher for optimal performance with theErdtree Seal.The Finger Sealserves as a suitable interim choice until then, providing versatility and ease of use.

For the armor, I’m usingHaligtree Knight Helm,Blackflame Monk Armor,Scaled Gauntlets, andScaled Greaves. When selecting armor, prioritize heavy sets for better protection and aim for at least 51 poise to withstand regular hits.

This is crucial for maintaining combos with fists, enabling the accumulation of attack power through items likeMillicent’s Prosthesis,Rotten Winged Sword Insignia, and theThorny Cracked TearforFlask of Wondrous Physick. These enhancements boost damage with each strike, emphasizing the importance of sustaining attacks and trading damage effectively.

For talismans, three essential choices are theSpear Talisman, which enhances counter damage due to theKatar’spierce damage nature.

Next is theRotten Winged Sword Insignia, offering a substantial boost to attack power, particularly beneficial sinceDexterityisn’t a priority.

TheDragoncrest Greatshield Talismanprovides additional physical protection, vital for frequent damage trades.

As for the fourth spot, options includeMillicent’s Prosthesisfor increased attack power during combat,Shard of Alexanderfor enhancedimpaling thrustdamage,Great-Jar’s Arsenalfor higher equip load, orGreen Turtle Talismanfor faster stamina recovery.

Additionally,Lightning Scorpion CharmorFire Scorpion Charmcan be useful with corresponding incantations.

For spells, the primary choices areGolden Vowfor attack power and defense buffs, which also enhances spell damage, making it effective with offensive spells due to high faith stats.

Electrify Armamentis crucial, providing a significant damage boost, with about 50% of your damage coming from this buff. Bloodflame Blade offers an alternative damage type, useful against lightning-resistant foes, with added bleed buildup.

Order’s Bladeinfuses holy damage onto your weapon, effective against specific enemies weak to holy damage or undead.

Flame, Grant Me Strengthincreases damage before boss fights, though not essential for this build.

Wrath of Goldserves as a close-range AoE for crowd control, compensating for fists’ lack of sweeping attacks. With 80 faith, you can explore various spells, avoiding those requiring higher arcane or intelligence.

The strategy involves maintainingElectrify Armamentconstantly for optimal damage output, whileGolden Vowcan be used situationally. Utilize running attacks against regular enemies and employImpaling Thrustfor tougher foes or to overcome shielded enemies. Blocking counters is an option when necessary, though it’s not the primary approach.

In terms of stats, this Elden Ring Katar build features 55Vigor, 26Mind, 25Endurance, 8Strength, 17Dexterity, 16Intelligence, 82Faith, and 10Arcane.Intelligenceisn’t essential; however, having 13intelligencemeets the requirement forOrder’s Blade.Arcanesits at 10 to fulfillBloodflame Bladeprerequisites, although additional arcane spells could be incorporated if desired.

In summary, the build prioritizeshealth,endurance, andfaithwhile maintaining minimal investments in other stats to optimize performance during aggressive engagements.

Here are a couple of additional tips to consider before we wrap up this Katar build guide:

UtilizeCrystal Tearsto enhance elemental damage according to the current fight. For instance, opt for theLightning-Shrouding Cracked Tearfor most scenarios in this build, unless specific situations demand fire or holy enhancements. Periodically adjusting theseCrystal Tearsbased on elemental weaknesses can significantly boost your damage output.

Incorporate theThorny Cracked Tearto amplify damage as you engage in rapid attacks. This synergizes well with buffs likeRotten Winged Sword Insignia, enhancing your damage potential during prolonged engagements, particularly against bosses.

When selecting aGreat Runefor this build,Godrick’sstands out as a versatile option. Its bonuses align well with the build’s diverse stat requirements, offering a comprehensive boost to figure,mind,endurance,dexterity,intelligence,faith, andarcane. WhileMalenia’sis also viable, it may be more suitable for builds emphasizing swords due to its emphasis on dexterity. However, it remains a viable alternative depending on personal preference and playstyle.

Embrace the flexibility of this build by experimenting with different spells. Given its adaptability, there’s ample room to explore various incantations to capitalize on bosses’ weaknesses. By testing different buffs on your weapon beyond lightning armament, you can uncover synergies that optimize your damage output for specific encounters.

That wraps up our 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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