Elden Ring Strength/Faith Magma Build Guide

Hello everyone and welcome to an Elden Ring DLC build guide! Today we're going to be diving into a powerful Strength/Faith build that focuses entirely on lava. After trying out the Burst-centric build, I realized how much fun it would be to integrate all of the lava-themed weapons into one build. To really maximize your effectiveness, be sure to gather enough Elden Ring Runes to upgrade your gear and enhance your spells. So, let's take a look at the weapons, stats, amulets, and gameplay that make this build so awesome!

Weapons Overview

This build revolves around several magma-infused weapons, each offering distinct advantages, especially when combined with Faith scaling. Here's a breakdown of the key weapons you'll be using:

1. Magma Worm Curved Sword

· Ash of War: Magma Gutin: This Ash has two parts to it—the initial slam down and the follow-up pullback. Landing both hits results in devastating damage, though the hitbox can be tricky. You’ll need to manually aim it to ensure maximum effectiveness.

· Weapon Type: Curved Sword—this makes it great for quick, spaced-out attacks. It’s excellent for punishing enemies and positioning yourself for more strikes.

· Magma Shower: Essentially a spinning slash, this attack adds a Magma AOE effect, dealing decent damage to anyone nearby.

2. Blasphemous Blade

· This is a classic weapon that many players use when invading, and for good reason. The Ash of War has a massive AOE, incredible damage, and it heals you when you hit an enemy. It’s the perfect tool for crowd control and keeping yourself alive in tough fights.

3. Fire Knight's Greatsword

· This weapon already has excellent Fire scaling, making it a natural choice for this build. Eruption, the infusible Ash of War, is especially effective here, as it amplifies the Fire damage and gives you great burst potential. You can use it to land some powerful Fire-infused strikes, making it one of your best offensive tools.

4. Magma Whip Candlestick

· This is a more niche weapon, and its damage isn’t as high as the other magma-infused tools in this build, but it’s still a solid choice. As a Dex/Faith weapon, it doesn’t mesh as perfectly with Strength scaling, but it adds a versatile range option. Use it for its crowd control and ability to dish out decent damage at a distance.

Stats Allocation

For this build, you'll focus on a Strength/Faith hybrid build. However, this build leans more toward Faith due to the weapons like the Blasphemous Blade and Fire Knight’s Greatsword that scale better with Faith and Fire damage. Here's the recommended breakdown:

· Strength: You’ll want to invest enough into Strength to wield the various magma-infused weapons effectively. Aim for around 40 Strength to maximize your damage output without compromising your ability to wield larger weapons.

· Faith: This is your primary stat, as many of your weapons scale with Faith. Aim for 40-50 Faith to maximize the potency of your Fire and Magma Ashes.

· Endurance: Having some extra stamina and equip load can make a huge difference, so aim for 30 Endurance.

· Vigor: This stat is important for survivability, so get 40 Vigor to ensure you can survive in tough fights.

· Mind: If you plan on using some powerful incantations for extra utility (such as buffs or healing), aim for 25 Mind.

· Dexterity: Since most of your weapons rely on Strength and Faith, you won’t need much Dexterity. You can keep it at 10-15.

Talismans Setup

Here are the essential talismans to optimize your magma build:

· Shard of Alexander: This talisman boosts your Ash of War damage by a significant amount, which is crucial for maximizing the explosive power of your Magma-based attacks.

· Talisman of Dread: It increases the effectiveness of any magma-based Ash by 15%, which is perfect for enhancing your overall damage output.

· Radagon’s Scarseal: This increases your Strength, Faith, and Endurance, making it an excellent choice for bolstering your overall survivability and damage.

· Radagon's Scarscales or Bull-Goat's Talisman: These talismans help increase your poise, which is vital when using heavier weapons like the Fire Knight’s Greatsword.

Armor and Fashion

When it comes to armor, this build is about maximizing both style and survivability. While I’m focusing on a fashionable build here, you can choose armor sets that suit your playstyle. Some options that offer great poise and defense include:

· Bull-Goat Set: Provides a lot of poise and defense, allowing you to tank through attacks while unloading magma-based strikes.

· Radahn’s Armor: For a good balance of defense and poise.

· Fashion Tip: Choose something that complements the fiery and molten theme of your magma-based build, such as the Magma Wyrm Set or Fire Prelate Armor.

Gameplay Tips

When using this magma-focused build, the key to success is to combine your various Ashes of War effectively. Here’s a quick guide for handling different combat scenarios:

· Melee Combat: Use your Magma Worm Curved Sword for quick, spaced-out attacks, and set up your Magma Gutin slam down for big burst damage. The Blasphemous Blade is a fantastic choice when dealing with multiple enemies or in situations where you need to heal while causing destruction.

· Close-Range Punishment: If you’re caught in a tight spot, Fire Knight's Greatsword and Eruption can deal massive AOE damage, while Magma Whip Candlestick gives you some additional range control.

· Crowd Control: Use Magma Shower or Blasphemous Blade’s AOE to punish groups of enemies and keep your health topped up. This build is excellent for crowd control, so use your tools to manage mobs effectively.

· Invasions and PvP: When invading, the Blasphemous Blade is your go-to weapon. The health regen it provides, combined with its AOE explosion, is devastating. Always keep your enemies on the back foot by aggressively using Eruption and Magma Gutin in the right situations.

Conclusion

That’s a wrap for this magma-strength build guide! Combining Strength and Faith, this build allows you to wreak havoc with fiery, explosive weapons and powerful AoE effects. Whether you're invading or exploring, you can always rely on the explosive power of magma to turn the tide in your favor. To further enhance your experience, consider picking up some cheap Elden Ring Items from a trusted source like MMOEXP, which can help you acquire essential gear and upgrades. Until next time, good luck out there, and enjoy your magma-infused mayhem!