Elden Ring: The Knight Build Guide - Cringe, but Effective

Hey, Tarnished friends! I tried some pretty questionable builds in Elden Ring. One of those builds was a Knight build, and now I deeply regret it. At first, I thought it would be an embarrassing anime-style build just for fun, but I was wrong. It was just as embarrassing as I thought it would be - but it's also incredibly powerful. In this guide, I'm going to break down the Knight build for you and show you why it's both fun and terrifying in Invasion. This build will have you using L2 so much that you'll forget what it feels like to play smart. To give your Knight build the edge it needs, you might want to consider strategies to buy Elden Ring Runes, which can significantly enhance your gear and overall performance. But hey, at least it works, right?

What Makes the Knight Build So Special?

Let’s dive into the core of this build and why it became so absurdly effective—L2 spamming and bleed damage.

The Weapons: Sword of Night and Claw of Night

These are the backbone of the build. Both weapons come with powerful L2 abilities that will make your enemies question their entire existence. Here's why they’re effective:

1. Sword of Night: The L2 on this weapon can combo into an R2, which accounts for five hits—five hits of pure damage. The damage output is absurd, and it’s incredibly difficult for enemies to escape the combo once they’re caught. Add in the buffs from your talismans, and you’re quickly dealing massive damage.

2. Claw of Night: A bit more niche, but still dangerous, the Claw of Night throws a projectile that builds bleed damage. While it doesn’t seem very threatening from far away, up close, it’s devastating. Bleed damage can quickly stack and punish anyone who dares to get too close.

Talismans for Maximum Damage

To truly get the most out of this build, you’ll need the right talismans. Here are the ones I recommend:

· Radagon’s Scarseal: Boosts your stats but at the cost of taking more damage. I prefer this since it boosts key stats like Strength and Dexterity for more power on my L2s.

· Lords of Blood’s Exultation: Boosts your attack power when an enemy's HP is low. It synergizes with the bleed buildup from the Claw of Night.

· Shard of Alexander: Boosts the power of your skills (like L2), and trust me, you’ll need this to maximize damage output from those insane combos.

The Playstyle: L2 Spam and Bleed Builds

The goal of this build isn’t subtlety—it’s total chaos. Here’s the strategy:

· L2 Spam: As soon as you’re in range, spam L2. The combo from your Sword of Night can melt through enemies like butter. It’s extremely difficult for anyone to roll away or interrupt it if they’re staggered.

· Roll Catching: If they panic roll, you can catch them with your L2 attack, which is essentially a giant blender that chews through their health.

· Bleed Damage: Close-range encounters are where the Claw of Night shines. If your opponent is unlucky enough to stay in range, the bleed buildup will quickly eat through their HP.

The Armor: Not the Knight Armor

Let’s talk about fashion. I’m not a fan of the typical knight armor in Elden Ring—it’s just not my style, and it reminds me too much of the Demon’s Souls knight armor. I went for something more aesthetically pleasing and functional. You don’t need to look like a medieval knight to be effective, after all.

The Stat Distribution

A typical level 40-45 build focuses primarily on Vigor for survivability, followed by enough Strength and Dexterity to wield the weapons effectively. You’ll also need to invest in Endurance for better stamina management.

Here’s how I distributed my stats:

· Vigor: 40 (Essential for surviving invasions)

· Endurance: 20 (To roll and spam L2 efficiently)

· Strength: 20 (Needed for the Sword of Night)

· Dexterity: 23 (Boosted by talismans, just enough for the Claw of Night)

· Mind and Intelligence: 0 (This build doesn’t require any magic)

Tactics: Invasions and Combos

Once you’ve got the build ready, it’s time to test it out in invasions. This is where it truly shines, but don’t be surprised if you find yourself face-to-face with overleveled Phantoms. Those guys are a nightmare, so always have a Scarlet Rot weapon on hand to counter them.

Key Tips:

· Don’t get too fancy with the moveset: This is not the build for intricate, combo-heavy moves. Stick to L2 spam and watch your enemies get obliterated.

· Parry: Parrying can be useful against specific enemies, but the real bread and butter of this build lies in L2 and the sheer damage output it provides. Don’t rely too much on the shield.

· Stamina management: You’ll want to level up your stamina to avoid running out mid-combo. You need to be able to keep spamming that L2 without worrying about running out of gas.

Strategy Against Overleveled Phantoms

When dealing with overleveled Phantoms, don’t shy away from using Scarlet Rot to inflict damage over time. It can help whittle down their health, even if you’re facing a high-level threat.

My Regrets: Brain Rot and L2 Addiction

Let me be clear—this build made me dumber. It’s incredibly easy to get addicted to spamming L2, and I found myself pressing L2 compulsively in situations where I shouldn’t have. I feel like my IQ dropped a few points, and that’s saying something.

However, this build works. It’s effective, it’s fun, and it’ll make you feel like a true anime knight. Just… be warned, once you start using this build, you may never want to go back.

Conclusion

The Knight Build is everything it was meant to be—cringe, fun, and outrageously powerful. If you’re looking to dominate the invasions and wreck some serious havoc, this is the build for you. To enhance your experience and get the most out of this build, consider grabbing some cheap Elden Ring Items that can bolster your strategy. For reliable options, I highly recommend checking out MMOEXP for your needs. Good luck, fellow Tarnished! May your L2s land and your bleed damage roll deep.