PvP is an integral, if sometimes unwelcome, part of Soulsborne games. This is especially true in Elden Ring, but the open-world nature of the game allows for more unique encounters. Throw in the cornucopia of equipment and there are near limitless ways to slay. That being said, there are three builds that seem to have become meta.
Bleed Well
This build is all about using the bleed status effect to make quick work of foes. If your attacks aren’t going to cut them down, then the bleed effect will. It’s a great way to keep pressure on an opponent and have them distracted as they try to manage the debuff.
- Primary Stat: Dexterity and ArcaneSecondary Stat: Vigor and MindWeapons: Mohgwyn’s Sacred Spear, Rivers of BloodShield: Medium ShieldArmor: White MaskTalisman: Lord of Blood’s Exultation, Shard of Alexander, Godfrey Icon, Marika’s SoresealSkills: Bloodboon Ritual, Corpse PilerSpells: Golden Vow
Jar Artillery
Big badda boom—this build is all about big effing explosions! Shoot explosions, throw bombs for explosions, and cast explosion spells!
- Primary Stat: StrengthSecondary Stat: Dexterity and VigorWeapons: Jar Cannon, Lightning GreatboltShield: NAArmor: NATalisman: Arrow’s Sting Talisman, Starscourge Heirloom, Blue Dancer Charm, Arrow’s Reach TalismanSkills: NASpells: Gelmir’s Fury, Magma Shot, Roiling Magma
The Sub-Zero
Your enemy can’t win if they can’t move. This build is all about inducing the frostbite status effect and limiting an opponent’s mobility. With their movement restricted, they’re yours for the taking.
- Primary Stat: IntelligenceSecondary Stat: Vigor and MindWeapons: Clayman’s Harpoon, Glintstone staffShield: Brass ShieldArmor: Haima Glintstone Crown, Hierodas Glintstone Crown, Spellblade Set, Cuckoo Knight SetTalisman: Magic Scorpion Charm, Carian Filigreed Crest, Greatshield TalismanSkills: Ash of War Ice Spear, Ash of War Carian RetaliationSpells: Scholar’s Shield, Magic Glintblade, Greatblade Phalanx
For more Elden Ring goodies, check out Elden Ring Armor Tier List on Pro Game Guides.
