Elden Ring: Dexterity/Faith PvP & Invasion Build Guide

Build Concept: The Sacred Duelist

A hybrid Dexterity/Faith build specializing in underrated weapons that scale with both stats. This setup excels in invasions and PvP by leveraging unique weapon skills, healing denial, and chip damage to control engagements. Players looking to expedite their progress for such a build might choose to buy Elden Ring Runes.

Core Stats (Recommended Level: 125-150)

· Vigor: 50-60 (Survivability is key in invasions)

· Mind: 20-25 (Enough FP for weapon skills and buffs)

· Endurance: 25-30 (For armor, stamina, and equip load)

· Strength: Minimum for weapon requirements

· Dexterity: 55-60 (Primary damage scaling for most weapons)

· Faith: 25-30 (Minimum for weapon requirements; enables buffs)

· Intelligence/Arcane: Base

· Stat Priority: Vigor > Dexterity > Endurance > Faith

Weapon Arsenal

Primary Weapons

1. Tree Spear

· Why it’s great: Excellent range, charged heavy double-thrust, buffable despite fixed Ash of War.

· Use Case: PvP mix-ups, chase-downs, and roll-catching.

· Note: Outdamages similar spears like Spear of the Impaler when buffed.

2. Spear of the Impaler

· Ash of War: "Impaling Thrust" (three-part combo, unpredictable).

· Use Case: Catches players off-guard; great for burst damage.

3. Winged Scythe

· Ash of War: "Angel's Wings" (jump-slash that blocks enemy healing flasks on hit).

· Use Case: Invasion staple—shuts down host/phantom healing.

4. Black Knife

· Ash of War: "Blade of Death" (ranged slash that reduces max HP and applies burn over time).

· Use Case: Finishing opponents, pressure after Winged Scythe hit.

5. Coded Sword ("Lettuce Sword")

· Ash of War: "Unblockable Blade" (bypasses shields, removes active Physick flask effects).

· Use Case: Debuffing key targets in invasions.

Other Notable Options

· Madness Spear (Vyke’s War Spear): Inflicts madness, good for pressure.

· Sacred Relic Sword: Ash of War clears groups (meme option in certain areas).

· Beastclaw Greathammer: Hyper-armor trades, high stagger.

Talismans

1. Two-Handed Sword Talisman (MUST-HAVE)

· +10% damage when two-handing—works with all primary weapons.

2. Erdtree’s Favor +2

· Boosts HP, stamina, and equip load.

3. Crimson Amber Medallion +3

· Massive HP increase for survivability.

4. Bull-Goat’s Talisman

· Increases poise to avoid being staggered easily.

5. Situational: Shard of Alexander

· Boosts weapon skill damage (but does not affect holy-based skills like Sacred Blade). Swap in for compatible weapons.

Armor (Fashion & Function)

· Helm: Circlet of Light (+1 Faith/Arcane)

· Chest: Beast Champion Armor (Altered)

· Gauntlets: Bull-Goat Gauntlets

· Greaves: Bull-Goat Greaves

· Goal: Maintain medium roll while stacking poise (70+ recommended).

Incantations & Buffs

Essential Buffs:

· Golden Vow: +15% damage, +10% damage negation.

· Blessing’s Boon/Bestial Vitality: HP regeneration over time.

· Protection of the Erdtree/Barrier of Gold: Elemental resistance vs. magic-heavy teams.

Utility:

· Catch Flame: Fast, close-range chip.

· Dragonbreath Spells: Area denial (but risky).

Playstyle & Invasion Tips

General Strategy:

· Buff Early: Golden Vow + regen before engaging.

· Weapon Swapping: Adapt to the situation—use Winged Scythe to stop healing, Black Knife for HP drain, Tree Spear for range.

· Control Space: Use spears and scythes to outspace opponents.

Against Groups:

1. Target Selection: Focus on phantoms first—hosts often play aggressively but recklessly.

2. Use Choke Points: Weapon skills like Spear of the Impaler’s combo or pots can dominate narrow areas.

3. Heal Denial: Landing Winged Scythe’s skill on a phantom can secure an early advantage.

Against Mages/Archers:

· Close distance quickly with Tree Spear running attacks.

· Use terrain to block spells, then punish with fast skills like Black Knife’s Blade of Death.

Advanced Tech:

· Hyper-Armor Trades: Beastclaw Greathammer and two-handed spears can trade favorably.

· Roll Catches: Tree Spear running R2 and jumping attacks are excellent for catching panic rolls.

· Ash of War Mix-ups: Spear of the Impaler’s multi-part skill can be delayed to catch dodges.

Weaknesses & Counters

· Lack of Horizontal Attacks: Spears struggle against groups in open areas—switch to scythes or swords.

· FP Management: Mind your blue bar—overusing weapon skills can leave you vulnerable.

· High Latency: Fast weapons like backhand blades can be hard to react to if lagging.

Final Notes

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