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The Power of Storm Blade

At the heart of this build is the Storm Blade Ash of War-buffed in patch 1.07 to boost its speed, projectile range, and Elden Ring Items even add damage detection to the weapon"s attack. This means that when you connect with both the weapon and the accompanying projectile, you"re dealing damage twice. The result is an exceptionally versatile skill: you can engage enemies from a distance, or get in close and dish out heavy damage at point-blank range.

Importantly, the damage output of Storm Blade isn"t overly sensitive to the base weapon"s stats. Whether you"re wielding a quick weapon or a heavier one, the attack speed of Storm Blade remains constant. However, slower, high-damage weapons like the Flamberge tend to excel when combined with this skill, especially when you consider additional effects like bleed.

Why the Flamberge?

The Flamberge is an ideal choice for this build due to its natural bleed buildup. When paired with Bloodflame Blade, each swing can trigger significant bleeding-vital in close-range encounters with bosses. If you prefer alternatives, weapons like the Nagakiba or even certain greatswords can work, but the Flamberge"s blend of speed, bleed, and the added benefit of Storm Blade makes it the weapon of choice.

Buffs, Spells, and Seals

Buff Spells:

Golden Vow: Enhances your overall damage and defense.

Flame & Grant Me Strength: These early-use buffs require around 15 Faith and provide that necessary extra punch in your melee and magic interactions.

Electrify Armament: Excellent for when you"re roaming the landscape or facing foes resistant to bleed damage, often resulting in quick, decisive kills.

Bloodflame Blade: Pairs perfectly with the Flamberge"s bleed build-up, turning every hit into a potential source of massive damage.

Seal:

For this build, the Finger Seal is recommended. With just 25 Faith, you can cast your buff spells without needing to elden ring items buy online invest heavily in Faith-allowing you to focus more on Dexterity, Vigor, and Mind.