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Elden Ring, developed by FromSoftware, continues to captivate players with its vast open world, deep lore, and challenging combat. As with any Soulsborne game, building the right character can make the difference between endless frustration and thrilling triumph. Reddit, particularly communities like r/Eldenring and r/onebro, has become a treasure trove of build strategies, where experienced players share their optimized loadouts and helpful tips. We’ve gathered some of the best Elden Ring player builds from Reddit to help you make the most of your journey through the Lands Between.

Strength Builds – Pure Power and Stagger

One of the most upvoted build types on Reddit is the classic strength build. Players who invest heavily in strength often favor colossal weapons like the Greatsword or the Ruins Greatsword, paired with heavy armor for maximum poise. According to Reddit user "TruePunisher27," a strength build combined with Flame, Grant Me Strength and Golden Vow buffs can melt through bosses in just a few hits.

Best weapons for strength builds:

• Greatsword (Ultra Greatsword style)

• Dragon Slayer’s Cragblade

• Brick Hammer

Tips from Reddit:

• Prioritize endurance to wield heavy weapons without fat-rolling.

• Use the Roar Medallion to boost heavy attacks.

• Equip the Radagon’s Scarseal for additional strength (but watch out for the increased damage taken).

Dexterity Builds – Speed, Precision, and Bleed

Dexterity-focused builds are favored by players who prefer fast-paced combat and evasion. Reddit users consistently praise the Uchigatana, Nagakiba, and Bloodhound’s Fang for their high damage output, especially when paired with bleed effects.

Reddit-approved dex builds include:

• Dual katanas with Seppuku Ashes of War for insane bleed stacking.

• Bloodhound’s Fang with Quickstep for mobility and stagger potential.

• Keen infusion with talismans that enhance dex scaling.

One Redditor, "KatanaWielder99," reported soloing Malenia using a dual-wield Seppuku setup with just +10 katanas and precise timing.

Intelligence and Faith Hybrid Builds – Magic and Melee Mastery

Magic builds have evolved beyond simple spellcasting in Elden Ring. Reddit is full of hybrid builds that mix sorcery or incantations with melee combat. A popular build, known as the “Spellsword,” balances Intelligence and Dexterity or Strength, allowing for spellcasting while still wielding physical weapons effectively.

Top hybrid build weapons and gear:

• Moonveil (scales with INT and DEX)

• Dark Moon Greatsword

• Carian Regal Scepter

Magic builds are particularly helpful when farming Elden Ring runes, as spells like Comet Azur and Stars of Ruin can wipe out rune-farming enemies from a distance quickly and efficiently. Reddit users recommend locations like Mohgwyn Palace for endgame rune farming using these builds.

Arcane Builds – Bleed, Poison, and Item Discovery

Arcane builds have surged in popularity thanks to their synergy with bleed and status effects. Reddit threads consistently highlight how Arcane influences not only bleed build-up but also item discovery, making it easier to farm rare materials and Elden Ring runes for sale.

Popular Arcane weapons:

• Rivers of Blood (a fan-favorite for both PvE and PvP)

• Morgott’s Cursed Sword

• Dragon Communion Seal (for incantation builds)

Reddit user "RuneFarmerX" shared a guide for Arcane builds that maximizes rune farming efficiency, suggesting pairing Silver Scarab talisman with Arcane-scaling weapons for high bleed output.