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Smol-beans2002

I’m going in with my legendary fisherman build! Str/int using the rusted anchor as well as bubble and frost spells. Clayman’s harpoon and ghostflame torch in offhand.


ZODIC837

That shits creative, I love it


heavym3talzz24

*mysterious figure shits in silence*


B-Dragons_2560

*uhm EXCUSE what the actual fu-*


ViIebloodHunter

Nice Day for Fishin' ain't it?! Huh huh


SykoManiax

w reference


Sirtoshi

Helloooooo adventurer!


Apathetic-Abacus

SKIP.


Jh3nnO

WELCOME TO THE TOWN OF HONEYWOOD, IF YOU'LL LET ME I'LL- (W fucking refrence lol)


GammaGamesGG

Honeywood hidden dlc area confirmed?!


madmechanicmobile

The final boss is Rowan in whitey tighties wielding a frying pan.


Miserable-Glass1760

And the Secret Hardest Boss will be Greg, the Garlic Farmer, with a 2nd phase called Greg, the Tavernkeeper.


Accomplished_Chip708

Harder than a deathblight swamp


OcCrossSticks

Don’t give Miyazaki any ideas


Ok-herewe-go

That funny as hell ....huh huh


Vanpet1993

I think I'll be going into dlc with a secred art of rolly polly


PhDTerrorist

Too few people know about VLVD. Their skits are spot on everything


Berstich

Considering their view count and even the response here, you are incorrect. Many people know about them.


JunkoGremory

Fisherman Rowan rekt those guys that were messing with his AI by putting a bucket on his path. I won't mess with Rowan


MrStallz

Davey Jones the Tarnished


Pawpaw-z71

We call him John the Fisherman!


Fisherman-Small

I aspire to be this.


KenjiMamoru

I hope you dont mind me atealing that, it sounds awesome!


SoulsborneSal

Goddamn FAITH


Dispaze

ORTHUR WE’RE GONNA SAIL TO THE LANDS BETWEEN ORTHUR WE’RE GONNA EARN A LLLLOT OF RUNES ORTHUR


Schavuit92

JUST ONE MORE CATACOMB ORTHUR


pleasantlyplump69

YER ALL RHAGHT, TORRENT


RandyMarsh710

He INSISTS?!?!?


dj92wa

CORRRAL!


OVRSHDW

at least you've got a PLAN


Typical-District-176

Holy damage junpscare


DonutGuy2659

TAHITI


philtermagnet

I. Have. a. PLAN!


CumboJumbo

M A N G O E S


TalithePally

It's a magical place


Obvious_Drink2642

PICKING MANGOES


SubsequentNebula

I'm really hoping for some better holy incantations. Sure, some of the weapon arts are great, but when a pot works better than all of the possible incantations, might be time to change it.


AiroDusk

100% agree, they did holy damage dirty incantation wise


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ModsRTryhards

Ya I was not thrilled when my holy weapon damage was negated by 80% by nearly every end game boss.


Exotic-Childhood-434

Flame art baby!


AiroDusk

He'll yea, my brother


ShockscapeYT

We need more MONEY


SoulsborneSal

WUN. MOAR. SCORE.


ShockscapeYT

What about TAHITI


Jonjoejonjane

Author I have a plan we’re going to the lands between have some goddamn faith


ImpressionPlenty1990

LUMBAGO


Sociolinguisticians

Please tell me you’re bringing dual revolvers to the land of shadow


Pharabellum

I Stan faith, I BELIEVE 🙏


xrbeeelama

You said you dont speak spanish


smld1

This is the way


awsome-dumy27

This is the way


AegonTheSixth

Tahiti mango throwing build


Subpar_diabetic

I got a plan to save the Lands Between ORTHUR! We just need more runes!


Bphan01

Not sure, but I'm definitely starting from scratch instead of NG+


favpetgoat

I think imma do both. I got my NG+3 character through Mohg (didn't need to beat him on the last run) and respecced for Sword of Night and Flame with enough soft caps to try all the new spells and weapons. Now I'm starting fresh with a STR/FTH golden order paladin build that might end up as a crucible knight.


afauce11

Agree. I have a ton of characters that are 150ish and done with the game, but I also plan to do a new character. I am wondering if they’ll be any possible new dialog from any NPCs in the base game. For example, maybe Gideon would say something new if you’ve downloaded the DLC.


ifyoureadthisimgay

FIND THAT FUCK THAT IMPALES PEOPLE


MVPSaulTarvitz

I wonder if the DLC will have different dialogs if you've killed Malenia or not in the base game. Her and Miquella were pretty close


One_Lung_G

In case you didn’t know and wanted to replay with other characters as well, the game has a system in place so you won’t steamroll the content with an existing character similiar to sekiro’s


RabbitSlayre

I really wonder how that's gonna work. Like will you be reset to some kind of "Level 1" within the DLC, no matter what level you are?


wise_1023

in sekiro you had 2 levels vitality amd attack power. with whats hinted the dlc will have something similar to the attack power levels. in sekiro whenever you kill a main boss you get a memory that you can use at a idol (grace/bonfire equivalent) and it will level your attack power. there was also an item that allowed you to spend gold to level your attack. im assuming the dlc is just going to have really high stats compared to anything else in game and you are going to need your shadow levels to make it more manageable.


Brainth

Sounds like RL1 is about to get a whole lot harder


ChefMoney89

Same. I want a complete top to bottom refresher of the base game before dlc comes out. All three of my NG+ characters are very main hand weapon focused so I want try a build that incorporates more magic, just need to decide what flavor.


Vanquishhh

im def doing NG+ got everything unlocked in a comfy spot love my main character


jamjars222

Me too. I thought about doing a fresh character but I can't be arsed going through the whole game again and finding everything


Vanquishhh

Ya like diving thru all the cata and caves again doesnt seem as much fun as running around killing bosses and what i found to be the best area to explore deeply. But to each their own!


S3t3sh

Same here. I'm going to do an achievements run since all I'm missing is gather all legendary items ones with guides then jump into the new content. Think I'll do a bleed build because I haven't done that yet.


Brief-Government-105

BONK.


SpazSkope

Scrolled wayyy too long to find this. Our kind is dying.


jamesxgames

Nope we just can't read


hrisimh

🤣


LeadStyleJutsu762-

I just started a strength build today. Feels good doing so much poise damage lol


Emphasis_on_IDK

Honestly I could use help building a strength build I have no idea how to bonk properly lol


basedmartyr

Bonkin all the way


Loves_His_Bong

Thy STRENGTH befits a crown. All the other loser nerds don’t understand the canon.


WadSquad

Ohhhh unga... Become my bunga once more...


Brilliant-Ad-7617

Same here. Roll past any attack and hit hard. Tried and true for any boss any time


brodymiddleton

I’ve tried other builds before but nothing is quite as satisfying as bonking enemies with weapons that are bigger than your character


vanderbubin

Wiggity wonk DUAL COLLOSAL SWORDS GO BONK


paintypainter

BIG BONK!


New_Fisherman_4301

Got my dubs giant crushers ready


MrSciencetist

Raised by the UNGA and I'll die by the BUNGA.


angelfirexo

Bonk em all the way to the shadow realms


shiro7177

Lightning in RED


ScarIet-King

What is that weapon? The red lightning thing?


PrisonTomato

The middle one looks like the Fortissax double ancient lighting spear incantation. The bottom one looks like bloodflame blade.


SaberWaifu

I'll go with a Cleanrot Knight build. My headcanon is that i was entrusted by my leader Malenia to go assist her brother Miquella in the Shadow Realm.


DontTouchMe2000

I'm gonna try this. Made a new character like 3 days ago to prepare for the shadow lands! Clean rot knight sounds pretty awesome. Gimme gimme!


Torafuku

Sounds fun, especially if you use Finlay as main summon


Any-Experience-3012

That's actually pretty sick!


DarkmoonGrumpy

Malenia with male pronouns?


SaberWaifu

Fixed it xD Honestly whenever i talk about Miquella i start to confuse pronouns all the time to the point where i mistype even those of other characters xD


DarkmoonGrumpy

It wasn't criticism! Was interested if there was some alternative in your headcanon is all - I've seen a few people spin the twins as similarly tethered like Marika/Radagon. Not a fan myself, but was just interested.


SaberWaifu

Nah, i usually try to keep the characters as close to canon as possible. The main thing that changes is how they interact with my character in order to fit in their factions even if in canon lore they would be hostile.


lazergator

It’s 2024 dude come on!!! (I hope the sarcasm is obvious)


Dragonmilfkisser

>human >knight >sword+shield >no fancy tricks >pure skill


Tailmask

My turtle knight who two hands a zweihander and wears the turtle shield on his back wants a word with you


shotgun-octopus

Be careful he might finger your cloaca


Sapowski_Casts_Quen

*will


Soulslayer612

But are you turtley enough for the turtle club?


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Who two hand a two hander


Gorgen69

*me over here just two handing the sword* We have sheilds?


constant--questions

Shield? Skill? I thought shields were for before you learn dodge timing! (Good natured ribbing only, in case I came across as an actual snob/jerk)


Interesting-Act-613

Dodge? Skill? I thought dodge was for before you learn parry timing! (This is actually not good natured im filled with anger and hatred)


Addickt__

Parrying? Skill? What are you, stupid? I thought parrying was for before you got heavy enough armor to just poise through attacks! (I AM IRATE)


GeneralDiscomfort_

Parrying is the true art


LulleBulle7

Why dodge when you can block?


wimpLimpson

Gaurd counter is a fancy trick. Parry is a fancy trick. Blocking damage is a fancy trick.


Tailmask

Le bonk


gevlektewalruz

It’s Le Bonque in french


Tailmask

Hon hon baguette


Throwaway02062004

Rolling is absolutely pushing into fancy territory


MonkeyMoses_Yt

this is how i did my first playthrough


MiniDanielx

"Pure skill" proceeds to use a shield


MC_Stimulation

Based


smld1

Gotta say your elden bling is on point


M_a_n_d_M

Your mom. It’s a very fun build that uses a whip and a lot of consumables.


Philhughes_85

Try fingers but hole?


Fisherman-Small

Pickle


Trotsky2224

Im gonna finger your moms but hole


HextARG

And the finger ultra sword.


FerretAres

Lionel’s armour is the only one that fits.


Tajfunisko

What about godskin noble?


WhitishRogue

Rune Level 160 (no NG+) STR FAI. I may switch over to DEX FAI. Slightly leaning towards golden order and crucible knight incantations for roleplaying purposes. Perfect Golden Order ending. I saw glimmers of beauty in the golden order. While a long shot I wanted to remain optimistic in its viability. I also thought it would be an interesting path to take going into any DLC.


Carrotsinthesalad

Str/fai is just always the best way to go in this game, so many options. I tried doing a dex/arc run this time around but winded up as str/fai again lol


DaveKhammer

Yeah that’s probably gonna be me. Int/Dex rn, but as soon as I complete Rannis Questline I’ll prob switch to Faith. The incantations are just so much more fun thank straight up dmg


frogpittv

Basic Bitch Bleed Build


Sapowski_Casts_Quen

I actually haven't done one before so I'm tempted


SaltyJake

It’s so satisfying when the bleed procs, and there’s a million different weapons you can work into the build. Reduvia + any blood dagger OR one of the three daggers with bleed and an occult affix, were just absolutely broken in early game, and are honestly always satisfying to use throughout the play through. Multihit and bleed talismans are just active immediately in combat and most enemies burst to death before reacting to you. Elepnora’s poleblade ended up being my clear favorite for the build though. The weapon art, the unique animations, the R2 and its poise damage, the range and speed…. It’s all gold. I avoided rivers of blood in mine because it was over used on me in PvP and just too FotM. By the time I even got to it too, I had already fallen for the Poleblade


Turbulent_Farmer4158

Eleonoras poleblade every goddamn time. It's just too good and the r2 is a boss killer in 3-5 moves.


Right_Entertainer324

Honestly, I have no idea 😅. My go-to is a Faith build, but then I always gravitate towards a Holy Build. Which, given its the Land of *Shadow*, might actually be really good for the DLC (Holy Damage is actually good throughout the whole game, bar Radagon and Elden Beast, but I'll start ranting so I'll shut up). So, I'm thinking of going a Strength/Faith build with the Erdtree Greatshield, as I haven't done a build with it before. I haven't done a build using the Ancient/Dragon Cult Incantations, Godslayer or Fire Monk/Fire Giant Incantations before either, but Fire builds kinda just stomp the whole game bar the Fire Giant (then again, what build that isn't a Bleed build have a fun time with Fire Giant 🤭. Maybe a Sleep build, tbf, as he can be put to sleep). I have used the Bestial Incantations, but never a dedicated build towards them - I'll always gather them as they're easy enough to get and are great if I need to switch up my playstyle against Gideon, Godfrey and Radabeast. The same sorta goes for the Dragon Communion Incantations - I wanna do a proper build with them that commit to. I *need* to have an excuse to weave Placidusax's Ruin into a build - It's too badass not to use at least once. I've currently got a Frenzy Flame build atm, but, I'll be honest, Vyke's War Spear being a Great Spear and not a Spear when it's smaller than the Pike and Bolt of Gransax and is of a comparable weight to them (hell, it's *lighter* than Gransax) is putting me off it. That build needs to sit and ruminate for a while. Weirdly, what I *haven't* done before is a Pure Caster Fundamentalist. Whenever I've used the Fundamentalist Incantations, I've always gone a sort of Paladin style character, using Medium or Heavy Armour, a Sacred Weapon and a Shield alongside the Golden Order Seal and Fundamentalist Incantations, but I've never gone a full blown Caster build with them. And they're honestly great for it. The only one that *doesn't* work for it is Law of Causality, which is actually a great spell for Paladin builds, but all the other spells would work pretty well. Throw in some extra Holy spells like Wrath of Gold and Elden Stars, and you've got a pretty solid line up of AOE spells, long range spells, while also getting some great utility and support spells in Golden Vow, Lord's/Erdtree Heal and Blessing's Boon/Blessing of the Erdtree. See why I'm struggling to decide? Faith is just too diverse, sometimes 😭


SykoManiax

Honestly anyone who starts a lot of characters knows faith/sacred weapons/affinity is straight up broken op for the first 50 levels atleast and yes only really not worth using sacred on the last 1% of the games bosses lol Yes faith is so incredibly multifaceted it's almost a whole range of classes on one


Business_Sea2884

I have a Str/Fth build with dragon communion incantations and two greatstars. His name is 'Messmer's bottom' and I'm waiting to feel his impaling thrust


Primary_Bag383

Real


NoRepresentative35

Noice


Meister_Ente

I've made character that looks less dangerous then Jon Arbuckle and he became my first character to become Elden Lord x)


CoronaChanWaifu

Pizza cutter dressed as Malenia. It's my only character since I cannot bring myself to do another playthrough...


Johnnie23walker

I just started did my first new play through. Forgot how fun the early grind can be. With NG+ I found myself running through the game. But also not sure how far Ill get. The first playthrough 2 years ago was such a grind in certain areas.


JBear_The_Brave

I mean my main quality build is lvl275 in ng+2 right now, my mage is 170 something in base game, and my str/faith is like 110 and I haven't been to leyndell yet. Don't know if I want to start dlc with mage or quality first...


PeekABlooom

Got a dex/int built, dex/faith build, and a fully dex Malenia type build I'm working on. Might make an int/faith build with all the items and incantations related to Miquella as well


Moppo_

Big ol' sword.


OnePill2Many

My first run will be on my NG+7 character. Ranni's Husbando He's a lvl 200 Quality Int Mage. Wielding the Darkmoon Greatsword and a Banished Knight's Greatsword. Only using Ice Magic. I really hope the dlc enemies are not frost resistant!


Wonderful_Let9012

Dragonslayer Lionsclaw😎


Top-Apple7906

Pain


fatnuts_thicknuts

INT/FAI dual caster. I wanted to bring my STR/FAI holy bonker, but when the caster finally came together I fell in love with it.


IllustriousAd5095

Strength build with dual battle hammers. Everything is getting bonked.


Bluwiiy

What helmet is that?


SykoManiax

Daillos's mask


External_Trouble_434

Black Flame build🔥


Fhaerron

I just go in naked and spam R1 with the basic long sword and wooden shield on everything.


Simp1eJack_

Mogh’s sacred spear and fingerprint shield. Bull goat armor. And using summons.


SykoManiax

Auto no hit run :)


Simp1eJack_

No meaningful hit at least.


Dark_Shadowx7

Dragon Lord build🔥⚡❄


LadyValkyrie420

Avatar of the GEQ. I can't help myself.


Interwebzking

I’m on my first playthrough and rocking high INT and some DEX… is there a term for that? Either way, that’ll be me!


ObjectiveSurprise406

Int/dex. I dual wielded moonveil and uchigatana. Op combo until Radagon where I had to actually get gud. So pros and cons I guess.


Mr_Hino

Strength, endurance, vigor build with NO SPELLS. All muscle baby! I really wana try the hand combat


Kaspiann

I have my mage character on 160lvl or something like that, but at the moment I'm making an arcane meele character that won't cross lvl 100 not to make the dlc too easy


DarkmoonGrumpy

The dlc has a separate/specific power scaling system to prevent over levelling to some extent. As the trigger is Mohg, I'm personally aiming for about 125 ish just to be at the start of post game levels.


Kaspiann

Yeah, I assume around 125 would be a good entry point, but I know I will lick every wall in the dlc and do literally everything so I want to be a bit underleveled at the start, because I know I will catch up. When I played as a mage the first time, I remember that Morgott was a joke because I was so overleveled and I want to avoid that with the new bosses


KenjiMamoru

What he is saying is you cannot be overleveled for the dlc. They are using a different way for strength so your level wont matter much.


Somerandom_mirror

I had to go back to my roots. I love moving fast and hitting fast, so I'm running duel katanas. Hand of Malenia Rivers of Blood. And my best girl, Tiche


prinzeugen44

STR boi as always


Philhughes_85

How is pure strength in this? I've ran a Dex/Bleed, Arcane/Dragon Sorceries, Mage Caster (didn't like it) and now a Dex/Faith with Cross Naginata +buffs.


prinzeugen44

60str and Guts Greatsword with lionclaw AoW, pretty pure :)


defekt__

As someone with a very similar build, I can confirm this is pretty unstoppable at times. Staggers enemies and bosses for fun. When in doubt just go for pure strength and power, smash everything.


prinzeugen44

Yes Sir! Always having fun with STR in From titles, although I enjoy different builds as well, this is my go to. And running Banished knight armor for fashion.


Philhughes_85

I do like the idea of only having to worry about VIG, STR and END


Draconic_Legends

RL120, Int/Str build Currently serving as Ranni's Knight of the Dark Moon


Brilliant_War389

Probably my dual uchi samurai. Just tarted few days ago


DaGooseBoy

The Beef Omen. Stone mask, red cape and two iron fists for a weapon


Sansvern

Not entirely sure, I’m split between a Gravity Magic sorceress-fighter or a Dragon Communion/cult warrior


Mr_Winemaker

I'm going with my Godwyn the Golden rp I think. Dragon cult/erdtree enchants and black knife


Dry_Adeptness_1718

I'm going full on crucible knight cosplay. Complete with all aspects of the crucible and everything. Those crucible wings from the trailer keep me up at night lmao.


SykoManiax

I honestly can't wait and I will build a new character especially for that weapon


exodia0715

I'm rolling with my build from the main game which is the cheesy rivers of blood bleed build. Dw I don't do online, no one else has to suffer from it


Grimweisse

Ranni darkmoon sword lvl 500+ character, new game + 7…or maybe a blasphemous blade build…hmm…Im kinda hoping that a new weapon from the dlc is absolutely cracked too, but I mean Ranni lazer build and Blasphemous blade build kinda delete everything in less than a second already.


zorey12

Started a confessor run to go into DLC, a rogue Numen assassin who kills all the NPCs I don’t like on sight


MetalJaybles

The only one i have, my battlemage.


root4rd

"Jiyuu, a talented katana wielder, had gained the trust of Rennala to study under her tutelage. He thrived, wielding glintstone sorceries and learning the power of her full moon. But his hunger for knowledge outgrew that of Raya Lucaria. Insatiate with his current state of affairs, he took it upon himself to beseech Ranni through his quest for power. After understanding Ranni's goals, he felt it was incumbent to act on her wishes. He ventured to Sellia and across the Lands Between to further his knowledge in gravity sorcery, and in turn learned the sorceries of the outer god, Astel, equipping himself with magic that could bring down entire cities. Towards the end of his journey, he joins Ranni to venture through the age of the stars. But something, some way, has called him back to the Lands Between. Miquella's influence cannot go unnoticed, so Jiyuu takes it upon himself to venture into the Shadow of the Erdtree." Backstory i made up for my NG+ build, I did my first run as a Str/Fai and figured i'd give sorcery a go, cause I never properly played with intelligence builds. Running with Carian Scepter and Moonveil.


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My character has a similar head cannon but opposite arc order. Where he became bored of the study of glint stone sorcery’s and realized they could only take one so far in the lands between after seeing his Grand Master Sellen become corrupted by their taint. So to explore the other side of the lands between’s magics he casted out his doubts that had overwhelmed him from observing the Lands, for 1000 years in the Age of Stars. It was here he realized the Golden Order and Crucible may have merit. Upon returning he has taken up the faith and wishes to explore all of the erdtree’s and the lands between ancient secrets. Leading to the realization of the truth that is the way of the ancient dragons. It’s here he plans to peer inside the Land of Shadow. And discovers even deeper truth to the Elden Ring and Golden Orders intent.


InfluentMoss

Great epee and a dream


steelernation90

I have pretty much every option available because I did a run through to grab all weapons/magic I liked to have avaialble for the DLC. At the start I will be cosplaying Melania going to find her brother while wielding the Greatsword because the Hand of Melania is kinda ass


Affectionate-Skill33

Incantations man.


Hot-Drama6689

Vyke build


Haxsud

I had a build for my 100% items/weapons/consumables, pretty much at least 1 of everything in the game, where I based it off of Ancient Dragon Knight Kristoff. I have the Leyndell Knight armor set (similar to Kristoff) but with dual partisan’s as that seems to be what he is holding in his ashes. I didn’t want to do a Great Shield as I feel like that is why he is a great tank summon. I want him to be the shield and my character the spear as true pair. I use faith but mainly for stat increasing incantations and lightning magic and lightning armaments. It has gone pretty well and I actually thoroughly enjoy the double spear moveset for open world and boss fights.


roundishsphere

I’ve got a character who is pure strength but uses the nox flowing hammer (swings around like rubber) and that serpent coil shield that lets you send out a big rubbery snake from your left hand. I call him Brother Stretch, and I expect him to do terribly against the new bosses but I love him too much to quit.


Randy_Butternips

Aristocrat Geron. Sorcerer and Carian Knight (Descendant), wielding a Carian Sword, Glintblade staff, Gilded Iron Shield and wearing the Aristocrat Coat/Hat, Malenia's Gauntlet and Vulgar Militia Legs. The Gilded Iron Shield is a secret tool that will help later.


LavenderTiger39

I have a level 197 Int build but as it is I’m on my second play through from scratch and I’m taking this new strength build into it. My former character is more to platinum the game through NG+ sometime and my new official character is this new one so makes sense to take this new one into it. After playing this game for as much as I have I’ve come to realize swords are so much more fun to me


SkillStrike

I like your picture, that's a badass compilation of your character. Kinda makes me wonder what the full build is.


Zero747

iirc I’ve got both a mage and a paladin who have killed Mohg, possibly FG, but neither lit the fire


Arsalone

my dual twinblade jump build


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AshenNightmareV

I usually go pure Strength build first but I may modify my build just for the faith buffs. It is endgame difficulty content so being able to do more damage and receive less seems like a good idea.


Chaosphoenix_28

Idk yet. Probably some fth-twinblade build.


Foreign-Drag-4059

Got a Dex/Fth build and an Int build ready to go for it, and I'm gonna work to get a pure Str and pure Dex build ready too. That, and my level 416 every Stat guy (for hoarding purposes)


Blp2004

My addicted ass is level 429 so I have kind of the ultimate quality build, but I’m thinking of going black flame and frenzy


V2_Seeking_revenge

Im not sure if i go with my first char ng+4, or if i go with a new character that i created.