Cuckoo Greatshield : The Cuckoo Greatshield is an excellent option for those looking to absorb some Magic damage , but unfortunately, it's outshone by the Eclipse Crest Greatshield in just about every way. Still, this shield remains a great one for Magic and Holy defense if the player hasn't found the Eclipse Crest yet. Another appealing aspect is its stunning design, which pairs seamlessly with many medium and heavy armor sets, allowing for a stylish and cohesive character appeara

As a light armor, the Noble's Set isn't too impressive in terms of Poise value or Physical defense, but it offers great lightning and magical defense and can be worn by almost any build with a limited equip l

One can always use their favorite Ash summon, but there are a couple that are particularly good for fighting bosses near the end of the game. The first is the Mimic Tear Ashes of course. It doesn’t do a ton of direct damage like it did at Elden Ring’s outset, but it still has plenty of health and excels at distracting the Soulsborne enemy design. Better yet, the summon uses all of your equipped weapons and items, meaning it can help trigger blood loss on enemies. If one doesn’t already have it, it can be fought and obtained near Nokron.

Spiked Palisade Shield : As a shield, the Spiked Palisade Shield isn't all that great, only negating 95% of physical damage, and only having a guard boost of 59. Elemental resistances are not very generous either, capped at 50 on average. On the other hand, this shield isn't a bad weapon, causing 70 points of blood loss build-up with each successful hit . For certain blood-focused builds, it could be worth considering, especially given its brutal design, which pairs well with heavy armor s

The function of this mod should be pretty self-explanatory. Runes are what fuel everything in Elden Ring 's economy, from a player's level to the items they can obtain. The distribution of these Runes is pretty balanced, which means that players can only farm Runes over and over again before they get bo

Again, this isn’t exactly a necessity for this build, but certain tears can help compliment the overall strategy. The first is the Spiked Cracked Tear , which further enhances consecutive attacks while the physic is active. The other is the Cerulean Hidden Tear ; this one eliminates all FP consumption while active, so players can use it at the beginning of the battle and summon Black Knife Tiche Ashes for free. One could also probably get a few hits too, before it wears off. These won’t necessarily be the go-to choices for every fight, but they do at least consistently offer more attack power and allow for a summon that may or may not be impossible otherwise, depending on how many points one has in the Mind stat.

But if they do, then they can be picky about which Stonesword locks (or imp statues) to unlock. Because some of them might have disappointing rewards or are simply not worth the danger and the effort. So, in order to maximize those Stonesword Keys in Elden Ring , make sure to prioritize unlocking these places first. They contain either useful meta items or lead to some big, secret places.

Wooden Greatshield : Still not a bad shield, especially for Elden Ring 's early game, the Wooden Greatshield still offers good knockback on enemy attacks, but its defensive stats are much lower than the rest of the shields on this list, landing it right at the bottom. With only 91% physical damage negation and significant weakness to Fire, this shield isn't the most reliable for defense. However, its low weight and minimal stat requirements make it a viable situational option even for non-Strength buil

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Distinguished Greatshield : With a visual look that pairs well with a vast range of Elden Ring armors , the Distinguished Greatshield is a great fashion option, and a great defensive one, with good stats across the board. It is especially effective in encounters against enemies dealing heavy Magic or Fire damage. While its classic top-down triangular design may not appeal to everyone due to its aggressive and sharp aesthetic, overall it's a solid and appealing Greatshield variant that's very easy to

Briar Greatshield : The Briar Greatshield is a similar story, but a little worse than the Spiked Palisade Shield, only blocking 93% of oncoming physical damage while causing 70 points of blood loss per hit. Its overall stats fall short compared to nearly any Greatshield, and its particular weakness to Fire, one of the most common damage types used by elite and boss enemies, further limits its viability. It's quite disappointing, especially considering its gorgeously brutal appearance and how late in the game players can obtain