Top 2 - Bleed Nagakiba Samurai Build
This build focuses on Elden Ring Runes quickly becoming overpowered in Elden Ring using a Samurai starting class. It utilizes the Nagakiba sword with the Double Slash ash of war, along with the Black Flame Blade incantation. Key steps include acquiring those skills, as well as talismans that increase successive attack power and stamina recovery. Stats like Dexterity are raised to maximize weapon scaling. The end result is a build that can stagger and finish off enemies and bosses rapidly through high damage bleed builds and fire attacks, allowing one to overwhelm most foes after just 30 minutes of gameplay progression.
Build Setup:
Stats:
Minimum 12 Faith and 10 Arcane to use Black Flame Blade incantation
Priority stats are Vigor to ~18, Endurance to ~16, Dexterity to meet Nagakiba requirements and further damage scaling
Weapons:
Nagakiba katana upgraded to +25
Armor: n/a (build focuses on offensive power, not defensive stats)
Ash of War: Double Slash (obtained from Sellia Scarab) applied to Nagakiba
Talismans:
Green Turtle Talisman (found in Summonwater Village) for faster stamina recovery
Winged Sword Insignia (hidden Stillwater cave) for increased successive attack power
Incantations & Spells:
Black Flame Blade incantation (acquired between Boil Prawn Shack and Temple Quarters Scarab)
The goal is to melt enemies and bosses quickly thanks to cheap Elden Ring Items successive attack damage, bleed builds, and fire damage from Black Flame Blade - all centered around a keenly upgraded Nagakiba.