This time featuring nine community-requested setups that range from stylish cosplay to fully optimized powerhouses. Some of these weapons you may have forgotten about, others you've probably never touched, and a few are just too fun to ignore. Either way, today's collection mixes strength, flair Elden Ring Items, and creativity into a lineup of builds that remain relevant in both the base game and Shadow of the Erdtree.
Let's jump right in.
1. Redan Lord Swords-Dual Colossal Jump-Attack Bruiser
We're starting with a weapon that hasn't received much spotlight since the DLC launch: the Lord version of Redan's Greatswords. These are strange and interesting blades-they deal both physical and magic damage, while the Ash of War somehow outputs holy damage. The result? A chaotic mix of damage types wrapped inside arguably one of the coolest dual-colossal designs in the game.
Their biggest strength isn't the Ash, though. It takes forever to cast, burns both FP and stamina, and only deals okay damage. What actually makes these weapons shine is jump attacks. Because you get two swords for the weight of one colossal, the poise damage and stagger power are fantastic. Their efficiency-to-weight ratio is insane.
Build Snapshot:
Redan Lord Greatswords +10
Sacred Scorpion Charm, Shard of Alexander, Arsenal Charm
65 poise
Holy-leaning stat spread (STR/DEX/INT/FAI blend)
Buffs: Golden Vow, Flame Grant Me Strength, Blessing's Boon
This build won't break the game, but if you love big jump-attack playstyles with unique elemental flavor, these are a blast.
2. Aragorn Cosplay-Fellowship of the Ring Claymore Build
Next up is pure fan service-a full Aragorn cosplay build inspired by his look in The Fellowship of the Ring. Making convincing cosplay builds in Elden Ring can be tricky, but this setup nails the rugged ranger aesthetic using a Heavy Claymore with Stamp (Upward Cut) as the Ash of War. It's simple, grounded, and feels like something Aragorn would actually use.
This build isn't about min-maxing; it's about embodying Middle-Earth's most iconic swordsman. Running the weapon two-handed feels incredibly thematic, especially when sprinting into battle just like the movie scenes that started it all.
Build Snapshot:
Heavy Claymore +25
Blade of Mercy Talisman, Shard of Alexander, Axe Talisman
60 Vigor, 60 Strength (90 two-handed), 30 Faith
Buffs: Golden Vow, Black Flame's Protection, Blessing's Boon
A fun, flavorful, surprisingly strong strength build that lets you relive the journey of the ranger from the North.
3. Holy Warrior-Sacred Banish Knight Greatsword
If you're into glowing armor, holy visuals, and radiant damage, this build is going to be your favorite. Using the Banish Knight's Greatsword-a rarely used but stylish weapon-combined with Sacred Blade and the full Tree Sentinel armor set, this is the ultimate paladin-style build.
The sword doesn't dominate in any one stat, but Sacred affinity brings out solid Faith scaling, great charged attacks, and a cohesive aesthetic. You look like a holy juggernaut, and you hit like one too.
Build Snapshot:
Banish Knight Greatsword +25 (Sacred)
Erdtree Seal
Tree Sentinel armor set
Sacred Scorpion Charm, Blade of Mercy Talisman
65 Faith, 82 poise
Buffs: Golden Vow, Howl of Shabriri, Blessing's Boon
This is a complete thematic build with real performance to back it up.
4. Grave Scythe Roar Build-Occult Bleed Howler
Someone requested an "obscure roar build," and this might be the coolest answer possible: an Occult Grave Scythe with Braggart's Roar. The Grave Scythe already hits hard, but stacking roar buffs and bleed buildup turns it into a monster.
Because roars hit bosses with a 2× damage multiplier, you can consistently proc bleed on your second hit. For boss health bars, that's huge.
Build Snapshot:
Occult Grave Scythe +25
Braggart's Roar
Roar Medallion, Axe Talisman, Lord of Blood's Exultation
60 Arcane, Occult scaling, ~100 bleed buildup
Buffs: Golden Vow, Flame Grant Me Strength, Blessing's Boon
Slow? Yes. Niche? Absolutely. But wildly satisfying.
5. Cold Warhawk Talons-Dual Straight Sword Shredder
If you've never used Warhawk Talons, you're missing out on some of the best-looking early-game weapons in Elden Ring. This build dual-wields Cold-infused Talons using Chilling Mist, focusing on Dexterity/Intelligence for fast, successive hits.
The buildup is fast, damage ramps quickly, and the playstyle is flashy and aggressive. Plus, the location to obtain them-Stormveil Castle's Rampart Tower-is accessible early, especially if you blast the Warhawks with explosive bolts.Build Snapshot:
2× Cold Warhawk Talons +25
Winged Sword Insignia, Magic Scorpion Charm, Shard of Alexander
60 Dexterity, 25 Intelligence
60 poise
Buffs: Golden Vow, Flame Grant Me Strength, Blessing's Boon
A fast, stylish frost-shredder perfect for players who love relentless pressure.
6. Grim Reaper-Heavy Grave Scythe + Bloodflame Blade
The second scythe build on the list delivers pure aesthetic gold: the Grim Reaper. Using a Heavy Grave Scythe with Poison Flower Blooms Twice and buffing it with Bloodflame Blade, this build lets you inflict rot and bleed simultaneously.
Bloodflame's red glow on the scythe is perfect for the Reaper theme, and two-handing the scythe gives excellent heavy-attack poise damage.
Build Snapshot:
Heavy Grave Scythe +25
Dragon Communion Seal
Kindred of Rot's Exultation, Shard of Alexander, Lord of Blood's Exultation
66 Strength, 54 poise
Buffs: Golden Vow, Flame Grant Me Strength, Blessing's Boon, Bloodflame Blade
Rot + bleed = massive percentage-based HP loss. Perfect for bosses.
7. Grafted Blade Greatsword-Colossal Level-Boosting Destroyer
The Grafted Blade Greatsword is a sleeper hit. Its Ash of War increases all stats by +5, essentially acting like five free levels across the board. Because of this, you can comfortably run Faith buffs without actually investing heavily.
The weapon hits hard, has amazing stagger potential, and its charged attacks-slam and drag-are incredibly satisfying. While NG+7 bosses resist stagger more, on normal journeys you can break most bosses with three charged heavies or 4–5 jump attacks.
Build Snapshot:
Grafted Blade Greatsword +10
Claw Talisman, Axe Talisman, Two-Handed Sword Talisman
Gravebird Chestpiece
Buffs: Golden Vow, Flame Grant Me Strength, Blessing's Boon
A tanky, colossal powerhouse with built-in stat boosts.
8. Fire Gargoyle Twinblade-Flame Skewer DPS Machine
Twinblades already get huge value from successive-hit talismans, but when you slap Flame Skewer and Fire affinity on the Gargoyle Twinblade, you get nearly 800 AR with insane damage acceleration.
Against bosses like Godfrey, this build shines because his attack windows give you more than enough time to land extended combos.
Build Snapshot:
Fire Gargoyle Twinblade +25
Flame Skewer
Giant's Seal
Winged Sword Insignia (Rotten version if you have it)
Fire Scorpion Charm, Flame-shrouding Cracked Tear
60 Strength (90 two-handed), 32 Faith
A top-tier successive-attack build that melts bosses.
Final Thoughts elden ring items buy
From thematic cosplays to raw min-maxed strength builds, this lineup has something for every type of Tarnished. These nine setups blend fun, creativity, aesthetics, and power-reminding us why Elden Ring's build system remains unmatched. Whether you want to cosplay Aragorn, swing enormous colossals, or slice through enemies with dual frost blades, 2025 is a perfect time to return to these overlooked gems.
