Ready to guide you through a build focused on unleashing a devastating storm of single-target damage in Elden Ring. This build revolves around the Marais Executioner‘s Sword and its powerful Ash of War, Eochaid’s Dancing Blade, making it ideal for tackling even the most challenging encounters.
Why Choose the Dancing Blade?
While numerous builds showcase this weapon, many provide conflicting or misleading information. This guide cuts through the noise, offering a clear and efficient way to maximize the Marais Executioner’s potential. Eochaid’s Dancing Blade’s rapid strikes, amplified by charged attacks and successive hit bonuses, create a damage output unmatched by most weapons.
Gear Up for the Dance:
• Marais Executioner’s Sword: This greatsword scales with both Strength and Arcane, and its Ash of War is the core of the build.
• Rotten Winged Sword Insignia & Millicent’s Prosthesis: These talismans boost your attack power based on consecutive hits, perfectly syncing with the Dancing Blade’s rapid strikes.
• Shard of Alexander & Godskin Swaddling Cloth Talisman: The Shard enhances skill damage, while the Cloth replenishes health on Ash of War use, granting survivability.
• Lord of Blood’s Exultation & White Mask (Optional): These Elden Ring items trigger a temporary damage boost when blood loss occurs, synergizing well with Seppuku-infused weapons for even higher burst damage. Alternatively, consider Godfrey Icon for charged attack damage.
Stat Spread and Optimization:
• Vagabond Class: Provides a solid starting point for Strength and Arcane investments.
• Level 150 is recommended: Adjust according to your progress and preference.
• Prioritize Strength (66) for two-handed scaling, Dexterity (14/0) depending on Millicent’s Prosthesis, and Faith/Arcane (25/45) for select buffs and incantations.
• Vigor (40) and Endurance (20): Balance defense and stamina management.
• Mind is not required: The Ash of War is mana-efficient.
Buffing the Fury:
• Golden Vow/Rallying Standard: Increase damage and defense for overall buffing.
• Bloodboil Aromatic/Flame Grant Me Strength/Howl of Shabriri: Choose one for temporary attack power boosts, prioritizing convenience over high-risk, high-reward options like Howl.
• Thorny Cracked Tear & Spiked Cracked Tear: Boost damage further in your Flask of Wondrous Physick.
Beyond the Dance:
• Dragon Communion Incantations: Utilize your invested Faith and Arcane with powerful fire or other elemental spells.
• Mohgwyn’s Sacred Spear: This devastating AoE option benefits from the build’s talismans and buffs, shredding through multiple enemies.
• Remember: Don’t limit yourself to the Dancing Blade. Experiment with other weapons and spells to diversify your combat approach.
Final Notes:
• This build prioritizes maximizing single-target damage through rapid strikes and successive hit bonuses.
• Don’t waste time with Terra Magica; the limited area and stat investment outweigh the small damage increase.
• Feel free to customize the build to your playstyle and preference. The core components provide a potent foundation, but adaptation is key.
With this guide as your compass, unleash the fury of Eochaid’s Dance and carve your path through the Lands Between with devastating single-target strikes. I hope this comprehensive guide empowers you to unleash the true potential of the Marais Executioner’s Sword. Feel free to share your feedback and build variations, and let’s dance towards new challenges together!
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