Bring justice and protect the weak in the Lands Between.
There is more than one possibility when it comes to playing a paladin in Elden Ring.
And, instead of dodging enemy attacks, the shield will become your go-to option to avoid taking damage.
While combat-wise this build is pretty straightforward, some preparation is needed ahead of certain encounters andbosses.
The most important incantations are theGolden Vow, Flame, Grant me Strength,andBlessing of the Erdtree.
These not only increase damage output but survivability as well.
Heres the stats to aim for:
To reach these figures, you’ll want to pickConfessoras yourstarting class.
But dont let Faith fall too far behind since Faith-based skills will become your main source of damage.
In case you think the build is missing something, it’s possible for you to alwaysrespec your character.
The Blasphemous Blade skillTakers Flamealso scales based on Faith.
Between the two, Blasphemous Blade is the first you’ll get your hands on.
This weapon is all you gotta beatthe final bosswhich rewards you with theRemembrance of the Elden Beast.
With this in your inventory, you’ve got the option to finally get the Sacred Relic Sword.
The first drops fromGodrick Soldiers, a common enemy found in the Gatefront Ruins.
These weapons are all you better explore the initial areas of the game and defeat the first bosses.
When you get to midgame, its time to look for an upgrade.
We’ve chosen this weapon because of its passive that heals you whenever an enemy is hit.
It can also build up Bleed which is a plus.
Going for a double-wielding stance with two Great Stars is an option if you want more raw damage.
Another piece of equipment that you must have as a Paladin is a seal to cast incantations.
The Godrick Knight set drops from the Godrick Knight who are patrolling Limgrave.
The first is theTwinned set.
It has good defence against physical and magic damage.
you’re able to earn it by completingthe D, Hunter of the Dead quest.
The other option is theTree Sentinel set, an armour that you find in theAuriza Heros Grave dungeon.
This is a heavy armour with lots of defence, making you more resistant to incoming damage.
By the end of the game, there are two perfect sets for this build.
One is theHaligtree Knight set.
You want this armour because of the bonus of Faith it provides you.
To acquire it, you should probably first reach the Haligtree and kill Haligtree Knights.
Your second option is theCrucible Tree setfor physical and magical defence as well as an intimidating look.
You find this set in the Deeproot Depths area.
This medium shield offers a fantastic defence for such a low-weight shield.
You’ll likely be able to grab one just by defeating Godrick Soldiers.
This makes your life easier when it comes to using heavy armour sets.
To obtain this talisman, you better complete theGreat-Jars challengein northernCaelid.
The second talisman you need is theDragoncrest Greatshield.
This talisman reduces the physical damage taken by 20%, a great buff for a Paladin.
The last talisman that you cant ignore and must have in your build is theShard of Alexander.
This talisman, which you earn by completingthe Iron Fist Alexanders quest, increases the attack power of skills.
Considering you will be spamming the skills of your two weapons, this is a key talisman to have.
Now, if youd like to boost your damage, you should consider running theSacred Scorpion Charm.
This talisman is great for this build because it increases holy damage.
You acquire this talisman after defeating Anastasia, Tarnished-Eater in theSmoldering Churcharea located in Caelid.
Have fun smashing enemies with this build in Elden Ring.
Next build:Elden Ring Arcane build
