A different way of using Poison.

Instead of using venom in a traditional way,Elden Ringallows a different way of making aPoison build.

Among the effects present in the game, Poison is one of the easiest to build up.

Character screenshot from Elden Ring wearing the Mushroom Crown

To acquire this Ash of War, you need todefeat the Nights Cavalryfound inCaelid.

There are many of these field bosses patrolling main roads in the game.

You usually find the one you need on the road that takes to Castle Redman duringthe night.

The Ash of War: Poison Moth Flight screenshot from Elden Ring with the text “This Ash of War grants an armament the Poison affinity and the following skill:"

If youre not familiar with the Poison Moth Flight skill, its pretty simple.

Using it momentarily imbues your weapon with Poison and performs a slash that damages enemies and causes Poison buildup.

With a simple concept, this build is capable of depleting the enemy’s health bar fairly quickly.

Scavenger’s Curved Sword screenshot from Elden Ring with the text “Unique curved sword, notched like shark’s teeth. Weapon carried by corpse pillagers who prowl the sites of old battles."

Based on this gameplay loop, the Poison build puts together tools that synergize with detrimental effects.

In Elden Ring, there are a few pieces of equipment that buff you when certain effects are triggered.

To make this build work, however, you better play aggressively and pressure enemies.

Character screenshot from Elden Ring showing the Raptor’s armour set

Because of that, its more likely that Poison and Bleed to proc by using quick sequences of attacks.

The beststarting classin Elden Ring for this build, considering the initial distribution of stats, is theBandit.

Another aspect that you should take into consideration whenchoosing your weaponis how quick they are.

Kindred of Rot’s Exultation screenshot from Elden Ring with the text “A talisman depicting the exultation of pests. Raises attack power when poisoning or rot occurs in the vicinity."

To add Poison buildup fast, hitting enemies multiple times is the best strategy.

Consider running a few Bleed weapons, such as the Uchigatana or the Nagakiba katanas.

you’ve got the option to choose to kill Yura if youre interested in following his questline.

Besides being thematically compatible with this build, the Serpentbone Blade has a decent rate of Poison buildup.

So, you have room to pick the others according to your liking.

To find the main helm and chest pieces, you better explore theSages Cavelocated in Altus Plateau.

Now, the only piece you oughta have by the end of the game is theMushroom Crown.

Our last suggestion is to consider running theCoil Shieldwith this build.

you’ve got the option to find the Coil Shield in theVolcano CaveinMt.

One of the mostimportant talismansin this build is theKindred of Rots Exultation.

To acquire this item, you should probably explore the Seethewater Cave in Mt.

Gelmir and defeat the Kindred of Rot boss.

It might seem too much work for only a talisman, but its totally worth it.

you’re able to only get this talisman by completingIron Fist Alexanders questline.

After finishing it, you will have one of the best talismans in the game.

This talisman raises the attack power of your attacks when blood loss is triggered in the vicinity.

A similar effect to the Kindred of Rots Exultation.

With this talisman, you see to it there is always at least one buff activated.

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