you’ve got the option to burn enemies or explode them with a magical beam.
It’s up to you.
That magic is extremely powerful in Elden Ring, we all know.
But playing a traditional magic-based build, like a Sorcerer, might not offer the play style you prefer.
Thats why many different builds have a go at mix melee combat with the use ofsorceriesand incantations.
This build draws on the Sword of Night and Flames strengths while covering for its weaknesses.
When you hold the skill button while using this weapon, your character enters theNight-and-Flame Stance.
Another aspect that you must take into consideration during combat is the casting time and range of each skill.
However, the animation is considerably long and slow, making you susceptible to being hit by them.
Different from burst builds, you cant kill bosses with one or two attacks only.
So, consistently landing your skills is the best way to go.
The Sword of Night and Flame build differentiates itself by forcing you to spread points all across the board.
To use the Sword-and-Flame Stance, you need a minimum of12 Strength,12 Dexterity,24 Intelligence, and24 Faith.
However, you must have enough Vigor and Mind to survive and cast skills.
To achieve these numbers quickly, you might want to pickConfessoras yourstarting classin Elden Ring.
Luckily for you, you might get this sword pretty early in the game.
You find it inCaria Manor, an area located northwest inLiurnia of the Lakes.
Another option is to take with you astaffto cast sorceries.
Later, inCaelid, you’re able to find the Meteorite Staff, which is a fantastic staff.
Visit theStreet of Sages Ruinsto find it.
The general rule is to stay with a medium equipment load for mobility.
you could avoid that by having high Poise figures.
TheSpellblade Setis an interesting option for the early game if youre using a staff to cast sorceries.
It compensates for the lack of higher Poise and defence with mobility.
To get this set, you better completeRogiers questline.
Later in the game, we suggest using a heavier armour.
One of thebest talismansfor this build is theShard of Alexander.
Right after the Shard of Alexander, another great talisman for this build is theCarian Filigreed Crest.
The third talisman that you should definitely run with this build is theGreat-Jars Arsenal.
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