Elden Ring Dex/Int Best Build: Stats, Weapons, Armors, Skills, Spells & More

Elden Ring offers countless possibilities for character builds, and a Dexterity/Intelligence (Dex/Int) build stands out as a versatile and powerful choice. This guide will delve into the intricacies of this build, equipping you with the knowledge and tools to become a master of both melee and magic.

Elden Ring Dex/Int Build Guide

Stats

Level 10

Stats	Points
Faith	7
Mind	15
Dexterity	14
Strength	8
Endurance	9
Vigor	9
Intelligence	18
Arcane	9

Level 60

Stats	Points
Faith	7
Mind	15
Dexterity	30
Strength	18
Endurance	17
Vigor	18
Intelligence	25
Arcane	9

Level 90

Stats	Points
Faith	7
Mind	15
Dexterity	45
Strength	20
Endurance	17
Vigor	18
Intelligence	38
Arcane	9

Best Starting Equipment & Incantations

To kickstart your journey, consider the following starting equipment and incantations:

White Reed Armor Set: Unearthed in the Spiritcaller’s Cave on the Mountaintops of the Giants.
Uchigatana: Acquired from the Deattouched Catacombs in northern Limgrave.
Inverted Hawk Heater Shield: Discovered at the Southwest end of Siofra River.
Greyoll’s Roar: Found within the Cathedral of Dragon Communion.
Beast Claw: Obtained by giving Deathroot to Gurang in Caelid.
Urgent Heal: Available for purchase from Brother Corhyn.

Best Weapons

Prisoner Dex/Int build:

Rogier’s Cold Rapier (two-handed): This weapon, when paired with Glintblade Phalanx, delivers a devastating combination of melee and magic damage, making it an ideal choice for challenging boss encounters and PvP situations.

Astrologer Dex/Int build:

Moonveil Katana (main weapon): Renowned as one of the best weapons in Elden Ring, the Moonveil Katana scales seamlessly with both Dexterity and Intelligence, providing a perfect blend of melee and magic capabilities.

For your secondary weapon, we’ve gone with the Wing of Astel. This versatile weapon allows you to unleash powerful long-range magic attacks without consuming FP, ensuring you can deal damage effectively from a distance when needed.

Best Armors

Tailor your attire to your chosen build:

Prisoner Dex/Int Build: Opt for the White Reed Armor for optimal performance.
Astrologer Dex/Int Build: Embrace the Spellblade Set to amplify the damage of your Wing of Astel while ensuring decent protection.

Best Bows

Choose your bow based on your playstyle:

Composite Bow and Black Bow of Pharis: Ideal for early-game, with the latter excelling in sniping.
Long Bow: A solid third option with slightly reduced range.

Best Sacred Seals

Enhance your character further with these sacred seals:

Frenzied Flame Seal: Scales with Dexterity, Intelligence, and strength, enhancing flame weapons and incantations.
Golden Order Seal: Primarily scales with Intelligence, boosting your incantations.

Best Shields

Despite shields not scaling with Dex, consider these options due to their strength requirements aligning with the build:

Inverted Hawk Heater Shield
Erdtree Great Shield
Brass Shield
Great Turtle Shield

Best Talismans

Prisoner Dex/Int Build

Erdtree’s Favor: Raises maximum health, stamina, and equip load.
Green Turtle: Increases stamina recovery rate by 17.7%.
Spear Talisman: Enhances thrusting weapon counterattack damage by 15%.

Astrologer Dex/Int Build

Shard of Alexander: Boosts attack power of skills by 15%.
Radagon Icon: Reduces the casting time of spells.
Moon of Nokstella: Grants two additional memory slots.

Best Skills

Storm Blade: Ideal for Dexterity/Intelligence builds, Storm Blade provides a potent ranged attack when slotted into Dexterity scaling weapons. Note that it cannot be used with Affinity upgrades.
Black Flame Tornado: This skill summons a black tornado, dealing damage in a substantial area, making it a valuable asset in combat.
Spirit Summons: Consider utilizing Spirit Summons such as Black Knife Tiche and Mimic Tear to gain an advantage in battle.

Best Spells