Best Dexterity-Arcane build to use for Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree

The best Dexterity-Arcane build in Elden Ring is a specific combination that will let you navigate the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC easily. By now, you should have your build for the expansion ready to go. The beauty of builds in the game is that you can pick almost any set of weapons and tools and make them work. However, there are a few combinations that perform much better than others, and one such example is the hybrid Dexterity-Arcane build.

Your high Dexterity will give you access to some of the best katanas and coolest movesets in Elden Ring. Your Arcane ability, on the other hand, will make you a master of status effects, allowing you to get procs with ease.

Here's a look at one of the best Dexterity-Arcane builds for Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree.

Note: Some aspects of this article are subjective and solely reflect the opinions of the writer

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Best weapon for Dexterity-Arcane build in Elden Ring

Eleonora's Poleblade has one of the coolest movesets in the game (Image via FromSoftware)

Eleonora's Poleblade is the main weapon in this Dexterity-Acane build in Elden Ring. To get it, you need to kill Eleonora, Violet Bloody Finger, who will invade you when you visit the Second Church of Marika.

You can use the excellent blood loss buildup of Eleonora's Poleblade to quickly get blood procs, which will allow you to take on almost any enemy in the game.

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Best stats for Dexterity-Arcane build in Elden Ring

Your main stats for this build will be invested in Vigor, Dexterity, and Arcane. All three should be above 40 for things to work as intended. Here are the recommended stat distribution for this build:

• Vigor: 52
• Mind: 20
• Endurance: 25
• Strength: 16
• Dexterity: 50
• Intelligence: 14
• Faith: 25
• Arcane: 45

If you need to level up, you might want to consider looking for some rune farming spots. It is also important to fully upgrade your weapon; this won't be much of a hassle if you have all Somberstone Bell Bearings in Elden Ring.

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How to create the best Dexterity-Arcane build in Elden Ring

You can also use the Rivers of Blood katana for your Dex-Arcane build (Image via FromSoftware)

Now, let's break down one of the strongest Dexterity-Arcane builds recommended for Shadow of the Erdtree DLC for Elden Ring:

Weapon

• Eleonara’s Poleblade (+10)

Talismans

• Shard of Alexander
• Lord of Blood’s Exultation
• Rotten Winged Sword Insignia
• Milicent's Prosthesis

Incantations

• Flame, Grant me Strength
• Golden Vow

Armor Set

• Elden Lord set (you can pick any armor that gets you up to 50 poise)

You will use Eleonora's Poleblade's Ash of War for your main chunk of damage. However, if you wish to pick an alternate weapon, Mohgwyn's Sacred Spear and the Rivers of Blood Katana are both excellent choices. All of your Talismans for this build are crucial since they will boost your attack power in combat.

Additionally, you will use the Flame, Grant Me Strength, and Golden Vow incantations before heading into battle. With Eleonora's Poleblade in hand, there aren't many who can stand in your way.

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