Elden Ring Explosive Build: The Ultimate AOE Explosion Specialist

Hey there everyone! Welcome back for another Elden Ring DLC Build Guide. Today we're going to be diving into an explosive Intellect/Faith build that's all about causing chaos with massive area-of-effect (AOE) explosions. This build is a lot of fun, works well in both PvP invasions and general play, and is incredibly satisfying to play. Before we get into the details of the build, I want to take a moment to mention MMOexp—a great resource for Elden Ring players looking to boost their adventure. Whether you're a new player or a seasoned veteran, MMOexp offers a quick and reliable way to buy Elden Ring Runes, helping you save time and focus on the fun of exploring, building, and battling. If you enjoy blowing things up from a distance while taking down your enemies, this is the build for you!

Build Concept: Explosions Everywhere

The primary focus of this build is explosive magic, combining powerful sorceries and incantations that deal massive damage in wide areas, while also offering some utility with knockback effects. The best part? You can chain explosions together, allowing you to keep enemies on their toes and rack up big damage in both PvP invasions and against bosses or groups of mobs.

Why Explosions?

Explosions in Elden Ring are incredibly effective for clearing out groups of enemies. The knockback effect from most explosive magic can send foes flying, buying you time to set up your next spell or reposition. Plus, the sheer size of many of these spells makes them a nightmare for enemies who try to cluster together.

The Core of the Build: Stats & Equipment

1. Stat Distribution: Intelligence and Faith Focused

Since this build combines both Intelligence and Faith, we’re going to spread our points into these two attributes for maximum spellcasting potential. You’ll want to prioritize these two stats, but also make sure you have enough Endurance and Vigor to stay durable in battle.

· Intelligence: Aim for around 50-60 Intelligence, which will let you cast the most powerful sorceries and get the most out of your explosive spells.

· Faith: Around 40-50 Faith is ideal, as it lets you cast potent incantations like Fireball Jutsu and Flame, Grant Me Strength, both key to this explosive setup.

· Vigor: Boost your Vigor to at least 40 to ensure you can survive against tough foes.

· Endurance: Aim for 25-30 to maintain a solid equip load and avoid being too heavy when casting.

· Mind: A higher Mind stat (around 30) is necessary for casting powerful spells without running out of FP too quickly.

2. Weapons: The Staff of the Great Beyond & Azur’s Glintstone Staff

The Staff of the Great Beyond is the core weapon of this build. It can cast both Incantations and Sorceries, meaning you don’t need to swap weapons between spells, saving you precious time in combat. It’s perfect for this hybrid build.

Additionally, we use Azur’s Glintstone Staff in the off-hand, which boosts casting speed. Pairing this with the Radagon Icon talisman can max out your casting speed, letting you quickly fire off explosions without worrying about enemy interruptions. No dexterity investment required!

3. Talisman Setup

· Graven-Mass Talisman: Increases sorcery damage, enhancing the explosive power of your magic.

· Flock Canvas Talisman: Boosts the potency of your incantations, like Fireball Jutsu, making them even deadlier.

· Godfrey Icon: Increases the charge time for chargeable incantations and sorceries, making your explosive attacks even more powerful when charged up.

4. Armor

For armor, you’ll want a balance between protection and mobility. The heavy use of spells requires mobility to dodge attacks and quickly reposition. I recommend light to medium armor that offers decent protection but still allows for quick movement and a low equip load.

5. Key Spells & Incantations

Here are the key spells you’ll be using in this explosive build:

· Fireball Jutsu: A fantastic, fast-charging incantation that lets you spam explosive fireballs with high knockback. Great for taking down groups of enemies or punishing foes who try to close the distance.

· Fleeting Microcosm: This is a unique and useful long-range spell that spawns an explosive field beneath your locked-on enemy from a distance. Perfect for taking out enemies that like to stay at range.

· Cannon of Hima: This spell sends a long-range projectile that deals massive damage and has great tracking. It’s fantastic for clearing enemies camping in far-off areas or dealing with evasive foes.

· Flame, Grant Me Strength: Provides an attack boost for all of your fire-based attacks, ensuring your explosive firepower is maximized.

· Great Gravitational Missiles: A gravity-based sorcery that can pull enemies in and leave them vulnerable to follow-up explosive spells.

6. Utility Spells

· Greatbubble Shield: A shield buff that makes you more resistant to incoming magic attacks and can help you survive tougher invaders and gank squads.

· Madness Fireball: For those who want to really make things explode, this spell is great for causing mass chaos and controlling the battlefield.

How to Play the Explosive Intelligence & Faith Build

1. Setup Your Opening Moves

When starting a fight, you’ll want to buff up early with Flame, Grant Me Strength for extra firepower and Greatbubble Shield for extra protection. This makes sure you can get off your explosions without worrying about taking too much damage early on.

2. Keep Enemies at Bay with Long-Range Spells

The power of this build lies in your ability to spam long-range explosive spells. The Cannon of Hima and Fleeting Microcosm are fantastic for dealing with enemies who try to stay at range or hide behind cover. You’ll want to use these to create space, control areas, and deal massive damage from a safe distance.

3. Chain Your Explosions

One of the unique aspects of this build is the ability to chain explosions together. Many of your spells have knockback effects, so you can knock enemies back into the blast radius of your next explosion, keeping the pressure on and preventing them from recovering.

For example, after hitting an enemy with a Cannon of Hima, follow up with a Fireball Jutsu to catch them while they’re still in the air, or use Great Gravitational Missiles to pull them into another explosive spell.

4. Close-Quarters Combat

In close combat, use Fireball Jutsu and Great Gravitational Missiles to dish out some quick damage. The key is to keep enemies at a distance, using the knockback effects to keep them out of range of any retaliatory strikes.

5. Dealing with Multiple Enemies

This build excels in group fights. The explosive nature of your spells allows you to hit multiple enemies at once, especially with Cannon of Hima or Fleeting Microcosm. Keep moving, use your AoE abilities to clear crowds, and always be ready to throw a bigger explosion into the mix when you’ve got a good opening.

6. Keep Your Distance, but Don’t Be Afraid to Mix It Up

While you’ll want to keep your distance, don’t shy away from mixing in a few fireballs at point-blank range. The knockback effect of Fireball Jutsu is great for disorienting opponents and giving you some space to set up the next big attack.

Final Thoughts

This explosive Intellect and Faith build is absolutely thrilling. Between devastating magic, spells, and knockback capabilities, you'll be able to easily control the battlefield and knock down enemies in no time. The ability to continuously blast and create space with ranged spells makes this a unique and fun build for both PvE and PvP combat. Finally, if you're looking to enhance your Elden Ring experience even further, MMOexp is the best place to buy elden ring items. Whether you're in need of Elden Ring Runes to level up faster, rare gear to complement your build, or want to speed up your progression, MMOexp offers a hassle-free and secure way to get exactly what you need. So if you like to leave a trail of destruction wherever you go, give this build a try.