Best Faith Builds for PVE in Elden Ring
Overview
Faith builds in Elden Ring combine the use of melee and Faith-scaling Incantations against foes in battle. They gain increased survivability thanks to strong healing magic while having access to offensive spells to be effective at long range.
| Primary Stats | Vigor, Mind, Faith |
|---|---|
| Secondary Stats | Strength/Dexterity, Intelligence |
| Weapons | Scared Seals, Fists, Straight Swords, Greatswords, Hammers |
| Shields | Small Shields, Standard Shields |
| Beginner Recommendation | ★★★★ |
Starting Classes
Prophet and Confessor
The Prophet and Confessor are the best starting classes for Faith builds owing to their high initial Faith stat. The Prophet, in particular, enjoys the highest starting Faith stat value out of all classes in the beginning of the game.
Best Starting Classes to Choose
Initial Stats
| Class | LV. | VIG | MND | END | STR | DEX | INT | FAI | ARC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prophet | 7 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 16 | 11 |
| Confessor | 10 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 14 | 9 |
Cleric/Shaman Build
Recommended Stat Distribution (Lv. 50) using Prophet Starting Class
Key stats are indicated in green. From Lv.51 onwards, you can continue investing points to these attributes towards the soft caps based on your performance towards the late stages of the game. Secondary stats are indicated in orange and must be raised for you to effectively use a melee weapon that complements your playstyle.
The key stat Faith should be increased up to the level that allows you to become comfortable using your preferred Incantations during the end-game. Otherwise, continue raising other stats such as Vigor and Endurance for increased survivability.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Vigor | 25 |
| Mind | 20 |
| Endurance | 15 |
| Strength | 12 |
| Dexterity | 10 |
| Intelligence | 7 |
| Faith | 30 |
| Arcane | 10 |
Recommended Equipment
| Weapons | Godslayer’s Seal, Longsword, Cipher Pata |
|---|---|
| Shields | Beast Crest Heater Shield, Great Turtle Shield (raise Strength to 14 to wield) |
| Talisman | Any |
Recommended Weapon Upgrades (Ashes of War)
| Ash of War | Effect |
|---|---|
| ? | ? |
Recommended Spells (Sorceries and Incantations)
| Incantations | Heal, Great Heal, Flame Cleanse Me, Golden Vow, Flame Sling, Dragon Claw |
|---|
Spellsword Build
Recommended Stat Distribution (Lv. 50) using Samurai Starting Class
Key stats are indicated in green. From Lv.51 onwards, you can continue investing points to these attributes towards the soft caps based on your performance towards the late stages of the game. Secondary stats are indicated in orange.
The key stats Intelligence and Faith should be increased up to the level that grants you high damage output using the Sword of Night and Flame Legendary Armament and the ability to wield various Sorceries and Incantations to complement your playstyle. Note that this build is essentially a Sorcery (Intelligence)-Faith Hybrid.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Vigor | 17 |
| Mind | 22 |
| Endurance | 9 |
| Strength | 12 |
| Dexterity | 12 |
| Intelligence | 24 |
| Faith | 24 |
| Arcane | 9 |
Recommended Equipment
| Weapons | Longsword, Sword of Night and Flame, Glinstone Stave, Godslayer Seal (raise Faith to 27) |
|---|---|
| Shields | Beast Crest Heater Shield, Great Turtle Shield (raise Strength to 14) |
| Talisman | Any |
Recommended Weapon Upgrades (Ashes of War)
| Ash of War | Effect |
|---|---|
| ? | ? |
Recommended Spells (Sorceries and Incantations)
| Sorceries | Glinstone Pebble, Carian Slicer, Greatblade Phalanx |
|---|---|
| Incantations | Heal, Great Heal, Lightning Spear, Flame Cleanse Me |
Other Character Builds
| Character Builds | ||
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| Strength Builds |
Dexterity Builds |
Quality Builds |
| Sorcery Builds |
Faith Builds |
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