Elden Ring: Best Dex Builds

In this article, you would learn the most powerful Dex builds which would help you have a good gameplay.

In Elden Ring, Dex builds focuses on dexterity stat which is quite different from strength builds. In fact, Dex would need more of nimbleness and cooler combos rather than using heavier swords. Dex builds has become more common and has led to some of the best weapons in the series such as washing pole to the Fachion.

Best Dex Builds in Elden Ring

Dex weapon such A Katana and curved sword needs high dexterity. They need a high vigor level and high endurance due to them being a melee-focused. In fact, the main focus of dex builds is to get in and out and deal with most damage.

Pure Dex Build

Stats	Value
Vigor	64
Strength	24
Dexterity	85
Intelligence	34

Pure Dex builds are focused on maximizing dexterity. They often rely on melee combat. They are versatile and have unique moves. For you to be able to have a successful pure dex build, you would need to aim for dexterity level of at least 40.

Example weapons are Uchigatana or Curved Sword. They are straightforward and easy to use.

Powerstanced Dex Build – Warrior Class

Stats	Value
Soul Lvl	8
Vigor	11
Mind	12
Endurance	11
Strength	10
Dexterity	16
Intelligence	10
Faith	8
Arcane	9

With two falchions that the warrior class have, for sure, you would have more than enough to be able to survive until the endgame. This build focuses on the warrior class. Meaning, its main focus is speed and damage through the usage f two weapons.

The Powerstanced Dex build is highly recommended around 40 with high endurance. However, this build you would have to get used to especially when you are dealing with shields. It is highly suggested for you to use L1 attacks for R1 attacks. This will trigger your right-hand weapon only.

Bleed Dex Build

Stats	Value
Dexterity	22
Arcane	31
Strength	18
Endurance	15
Vigor	60
Mind	11
Faith	13
Intelligence	9

With the bleed build, you would have to use a katana to provide bleed damage. It would cause your enemies to lose blood. In this build, the goal is to provide as much damage as possible for you to cause a lot of blood loss. This build is considered as one of the best dex builds.

As for weapons, it is highly recommended to use a weapon with high level of strength and arcane or a dex weapon which could be buffed with Bloodflame blade. We highly recommend for you to try the Rivers of Blood or the Nagabika with Bloodflame Blade. Another weapon that is worth trying is the Morgotts cursed sword.

Intelligence Dex Build

Stats	Value
Vigor	50
Mind	20
Endurance	21
Strength	12
Dexterity	50
Intelligence	60
Faith	7
Arcane	9

In this build, you could use Moonveil Katana as a primary weapon to deal with high amount of intelligence damage with broken weapon artes which could kill most of your enemies in Elden Ring in a fast manner.

In this build, it is highly recommended to have an intelligence level of around 40 and a dex level of around 30. The main goal with this build is to be able to manage ranged and melee combat.

Use your Moonveil Katana with close-quarters combat and staff which would allow you to cast spell.

Quality Build

Stats	Value
Vigor	55
Mind	12
Endurance	25
Strength	55
Dexterity	55
Intelligence	10
Faith	8
Arcane	9

Quality builds usually are a combination of strength and dex builds which provides you the best of both worlds which are the high strength and DPS of strength build with nimbleness and quick moves of dex builds.

It is highly recommended to have at least above 35 each for strength and dexterity and at least 30 of vigor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are strength builds better than dex builds in Elden Ring?

No. It would all depend on your individual play style.

What is the best dex build in Elden Ring?

The best dex build all boils down to the player. However, in the list provided in this article, the bleed build and the intelligence dex build are the most powerful dex.