BEST Elden Ring Samurai Build With HUGE DAMAGE! Elden Ring Dex Build Guide

[@madddog6790]

Thank you for not using "Overpowered" in the title...that's getting to be the most overused term in creation at this point lol.

[@Born2Game]

You’re welcome 👍

[@adrenalineboyzryan]

I agree! It's just like how Destiny streamers favorite term is "God Roll" That shit is so annoying LOL

[@KobbleGobbler]

That and every time a strong build gets labeled “overpowered” by the community it gets nerfed into oblivion. I’ve had TWO characters level 70+ get ruined by nerfs

[@joekr_]

Lol don't mind his 12 other OP titled videos then

[@kevinc8955]

Everything is overpowered at level 200.

[@blakegaspard]

Thank you for giving locations for everything in the build!

[@Born2Game]

You’re welcome 👍

[@williamsanderson4545]

Hello, I would just like to let you know this build was brilliant for me. I didn't use the armour but the rest of it I used for the majority of my first playthrough (especially the double slash, that has saved me more times than I can count). I watched and made your build a week ago, and now I have completed the game. With this build I killed every boss from the fire giant to the elden beast. In fact, I only found this build after struggling with melenia and realising that I needed to revamp my character,. Thankfully after doing this I was able to beat her. I was level 150 at the time. So again, thanks a bunch and keep up the great work, you earnt yourself a subscriber.

[@Born2Game]

You’re welcome, I’m glad the builds help. Thank you for subscribing 👍

[@AlexisSanchez-bb2hq]

Would you mind sharing your stats? I’m having trouble choosing where to put the points

[@williamsanderson4545]

@@AlexisSanchez-bb2hq Since using this build, I have edited it a bit as well as levelled up to 185 but I can still give you an idea of what you want your points into. So my base damage for Nagakiba is 599, I could increase this further but my dexterity level is 80, after this damage only increases by 1 per point, so not worth it. My vigor is 40, mind 26 (this gives you room to use incantations as well as your ash of war without using as many flasks), endurance is 38 (I added points here because I felt more stamina was better, you can make it 30 as that is what I had for the majority of the time). Next is Strength, I left it at 20, because it does not change the damage of the katanas by anything at all, I only have it on that so I can use the weapon (18 strength is the actual requirement, but I have 20 so I can try other weapons out as a lot require 20 strength to use). Intelligence is at 10, faith really depends on what you are angling towards, I have 40 points in it, but that is because I am using the black knife(for longer range attacks) and it scales with that. HOWEVER, you do need 25 faith for this build, so you can move the 15 points elsewhere e.g., vigor if you want to, up to you. Arcane is at 10. So like I said, im level 185, but you can easily turn it to a 150 level build with all the extra points I have added to not as necessary things e.g., the 8 in stamina, 15 in faith and 2 in strength. Back to the damage of the Nagakiba, when I apply the 3 buffs, golden vow, flame grant me strength, and bloodflame blade, I reach 947 damage on my nagakiba. BTW I am using the finger seal for incantations, the one you get from the twin maiden husks. Talismans are optional really, up to preference, you can use the video ones or use ones that fit your own playstyle. For the physick, I use the crimson crystal tear and the opaline bubbletear. This is because I have already hit the cap for dexterity, so increasing it further wont make much difference and I have enough stamina that regen isnt as big a problem. By using health and damage negation, it basically just means that if you get hit by something that would one shot you or do significant damage, it just stops you dying while at the same time healing you so I like that combination (It has helped my survive many situations). Anyway good luck with whatever you choose I just hope this was atleast somewhat helpful!

[@fahrrent]

​@@williamsanderson4545 wow, thanks for this, my build is crap, 60 vigor, 25 mind, 40 endurance, 80 dex, i will change it later thanks to you

[@williamsanderson4545]

@@fahrrent No problem, hope you get the right balance for you!

[@creatorF0UR73EN]

"You'll see that in just two left bumper attacks, that guy is dead." Yea after you popped like 30 percs.

[@emile5921]

Yeah and all these expire after some time. This build requires like 20 second prep before each encounter.

[@creatorF0UR73EN]

@@emile5921 Exactly! I wanna be a samurai, but I don't wanna have to hit the square button 200 times before each fight. Right now my samurai is a level 45 with 20 Vigor, 24 Dex, and 18 Str. I'm going for 23 Intelligence, so I can finally use the Moonveil Katana.

[@gabesiwierka793]

🤣🤣💀

[@pacman5511]

@@creatorF0UR73EN just hit level 95 31 vigor 23 strength 28 dex 20arcane Nagakiba with unsheathe And blood flame has been money for me these last couple weeks

[@creatorF0UR73EN]

@@pacman5511 yea bro this is my favorite playstyle, honestly. Unsheathe is so satisfying especially with bloodflame blade. I think I'm almost a level 150, and I ended up having an Arcane build instead of an Intelligence. I play with daggers and other incantations from time to time, as well.

[@DynamoFyre]

For the teardrop scarab you can snipe it with any type of bow to make sure you won’t have to chase it off the branches if you miss melees

[@danielhyldevej]

This Will get very relevant for me when rivers of blood gets nerfed. But I will probably try it on my bleed Rex build with minimum faith to pull this off

[@lilnikki3401]

I have been running this class naturally without even watching any videos and it is amazing. The only think I don't have is the vow and flame grant me strength so I will go find those now, thanks!

[@Born2Game]

You’re welcome 👍

[@karlolopez6514]

one of the sickest build ever!

[@hydratedjolly3266]

This video was really helpful man thank you, and i really appreciate the timestamps and giving map locations for everthing, very professional Keep up the great content and youve earned my subscription

[@Born2Game]

You’re welcome and thank you for subscribing 👍

[@hydratedjolly3266]

@@Born2Game least I could do🙏🙏

[@sh4d0w-r0ss-8]

i can't wait to try this out tomorrow :) This looks like an awesome build

[@Meechy5280]

When you spawn in at the Sellia Under-Stair, you can shoot the dung beetle from the ground with a bow.

[@thebear6078]

I might try this but I also recommend using an intelligence combo of the moonveil and meteoric ore blade. Uses quite a few fp but it’s what I’ve seen people beat melania with

[@amirbz5014]

What stats should I level up and in what ratio, I'm pretty new to the game.

[@TiggZ_]

Thanks! Have a cookie 🍪

[@Born2Game]

You’re welcome and thank you for the cookie 👍

[@tomascruz3401]

Thanks I’m so tired of the samurai arcane builds. I’m looking to build a strength dex melee based character and others always say go for arcane heavy builds.

[@Born2Game]

You’re welcome 👍

[@harjutapa]

Just jumping into Elden Ring and I loved this build video. Step by step guide of how to do stuff, location guide, everything needed for the Noob's First Build. Thank you! One question I had: is it worth waiting until the Zamor Ruins to kill Yura/Shabiri for the Ronin Armor set, or is it just not really worth the wait?

[@harjutapa]

oh also, would power stancing dual uchigatana (I started as Samurai because I'm a fucking weeb) work okay if I do wait to kill Yura? Seems like the extra range from Nagakiba is really good but not *necessary* for the build, unless I'm missing something (which is entirely possible).

[@Born2Game]

You’re welcome, I’m glad you enjoyed the build and I’m sorry but I can’t answer your question as I haven’t played the game for a long time now

[@8latt]

@@harjutapayou can use two uchis, the stats on the naga and uchi are very similar. People prefer the naga because it is longer and thus has more range. Imo, I always go for the ronin armor. But just a tip, yura will respawn possessed by shabriri in the mountain tops even if you kill him, so dont worry about that

[@3.14eater4]

The only fucking youtuber to leave timestamps + actually guides you to the location. TAKE THIS SUBSCRIPTION

[@Born2Game]

Thank you for subscribing 👍

[@callstack6282]

Yay dual katanas dex build!

[@lakanmusic]

“Mum said we’ve got Rivers of Blood at home.”

[@mani5.738]

You’ve carried my gameplay kudos to you

[@elusiveoni]

Well I’ll make just a Pure Dex samurai without any incantations or spells. Just 2 katanas, Naginata, and a bow.

[@sparkyboom529]

So existed to try this build!! Looks like fun haha

[@Socusmar]

Excited

[@alifhafizbinjasni5644]

Yes u need to exist to try this build

[@remzo2713]

Will you make a build with the hand of malenia? anytime soon really loving the vids keep it up♥️

[@Born2Game]

One is on its way, I'm glad you're enjoying the videos :D

[@nabilmajid22]

but u cant buff the hand of melania with incantations can you?

[@remzo2713]

@@nabilmajid22 Na you can’t but you can use a katana off hand and buff that

[@nabilmajid22]

@@remzo2713 against pve hands of melania is useless. Little shuts swat me out of the air like a fly. Something that requires thst much dex investment shouldnt be just for pvp.

[@remzo2713]

@@nabilmajid22 it’s just for people who want to use something different and more skill based simple as that bro

[@Itchy-Sphincta]

i run samurai been looking for op build thanks B

[@Born2Game]

You’re welcome mate 👍

[@youtubecensors-speech5474]

@@Born2Game where do I get that long katana?

[@jacksonmitchell6317]

@@youtubecensors-speech5474 look up Yura’s quest guide at the end of his quest you will get the Nagakiba

[@trevorburgess8971]

I have this very build. I don’t buff for every single encounter like some of the comments are saying. I buff for enemies that clap my cheeks and bosses that clap my cheeks. I don’t do it for many field encounters as it makes it too easy. I just one had my Nag, as my potato brain won’t look past that Samurais didn’t duel weird katanas.

[@xR1no]

By the way, you should really make a claws-build. They're ridiculously strong, fast and stun extremely well.

[@Shiv.141]

Your videos are amazing

[@Born2Game]

🙏

[@lanceytv]

Dope build bro

[@Born2Game]

Cheers mate 👍

[@NebMunb]

I prefer the katana and wakizashi

[@mariolebowski4878]

love the build! i want to try it but if we will put double slash on the nagakiba why not just use rivers of blood? does the nagakiba do more damage?

[@Born2Game]

It’s just for variety and the Nagakiba has really long range 👍

[@matthewkincanon9628]

He was talking about the Nagakibas range and all I could think about is how size does matter

[@Steadyriot-is4jg]

if the key fits, the key fits.

[@Radioactive183]

Awesome video and breakdown. Thank u

[@Born2Game]

Thank you and you’re welcome 👍

[@wesleneave6752]

Can you still get shard of Alexander if you maybe thought it would be funny to kill him after getting him unstuck??

[@Born2Game]

Not until new game plus

[@bgiam8]

What do we put our level up points into?

[@tocyounger1062]

Damn man. Coop build I guess... but when u make these at level 200 most if us won't hit anywhere near your damage numbers. With 150 builds or 125.

[@henrikmygren]

Just one question. I see there is 30 points set into intelligence are those part of the build or just some extra points you put down. Trying to use this build and I'm using faith for the incantation spells that I understand but not the Intelligence part. Thanks in advance.

[@joseluislefinaogomez9113]

What stats do you recomend to level up first ? At level 150, level 250... pls

[@gamemain...]

Is dual nagakiba good

[@pipesashimi9782]

There is no keen affinity in uchigatana ?

[@ericrichner]

What Ashes are you using for the Uchi?

[@maxdodds898]

Even after following this build, and matching my stats too the specific requirements, my Spells are still greyed out in the bottom right corner. Can anyone enlighten me as too why, I’m very confused

[@Born2Game]

Spells require a staff, incantations require a seal

[@martinkrizan7985]

what about the levels do i put the most points in to dex and arc?

[@ricksmith4840]

Dex

[@jeremiahjung1126]

just wondering, should i be utilizing the nagakiba's aow more often or the powerstance moveset? i noticed that the dual wield hits do more damage and seem to be less punishing since i have to usually tank a hit or two when using double slash, also it feels slower (i think it is) than the rivers of blood aow. so when should i be using which (double slash vs left bumper attacks)

[@saint4586]

Would like to see a boss fight

[@geraldclark9280]

Good build, best tho idk about that. Honestly I would slap on bloodhound dash to make up for those really poor defenses. Idk if you have pvp in mind but those look like the stats of people I 1 or 2 shot.

[@Trainer_Red.....]

Lmao I already made this last week. Not hating but I'm glad I'm not the only one who thought of it.

[@Im_soo_Happy]

I'm new on Elden Ring playing as a samurai, i have no idea how to use faith skills, still. I have loads of them, but can't use any of them. Am i doing somthing wrong? Do i need to talk a certain npc to activate them. They're in the top slot darken out, not bright like in this video.

[@dansapp4725]

Any chance of a more mid game 50 to 100 version?

[@Oninzuka_Badjula]

needs to be pretty much 100 + to get really good numbers due to the requirements for the incantations

[@RM_3D]

Dexterity build but then u have less Dex than arcane and faith?

[@michaelpascual2731]

I can't seem to get that mask I have everything else but nobody invaded me at or near the church

[@kalebmiller8773]

You must’ve killed the boss to early

[@FlexxMachine]

Flame grant me strength stam regen doesn’t stack with flask stam regen

[@Vormp]

What timestamp shows your levels?

[@hughmcboo8329]

What deal in hell was struck between the rams and giant rabid Dino dogs?

[@Born2Game]

One that helps the rams, I hate them because they always ruin showcases in Caelid for me 🤣

[@cramberrybob5824]

How do I put the ashes of war in the memorise spell place since I can’t

[@4EverK3LZ]

I killed him after the NPC battle, is there a way to bring him back?

[@YamiWraith]

Hey b2g any chance of an updated black knife?

[@brucespencer4723]

yeah, i did a faith duel daggers with black knife! pretty good!!!

[@Born2Game]

I can definitely have a look 👍

[@jiistyx2474]

whats the skills you use?

[@jacobmaldonado3951]

Is it worth finishing off The bloody finger hunters quest line or just kill him?

[@VitalHD]

It’s a pretty quick quest line and the weapons you get are cool so I’d say it’s worth it

[@ProRoDa]

So put all skill points into Dex?

[@Faze_stepsister_]

Well what are the stats?

[@gustavocruz2299]

hey there i was just wondering how should I raise my stats im kinda new to the game but im loving been samurai anyone knows which stats should i raise ofc dex but which other stat should i raise

[@aznpholyfe6693]

i have a similar build for my dual daggers. recently changed my right hand misericorde from keen to blood affinity and got rid of the bloodflame blade. what has more bleed build up/ dmg a bleed affinity or a native bleed with blood flame?

[@eddie7480]

I would like to know the answer to this question as well.

[@nard7722]

What stats do I need for this build

[@lijahjones3844]

do you know the name of talisman that can replace rotten winged for a nerf. i’m relatively new to the game and don’t want to spoil it for myself but do wanna play as a melee based samurai

[@lijahjones3844]

or did you mean you like pick between the two when you get them and therefore can’t have both

[@OFfLimited]

What’s ur attribute?

[@nicolasantonioestrellatorr2738]

what do your stats look like? I don't know how many points to spend on dext, vigor, str etc.

[@sh4d0w-r0ss-8]

2:47 look at the right of the screen those are the stats

[@AssassinEXE]

Minus 5 for the stats Radagons Soreseal gives you and you're golden

[@xuamlau5069]

Only thing dude is level 202 don't forget to mention that. All this stuff you're talking about doesn't even apply to someone first starting

[@julioromo5849]

Show the attributes

[@johnmclaughlin9930]

Why so much in faith and arcane?

[@isaiahtomago4570]

I’m new to Elden ring I just started playing dose anyone know what stats I should upgrade for my samurai to use this build to its maximum potential??

[@Nonlifting_breezy]

Dexterity my guy. Arcane if you’re thinking about bleed build up. I’m using a moonveil katana with a uchigatana cold infused in my left hand. I farmed that dumb bird and are level 134 with plus 15 and 4 weapons

[@Bobman634]

Why does he sound like Johnny Depp

[@grimm_reaps996]

How come i cant use the bloodflame blade on my nagasaki?

[@ChristianUtama]

Because it's nuked by 🇺🇸?

[@xR1no]

Obviously this is personal, but i really don't like buffing. It completely ruins the flow of combat. Especially incantations like Flame, grant me strength, that only last 30 seconds. Also, the Rivers of Blood Ash of War has more range, than the Nagakiba with Double Slash.

[@julioromo5849]

Nevermind

[@TheRacy]

lol that ram

[@markscouler2534]

This game has made me have a mid life crisis haha

[@sebth5165]

fuck i sold my 2 Uchigatanas-.- what other options for the second weapon do i have now? xD

[@Born2Game]

Any katana in the game, you could also try a curved sword or dagger but it won’t be the same. Either that or go through to journey 2 when you can grab another Uchigatana or even another Nagakiba 👍

[@livaja27]

Jesus loves yall

[@alexr1575]

Why so much pumped into strength and not 80 dex?

[@Krzosik99]

heavy cap after 40 dex

[@tylerhurley3658]

Seems like this video more about popping ur perks instead of a build that does damage

[@Born2Game]

Popping your perks makes the build deal more damage 👍

[@tylerhurley3658]

@@Born2Game yea but i think people get confused when u say best samurai build with huge damage , but then pop a ton of perks , it’s misleading ya feel like every one thinks ur showing them how to build an op character but most of the build relies on u popping perks , love the content just think the title is misleading

[@tylerhurley3658]

@@Born2Game thanks for actually responding I appreciate that!

[@Lu4ronusGaming]

My dude...

[@truecruelty1]

Only reason I watched this was because there's no op bs title Although I just started playing I thought faith was bleed not arcane

[@ivanqueija39]

How u put seals on katana?? I cant

[@samuellevasseur3028]

@ivanqueija39 he just switches between his offhand katana and a seal. You can't combine them but you can equip up to 3 things in your offhand and just switch between them using the left directional button

[@mmget5415]

They must have patched it double slag doesn’t scale to a with dexterity only b

[@wadehill6029]

drink drink drink.

[@Gaston-08]

over levelled.. any build is capable of being op @ 200+...

[@sch010795]

45 vigor at 200… good luck invading

[@mf9171]

❤

[@damienlotoa5386]

Alright not be be the guy that brings up anime stuff to literally everything but I just had to say that ur avatar looks like the old version of Yoriichi….

[@daratattoo6970]

Your stats spread is a mess

[@Born2Game]

I’m a KZbinr that covered lots of builds. They weren’t supposed to be fully optimised

[@daratattoo6970]

@@Born2Game yeah I saw that. Maybe what you could do is talking about optimized stats for each of your builds

[@Jfknosc0pe1]

God just play the game

[@iDisappea_r]

weak build.

[@iconic4609]

Where. Do. You. Get. These. Things. You. Are. Talking. About? This is not a guide. It’s a “see what I got” “if you got it to you can make this” video

[@youngboy0335]

Can you show the original stats to help us out better

[@Gt4961-h7u]

According to this: eldenring.wiki.fextralife.com/Sacred+Seals, only the Frenzied Flame Seal scales with dex, right?

[@Born2Game]

I guess so based on the wiki but for lightning incantations they get a big boost from the gravel stone seal. Passive effects help much more than the scaling with seals 👍