Elden Ring - Backhand and Flax OP Dexterity Build (Blindspot OP in PvP)

Hello ma dudes!
This is by far the best PvP build since the nerfs that came with the most recent patch. Blindspot is getting a bad reputation in PvP because it's "too good". Now, imagine combining the power of the Blindspot AOW with a build that enormously boost dash attacks and consecutive attacks?! That's right. OP build guaranteed. In PvE, this thing is equally destructive. Love it!

[@xAli786-_-]

Really good video

[@cadimagamingplace]

@xAli786-_- thanks bro! Appreciate the compliment and the support for the channel. 😊

[@NoTouchThrow]

I need to try out Flax. Looks very promising.

[@cadimagamingplace]

@NoTouchThrow it is! Absolutely amazing. And combines very well with the Backhand for alternative movesets

[@NoTouchThrow]

@@cadimagamingplace Nice.

[@sundie_]

I really prefer the blood affinity with backhand. No need to buff yourself everytime

[@cadimagamingplace]

I get that, but the damage output itself is way lower. I have tested this and it does a lot more damage with the Keen infusion, without having to rely on the bleeding. Also, by using keen and not requiring the bleeding to boost my damage for the White Mask and Blood Lord's Exultation Talisman boosts, this version ultimately does more damage with the running attacks to Blindspot.

[@cadimagamingplace]

But thank you so much for sharing your preferences. It's always nice to share ideas and experiences

[@sundie_]

@@cadimagamingplace I get it. Btw i speak only i pve so maybe I created a misunderstanding.

[@cadimagamingplace]

@sundie_ I understand bro. I do try to make builds that are useful for both PvE and PvP without having to change much about them. But thanks formyour input. And of course, thank you for supporting the channel. Appreciate it 🙏

[@resistanced4]

would lightning grease not do more dmg?

[@cadimagamingplace]

Probably. But I liked the visual effects of the fire grease more than the lightning one. I do try to be "the most effective" possible but... at the same time... I also like to look good doing it 😅

[@Xepli0n]

Great video ! Why using keen affinity instead of ice ?

[@cadimagamingplace]

@Xepli0n keen affinity gives the backhand a scaling of S with Dexterity. With 80 Dexterity, combined with the talismans and armour I used, gives this weapon an absurd dps. That is why I can 3 shot people extremely easily, at high speed, with combos that are hard to dodge due to the speed of the attacks used. The running R2 followed by the AOW Blindspot to another R1 is enough to kill people in the arena. For PvE, this combination of stats, affinity, gear, etc makes this build a killing machine. I have made many builds so far and this one has by far the highest DPS due to how fast it hits and how much damage each hit does. Therefore, the ice affinity would give significantly less dps. I hope this explains it in detail. Thank you so much for watching the video, for taking the time to ask the question, for the compliment and above all for the support towards the channel. 🙏

[@Xepli0n]

@@cadimagamingplace I realised that we can’t apply dragon bolt grease with buildup affinity haha, yes sure your build is way more dps than ice. I posted a video testing your build on my channel !

[@cadimagamingplace]

@Xepli0n you did?! That's awesome! I'm going to watch it right now. Thank you so much for the support 🙏 And yes, you can't grease it if you gonwithnice affinity 😅

[@TheMaestro116]

Any advice on a level 200 version of the build?

[@cadimagamingplace]

Invest on higher Endurance and maybe put some points into faith for some incantations. That's what I would do. Thanks for watching the video and leaving your comment. Appreciate the support 🙏

[@TheMaestro116]

@@cadimagamingplace Thanks man, appreciate the tips!

[@Jordan-ff6mc]

how would you do the stats at level 267

[@cadimagamingplace]

@Jordan-ff6mc at level 267?! That's pretty high. Dump more points into Vigor and Endurance, get strength all the way up to 80 as well for the extra damage and maybe put some into faith for some Golden Vow and Flame, Grant Me Strength buffs. I hope this helps. Thanks for the question and for supporting the channel 🙏

[@Jordan-ff6mc]

@@cadimagamingplace also does it matter what armour you wear for your helmet arm and legs?

[@cadimagamingplace]

@@Jordan-ff6mc the ones I am wearing increase damage dealt and damage taken. It's a price worth paying with this build cause the damage output is crazy

[@Jordan-ff6mc]

@@cadimagamingplace what about strength and stamina stats

[@cadimagamingplace]

@Jordan-ff6mc I did mention those too fro. Get Strength maybe up to 50-50 and Endurance at 40-50. At such high levels you can't go wrong bro. Thanks for watching the video and supporting the channel

[@m3g4sh0ts]

This weapon makes PvP extremely fun and easy. I don't like it.

[@cadimagamingplace]

I can't please everyone. 😅 My focus on the channel is to bring all types of builds, offering options, variety and sometimes unusual choices to keep the game fun, interesting and challenging. This build is designed to make the game easy, true. Thanks for checking out the video and supporting the channel

[@philosopheriq2856]

Where to get the weapon?

[@cadimagamingplace]

@@philosopheriq2856 backhand is available in the first area of the DLC. The Flax you get my completing Hornset questline