Elden Ring Confessor Build Guide : How to Make a Melee Caster Build !

Elden Ring Best Confessor Build + Best Melee Caster Build Guide
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[@martinlongbow5860]

finally a guide that helps beginners rather than showing off how powerful they are at level 120. how do you evolve this build? how do your stats look like at lvl 50? what incarnations/talismans/weapons you are going after ?

[@SamPhamNBA2KTipsandTutorial]

The plan is for me to finish off the starter guide type of build videos. Gooshy and Dutchy Tho will now come in to show off some mid game gear / skills set up to add on these starter guides. So make sure to sub and check the playlist often and you will see us evolve on all these starter builds going forwards. Tomorrow Dutchy will come in with some great content on shields and weapons for mid game confessor and vagabond builds !

[@ru1su720]

I started this way and when I reached liurna y got some frenzy flame stuff going and ended with a sweet frenzy build

[@tshiris1708]

@@SamPhamNBA2KTipsandTutorial love this plan

[@alexanderjames1565]

How do I equip it to my shield lol

[@mrkezzzzz0127]

@@alexanderjames1565 lol Fr idk how to😂😂

[@TyranVz]

3:20 - Get Quickstep & No Skill 5:02 - Flame Sling

[@ChengIsHere]

This is exactly the type of build for the gamestyle I imagine playing with the confessor, quick in and outs with a fireball!!! It's my first dark souls game and I absolutely love it. However, most of the "optimal" builds I found online was for a tanky paladdin so TY for this guide! Can't wait to go on the quest for the quick-step and fire sling.

[@Mr_Stabby]

There's another fire skill, fire hands or ignite I think, that's pretty fun for a hit and run playstyle as it's a very quick cast.

[@rotta4667]

How was confessor for you?

[@firefly5677]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. This is my first souls game, and I knew that I wanted to play Confessor and have a mage knight kind of build, but I had no idea how to make it happen. Thank you for just giving the beginner set up to the build and explaining how it works instead of showing off some level 50+ build with a bunch of crazy gear

[@Zerlyn]

Elden Ring is my first souls game, and I’m loving it. It’s hard for me to find videos that offer accessible techs for me, so this was a lifesaver! Thank you so much dude I’m so excited to try this out

[@GatorDunnAZ]

Been bouncing around trying different things and this build really, really clicked. It’s got style, variety, and feels really purposeful and deadly. Thanks!

[@SamPhamNBA2KTipsandTutorial]

Confessor definitely uses all of the build’s resources and can do it in melee, range, and use stamina for defense. I find it the most fun.

[@CookiesPHZ]

I’m late to playing this masterpiece of a game, and I know TONS of people already said it; this build really clicked for me aswell! Nothing extremely over the top overpowered, takes some thinking to use properly, and it’s really fun! Thanks man! :)

[@sapthan13]

For those who are interested in a comfortable yet straight forward kind of build, I can recommend the barrier ashes of war (from the southern nights cavalry with the mace) for the shield. You can block anything physical no matter how hard it hits and dont lose any stamina and it uses a very small amount of FP. This way you can put lightning damage on your weapon or the ashes of war which scales with faith, or a weapon with bleeding aow. Very handy especially in group play. Solo I would recommend the good old vintage dark/demon souls dodge roll and 2h strike method for faster kills

[@bvwalker1]

Yes! This is the route I’m going exactly. Although the quick step moves he shows look fun, I always struggle with those types of action moves and this other way will hopefully be much easier and safer.

[@5anctuary]

I feel this route is more noob friendly as well. If you miss step you're in for a world of pain.

[@TheArtiKle]

I wanted to go this route but Im a noob and cant kill the knight. I might have to go the route in the video instead.

[@sapthan13]

@@TheArtiKle fight on the ground. he will always charge you and try to hit you with his flail. Since the flail is in his right hand, you roll to your right side always (across his front of the horse) and immediately afterwards strike him once with a 2h weapon (or 1h weapon in 2 hands). So you basically use his horse as a shield from his strikes. Then you create safe distance again by rolling away and wait for his next charge. He doesnt have many different kind of attacks so you will quickly learn what he is going to do and how to time the dodge. Also you can just avoid attacks you may have difficulties dodging with by rolling away to the side. Next charge he probably will have another attacking animation. Just be patient. From Softeare games are about surviving first and being patient, waiting for openings. When you killed his horse you can try to interrupt his cast for the new one by striking him. But be careful for his melee attacks.

[@yourmomdotcom5759]

Don’t you lose the ashes after you put them on your shield? What if you want that effect on a shield later in the game?

[@ElderKaius]

Honestly very helpful. I was at a loss on how to progress in a proper way with my Confessor. This definitely helped get me on a decent path without showing me end level gameplay. Great job

[@SkilfulLeader1]

Thanks for this, seems I’ve focused on different elements of my Confessor and struggled with speed. This will help massively 👍

[@Siunloader]

Very helpful! New to these games and wasnt really sure what to do with my confessor… this definitely has made the class way more playable for the large enemies

[@imgayforyou222]

i was watching another guy who had the same amount of run time in his video but yours is much more simpler and less boastful. I love this video and i feel emboldened by the flame of ambition to set up a good confessor class lmao and thanks for the great guide.

[@futuristicbus61]

Holy crap this is amazing! I’m new to Elden Ring (just got it today on my birthday). This guide helped me take my confessor from a middle tier defensive character with meh offence to being able to freely switch between solid spell offence and amazing offence with the sword and shield utilizing quickstep.

[@cyberserpent]

I'm typically on the edge of my seat waiting for your NBA 2K defensive settings tutorials, but it now looks like I have yet another reason to anticipate your content. You're the man, Sam.

[@SamPhamNBA2KTipsandTutorial]

Thank you ! I appreciate that a lot

[@gorillaestefan8227]

As a street fighter 2 player of 25 years, and a first time souls player… this REALLY clicked for me, and now I’m enjoying the game much more. Thanks!

[@ECfive30]

Same dude! As a dance dance revolution player, this build is great

[@SirGentlemanXII]

Awesome video guide that doesn’t flaunt a build, but shows WHY it works and HOW to achieve it without an info overload. Thank you! =)

[@KnkyTKG]

Just wanted to say thank you! Just got the game today and was looking for something to help me get a confessor going. Great guide to help beginners.

[@bjrn6379]

This is my first souls game and I'm generally not very good at games. I just followed this guide and wow this makes such a difference, before I was panicking around on torrent but this makes facing enemies so much easier, thanks!

[@Remedy151]

Same here. I'm SUFFERINGGG

[@draco2xx]

you will be a pro in no time just keep playing

[@Remedy151]

@@draco2xx Wolf of Ragadon...... Has been slained.....

[@shboomgirl]

Same, I didn't grow up with a console and I suck SO hard haha

[@itscris01]

@shboomgirl Oh same. I think ER is a little more approachable for people who have never played the dark souls games, but that there's a slight learning curve if you haven't. It's a little intimidating for me getting into these kind of games later on in life. There's a lot of new info for me to absorb and a whole new play style I have to learn!

[@marcolazic2191]

Thanks for the vid! Started Elden Ring this week and was struggling a lot but this has definitely changed things for me big time

[@mattg082]

I did this and ended up doing my stats on the brass shield, and swapped out quick step with bleed on my +4 broadsword. That bleed is crazy damage, and the fire is a good spam from far. The brass shield has major deflection. With all that I’m only on a medium build. So far it’s carried me far, while I tuck away my Reaper build to scale up faith next to Vigor. Just pumped the min requirements for the brass shield, and to wield a Scythe for latter. But this build is carrying me there for sure. It’s good to experiment early on, but the base weapons with bleed on the Confessor and Brass shield is powerful!!!

[@zekem27]

Thank you so much. Since this is my first souls game I have no previous knowledge on how to build good characters. I chose confessor because I liked the thought of mixing melee and magic but didn't know how to get stronger and faster.

[@TheEdwin1519]

Very nice guide! I chose confessor and needed some tips and all others I've seen, were already leveled up like a mofo. Thanks for this man

[@Razielorama]

Ohhh, I've been wanting to try a confessor starting class, and this guide was fantastic. It looks like a really fun way to play.

[@yahboijei]

Been waiting for a guide like this for some time. Thank you.

[@SamPhamNBA2KTipsandTutorial]

Hope you enjoy this. Confessor class really allows for smooth melee caster gameplay with shield as bonus

[@blakeb8464]

Aboutv5 days!

[@midgetydeath]

A tip about incantations and sorceries: they’re a lot harder to get than effective weapon skills are. While they do have the greatest potential for devastating enemies, it can be hard and time consuming and expensive to get incantations and sorceries. Don’t be afraid to focus on melee while increasing faith or intelligence and some mind as you progress until you have what you need. Being effective with weapons does not need nearly as much of a stat point investment as casting does. Get a good weapon skill, upgrade the weapon, and you’ll do very well even if your points are very heavily invested in non-melee stats. And don’t worry yourself about scaling options for ashes of war for the same reason. Min-maxing is completely unnecessary.

[@-D0uble0-]

I have been trawling through videos trying to find something like this, thanks! This is just what I have been looking for

[@DrGrimloch]

Great video. Thank you. I’ve been running a confessor but haven’t really realized how to use it effectively.

[@SamPhamNBA2KTipsandTutorial]

Happy to help.

[@midgetydeath]

A patch added tons of smithing stones to the merchants in limgrave, weeping penninsula, and liurnia. Both the [1] and [2]. Along with exploration and the mines in Limgrave and Weeping, you can greatly strengthen your sword and shield (or your seal uses for incantations, I advise prioritizing that) early.

[@marjanbatic2913]

Omg finally a guide that is really useful for a noob in souls game like me. Someone give a medal to this guy Thank you for sharing👍🙏

[@fogskiss3137]

I began the game first time around as a vagabond which I loved but I'm definitely gonna try out this build for a quicker and more well rounded character than simply using shield and sword with parry. There's no limit to the crazy variations of magic and weapons you can use with this.

[@FutureFan18]

This is such a great guide especially for people like me who have never played a souls game before! Awesome video

[@Ann-mq2te]

Watched to many elden videos for something to do tonight because it’s my third time playing it and finally a video that will allow me to get stronger and play better

[@Swordacus]

I heard so much about this game. I just finish blood born. Now I'm moving on yo elden ring. Thanks for this guide. It has very little spoiler and to the point. Thank you!

[@Wieselwuerger]

Now I know wich one of the classes I want to play. I couldn't decide befor. Thanks for this great video. Keep it up

[@CapSquid-kp4wg]

Three minutes into this video and it’s already more helpful than other guide videos.

[@vidgmr86]

I love it, melee caster looks awesome. Currently playing as a straight up vagabond using melee only but this looks so much better and more effective. Definitely doing this!

[@skyfire_swe8520]

Same, am lvl 25 with a Vagabond sword and board build and it's already starting to feel a bit samey and limiting. This looks like fun!

[@Remedy151]

Ewwww I hit the jackpot with this video!! Thank you so much! Elden Ring is my very first Dark Souls game and I'm sure this will be a game changer

[@slist2254]

Its great that this video actually shows a beginner character rather than a maxed one, however, I would like to know what weapons and shields I should work towards that would give a similar effect.

[@pedrolopez4910]

Brass sheild is a great upgrade that carries you throughout the entire game. You get it from soldiers holding them 0.02 percent of the time so good luck

[@octopus_adventure1718]

Thank you so much! This is my first character I chose. This helped so much! Definitely subscribed and appreciate the help in the future.

[@ruffyfarmracer9498]

I’m a noob to this game, the Souls series altogether. After watching some of your vids, I really like this Confessor or the Prisoner as they are both lethal from a casting and melee standpoint. I’m only a few hours of play into so gonna give these tips a shot. Thanks.

[@garrettjones4967]

This was actually full of useful, practical advice. Thanks!

[@tmas128]

This guide was very helpful for beginners thank you so much!!

[@ShodakonFury]

I’m glad that this guide is here because most guides have characters that haven’t STARTED OUT like most of us are, which is why we’re looking for builds in the first place. Thank you for this video.

[@SamPhamNBA2KTipsandTutorial]

That’s my plan and approach when I make build content. Happy to help !

[@curtjones7381]

2 mins in and I finally found the info I've been lookin for!!! All info no bs!! Liked and subed👍🏾

[@rickb7646]

Thanks, I just got the game last night. Definitely going to try this out

[@erichollingsworth5598]

I’ve watched and studied this video like it was my job lol. It REALLY helped my gameplay:

[@BrobaFettEE3]

I think I love you. This was so informative. I'm excited to work towards this. Thanks a million. ❤

[@masonkhamvilay538]

I think I finally found the class and playstyle that feels right for me. Sam Pham the man!

[@neilbuerdsell]

Yes seriously I've watched so many guys and just couldn't remember where they just weren't in-depth enough this I think actually is going to help me because I'm still playing Horizon and Ragnarok so it's hard for me to switch back and forth but now that I've seen this a couple of times I think I might actually be able to make some progress I've never really been a Dark Souls player so this is all kind of new to me

[@cmathis4576]

I'm hella late to elden ring. Like started playing today. Picked confession because I like the inquisitor look and shield. Started leveling dex because of a flail i wanted to use. Thought I messed up so searched and found this video. You have me feeling real confident. Idk if anything changed but I'm happy

[@TbizzE]

Best guide videos for the 2 hangers I'm playing now, ER and 2K! Big props🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@SamPhamNBA2KTipsandTutorial]

Thank you sir. Happy to help

[@Mr.Be93]

I'm building a Faith based confessor but until I get the required encantations to make it work, I'm relying too much on melee and getting clapped. This should be a huge game changer for me so thank you for the tips. Great video. Now I just need to practice this approach to close combat.

[@madestro]

Very very nice way of playing, truly unique. All I see everywhere are variations of Barricade and guard counter or straight up casting. I think this quickstep paired with a katana and blood loss should be nearly unstopable

[@karmaakabane2165]

I indirectly am doing that

[@burlapjack1464]

So would it be best to start as a samurai just so you don't have to hunt for a katana or straight up confessor?

[@madestro]

@@burlapjack1464 samurai is the second best start in the game only behind sorcerer. You get the uchigatana and the long bow from the start, an amazing ash of war on both. You could just upgrade both weapons until end game I believe

[@burlapjack1464]

@@madestro oh wow didn't know that, but I kinda like blocking so I might just stay confessor for this playthrough. Whats the best starter though?

[@madestro]

@@burlapjack1464 well you can go samurai then pretty early on in gatefront ruins grace site you can farm the brass shield enemies to get that shield which is the best medium shield in the game and only need 16 str. Tbh starting classes are more about equipment you get at the start because you can put points in whatever you want and build what you want

[@FeedingGhosts]

yo this is nutty and exactly what i was looking for thanks dude!

[@bigriggaming4639]

Just want to say tkx, really enjoyed this big tip. I thought I would give up but now I think My character has a chance

[@invalid9803]

This is my first souls game and I was so confused and went with a strength build on confessor, which I feel is a mistake but this video really helps me out as a new player

[@burns1489]

As long as you prefer str weapons (check out a flame ash of war on a claymore or other greatsword) you can up your casting speed with a talisman in the second area. There have been tons of frame rate breakdowns and the casting speed only improves significantly with spells you can hold down and spam like carina greatsword and slicer which won’t effect you. Only spell for faith is honed bolt and beast sling which aren’t as useful spammed. If you’re still feeling like you missed out you can redistribute your points after you beat the academy so you don’t have to restart the game

[@RampidWarthogStudios]

This is exactly how I built my confessor So much fun

[@SamPhamNBA2KTipsandTutorial]

Yes a very proper melee caster build. I feel this class really is the most fun

[@jonathanf7950]

@@SamPhamNBA2KTipsandTutorial a very noobie question but how do I equip the skills into my weapons? I’ve been trying find the option, tried sitting at a grace and don’t seem to see the option either

[@tchicks2445]

Yay! A build that makes sense. Ty for making this video, it really helped.

[@lazerdim17001]

probably the most helpful guide i’ve seen

[@mickzclouds]

I love these starter guides. Please do Samurai & Warrior next!

[@phat420sac4]

Just started following this guide i found this pretty early in my game i literally just made it to that merchant who sold us the quickstep or was really close by when i started following these steps im only level 13 but i have everything i need i just need to practice the quickstep then quick hits block and dodge then repeat. thanks dude just found that Margit character oh boy .....

[@Sessho4]

Jesus. You breaking every game's mechanics down to a science is something I don't see much of here on KZbin. I had no choice but to subscribe, lol. Keep up the amazing content.

[@GhoulPB]

I was getting really frustrated with the confessor till i watched your video. Now i can enjoy the class I wanted.

[@therealst3v3n92]

This tutorial was fire 🔥. You explained and showed with the camera slowdowns so we’ll

[@Drewp69huebos]

Instant sub! This build is so much fun

[@popacosmin92]

Great guide man thx i just got the quickstep and i love it. I can finally beat the stupid knight with the shield at the gate🎉

[@leroyjenkins9519]

Don't forget to throw some points into your vigor. A good health bar goes a long way, especially with enemies that surprise, and test your level of patience.

[@TheBigHamsBack]

This is especially important for when you get upgrades for your flask. If your flask can heal for 600-700 hp and you only have 500 maximum hp, then you're constantly missing potential hp recovery with each flask you drink,

[@gandarwhite]

I have just recently beat both Horizon games and now trying to retrain my muscle memory which has been a little rough! Playing on PS4 I find myself doing things I don't mean to at the worst possible moment! LOL! That with nerve damage which impairs my motors skills a bit almost had me to the point I was about to toss in the towel, but I found the ash salesman and did as you suggested and so far, so good! Went back to that giant at Gatefront for some payback! Not ready for the big guy at the start just yet got to figure out how to get to the Lake-Facing Cliffs for the fireball. Nonetheless FINALLY making progress thanks to you!

[@AnsoniGames]

Yo this build lookin fire!🔥 Keep up the amazing work guys! Can't wait to see what else is in store!💚

[@SamPhamNBA2KTipsandTutorial]

Appreciate it!!

[@Hooked11]

good this makes my character better Thanks for that explanation and keep posting more.👍

[@justinm5353]

Great guide! Never disappointed. Been enjoying your guides since AC and Tsushima. I was wondering, what do you think about picking Bloodhound Step over Quickstep? Have you considered it? Really torn on them personally. You're the man Sam!

[@SwedishLatino]

Great video man! Definitely liked and subbed keep em coming bro, cheers

[@mnateshyamalan8729]

Thanks for the tips and break down! Subbed

[@therealdefc]

a clear, helpful video - thanks mate! I started with a Vagabound but thats was my first char and I dunno everything, after that, I also tried a full magic char and a dex-char with two katanas, but the Confessor seems best for me, since I can fight melee and do some magic stuff - great! I give it a try :) love to test out all classes before I start really, even if my Vagabound is already on lv 63 and my Dex-Char on lv 40 :D

[@elusivefella8314]

dude thanks, I'm new so this is really eye opening.

[@52weekproject]

This is what I’ve been looking for I want to be able to play melee and do solid dmg but also step back and cast cool spells! Do you have an updated guide for later levels?

[@immortalqq2560]

Thank you so much you actually have an amazing guide. i needed to kill this omen so you have showed me how

[@hirving37]

This video has helped me alot. Thanks brother

[@jakey8701]

The quick step really helps alot not over dodging

[@prodxvr]

dude is a goat in 2k and elden ring. i wanna be like sam when i grow up.

[@joeldurham4089]

Sam you the man i like ur 2k vids as well

[@eturboness1160]

Explained so well. This has helped me immensely in my first time playing. I love this style fighting.

[@chigchog]

i picked this guy cause he looks the coolest, and this video really helped

[@aleph-tav]

Thanks for the guide, hard to find anything besides Dex, bleed and mage builds

[@natshepherdshepherd6513]

This is exactly the kind of build I had in mind when I chose Confessor

[@wild5461]

I'm playing this build but basically later. Some notes from my exprience so far: - If you can beat horse enemies, There's one that has bloodhound step. I've been using that because it moves a bit further. I mix in Dodges for aggressiveness and use bloodhound step to back away quickly when I see AoEs coming. - Since you'll most likely be running away to do damage, the upgrade to the flame sling is Black Flame. Scarlet Rot breath is also pretty OP and doesn't require a much to use, other than costing alot of FP. - Don't sleep on those supplemental utility spells. if you find yourself being ambushed by magic, that magic fortification spell has let me overcome fights. Treat it like you're a Monster hunter, or witcher, or whatever. Some buffs can help, even if you swap out another spell for it temporarily. - If you don't mind giving up a talisman slot for this... there's a dungeon that contains a "cerulean dagger" talisman. It gives you FP for critical hits. I can save on FP flasks by backstabbing weak foes between harder ones in certain areas. I run with two weapons that use bloodhound step. I don't need offensive weapon arts, I have a large selection of spells!

[@RayRiv73]

can you share your attribute point spread?

[@DJdeliverance]

What's your attribute points put into? I went with the other mage class astrologer and I have a hard time at late game im finding it hard to decide what to put my points into cuz i get instant death a lot from like say scarlot rot and such. But I read the explanation tab thing in game and it states under thr arcane stat is the 1 that affects resistance to instant death which many ppl Over look i haven't seen anyone mention this actually i learned it from thr game itself lol. Bjt yeah itd be very helpful to get a general at least idea of where to put points for this build or if ya know of any others???

[@shakeldrick]

Man thank you for This man I’m holding my own now

[@westpointsoulja]

I turned my confessor into a paladin... Wish I had seen this video sooner; this looks like it's a more fun play style.

[@gustavovm491]

I bought a second Broadsword from the merchant at the beach near the beginning and alternate between sword and shield and dual wielding according to the situation. Sacred Blade AoW has been my bread and butter at the early game. Also buy a shortbow from the beach merchant too, it is a very useful tool to have around. Got vigor to 20 then started alternating Mind, Endurance and Faith, haven't touched STR and DEX but I do have my weapons upgraded and the damage output is good, especially when dual wielding and sacred blade buffed. Have avoided going out of the way to high level zones to get OP stuff.

[@lukehastie7268]

nice vid man!

[@Mr.Backshots2808]

DUDE THANK YOUUUUUU. I WAS LIKE.... WHY DO I SUCK AT BLOCKING. now I'm getting by alot more efficiently. You're a godsend. Onwards Tainted!

[@commissary4196]

A lot*

[@jeffpops5290]

Helpful for beginners figuring out this game. Subbed

[@SamPhamNBA2KTipsandTutorial]

Happy to help ! Check out the elden ring playlist for more beginner friendly content

[@MrSenize]

Would love to see what your follow up build is to this one! Love it so far

[@SamPhamNBA2KTipsandTutorial]

Will be doing follow up content for all these builds yes. First I will do prisoner and then likely bandit and then go into confessor after 👍

[@davidz1592]

Good content my man. I'm learning.😁😄

[@thesayanlegacy621]

Good stuff just what I was looking for

[@SamPhamNBA2KTipsandTutorial]

Happ to help !

[@silvertuna4756]

Your movement is perfect 😍

[@notwhoyouthinkiam1630]

i wish i found this sooner. playing elden ring (and any soulsborne game tbh) for the first time with a little guidance as a confessor and i def still have zero idea what i’m doing. looking to respec soon i just have to beat rennala

[@tommyragnar2174]

Awsome guide, thank you

[@ginnysaville1089]

Just what I've been looking for, looks like a great build.

[@1969plato]

SAME!

[@slhgameflow4539]

Really good guy my friend, exactly how I want to play this character