Elden Ring Legendary TANK Strength Build! S Tier Strength Build Guide!

[@ColdBwoyy]

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[@FlashThundarr]

It you throw the Golden Vow ash of war on a dagger, you can pop that buff without a faith requirement. You can then reallocate those points to Strength to hit 80 STR on a Level 150 build! (The requirement for Flame Grant Me Strength is 15 Faith, so that might be a good place for Faith)

[@ColdBwoyy]

Great tip 👍🏻

[@FlashThundarr]

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[@apocalypse487]

@@TruTube.1. Cool story. Nobody should say anything because tru tube thinks that way.

[@Clonegaming-CT]

Commander standard to

[@gabe6856]

This is true but the ash of war version of golden vow only increases your stats by 10% while the incantation increases them by 20%

[@Mordain_Thade]

When you're level 250, yeah, you can totally afford 25 Faith for GV & FGMS, but players won't hit that in their first run. Better to use those points for the important stats (VIG, END, STR). No big Faith buffs = Old Lord's Talisman can swap for Great Jar's Arsenal so you can use better gear quicker. I do always recommend 12 Faith for Bestial Vitality (best FP to HP conversion in the game), Heal (kills Revenants in two hits), and Flame Cleanse Me (trivialize rot & poison areas). Speaking of equipment load, you may as well use any seal that has zero weight instead of the Clawmark, since the incants used here don't care about scaling. Dragon Communion or Frenzied Flame can both be equipped with minimal or no stat investment and weigh nothing. If you really want buffs earlier, use Boiled Prawn or Crab for physical mitigation or any Fortification spell vs appropriate elements (only require 10 Faith), or Exalted Flesh for physical damage, (both are body buffs, so replace FGMS), and/or Uplifting Aromatic for physical damage & a one-shot shield (aura buff, replaces GV). With only a little bit of farming, the Golem's Halberd will serve this build far better than the Giant Crusher. The block-counter playstyle suffers if you're pushed back by the enemy attacks, and while the Crusher has the highest AR for any STR weapon, it also has abysmal range. You want to actually hit your counters reliably, and the Golem's Halberd has the 2nd highest range of any colossal weapon. Fun fact, all stamina regen buffs can stack with each other (a major exception to normal buff stacking). Even while using the Green Turtle Talisman, you can still use Pickled Turtle Neck and/or the phsyic tear for super fast stamina regen. If you don't want to slaughter turtles like a monster, the Bell-Bearing Hunter in Liurnia drops a bell-bearing that allows you to purchase the meat (the other components are very easily found everywhere). Lastly, if you follow the advice of 12 Faith above, and are getting 12 Int for Scholar's Shield, going to 13/13 gets you access to Order's Blade, which lets you kill skeletons dead and just destroy Deathbirds & Deathrite Birds.

[@ondrejjandos]

Super usefull TIPS, thanx

[@AngelTMunoz]

Totally agree with you that the fingerprint armor set is one of the best visually, especially when paired with Guts’ greatsword 🙌🏼 this build could crush anyone! Great vid 👌🏼

[@ColdBwoyy]

Definitely Angel! Thanks for being here 💪🏼

[@H41030v3rki110ny0u]

fingerprint has some of the few decent looking heavy armor pieces imo ... wish there was way more heavy armor that looked nice

[@zartius]

i tested the build with my str char at 150 using the greatsword with heavy affinity and works fine, nothing can kill me and i can find opening windows to hit like a truck . Thank you !!!

[@ColdBwoyy]

Glad I could help 💪🏼

[@FabioSilva-ie5nf]

Love the second build it’s literally almost the exact build as mine but I like to go more tank/support while still maintaining solid damage making it extremely versatile

[@CosmicIceCream]

Awesome build. I play Elden Ring very slowly, so my tanky build is the slightly younger version, which still utterly wrecks - Great Stars, Icon Shield, Blackflame or Bloodflame Blade, depending on the fight (and often both) and a sprinkling of other incantations depending on what I'm feeling. Can't wait until I get the levels to run your build. I'm just ok at the game, but I walked into the Godfrey fight right around lvl 90, beat him on the 2nd try, never having seen the fight before...same result with Morgott. This build is a BEAST.

[@mohindersingh3246]

Instead using scholar shield , just do 2 parg of corhyn quest and buy immutable shield incantation . It will make your sheild vulnerable to everything even the blood loss or poison etc.

[@JohnSmith-bs9ym]

19 int and 19 faith to cast...💀

[@korbinsorensen8843]

I don’t wanna be vulnerable!

[@austinteal3645]

​@@korbinsorensen8843 I think he meant invulnerable -.-

[@cormacmonaghan2239]

Thank you for this, I'm loving this build. I have struggled with other builds to beat the Fire Giant, but in NG+ with this tank build I got him forst try.

[@ColdBwoyy]

Nice work 💪🏼

[@j0m3m53]

Loved the build. I’m using Omensmirk Mask, the rest is Veterans Set and the Watchdog Greatsword and the character looks super cool. I am also using the incantation spell Stone of Gurranq for occasional range. I like the Watchdog Greatsword for this build which is also S tier Str because it does not block the view of the character like the Giant Crusher does.

[@Rehkew]

That's some commitment to still be playing elden ring. Played one playthrough and got my fix and haven't touched it since.

[@bruceblack9975]

The question no one seems to answer for me is what’s the level cap for our characters?

[@ColdBwoyy]

Max level cap is 713

[@bruceblack9975]

Thank you, good, sir🤙🏾

[@allinyourhands]

This is also one of my favorite armor sets, awesome build, brotha, keep 'em up

[@ColdBwoyy]

Thank you so much 🙏

[@chiefinasmith]

Dude this is huge. I’m doing my first full play through of the game before the DLC drops and have been running a sword and shield str/faith build but this is exactly what I was looking for. I just suck at build crafting 😂

[@bangedyourmom4716]

Maybe I'm an over achiever but I'm sitting just over lvl 600. So I love playing with builds without having to respec.

[@markmauk8231]

Nice build, works against most folks but the Deathrite Bird near Castle Sol laughed at this. I cant kill him with this build.

[@armagedoc66]

Oh wow! Didint see this one. I've turned to this build from your barbarian build, cuz I didnt have the hammer 😅 The only difference is I am using that equip load talisman instead of dragoncrest, helps my 45 endurance 🙂 The other thing I love about this build is, it actually gives us some selection of attacks like Lion's Claw, Counter, Shield bash and ofc normal.

[@kaval360]

Do you have a Knight build or a Sword/Shield build that isnt as slow paced as these?

[@EMalachi]

This could be fun. I think I'll add it to the list, maybe after my int/dex astel build.

[@jordanericjones]

Just commented on your other video that I used for ng++ This build was so fun for my ng+ run Range was frustrating initially so I added stone of gurranq for fliers and it really rounded the build out

[@Ginge-rn4hy]

Still playing it now currently doing a intelligence build uses ice magic with some carian spells and my go to boss killer is claymans ice harpoon and to constantly spam ice spear had no issues with dlc content so far only died a couple times 😂 do want to do a tank build at some point.

[@Waxf0rd]

Could you make a gravity build? Something that revolves around gravity weapons and spells

[@PoisonJarl71501]

Just use whatever spells and weapons you want, along with veterans chest and Lionel’s gear so you can get some of your spells off through pokes lol

[@deadlight88]

If you're just using the seal and staff for buffs, I feel like maxing them out doesn't really help. Duration and amount doesn't scale

[@snoowlily]

I tried doing this build. It was Awesome! QwQ Ngl I'm srsly sucks at dodging so this help me much lol

[@HollowWithin123]

Love the vid bro. I would love to see what u can do with Marikas hammer and like a radagon cosplay. ❤️

[@ColdBwoyy]

Thanks for watching! 💪🏼

[@reckless37911]

Liked and subed. Was looking for a good strength build and this is super efficient. I was hitting over 2k with lions claw and smacked down radagon and elden beast. The finger print shield with the scholar shield spell is great as well. Build is awesome I recommend anyone to try it out.

[@DylannJwz]

Will try this build out! Looks amazing great video

[@ColdBwoyy]

Let me know how it goes! Thanks for watching 🙏

[@YourDevastator]

Fantastic video. Love the progressive break downs and visualizing stats at different rune levels. And use soulsborne music? Sub earned!

[@ColdBwoyy]

Thank you so much 🙏

[@Jah42O]

You absolutely punish Radagon with Giant crusher & royale knight’s resolve

[@MissionCreep.]

Diggin the bloodborne music in your set up.

[@ColdBwoyy]

Thanks 💪🏼

[@milespennie7172]

Great build btw, I'd be keen to see more gameplay of the build after giving the run down

[@ColdBwoyy]

More gameplay for future videos?

[@milespennie7172]

@@ColdBwoyy the builds a good setup, like a backstory almost. Then gameplay would be a great add on, maybe separate vids but linked to the original build? Idk, great content tho bro

[@Icemario87]

@@ColdBwoyy He means: after showing the build, show gameplay of the build.

[@jordenmiller5169]

I’m building a mage with the fingerprint shield and that spell what are the odds 😵‍💫🤣

[@Erzuh.1]

Good stuff man love your builds, tried every single one of them ✅.

[@ColdBwoyy]

Thank you 🙏

[@Lu4ronusGaming]

You can also drop str to 66 if you two hand a weapon you get the max AR posible as if you have 99str.

[@PoisonJarl71501]

Honestly one of the best builds to deal with the bs this game has 😂

[@BloodRawEngine89]

Gotta admit I don't see the appeal in the Fingerprint set appearancewise, it looks like one of those comically half-melted army men toys or something, but if it's not too consequential what armor you use, then I can see if there's another

[@FellaEla445]

Question and I know this is old but what class should you start with if your going for this build? And working up for it?

[@ColdBwoyy]

Any starter class with high strength and endurance 👍🏻👍🏻

[@FellaEla445]

@@ColdBwoyy thanks, i choose vagabond and it work so far

[@GrimGearheart]

Can I ask, why use the Claw seal, when that only boosts beastial incantations? Or would any sacred seal work?

[@ColdBwoyy]

Because it scales with strength. That means the damage your Incantations deal will scale with your strength attribute.

[@davidtsmith33]

Nicely explained.

[@fobbitoperator3620]

Sadly, the Royal Resolve weapon incantation has been MASSIVELY nerfed, to basically unusability. It's simply useless now, but judging by your build, I bet you had some serious fun with it whilst it waorked! Since the nerf, I have re-speced my character to be a Faith/Dex build, utilizing lightning & fire as my main Battle Mage build. Cheers, & game safely brudder!

[@connorblythe3878]

Been following and building same builds really enjoyed making them and trying them out. Keep it up keeps me playing 🤣

[@ColdBwoyy]

Thanks Conner 🙏

[@bigsuirlife3623]

Why you dont use Great jar to maximize equip load?

[@ColdBwoyy]

I don’t need it with my current stats

[@chriskeel3096]

add royal remains armor for a bit of regen as well

[@stateofmind578]

What is the 4th spell? You have Scholar's Shield, Golden Vow, Flame Granth me Strenghth. And then?

[@ColdBwoyy]

Flame cleanse me

[@stateofmind578]

@@ColdBwoyy thanks 👍

[@userxyz783]

Better to use a weapon that makes use of the greatshield, like a spear, greatspear, or thrusting and heavy thrusting swords with bleed or other status buildups. You can kill malenia without spending time on buffs by poking with the guard active. Better than going all strength and then one handing a weapon that benefits from two handing it and using a shield that won't block anything during the attack animations for your weapon.

[@Mr_Protein11]

What's the best build you recommend to kill Radagon and Elden beast for the first time?

[@ColdBwoyy]

This build for sure! Pure Strength is the most effective against the Elden Beast since it’s resistance to pretty much everything

[@thomazcunha8081]

I´m gonna try this build.

[@WladcaPodziemia]

Going p to 200+lvl makes it hard to use in 150lvl meta. This many lvl obviously will make it strong.

[@kriztu]

Can we see an Int/Faith hybrid using the Prince of Death Staff and Golden Order Seal at 250+ ? 😊

[@ColdBwoyy]

Sure 👍🏻

[@kriztu]

@@ColdBwoyy thanks man. I try all your builds, I just jump back and forth alternating your S-tier builds 👍

[@markmauk8231]

What about the Claw Talisman for this build? Wouldnt it be pretty sick?

[@tactic6041]

How’d you get the heavy affinity cause i have it it for my greatsword but when i try to put the royal knights resolve on the hammer heavy isn’t an option

[@Luckyy_111]

Iron whetstone

[@sissokoshwazz6725]

I like creating my character around strength 💪 RAW DAMAGE!!!

[@hdgungor]

I use the Fingerprint Shield and the Giant Crusher with the Bull-Goat Armor. You have to play souls games with a strenght build😂

[@joeyjones9041]

Nice build man

[@ColdBwoyy]

Thanks Joey 👍🏻

[@markmauk8231]

Question: Is there any benefit from levelling up the shield to 25? Also would you lvl up seal and/or Staff?

[@hanfreeman]

Yeah adds damage and usually stability or extra defense

[@znationdemon5451]

Just wondering if you’re gonna do a Black flame build

[@ColdBwoyy]

I should 🤔

[@znationdemon5451]

@@ColdBwoyy 👀

[@scarecrowhobo]

moment i heard "best in slot" i knew this guy played mmos

[@ezcyberpup]

Is this build still good since they nerfed the shield in the latest patch?

[@gopackgo1412]

my DLC build right here- go bonk

[@excalibur_maga6188]

Looks solid

[@ColdBwoyy]

Thanks for watching. 💪🏼

[@weepingwip]

What build would you Recommend for pve

[@morecringe89]

I am new in this perverted game. Vigor is 80 at the end of the game and at level 50 should be 25? I am reading this right?

[@ColdBwoyy]

Yes 👍🏻

[@highground3521]

The hardcap is at 60 meaning u will hardly get any benefits from levelling past that point. Reaching 50-60 is what u want to reach, highly advise being at 60 for late levels

[@sxucii]

Does this still work ?

[@JonoK5]

Yes :) by all means! Especially with the DLC coming soonish, look for this build to get even more attention! Best of luck

[@sxucii]

@@JonoK5 so man i just finished this build ..absolutely hits and tanks every boss easily

[@JonoK5]

Hell yeah man! How long did it take you to get to endgame?? What sort of swords were you running till the main one advertised?@@sxucii

[@wawsharedacct9344]

How can you make the ash of war on the right hand work while still holding the shield in the left?

[@maximerachynski6251]

I think this is achievable by removing the ashe of war of the shield in the ash of war interface

[@xonyxtimex2791]

Ur a legend

[@jeffmaclennan4624]

Is this build any good vs Melania ?

[@ColdBwoyy]

Oh yeah! The blasphemous blade knocks her down to the ground

[@Sowe-_-Mufc]

What character bis for this setup

[@josephyyyy]

Why not Immutable shield? Saves on specking into int.

[@pinkfloppyass]

Doesn't give you the increased Stamina Guard boost (the stat on shields that determines how much stamina you lose when you block an attack). Meanwhile magic shield does give you increased guard boost

[@Grimreaperedge]

When people stay abusing guts sword cant wait for the damage on that weapon to get nerfed. Litterly every strength build uses this for free 1 shot damage and know its brain dead if its mega damaging to a tank and 1 shots them. Heck not even a ungabunga build is beating a gut weapon abuser since ultra greatswords have the best crouch attack in the game right besidr spears.

[@Grimreaperedge]

@Vandole yea thats because it got nerfed in this update but i can still agree collasals were way better in other ds games. What kinda makes this worse is the removal of tilt attacks whoch was in every ds game.0 idea why it isnt in this game because thats probably the reason why guard is so busted on shields

[@adeebjanbi6337]

Its funny how you’re in NG+7 yet you have 13 flasks. Still looking for seeds?

[@ColdBwoyy]

Pretty sure 13 is the max

[@riptide4840]

@@ColdBwoyy its actually 14 you should get one more

[@ColdBwoyy]

@@riptide4840 I have the max amount for sure. I have plenty of extra seeds.

[@riptide4840]

@@ColdBwoyy Thats super weird because im playing right now and have 14 flasks. No idea.

[@adeebjanbi6337]

I got 14 in all my builds. Its 14

[@jorgeneto4707]

Ugabuga biuld

[@NALU23]

Which class did you choose?

[@jeongyunho]

subbed! needed ideas for a strength build ♥ by the way if anyone is playing on xbox and is willing to help me get this shield from my character that has it to the one that needs it , please let me know!

[@njlaw2583]

How did you actuate Royal knights resolve and use that ash of war attack? 6:50

[@blackheartgaming6121]

ITS OVER NINE THOUSAND!!!!

[@michaeldearth6327]

RKR is a quality ash not a heavy

[@Kevin-zz9du]

Going to lvl 250 kicks you out of the pvp range...

[@ColdBwoyy]

Not many people care about the PvP tbh. Myself included.

[@Kevin-zz9du]

@@ColdBwoyy Fair, but what about co-op with randoms? Are you still able to get summoned in for that? That's what I enjoy most (as far as multiplayer is concerned)

[@El_Jefe_Keanu]

U can still do pvp

[@bonedigggss]

BONK!

[@puppethound]

There isn't a weapon called the "Guts Great Sword", I (some of us) already know which GS you are referring to, but if or when you make a build guide, it might be confusing as some people, who aren't familiar with the anime, might try to research where that specific weapon drops or is located; therefore, coming up with virtually nothing.

[@Maxt47]

Fingerprint shield lame