How I Broke Elden Ring As The Strongest Carian Knight Of All Time

[@NizarGG]

who knew Carian Knights were such powerful and versatile fighters? Enjoy! GET OP EARLY VERSION, BUILD & HOW TO GET EVERYTHING: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d57TgWCJjpaagqs Another amazing (very underrated) INT weapon that also fits the build thematically that you might want to add!: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2GQqYGum9WSbNE

[@NIGHTMAREGOD50]

Hey Nizar can you tell me the name of the song that plays right around here? 11:51

[@akramizaking2428]

make the noble's slender sword build

[@gabausaurus8315]

Just to know, where can we find the Affinity multiplier table ?

[@RiseUpification]

Is this build still viable with the phalanx nerf of 1.12?

[@TheJayspyder]

This Spellblade style build has easily become one of my favorites. Top tier damage and you have a wide array of options for pretty much any situation.

[@retardedvelociraptor]

Right?

[@Bender_B._Rodriguez]

when you get moonblade the rest of them except for pierce is just useless and even then pierce has a long windup you should just charge a greatsword and get that jucy sweet knockback.

[@sentientmustache8360]

Also, being a sorcerer knight is cool as all hell

[@TheJayspyder]

@@sentientmustache8360 I agree. Why minmax in magic or melee when you can be a master of both.

[@Thecarianknight]

Thank you, brave tarnished for showing the world the true power of our tactics! May all of you aspiring knights find success on your journey ! FOR CARIA, AND THE FULL MOON!

[@NizarGG]

I DID IT FOR YOU

[@grahamlopez3742]

I been using the damn sword for like forever now and the stupid godskin dickhole keeps bodying me like tf do I gotta do? Jump him at night so the moon is out?!

[@hexagonalchaos]

FOR CARIA!

[@MrPsicopazzo]

My last run last summer I had a carian knight character, however I used Loretta's spear and barely used magic. I had no idea I could be this broken

[@belliebun4529]

The Carian sword sorceries are honestly the most fun you can have as a sorcerer. Sure, slinging different flavors of the same blue rock is maybe a little more effective, but nothing beats the elegance and raw satisfaction of turning your staff into a Glintstone lightsaber.

[@CrazyCaleo]

Damn, why THE HAMMER isn't a carian sorcery.

[@MamaTrixxieAsmr]

@@CrazyCaleohammer isn’t but Loretta’s spells apparently count? Best guess is cause otherwise cannon of haima would be a spell class of 1 spell, and cannon of haima doesn’t fit in with the carian sorceries

[@undertaker2766]

Are you telling me that the funniest way to play a mage is to use a sword? Guess I'll equip the good old dragon slayer again lmao

[@DronesOverTheMoon]

​@@MamaTrixxieAsmrBecause Loretta IS a Carian Knight.

[@jacobbecklehimer7781]

@@DronesOverTheMoonWAS* but your point still stands. She left and started to serve the Haligtree to try and find a cure for albinaurics and is also why she is found there.

[@alswearengine4867]

Fun fact: if you boost your END to 97, you can dual-wield the Carian Knight Swords, as well as the Carian Glintstone Staves, and the Carian Knight Shield while still being able to light-roll.

[@TimothyGod]

97????

[@alswearengine4867]

@@TimothyGod yes

[@TimothyGod]

@@alswearengine4867 that's the wall typa end

[@HamsterPants522]

Dual Carian Knight Shields is OP. Highly recommended for NG+7.

[@SuperFizzah]

Putting 97 points into *anything* x.x

[@classicsteve22]

Nizar you're an awesome content creator. The cinematography, the sound and video editing, the information, the builds and the comedy! Appreciate you so much my guy

[@videojeroki]

i was about to leave a similar comment but you find better wording that I.

[@kedarraman6690]

Moongrum using the academy staff is a flex when you think about it just going around nerfed and still kicking ass

[@-.-George-.-]

Summary: the carian knight art is done by a chad who knows about how to really grip a sword I love how in the carian knight art he is gripping the sword with a finger over the crossguard, this tecnique improoves controll over the blade and is often seen in italian historical swordfighting texts from the 15th century utilizing the sidesword.

[@NizarGG]

Absolutely! His art is also what inspired me to make this video. The finesse involved in it is splendid. Manuel and I talked about artistic direction pre-production and how it can translate to the game. Ultimately I did like using Moongrum as an established, elegant entity to bring home the various themes associated with Carian Knights.

[@juandipop6955]

It can have some beneficts but it's not worth, It makes your finger an easy target. There are some swords with a ring on the guard for that reason that makes that stance practical, but in a sword like the carian sword it's pretty much exposing your finger to an experienced swordsman.

[@-.-George-.-]

@@juandipop6955 every advantage has a price

[@juandipop6955]

@@-.-George-.- too high i would say.

[@Arkavien]

What really makes this Carian Knight build stand out from the others to me is how you went into the combos. I struggled with even to bother with Ashes of War and a physical weapon, and would try too hard to rely on this shield just for blocking. Tried too hard to focus on spells only. I think I finally have some solid alternatives to Pebble and Loretta's Greatbow now too. Thank you.

[@DangerB0ne]

I found that Night Comet is just too good to pass up for dealing with flighty enemies if Magic Glintblade isn't cutting it. You also have enough Int for Ranni's Dark Moon, which is a great way to start a boss fight if cast on Terra Magica. Paired with Adula's Moonblade it almost guarantees frostbite AND shreds magic absorption on the target.

[@silence_video]

Nizar, once again a great build! I love the story telling too.

[@andresmontalvo427]

You sir, trully ceate quality content not to mention builds. Your love and appreciation for this game can be seen in every video you make. Can’t like this vid enough, sick build man! Love it

[@davidvega462]

“He can handle any situation in combat.” Glintstone Dragon: hold my beer.

[@littlevenom7194]

the boss to test your resolve for sure

[@mrsnulch]

True, for those fights you have to temporarily abandon your Carian ways lol. I'm doing this build but to take care of the glintstone dragon I grabbed rock sling. It deals physical damage, scales with int, and combined with glintstone phalanx allowed me to stance break the dragon over and over until death.

[@boredaura1064]

Just smack their heads lol. Only one that gave me trouble was adula’s second fight

[@Wild-Instinct]

This build is what I was looking for at the begginning of my journey on Elden Ring ! A kinda magic knight who uses magic & sword style, being versatile Thanks for this vid & great editing as always PS : Moongrum rekt me into the depth of darkness & sorrow when I first crossed his path. Then I went back to him in my 2nd journey with dual Hammer.

[@Clayt910]

He followed me on the elevator and ended up rolling off and dying 😂

[@MrJueKa]

@@Clayt910 aye, with one of my characters it was almost the same only that Moongrum fell down the elevator shaft when he had around 50% health, great fun fact 😀

[@MrJueKa]

with one of my characters I killed Moongrum right at the first try with a medium leveled Bloodhound`s Fang, same in the following fight against Rennala with the help of my Skeletal Militiaman Ashes (+5), I permanentley hit her, so she wasn`t able to do any action of her own and she died in nearly no time

[@azidal3755]

Nizar, I recommend the Carian Knight armor and helmet with the scaled gauntlets and greaves. That'll put you at 51 poise while still keeping the look of the armor. I also like to add Loretta's bow.

[@DeoSiege]

Heavier he would be over encumbered and this in no way an original thought . The sweet spot for poise is 56 so 51 doest do much at all for you I'm high level high endurance so I'm light rolling at 60 -87 poise depending on what weapons or talisman I use .

[@LeyvatenLoop]

@@DeoSiege nop, for PvE (the focus of the video) the only 2 values that matter are 51 and 101, as all enemy attacks deal poise damage in increments of 50, and for PvP (wich isn't the focus of the video, but 56 is still wrong for it) the smallest value that is meaningful is 58, as most fast 1 handed R1s deal 57 poise damage in PvP

[@Roberthindsight]

Would he still be in the medium load category with that setup?

[@janebtar2167]

​@@DeoSiege besides that terrible wording, that comment couldn't factually be wronger

[@acv1783]

I put on banished night helm,grieves n gauntlets with carion armor poise is at 57

[@tengkuhafiz4174]

Just got into the Carian Grandeur so this build timing is MAGICAL

[@caffiend81]

Carian Sword desperately needs an AoW re-work. It should allow a light/heavy input along with a base (no attack input) version that does three different Carian sword attacks. For example: AoW+Heavy = Carian Grandeur, AoW+Light = Carian Piercerm AoW+no input = Carian Greatsword. And these should be combined with a hidden multiplier that at the very least puts it on par with the generic AoW. I figure re-working this weapon has got to be on their to-do list.

[@common_undead]

This and Loretta's War Sickle as well.

[@unbounds5339]

switch the grandeur and greatsword inputs

[@brickch.6502]

I've been running a carian knight build for a long time by now, and it's by far my fav build in almost 600 hours and 5 different runs

[@natethegamergaming4057]

The fact that you used one strategy only for each boss not only proves that you onow your stuff, it also proves you were holding back.

[@derpadap7011]

I would also recommend Rogier's Rapier as an alternative to the Lordsworns straight sword, you can get it early on after godrick at +8 and it has a fitting great blade phalanx ash of war and aesthetic. Its move set is unique among the thrusting swords having pretty strong heavy attacks and you can swap out the ash of war for the grandeur if you so please. Great video and Editing I enjoyed it thoroughly.

[@GrabbahGhoul]

literally figuring out what to build and this pops up thank you. Legend

[@MegaAlphablue]

Your videos never disappoint. You can feel the love and time you pour into these vids. Another great build I’m gonna have to try smh…I’m running out of renallas eggs 😅

[@BigUncleLou]

you should make a series of playing as npc's/enemies and trying to beat the game, I'd love too see a soldier of godrick run

[@vxytor]

seriously, you're such a talented creator. can't believe I watched a random video about mages in Elden Ring and all led up to this, your content feels very different already but in such a refreshing way. and man, i fucking love your accent and have no idea where you're from.

[@NizarGG]

love when people refer to how it all started, thank you for being with me on this journey. Appreciate you.

[@janebtar2167]

Just judging by the accent I'd bet he's Dutch

[@katanajim1454]

I tried a Moongrum cosplay once because I really like the melee spellsword abilities, some of them are super useful, like Piercer just knocking down the Leonines and the hammer staggering them. It was hard to stick to it, though, because the Carian Knight Sword has a block on charged heavy, which actually makes it very slightly slower, enough that charged heavies on enemies you knock down are no longer safe, and the block was NEVER useful. Very sad stuff. The versatility of everything else is insanely good, though. It's easy to just go wild with Slicer and dodge when appropriate, but using spell combos with virtual dex and getting creative on an enemy-by-enemy basis is so fun. Really sad Carian Knight Sword is such a huge disadvantage in terms of damage AND versatility since it's easily my favorite looking straight sword in the game.

[@dibelmont7463]

Nizzar! People want to see a new version of Moongrum !)

[@tanyadavies265]

Iv only not long discovered you Nizar and i don't think I'm gonna regret with the help of your videos u helping me get through this amazing looking game 🙋‍♀️ My skills are dreadful and iv not idear what so ever where to start when it comes making up a build, I'm really looking forward to you taking me on this long journey and building up the right knowledge to get me to the end.

[@JaggedJack1]

I have watched so many elden ring build videos on youtube that they now get recommended to me constantly and I am completely bored with them. However yours are the only ones I still enjoy watching because of the pure entertainment value and presentation.

[@GodKillerKRAT0S]

The comment about resentment at the beginning was quite profound and eye opening for me. Thank you.

[@Purriah]

This is basically the exact build I used on one of my playthroughs. Fun, cool, and you can get everything early on

[@xXtHeUnDeAd1Xx]

Just found your channel and I'm very impressed at your presentation of these builds, all explained in a way I can perfectly understand. Thanks Nizar!

[@JazzInATinCan]

Serioslu the tacky action suspense video and sound editing is sp on point it's ridiculous. Fantastic job, your videos just keep getting better.

[@foobar2027]

Amazing quality and build as usual. I really like how you go through different strategies for each boss. That will absolutely help new players to discover strategies and combos when trying your builds. And we are going to get a lot of new and returning players soon when the DLC lands. I would still like to see a STR Fist build. I did one with IronBall at the beginning and later switched to StarFist and it was a blast. Now that I finished the CarianKnight playthrough I think I will try a Claw/Bleed build. Claws have been buffed and they look crazy fun.

[@jmagiera]

This is definitely one of the best build videos I've seen, love the slomo replays, nice video editing!

[@hyperrealhandgrenade6578]

Such good detail in this video. Not just displaying a build, but going into lore and the deep mechanics behind why the build works, and showing everything it can do.

[@ItsYeazy]

25:09 For Anyone who wants to make this build

[@starbomber]

The Carrian Knight's Sword *is* a somber weapon, so it is much easier to upgrade than any infusable weapon, but yeah I do agree I think it could have used an *actually unique* AoW or maybe something like the AoW of the Dragon Halberd, where it gives the weapon a buff after using it.

[@darklink999]

Currently doing this build started 😅😅 its been great so far

[@Werchiel]

God damn I thought I was done with this game already and here comes Nizar with yet another cool looking build. Just when I thought I was out... I get pulled right back in.

[@chaseong9560]

Don't forget that the carian knight sword has a unique r2 that provides block frames.

[@carmelito227]

The unique blocking R2 that Carian Knight sword is super slept on

[@evilpac2327]

That art is sick, as much as the build itself, awesome.

[@jdean3453]

Bro this is the most intense Elden ring build video I've ever seen and I applaud you.

[@Mappa_hiring]

As someone who once was a mage who for some reason got close to every enemy, and now is a guy with a BIG FUCKING HAMMER all i can say is that guy has THE drip.

[@MissKarenSofie]

6:30 Spells 8:53 setup spells and Ashes of war 10:00 bosses 25:09 setup

[@ClonserHalphalive]

Carian Piercer be like: "Tarnished, corner pocket!"

[@azidal3755]

Love that one. Haven't heard anyone make that joke and I love it.

[@jsilbern8973]

Was just thinking about hopping back into Elden Ring and here you are with another build idea

[@declanisdelirious]

Just wanted to start a new play through, and you released a video at the best time

[@mikewilds1093]

This video was so well done and narrated I watch it twice like it was a great documentary lol. Definitely subscribed!

[@sbennosuke]

Thanks @NizarGG for sharing this build which seems really fun and effective as always ! I know what will be my next build ! Keep the excellent work !

[@SpectraLight]

Damn this is the kind of build I wanted to try for a new playthrough, and this video is insanely well done and exactly what I wanted! Good job mate, can't wait to give it a go.

[@JohnnyM4SS]

Its like an early bday gift when big homie drops a vid

[@Kronos0999]

I truly had no trouble with Moongrum first run and I didn't even know he was hated; I chalked him down as a weak NPC

[@ADoodGuy]

One thing about the Carian Knight sword that I like is its semi-unique R2 (shared with one other weapon) that blocks attacks during the charge animation. I used a weapon with a similar mechanic in Dark Souls 3, and it can be fun to deflect attacks that way, rather than try to time a parry or use your staff hand for a shield.

[@ThoseWhoStayUofM]

I want to know how this child learned to edit videos and make such fun narratives. It's not the most comprehensive and informative video but it's data driven enough to make it a bonefide guide. More importantly, the editing and use of audio is so good. You're truly talented.

[@LargeInCharge77]

Hes just a small boy!

[@michaeledmunds7056]

That's why I drag Moongrum out to the ball dropper and let gravity do my work for me

[@matthui989]

Damn I haven’t even finish my last build and here comes a new one😂 good video as always

[@blindmanai6957]

Damn Nizar, droppin that life advice on resentment. I am a changed tarnished.

[@SetsumaKaien]

Discovered Nizar builds for BG3, stayed for Elden Ring. You make the most bad ass builds and have the best video format lol 100/10.

[@AggroAggron]

I've been playing my first run of Elden Ring and initially I was going to do a Pure Spell Caster but I fell in love with the Spell Blade style and I've been rocking the Carian Knight Armor set the rest of the way now. Something so satisfying of gunning out Comet Spells at an approaching enemy only to THWACK them with the Gavel of Haima and switch to a Great or Straight Sword and go to work.

[@jasonallen5276]

Great vid that Malakeith scripted fight was amazing

[@PCSJEFF67]

Awesome. I'm playing this painful toxic game called Hell-den Ring and I have seen many videos to reach the final boss. Your videos is beautiful and full of infos, top content. Thanks.

[@StirlingCookie]

Your video convinced me to try this build, and I'm having more fun than ever in the Lands Between

[@TrueBronzo]

Why have I just stumbled accross this channel. Nizar your content is actually fire. Keep it up

[@indigodragon4098]

You fool the last problem was already solved I am already subscribed😌

[@bascvegobekli3548]

11:22 is such a meme: dozens of virgin pissblades VS one singular CHAD FRESH MINT GREATSWORD

[@Darkcur]

You really outdid yourself in this one, excellent video structure and production.

[@johndavid3474]

I'm a fan of your content and you never disappoint. I've built 6 different characters and 3 of them were built using your advice. I toggle between those different characters and still find them effective in NG + 4

[@Zarocaz]

I actually subbed for the subscriber pull, that was smooth dude. Great video, what a pity that the Carian Longsword special itself is worse than pretty much ANY counterpart with the same Ash of War!!

[@yadeel8281]

I felt so smart after cheesing him into falling down the elevator behind him

[@janebtar2167]

Finally another build ❤ keep going with all your amazing content, hope you never run out of ideas

[@Solowolo-k4q]

“Staff, Staves, Steven Segal”

[@Silv3rDragon]

Slow text that's not trying to give me a seizure and more than one word at a time! Thank you.

[@LeWoody_]

Ngl my first time fighting moongrum I got scared and ran away, only for him to follow me and get crushed by the ball that falls down the stairs

[@numnumcat969]

Beautiful and unique editing style

[@seikoc]

It's fun to see the variety in Carian Knight themed builds I kinda used this build as a template for the version I'm making I decided to include more frost theming in the build because I enjoy frost/water theming in general And it fit the ending I was going for too with Ranni

[@ltdank6435]

Only 309 less dmg st endgame? The look of the sword is worth. Elden bling for life.

[@tsuirorankami5243]

It’s been a whole year that I’m using “Ray of Caria” a character of mine entirely built as the perfect carian knight for coop. Man, I call him the invader nightmare. Almost never lost a fight with that guy both against bosses or other players. Not cause I’m that good at the game, really I don’t think I am. I suck especially in pvp cause I panic. But the carian knight has generally so many tricks up his sleeves, and it’s so efficient both in ranged and melee combat that you always have a way to overcome any opponent through tactics, strategy/intelligence. Especially if you have the original carian shield with its proper antimage ash of war. That’s unstoppable. Only other build I think could be that strong is the hybrid Strength/Faith/Dex Leyndell Dragonic Knight build, with gransax spear and the Erdtree Shield. (Basically original Godwyn the Golden build) Edit: Just wanna add this just because. I have three different “Ray of Caria” characters, same name slightly different appearance, completely different levels. I used to daily leave my summon sign with all 3 of them in any location related to Caria and the academy of Raya Lucaria. One on his early twenties around level 30, Another mid-twenties around level 75 And the last thirty years old, level 175 If you ever met one of those during this last year, glad I’ve been of any help.

[@steev1121]

Just a quick thought, putting glintblade phalanx on misericorde is great for crit damage, but you get better poise damage from a larger weapon as the extra attack does the same damage as a jumping attack from the weapon equipped, put it on the claymore or similar and watch people fall over instantly. :)

[@RiseUpification]

Does that mean that the poise damage of the phalanx AoW depends on the weapon it is used with? I’m wondering how to pull this off still even after the patch…

[@EHindenburg]

If you aren’t comfortable with the low damage absorption of the armour set I used the full hoslow armour set after getting to the mountain tops and if you want to push your endurance a little further you can wear a little bit of the scaled set as long as you remove the shield and dagger form your kit.

[@DwightScott-lh5hb]

Awesome. The work put into your videos is clear as day

[@ImJustMightBeHim]

This is really good ngl I'm amazed with how well this is made

[@asunraychan]

Your build videos are what keeps me playing the Elden ring.

[@oths_9255]

I was literaly hypnotised by the video great job i am subscribing

[@Slurpee204]

Time to create another new character because the best Elden Ring storyteller has a new build!

[@Toshirosdl]

A nice gimmick on the Carian Knight Sword is the charged Attack, since it counts as guarding while charged.

[@maxboudreaux1076]

been playin ER with my dad and it is not the first time i play it, but to him it is so he looked up "strong elden ring build" and got this thanks so much for not getting me stuck with a frenzy flame build. PS:FOR CARIA, AND THE FULL MOON

[@DangerB0ne]

I decided to change my old INT build to this. A shame it's from before 1.02 and I didn't know how to get the Magic Scorpion Charm (Selvus sucks) then, so I'm locked out of that +12% until NG+. Oh well. The good news is that it enables me to use the Bull-goat's Talisman, which lets me enjoy some poise with my style. Really good for trading with Carian Grandeur. I look forward to clowning on Margit with this build at full power.

[@kikrinman1450]

Yeah, I'm switching to this in anticipation for the DLC (the last "DLC" build I tried switching to was already fucking patched by Fromsoft)

[@MagisterJohn]

Great video, this was exactly what I was looking for

[@geofcowan4743]

Best video from you yet imo. Keep this up my dude!

[@gymislife144]

Probably the best youtuber out there

[@g.guardian8144]

At 27:18 it says he has 12 Dex and 10 strength but I at base (I can see it rn cuz I'm respecing my stats) have 14 dex and 11 strength, i started as a prisoner using his spell blade build so when i saw this video in the description I thought I try it, now I'm just confused lol (great video and content overall)

[@shanethebarbarian8512]

but Moongrum is cool because he's a legend of PVP

[@chrizjenj3910]

Ive been looking for this build ever since I fought that spell mum this is it bro. Thanks

[@mauz791]

Beautiful combos, you have extremely good spacing

[@vert3x560]

Moongram is one of the best mini-bosses I fought. This duel was like a dance, I'll start NG+ just to fight him again.

[@alenezi989a3]

Alot of builds show how much damage they do to Melania, but Melania was never tanky she's extremely weak in that regards what makes her difficult is her attacks and constant healing, if you can dodge her Waterfowl dance consistently then you will be able to defeat her with any build.

[@madcurseman2547]

Ok. I am gonna go build it. Really good cosplay and insane DMG numbers

[@androsh9039]

Sick edits.

[@agm5424]

Love the video and would also love to see videos and of all your builds vs the bosses.

[@solairesolalalalalemon1198]

Nice. Now let’s see Paul Allen’s build.