How To Make An OP Hero | Elden Ring | Strength Build Guide

What’s the best Elden Ring starting class? In this new series, requested by my viewer Windmill, I'll take each starting class and make it powerful as possible whilst keeping to the original starting equipment classes. This week, the Hero!
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[@stopkevin]

ThingFishy you single-handedly kept me interested in Elden ring far past my first couple play throughs keep the awesome content up!

[@ThingfishyGaming]

Really glad you like the vids, Kevin! Thanks for watching!

[@modijadi4344]

Amen !!

[@BardianAngel]

"popping a pickled fuck" is a sentence i didn't expect to hear and has me laughing uncontrollably.

[@tremolo_painter]

and I hear that in my head whenever I use one :)

[@iddqd2]

8:25 10% skill power, +100% guilt. Very true. I always had to do an NG+ for him and/or Millicent and finish their quest properly, as my humble apology for my greed.

[@tangolin]

I like how in your videos you are actually showing us how it can be done and you are underpowered. Making it easier for the rest of us to do the same thing.

[@pafunciobatista8244]

Rosus is a interesting choice for this, I was expecting a shouty Highland Axe build, but this one also seems pretty fun

[@ThingfishyGaming]

It was between Stormhawk and Rosus, for me, and I already have a Stormhawk build planned in the future. I actually really want to do a roar strength build at some point though. Thanks for watching!

[@bettywhite2694]

​@ThingfishyGaming Executioner's Greataxe with offhand highland axe, roar medallion and axe talisman is a disgusting build. Even at +3 I was doing over 1000 damage with a charged R2 😆

[@pafunciobatista8244]

@@bettywhite2694 I used this with crescent moon axe because I find it to be the sexiest greataxe and yeah it's so goddamn fun

[@p1ngerss]

@@ThingfishyGaming for the roar build i highly recommend using frost or bleed infusion. as fully charged roar heavies do 2.5-3x status buildup. for example a fully charged roar heavy on cold guts greatsword will proc frost in one hit against draconic tree sentinel

[@bettywhite2694]

@pafunciobatista8244 Executioner's has that sexy crit multiplier tho. Fully charged heavy into a crit means huuuuuge damage

[@cornthdl]

You know I don’t think these would be nearly as good if you didn’t include forgetting fowl foots, dying in funny ways, etc. Keep up the great work brother-man! Always a pleasure to watch!

[@tonymalony5242]

I've never been a soul's game player but i watched your builds on youtube before I even thought about buying elden ring so I thought I'd give the game a go also following and watching your builds along with your voice and beautifull backing music and bam I got addicted to Elden ring so I thankyou and may I add I suffer mental health and Elden ring along with you its getting there much love Thingfishy

[@gabrielmoraes9074]

I really exited for the samurai class, thx for the guides

[@Jono793]

Ah yes! Ole RL1/ Speedrun, No-hit run starting class. I wonder if he's going to be good? 😂

[@leknaattheseer]

Wasn’t expecting a Str/Int build for the Hero class, very creative! Excellent video!

[@ThingfishyGaming]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@dr_ubo]

Probably my favorite class to start with. I rarely change initial setup, I like “role playing” as the class I pick on each playthrough and never change weapons nor equipment (rarely level up either). The Hero is just fantastic.

[@ThingfishyGaming]

Hero + large club was a favourite of mine when I was learning the game! Thanks for watching!

[@sleepyrelax2]

With the dlc coming out hopefully you see a boom in views and subs. You deserve it man

[@MelloCookies]

One thing I enjoy about your videos is you show your mistakes. You don’t script fights, and sometimes mess up. Genuine guides, keep up the good work ❤

[@rhyswalker284]

I’ve watched so many of these videos. Such good fun theorycrafting builds, love the use of the Rosus’s axe too. Very cool concept that doesn’t really work in the other attempts. Glaring at you Tibia Summons. Also, have you ever thought of grabbing the other gold pickled foot by the starting grace and popping it just after the cavalry falls off the bridge behind you? Get another couple of levels that way

[@DDjermm]

Your content has me itching to get back into this amazing game😩 the dlc needs to hurry uppp

[@KrT1i]

my favourite elden ring youtuber. i folllowed your faith build and destroyed everone, i also killed malenia 6 times with the build( (5 alone)

[@firstName_lastName112]

Another great video! Can't wait for the rest of them!

[@danielarcher9153]

I'd love to see you make a video around some of the more whacky weapons in the game. I've been messing around with the Envoys Long Horn the past few days and I can say wholeheartedly that I think it surpasses pest threads as the best way to deal with big enemys like fire giant or placidusax and would love to see what you could do with it. Top tier video as always from my favourite elden ring content creator

[@ColtonGamingTV]

I have done a good amount of the somber weapons, envoy horn is still on my list though I already have the build planned out, just need to do the playthrough.

[@cr4bf33der2]

Excellent video. Can’t wait for DLC builds.

[@BlueDragonGaming357]

Hey hey! Another awesome build I will def have to try!

[@Gerzson1982]

Btw if you kill Alexander in Farum Azulla, you get Shard of Alexander, which is slightly better than the Warrior Jar Shard

[@cocococo-lh4ko]

Every time i watch Thingfishy’s videos it gives me happiness as you’ve become my favourite elden ring content creator and I’ve watched every single elden videos for over a year now. I can’t thank you enough.❤❤

[@rossi6823]

beautiful vid, beautiful atmosphere, good information, good job man, keep it up

[@RickyGrove]

I always enjoy your new videos, thingfishy. They are inspiring and fun. Thank you!

[@kekvit_irae]

Thingfishy videos and an overused music playlist. Name a more iconic duo.

[@Truemenaceofsociety]

CONGRATS FOR 50,000 SUBS!!!!!!!!!!

[@bidule_truc1528]

Marvelous as always ty

[@ThingfishyGaming]

Thanks for watching, Bidule!

[@ronjohnson6916]

Thought you might choose a strength build with the Warped Axe. But then it would probably have gotten kind of samey. Cragblade, parries and chargies is something you've demonstrated several times so I'm glad you went a different way.

[@ThingfishyGaming]

I actually wanna try the warped axe. Maybe with a roar build at some point. Yeah, this series has two parry/chargies/cragblade strength builds, so didn't wanna go that route with hero (even if it would arguably be better). Thanks for watching, as always, Ron!

[@ronjohnson6916]

@@ThingfishyGaming I doubt you'll be disappointed when you try the warped axe. Reasonably fast and great strength scaling. It's a great place to start.

[@dryflyboy495]

a square off build would be cool because of its crazy posture damage

[@techboi_420]

I haven't heard lacuna coil in 25 years and this opening song made me think of them

[@Darkcur]

pretty sure your Warrior build is done and filmed but if it isnt i have one request for it, please make it a build of Malenia's mentor the blind swordsmen, maximizing the blue cloth talisman without being full nakey.

[@olanystedt]

Boom! Thank you so much, for all your content and awesome guides, recently figured out how to handle Malenia relatively consistent thanks to you. Looking forward to this one, I know I will enjoy 😊

[@ThingfishyGaming]

That's awesome, Ola. Glad the vids helped. Hope you enjoy this one. Thanks for watching, as always!

[@olanystedt]

Epic video as always! Im glad that Gideon didn’t cause too much of an headache 😂 Any preference on donation method? member, super thanks or paypal? I’ve freeloaded for too long 😊

[@ThingfishyGaming]

It's always such a relief when I don't have to fight him! That's very kind of you. No preference at all. Whatever works best for you. Thanks, Ola!

[@olanystedt]

You most definitely deserve it!

[@edwinstewart5145]

Nice to see one of the more niche weapons get some love! My money was on Stormhawk Axe. Great video as always!

[@ThingfishyGaming]

It was actually between Stormhawk and Rosus', but I have another video in mind for Stormhawk. Thanks for watching, Edwin!

[@edwinstewart5145]

@@ThingfishyGaming Awesome!Stormhawk ash is a bit easier to use and can get pretty busted, looking forward to that video!

[@saussie22]

Trying this axe on my latest run, it is quite interesting.

[@Smokelesslaw]

First playthough with Bloodhound fang definitely my favourite weapon can you please make a video about it love your content man 😎🤙

[@TechNinjaSigma]

1:00 "Hey Thin- THANOS?!?!?!"

[@modijadi4344]

Me: *waking up and checks the ipad* Ipad:*notification of this channel* Me: *wash up, ready the coffee, and grab the ipad* Me: oh shii$ here we go again 😍

[@AlexTheAxolotl-li1ni]

3:08 missed opportunity to cut to wild death stroke “I FORGOT THE DOLL”! but have a gold fowl foot over the doll

[@joshuachawngthu5391]

dang it I'm late this episode 😮

[@zencicapybara4411]

Thx for the vid Fishy! think about the lance and serpent hunter build please

[@bitcheslovecannons5073]

I've really been enjoying your starting class vids, I first discovered your channel through your strength builds video, and now the executioner greataxe is my new favorite weapon.

[@SchwiReaper]

LETSS GOOO NEW UPLOOOAD

[@Casual_Sauce]

oh man another weapon ive never seen lol gonna have to run it once im done with persona also........FUCK I FORGOT THE FOWL FOOT looooool and yes ill always despise radhans fight

[@SomberSkelly]

Love your vids man!!!

[@smaug2254]

Dude your game looks really beautiful. Are you playing on console or pc? If you are playing on pc, what are your pc specs and game graphic configurations?

[@ThingfishyGaming]

Thanks, Smaug. Playing on PC. 13700k, RTX 4090, 64GB DDR5. Game graphics all at max, but without Ray Tracing. I also use Reshade for a colour boost (fakehdr setting with a little boost in brightness). On some vids I also have a mod that increases draw distance and far away textures, but I forget to turn it on most of the time. Thanks for watching!

[@smaug2254]

@@ThingfishyGaming Nice, the game really is something else with the tweaks you made. Ever tought of sharing in the channel?

[@Zerocool0228]

Hey good video If you happen to see this. Could you let me know if you sold the Radhan runes or what you did with them when you duplicated them and do you show later in the video you're full build? Because right now I'm just pouring points into strength and endurance. Thanks so much

[@nicholasbrakefield322]

Beautiful 😍

[@averagegamer1422]

Less go i love hero and samurai Ps: Why rosus, that's int

[@ThingfishyGaming]

Super fun classes. Thanks for watching, as always, Average!

[@averagegamer1422]

​@@ThingfishyGamingof course

[@ThingfishyGaming]

Used Rosus’ because it was between that and stormhawk and I already have a vid planned for Stromhawk.

[@averagegamer1422]

​@@ThingfishyGamingk fair. Looking forward to stormhawk GOAT

[@crapsharkify]

Obviously I'm still on that Confessor run 😂

[@Cliche8701]

"Only 3 things are infinite: The universe, human stupidity and Thing Fishy's ability to forget things in his runs". Albert Einstein

[@ConsultantAzeron]

For extra damage use buffs like golden vow flame grant me strength and blessings boon

[@cubist3117]

Do you have a video about how you come up with the route for a build, or the order of operations?

[@joshyal8778]

Not gonna lie it makes me wanna play elden ring again

[@ThingfishyGaming]

Another playthrough before the DLC couldn't hurt, could it? Thanks for watching, Josh?

[@LeJulles]

Are you only running from boss to boss or how does your playthroughs show in reality? :) nice video! Will try this axe=)

[@AhRisla]

I used rosus' axe in my last playthrough which was an axe only run, super fun and with 65 int i think i got to i could one shot people in pvp

[@ThingfishyGaming]

I can imagine its great fun in PvP. I'll have to try it out on an INT build at some point. Thanks for watching!

[@g1829]

I honestly never gave that weapon much consideration. Good to know that people are still finding so many hidden gems.

[@ThingfishyGaming]

It's a really fun weapon! I also never thought of using it 'til I watched Ain's no hit with it. Thanks for watching, as always, G!

[@Truemenaceofsociety]

Video/post 1 of asking for a "PC glitch"-less, offline and not too hard other glitches series after the starter class series on all the other souls games (including ds3 again).

[@joejoe6411]

I still think your vagabond build was better. But it's still a nice video.

[@alexguerreiro15]

your charecter looks like the result of kratos and thanos having a baby

[@henta.i.3838]

How To Make An OP Hero (for me): 1. Pick Hero class 2. Get Rusted Anchor 3. Get Wild Strikes AoW 4. Equip Wild Strikes on Rusted Anchor and choose Heavy affinity 5. Profit

[@imjag6382]

Thanks for making awesome videos :))

[@ThingfishyGaming]

Thanks for watching them!

[@JG-xb1og]

Another w of the goat🤯🤯

[@ThingfishyGaming]

Thanks for watching, JG!

[@cubist3117]

You should do a metiorite katana build

[@ColtonGamingTV]

Imo I am not a fan of class specific builds as they tend to be unoptimal though it depends on the stat spread but in this case astrologer would be the optimal class to start with.

[@bitcheslovecannons5073]

Bro go touch grass not everything has to be "optimal" unless you're a pvp sweat lord.

[@Kibernizzle]

Kinda crazy how people are still making and watching Elden Ring content. Have all you new sunbros even played though Dark Souls 1-3 yet? Get to it boys. 🙌☀️

[@Emporer860]

Can’t wait for a sword and shield buid!

[@ThingfishyGaming]

A guard counter and blocking build will happen at some point. It's been on the list for ages but I keep getting distracted. Thanks for watching!

[@Emporer860]

@@ThingfishyGaming thanks mate! Love your content ❤️

[@menopally]

Doing an Hero run with stormhawk axe, i think that's better

[@haydenholbrook4196]

ngl this build looks fire af

[@ThingfishyGaming]

It was a really fun run! Thanks for watching!

[@marquezrich5083]

Hero build goated I use str int n dex

[@cubist3117]

Bro fought gideon for realsies

[@Alexcraft5001]

Please make a Bow Build.

[@r0bz0rly]

my favourite starting class ✅ strength build ✅ sombers only ✅ fuck yeah i love you thingfishy

[@gnperdue]

LOL, you know you’ve gotten to be too good at Elden Ring when you’re rolling with Rosus

[@TheAngeryBot]

The quitting out in the corner doesn’t work I’ve tried quitting back to main screen. I’ve even tried closing the game it doesn’t work.

[@nnice2250]

I beat the game 3 times to improve my build, so can I use that same build for the new DLC Content??

[@fenrir266]

Hey did you equip something to boost dex to 10 to wield the axe? I probably missed it but I was just wondering what it was

[@crapsharkify]

Obviously I'm still on that Confessor run 🤣

[@ThingfishyGaming]

Haha, how's it going so far?

[@crapsharkify]

@@ThingfishyGaming I got to the foot of the forge in ten and a half hours but it usually goes tits up from there. Completely ballsed up the Godskin Duo sleep strategy, using up all my Trina's lilies in two attempts. Spent a while trying to get some more but thought I'd give it a go just using ancient dragon lightning strike straight up. Four tries! Next up, the inevitable 20 hours trying to kill Malekith 🤣

[@dylans8793]

Str is the best, we got buffs we didn't need. Thankful for all the kids and scrubs using str builds

[@CrappyCar]

HOLD ON... Did you do this entire run/video with 9 dex? The Axe needs 10 dex, that's why your attack damage is so low, 421 at level 93. With one point in Dexterity, you would be at 701 attack. I was just building for this weapon, and now I want to do it even more. Wow!

[@vlspedro]

you set your character to thanos but it looks like brok from god of war

[@arnauhernandez5228]

Hey man!! I was thinking would it be possible to duplicate a save file? This way you can skip the whole getting started guide

[@ThingfishyGaming]

Depends what platform you're on. On PS5, I know its not possible. Although strangely you can on PS4 (usb stick). On PC its easy (i have a few saved characters with set up done and ready to go - or you can just cheat all the items in). Wouldn't have a clue about Xbox, I'm afraid.

[@arnauhernandez5228]

@@ThingfishyGaming something else, the deathrite bird cheese in caelid could make big dragon farm faster with the death's poker and torch to reset frostbite stacks, I tested it yesterday and it was pretty darn good

[@nidhoggr_nufc]

@@arnauhernandez5228 Using black flame tornado on the Godskin peeler is the fastest method I think.

[@Awesomevids806]

How did u get that axe without beating Godrick u have to beat him to get to that lake

[@marcioguerra3401]

Can you do bandit next please

[@ThingfishyGaming]

You may be in luck there! Thanks for watching!

[@francokp2080]

top 5 most overpowered elden ring weapons in your opinion @thing

[@ThingfishyGaming]

Hmmm, of the top of my head I'd go Death Poker > Moonlight Greatsword > Star Fist > Wing Of Astel > Executioner's Greataxe. But there's probably some I'm forgetting. There's certainly some spells that would fit in there also. Might do a ranking Vid before DLC if I have time.

[@francokp2080]

@@ThingfishyGaming Why are Moonlight Greatsword and Executioner's Greataxe op?

[@philippegay964]

strength always!!!!!!!

[@brreakfastYT]

wow. I can't believe thingfishy forgot a gold pickled fowl foot in his 100th elden ring playthrough video. Yknow I've watched and enjoyed almost all of these but this one slip up just cannot be overlooked. UNSUBBED! lol great fun video thingfishy, I've been enjoying this series c:

[@diaznuts5947]

Is ds2 haram or would you consider making a video about it? I know people shit on it but the sheer amount of weapons and armors are insane

[@xprestigegunz7670]

does it matter what corner ?

[@odoylerules2396]

I’m a little confused why you’re leveling up intelligence with a strength build? I just started a hero play through and would like to know, sorry for being a noob 😅

[@ashenisntridden]

The axe requires 18 intelligence to properly use

[@chanseng]

Ok Thanos - A Maidenless

[@Sytoca]

“tAnose” dunno why my brain thought that

[@Chewymaggot1]

wait so how d oyou do the skeleton thing for your LT ability???

[@BenSKG]

Poor Loretta never gets to join in the fun on these playthroughs!

[@ThingfishyGaming]

Haha, yeah IU have felt bad for cheesing her on every run. Works great for this series because of early Carian Retaliation, but I'll go back to fighting her when needed after these vids.

[@BenSKG]

@@ThingfishyGaming at least the real version always makes an appearance so it evens out! Great vid as ever, been really enjoying this series 👍

[@TechBear1127]

- [01:04](kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWiUlqWfgdmNftU) 🛡 Setup and Early Upgrades - Explanation of the starting setup for the Hera build, focusing on an axe and shield. - Detailed guide on obtaining early upgrade materials and necessary items for the build. - [02:12](kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWiUlqWfgdmNftU) ⚔ Acquisition of Key Weapons - Retrieval of crucial weapons like Rose's Axe, Morning Star, and Dagger Talisman. - Tips for navigating through specific areas to obtain these weapons efficiently. - [04:02](kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWiUlqWfgdmNftU) 🔥 Power of Rose's Axe - Evaluation of Rose's Axe as a potent weapon choice. - Highlighting the significance of its Ash of War ability for maximizing damage output. - [05:47](kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWiUlqWfgdmNftU) 🌟 Boss Fights and Rune Collection - Strategies for facing bosses like Draconic Sentinel and Godfrey with the Hera build. - Importance of collecting runes and enhancing weaponry for effective boss encounters. - [09:54](kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWiUlqWfgdmNftU) 💥 Mid to Late-Game Boss Battles - Tactics for challenging bosses such as the Beast and Gideon. - Utilization of Ash of War ability for dealing significant damage during boss fights. - [11:26](kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWiUlqWfgdmNftU) 🏰 Transition to Late-Game Areas - Progression through late-game locations like Farum and the Ashen Capital. - Strategies for tackling enemies and bosses encountered in these areas. - [15:32](kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWiUlqWfgdmNftU) ⚔ Combat Techniques and Challenges - Discussion on combat nuances, including parrying and weapon cooldown management. - Addressing challenges and tips for optimizing combat effectiveness with the Hera build. - [17:48](kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWiUlqWfgdmNftU) 🔚 Conclusion and Final Boss Fights - Overview of final boss encounters, including Rata and Melenia. - Summary of the Hera build's reliability and effectiveness in boss battles.

[@classic8529]

Im new to the game, how does he use retaliation thing and on the same time ashes of war on the weapon? for me its either or i cant use both, there is only one key for it?

[@classic8529]

well i saw in the video that he unequiped the shield to do it. thats ok.

[@v.thirteen5504]

The way your game looks, like the colors and such, is that a mod, some setting changes, or some editing altering

[@jdazzld_]

kinda complicated

[@petelewis7801]

BONK

[@ThingfishyGaming]

BONK

[@animeislife6158]

First

[@ThingfishyGaming]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@envylyn463]

"how good is the hero class?" does not do the hero class

[@exp_fr0zty813]

He is doing hero class😂😂😂

[@readytogame83]

It's not really a starting class if your changing things what you started with.... it should be what you get is what you got no adding or swaping or what ever standard axe and standard shield.........you should get gud lol 😂😂😂😂...I do like your vids tho ❤❤❤

[@GGM06]

I’ve finally put down elden ring and am picking up bloodborne, wish me luck guys 😂 would love to see some bloodborne content in the future! Keep up the good work thingfishy 🤙🫶