The Most Powerful Mage Build In Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree | OP Early Ultimate DLC Mage Guide

Mages in Shadow of the Erdtree get a bunch of new sorceries, powerful magic and interesting weapon options. In this video the most powerful mage is made for all of the Elden Ring DLC. We go over sorceries, build, staff, gear, mage talismans, best intelligence options/weapons and magic weapon skills, tips, useful combos between different spells and everything you essentially need to know to dominate any and every boss in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree. Enjoy! This can also be seen as part 4 to my Elden Ring Most Powerful Mage series.
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[@NizarGG]

Great news! The new patch has made my Mage build even stronger! Enjoy!! Did you know about these 12 things that you can do to make your time in Shadow of the Erdtree a lot more enjoyable?: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIjZgZatpMyJbJY

[@annaunderwood3562]

Is there an alternative to the lizards greatsword because I it won't drop for me

[@vugarnovruzov5807]

You re the only one Im follow about OP's early. No fillers, correct information, no screaming during the video. Thanks!

[@Starzonedge]

ASHES OF WAR Carian Sovereignty Divine Beast Frost Stomp WEAPONS Lizard Greatsword SPELLS Glintstone Nail Glintstone Nails Glintblade Trio Fleeting Microcosm Rings of Spectral Light Impenetrable Thorns Cherishing Fingers Gravitational Missile Blades of Stone Vortex of Putrescence STAVES Carian Regal Scepter Lusat's Glintstone Staff ARMOR Shadow Militiaman Hat Night's Cavalry Armor Black Knight Gauntlets Black Knight Greaves TALISMANS Dragoncrest greatshield talisman Shard of alexander Godfrey icon Magic scorpion charm / graven mass talisman Blessed Blue Dew Talisman Beloved stardust CRACKED TEARS Magic-Shrouding Cracked Tear Opaline Hardtear Stats Level 150 Vigor 60 Mind 17 (increase if above 150) Endurance 21 (increase if above 150) Strength 12 Dexterity 14 Intelligence 70 (up to 80 if above level 150) Faith 26 Arcane 9

[@egoistfallen]

🐐

[@gmathv9411]

Thanks Be saving us lots of time 👍

[@apersontonguecantell]

Reached snowfield but got none of mentioned armor or talisman

[@diego-di4ww]

HERO

[@pringles2743]

@@apersontonguecantellit’s in the dlc dude, the video is based ON DLC did u not read the title ☠️

[@talalabuissa273]

Really thank you for the guide. When it comes to Ash of War Carian Sovereignty, if you buff it with the below: 1- Golden Vow 2- Howl of Shabriri 3- Seppuku 4- Terra Magica 5- Magic Tear 6- Tear of charged attacks 7- Ritual Sword Talisman 8- Lord of Blood Exultation talisman 9- Shard of Alexander talisman 10- Godfrey Talisman I managed to deal 9,000 damage first attack and the follow up around 10,000+.

[@ThoCuaNhuNgoc]

you can use bloodsucking cracked tear instead, it's better

[@waleedaldoais7093]

Whats crazy is with videos like these, I’m typically skipping to what I need to see. But the amount of effort and creativity in your videos make me actually want to sit and watch first then build it. Super engaging and not over the top. Kudos to you just gained a subscriber

[@dogs-game-too]

Nizar is the only one who can get away with this level of crazy editing. I usually hate it but I love his vids haha

[@SteveHolm89]

Just when I thought I was done with ER for this time, Nizar pulls me back in

[@rico7605]

I remember watching your early Elden ring builds, they were so fun and good to use. So once the dlc dropped I spent an hour trying to find your account since it’s been a year. And glad I could find it keep up the work man 💯

[@mathiastrzil1359]

Love the progression from the main game builds into the dlc, especially from a lore perspective for your original characters 🔥

[@heqitao]

Probably haven't said it enough, but I use your vids for almost every game I play. Thx for all the work. You are a master craftsman, and I enjoy borrowing your tools.

[@UndeadAaronGames]

Excellent narration and structure, really appreciate the video and editing .

[@Vibrosis8703]

The shadow lizard wizard cracked me up. Love it!

[@OldHeadJed]

You make the best build guides...Please never stop. Thanks for all your hard work.

[@LightningAlchemist13]

Oh thank God 🙏 I've been struggling as an Int player and don't know where to look

[@DevonTuck]

His other build based on night magic is not bad either. Super simple but it works. Ive actually been taking down dlc bosses with just night shard and night comet

[@TerminusEst]

I think a point-blank shot from Impenetrable Thorns is the most damaging sorcery in the game now that comet azure has been nerfed

[@HailDarkseid]

Yeah , I’m thinking about using the new staff and probably making that my only spell , and use the lizard sword/moonveil

[@kewlazzname]

Thorns is better but don't sleep on crystal torrent

[@HailDarkseid]

@@kewlazzname oh no I’m not lol my only issue with that is the cast time , doesn’t it leave you kinda vulnerable

[@Don-000]

@@HailDarkseidyes but thats why it has good range as well

[@StillOnTrack]

WARNING: if you book it straight past Bonny Village, or approach the shadow castle, you'll set off an ingame event that lurches NPC quests forward. It's an invisible line you cross. So. If you don't intend to do that, don't head straight there.

[@adamlantos2319]

Can we get to Ymir and the Carian Sovereignity without trigerring that quest progress?

[@tipiilegends5482]

@@adamlantos2319No. you have to progress quest lines to a certain stage before going for this or it will lock you out of some rewards and summons and such

[@BizzyBaz103]

@@tipiilegends5482do you know all the stuff it locks you out of bro?

[@army1237]

MINOR SPOILERS: It says "A great rune has broken" or something along those lines so just look up what to do before this. It's nothing too major but a PSA in the video would have been nice.

[@foshimmy]

Unfortunately, carian sovereignty got a shadow nerf with the latest calibration patch. You no longer get hyperarmor during the charge with greatswords. It still does insane damage and can poise through small hits

[@gkurl]

Thank you for no DLC spoilers - I'm currently just getting around to playing it using your Frenzy Madness build! :D The best builds by far man keep it up!

[@jeffjohn2041]

This is by far the greatest battle mage set up explanation video I’ve seen 🔥

[@blindmanai6957]

You're editing skill has had ridiculous growth since I started watching your videos. A true feast for my eyeballs.

[@Delta_Allure]

“Lizard wizard” had me dying bro 🤣

[@FlipCanon23]

If you go pure frost/cold/storm, you could be The Great Lizard - Blizzard Wizard”

[@BlackMagik12]

Not first, but not last...

[@WantedPenguin13]

Correct

[@Jacksz5868]

Shut up

[@Dojra]

But the best.

[@SMTBilly]

The jones effect

[@davidvega462]

“If you ain’t first, you’re last.”

[@davidvega462]

3:24 I have a theory. I think they nerfed the hoarfrost stomp into the ground so hard…(you could even say they “stomped” it into the ground)was because they didn’t want the hoarfrost stomp and the divine beast frost stomp to be identical 🙃

[@ricardosharry8944]

Agreed it seems off

[@Sai-bm8hj]

Hmm didn’t think about lizard gs with carian sovereignty, nice job with being thorough in your explanations! Will def be copying this ❤

[@_nick.._.liachnis]

I can't wait to see Rellanas Twinblade. It looks like a great weapon

[@heathcliff4034]

With Vanishing Spell at 6:34 if you move around while using it you pretty much teleport (it is short distance but still). It has some potential.

[@g.guardian8144]

Nizar GG does great videos, but had a random thought "He should make DLC versions of his get OP early builds for each class" Just sounds like something fun, A build that goes from early game to Mid/Late game then finally goes to DLC

[@alexanderhauge2636]

Thank you for making these videos. Elden ring is so massive its impossible to find out all these combinations out myself. I will try out this build.

[@Bryce-jw3ly]

oohhh what perfect timing. Was just about to make a mage build. You rock Nizar!!

[@sepixsound]

Thanks so much for updating this series! Best Mage guide on the web!

[@m.a.dmatt6689]

I had a Int/Fait build that I brought into the dlc and I say the new death, finger and spiral spells along with that staff that allows you to cast both sorcerer and incant was a fantastic addition

[@jacquesbonhomme8198]

Hey man your builds kick ass. Used multiple of them in the base game. Thanks

[@Lehory29]

Awesome video, it will be great if you make a video guide with thath build until you enter the dlc

[@bennyg07]

Honestly, I've searched for days for this video to drop! Thank you!!

[@hihi-oh9578]

I'm a bit sad your accent is gone but your english pronunciation has improved so much. And your vids are amazing as always

[@jimmystack5]

Need a build to beat the final boss. Been following your mage guides since you made the 3 pt series. I’m stuck I’m on like 120 attempts 😢

[@vexthegreat9167]

Warning for people who haven’t done the DLC: going for this will trigger a point of no return event. It will advance NPC quests and you’ll miss out on unique items, so be careful.

[@tankt0pmaster276]

Shit… 😂

[@RenegadeStriker7]

Or going to the castle too😢

[@YourMasterDennis001]

Just picking it up? You can get to it without progressing anything

[@GoJoeGaming]

As always amazing content 🔥 💪🏽 intelligence build got some really awesome spells this DLC. Love the thorns and putrescence spells

[@jello7281]

For FP regen, you can now craft a Lulling Branch (from cookbook after beating one of the bosses). Pro: it regenerates 150 FP pretty fast. Con: Slowly builds sleep. Depending on how high your Focus is, it'll probably induce sleep on you. Counter this with either armor that has a high focus rating, or the Clarifying Horn Charm (a +2 version is in the DLC) talisman.

[@kris_k3436]

From which boss does it drops mate, i cant find it

[@jello7281]

​@@kris_k3436 after beating the Putrecent Knight, the cookbook is on the ground to the right of St. Trina

[@przemeklisicki8741]

Finally the lizzard sword has been aknowledged for all its glory.

[@Awetopsy1703]

Thats some good video editing bro , and the mage build help is awesome !!!!

[@ogikay7056]

Great editing.

[@gerardwrites]

Your videos are always the best! I am so entertained!

[@lyricsandasmr3984]

Just started playing Elden ring last week. After watching this, I’m regretting making my basic Dex Samurai. Only weapon i use is a +4 Ugikatana 🙃

[@Dino9474]

Ahh yes, time for my favorite build creator to begin cooking 🥘

[@kevintreese4544]

Is the Golden Order plague doctor going to be getting an update? This DLC has so much int/faith stuff, it’s great.

[@phourniner]

Wondering about this too, the plague doctor was the build I took into the DLC, and the Death's Poker still melts, I need more!

[@markdevlin150]

Wow these AoE spells are exactly what I wanted from a mage build. CC is a must for a squishy mage.

[@daeelena230]

Your builds are effective and fun!! I was looking at the new sorceries myself and really like your insights and combos for the dlc. Loved your builds for BG3 too! #gg

[@stevefu7317]

🎉Just legendary video, the editing is perfect, love that Halloween styled fonts! And most importantly the build itself is fun and well rounded. Also recommend adding the new ghost flame ash of war to the build~

[@HailDarkseid]

lol I typed in “int build Elden ring playthrough “. Now im here 😂but im glad because your an aggressive sourcer , so it can be done thank you. Good video

[@MrDtubbs]

I feel night comet still wrecks. It hasn’t let me down yet, and between meteor astel and azure most of the bosses got ripped through ❤

[@brigandboy1425]

Got those two staves mixed up. The Maternal staff is int/arc. The great beyond staff is int/faith. Also, if you do decide to go int/arc for the thorns spell, the Maternal staff ends up being the best mainhand staff you can use.

[@ixiahj]

Vanishing isn't a troll spell. You can chain cast other spells with it so when you appear, the spell just casts. Its not for defense like bhs. Its for attack. You can increase the casting speed with talismans.

[@ricardosharry8944]

Ill try it out

[@samurai_panda]

Honey, wake up, new best Elden Ring dlc just dropped

[@aodom39]

You may want to say you progress npc quests far enough to miss things.

[@2000Renegade]

Love the editing, might try the build even if I'm a big sword goes bonk kind of guy...that bleed spell and the big sword aow look amazing

[@daniloventura112]

I ran through the entire dlc at level 136 and 3 runes slots as an int build. I probably couldn't have done it if I wasn't a caster. Shard spiral for the MVP.

[@alexanderhauge2636]

What spell do you recommend for final boss of the dlc?

[@daniloventura112]

@alexanderhauge2636 : There's no easy way around radahn, especially in his second phase. I did it by using comet and shard spiral charging the comet when I had an actual openings. Lhutel the Headless is my go-to summon for this fight. Lhutel will consistently teleport to break agro and then re-engage with range attacks. This can sometimes get Radahn to run across the map to engage the summon, that when you charge the commet to land heavy hits. Lhutel can survive the entire fight provided you share in the agro. There's no cheesing this fight as a caster. Optimize for spell dmg for build. Talismans: blue scorpion charm,Godfrey icon, and Beloved Stardust. Weapon: Lusat's Glintstone staff (80 int is a must). Best of luck, you'll get'em.

[@alexanderhauge2636]

@@daniloventura112 thanks for a very nice explanation.😀 I will try my best. Currently I am a fire Knight using the fire Knight grestsword and the game is difficult but still doable. But I must admit. The last soul game I played was sekiro and the boss battles in that game gave me more feelings of Mastering the game. In elden Ring bosses for me at least Comes Down to much luck. However the level Design Story and details are incredibly. Love this game.

[@owenpieper8862]

i loved ur last build. looking forward to dis one tio

[@redoctober2k593]

A dragon build using bayles incantations and the dragon form would be super cool

[@L1ghtn1ingStr1k3]

I appreciate the blurring sm

[@sovamainnn8154]

honestly dude your base game late game guide is still wrecking the DLC for me.. I 1 shotted rellana & dancing lion .. beat hippo with ease so far.... I do like the black orb AOE spell in place of the teal artillery bomb move. I'm trying out the defensive finger move in my arensel but so far I feel like the hammer is better. will keep testing

[@konstantinw.1036]

Thanks never played mage but ng7 i will try it

[@seymaozgurr]

amaaazing video. Helped me a lot. I was so confused, thank you! Liked and subbed!

[@jakwon95]

Hey man great video! Your build guides are always fun and still pretty op and the lore is chefs kiss lol. Do you think you can make a video with dry leaf arts?

[@doctorale84]

Oh man I was waiting for your int build for the DLC!!! Finally I won't be squished any more, time to flatten the other side

[@doctorale84]

Too bad we need to rebalance to faith in the DLC, I was hoping to stay fully int

[@igorcorti6364]

Yay! My favorite ER Creator --- when will the dragon priest guide come out?

[@Exhausted_Axolotl]

Yes finally someone who realizes the power of the lizard hahaha

[@miamimartian7]

W video but bro I’ve gotten so many builds from you I really need another updated int/fth build also the maternal staff is the int/arc and the great beyond staff is int/fth

[@RhythmRabbyt]

I already upgraded my Carian Knight with Carian Sovereignty. It’s fucking bonkers man. But for whatever reason I don’t get hyper armor consistently. Maybe it’s only in the beginning? Or maybe because I’m using a great katana. Not sure if I get hyper armor on it when using Sovereignty.

[@SilverNightbane]

From what I know, they shadow patched the Hyper Armor on it. Some light hits you can probably get away with, anything heavy, yeah no. Need to test it by putting the AoW on a Claymore and a Great Katana and see if hyper armor still truly works.

[@johnrizzo9901]

Surprised you didn’t go for the starlined sword

[@DuskSlayerYT]

what about darkmoon great sword? not good?

[@davidvega462]

THIS is what I have been waiting for. This…

[@douglashenrique188]

The lizard impaled by the blue sword in the asf of war lmao

[@francescomalizia1139]

I love you man thank you for every build

[@PunPunson]

I didn’t know that weapon was in the game until he said “lizard, great sword”

[@pabloXDloo]

The Godfrey icon for some reason doesn't work with the new chargeable gravity spells or the divine beast ash of war, in case you are using mostly this you might want to replace it

[@petroscardoso]

the God of mage builds has awakened

[@leosillence8469]

Great vid - What's the armour set? Helmet especially

[@TheBleakning]

Would like to see a new bow build with all the new different bows and talismans that we got

[@now833]

What the starting class that you’re using?

[@rheinbrick4511]

What a great videoL thanks a lot. I was sad with my mage of the basic game. I try out your tips. Thanks again Pro !😊

[@ivanvoloder8114]

Why were you sad??? Int casters are one of the strongest builds in the base game.

[@rheinbrick4511]

@@ivanvoloder8114 Yes, i know. I mean in the DLC i have Not found same good spells and Items . You Herpes much. Thanks

[@ivanvoloder8114]

@@rheinbrick4511 You herpes much??? Man you got issues.😆

[@MorbidGames666]

The lizard sword seems pretty good tbh

[@The_Murdoch]

I was thinking you'd want to use the milady as the meelee for the mage build.

[@RetroSwagz23]

Can’t wait to make the great katana build

[@Ashrye1024]

Hello Nizar , really appreciate the video helped me a lot! I would like to ask what Physick Mix you use? You use the " classic " combo? (No fp cost for a certain peroid and sorcery boost )

[@DurielDuru]

Thanks a lot for the guide. Would be awsome if you can add key points in the video :)

[@Logan-ey6ex]

This builds really good thank you

[@gmila84]

Excellent content, but could be in some place as a checklist, even to printscreen the video in a sorted way

[@alegit123456]

Shadow wizard money gang. We love casting spells.

[@Th3_Raven]

Carian Sovereignty will probably end up seeing both a damage and poise nerf. I could see the damage of the blast wave on the vertical slash (it has 2 hits, 1 for the initial slash and a second with a wave that knocks things down) being dialed down slightly and I would be surprised if we didn't see a mild reduction to the stance damage on it. 91 stance damage for the two swings is insane.

[@Tim-Burgo]

It’s already been nerfed since release

[@yuyu-san]

Too bad the poise is misleading on it. You can only get poise on certain weapons not all. The ash of war is actually garbage if you cant even land a hit with it and you can easily get knocked out of it, so yeah no poise

[@Kemist_tree96]

Carian sovereignty not doing much damage for me… any idea why?

[@Th3_Raven]

@@Kemist_tree96 Probably stat spreads or talismans. Even with the most recent patch mine is still hitting for around 5k with insane poise damage

[@Kemist_tree96]

@@Th3_Raven that’s crazy… I’m only hitting 400. Int is 80. What talismans you wearing?

[@davidcabirta9524]

Loved the vid and the showcase! As a lvl 713 im gonna have much fun! If i want to use both ash of war what weapon do you suggest? I already have the lizard with carian sword ash

[@Khaliltooshort]

Ready for the Spellblade video!

[@ANI-E]

Wow the same outfit as mine! 😊

[@kevinuchiha00]

It’s a very nice video man !!

[@SRADracer]

Base sorceries are so strong, they don’t need an upgrade. I was lvl 130 mage and I flew through the dlc.

[@davidvasquez5925]

What armor is he using ?

[@nublet-bz5qo]

amazing stuff as always

[@johnthemann6483]

rings of spectral light isn't in a cave it's at chairo's hidden grave that you can only get to if you go through dragon man and dragon pit dungeon and kill dragon man again then go past dragon communion lady to get to chairo's hidden grave which is above cerulean coast but there's no spirit spring to get you from cerulean coast to chg. I did it at level 90 using dung eater puppet +10 love that guy and I only killed radahn, godrick, and mohg, can't wait to use rings of spectral light on the rest of the big boss guys.

[@aodom39]

New staffs can cast incantations tho so better for hybrid builds.

[@DuskSlayerYT]

why not use the darkmoon greatsword?