Shadow of the Erdtree Dragon Incantation Build - How to Build a Dragon God Guide (Elden Ring Build)

[@Fextralife]

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[@Alex-asdfghjkl]

Pls make fast god slayer greatsword build pls pls pls

[@tannerf2566]

(Spoiler)I believe the dragon priest heart would be a better fit for this build as it does the same thing as the rock heart. However, I think it's like a 25 physical resistance or something. The way I got it was I went to the grand dragon commune spoke with the dragon lady there who tells you to slay bayle so I fought the two dragons fighting the summit drake and then bayle went back and she was gone and the priest heart layed on the floor.

[@gaborgyolay7254]

On the way to the dragons pit on the wall on the right side behind a dragon skulpture hangs a little pot with a dlc belbearing inside.

[@scatterstheclouds8199]

Do you happen to have a version of this build that doesn’t require the DLC?

[@shinespider]

A great guide, and once again I have to reiterate how much I appreciate the fact that the title of this video is not "THIS BUILD IS BROKEN!? OP GAME-BREAKING DRAGON BUILD!!!!!"

[@Rivnwolf]

I agree, I get the hype, but all in all id prefer something amazing that is described simply. Less chance of nerfs

[@FhargaZ]

And no a face of someone surprised or something cringe like that.

[@devmc4]

sad that this build is not working in real game. Tried already. Spells are too slow you're damaged by mobs and the pace is slow. Plus you're getting extra dmg from hits due to the lack of armor and your FP is running in 1-2 casts.

[@CaseyLyons-yc2ri]

Try running radagon icon with azur glintstone staff in your off hand, the staff actually works for incantations too making you a fair amount faster at casting

[@HighPhoenix1754]

@@CaseyLyons-yc2ri does the effect of Azur Glintstone Staff still work even if you don't meet the intelligence requirement for the staff? Like I know you can't cast spells with it but does its passive still work?

[@ian.credible]

Finally! I have used Dragon Communion spells since the base game and the transformation mechanics just made it so much more satisfying!

[@WaxelMG]

I know! It has been my build since the beginning. Although it is not an easy build to run against bosses with how aggressive they are.

[@brobb11]

@@WaxelMG Dragon incants all the way. Man, timing is crucial in the DLC and thank god for some hyperarmor when trading hits.

[@The_JpD_Show]

Same!!

[@illusion6477]

@@WaxelMGthe new dragon Incants are pretty cool aswell

[@zoomzoomcat]

your pup is cute af

[@ppmonster-1]

Behold ancient dragon man

[@laserduck6149]

My favourite superhero

[@dennisflynn2669]

Best character ever

[@KINGDAVID0624]

I kid you not I laughed out loud so hard when I saw his name. The game is dope and this DLC is the best I have ever played but that is one of the stupidest names ever 😂

[@Leone96]

When I first encountered him through the npc invasion I thought it was a pvp one lmao. That name is so funny ngl

[@yojirex6374]

it was supposed to be "dragon-man", like the race of dragon people or something, but the translation made it sound hella goofy lmao

[@C0ldFlame2682]

I was so ready for you guys to make a dragon build for the DLC. The dragon stuff is my favorite part of it so far

[@aguile]

I think it's very fitting to use an Occult Beast Claw with any ash of war you want. It does not lose any damage compared to other infusions and it has a high bleed chance with fast attack speed. Also looks pretty dope with the dragon theme.

[@MrImmortal22]

Right now I’m using occult beast claws with it’s original ash of war and let me tell you with 80 arc it’s been soo good haha

[@sanitala]

The poison flower blooms twice is a good AoW to use to proc your scarlet rot for chunk damage.

[@Chameleonradio]

@@sanitala Plus it just looks really cool.

[@christopherabercrombie4879]

Smart

[@notgabriel8624]

If only I could put Aspects of the Crucible: Wings on the Claws for maximum immersion

[@kristopfer5788]

I use the beast claws as my weapon with all of these incantations, it’s so fun acting like a dragon man!

[@chronicwheeze732]

Grafted dragon fist item. dragon man with them dragon hands

[@bernardodamiaocamargo1896]

Man, finally! I love dragons in Elden Ring, and in general, this DLC added really cool enchantments, a new boss for me to call my favorite, and now a new build from the great Fextralife for me to use.

[@christocanoid]

Which boss?

[@bernardodamiaocamargo1896]

​@@christocanoidBayle The Dread

[@bernardodamiaocamargo1896]

Placidussax used to be my favorite just because he was the dragon lord and I love the boss fight, but now I see Bayle The Dread as my new favorite because I prefer his design. However, the other dragons still hold a place in my heart lol.

[@mypal1990]

The Dragon God from demon's souls senses a disturbance in the force!

[@Kougeru]

This is basically my OG build from 2 years ago except with an actual dragon transformation. awesome

[@angelventura7149]

It is great to see that you are getting a rest between videos, we were worried 😧 I hope to see a build like your Eleanoras Poleblade build that I am still using for the DLC Thanks 😊 You are the Best

[@Fextralife]

Thank you for the support and kind words, much appreciated!

[@OminousSoul]

Looks like Yura's word's have proven true. The more you partook of the hearts of dragon's the less human you became until you become a dragon.

[@SO-if3yn]

You’re blowing my mind, I forgot these words you speak. Started a “Dragon only” run, I am Dragon.

[@Zzzooooppp]

Florissaxx reveals this was intentional, Dragon Communion is what Placidussax wants us to do

[@AmaryIIion]

I believe lorewise, that magma wyrms were, in fact, humans that went down the dragon communion path and are now what we see in-game.

[@Zzzooooppp]

@@AmaryIIion I think that’s not a bad theory that I haven’t considered before, they’re morphologically different than Drakes and Dragons, they strangely wield swords- like Dragokin Soldiers -, and in general kind of look like dragonkin.

[@cherrycola4476]

The reason people turn into Magma wyrms is because they aren't doing true dragon communion.

[@wooly9976]

I need more larval tears for all these great builds!

[@Heikal.q]

There are 9 tears in the dlc!

[@wooly9976]

@@Heikal.q oh really??? I didn’t know that thank you for letting me know

[@jimmyabort8763]

9? I found 3 😂 this dlc is huge ​@@Heikal.q

[@queonjacobs6823]

@@Heikal.q say swear bro

[@Heikal.q]

@@wooly9976 you're welcome

[@DanielNYR]

I praise your research. This is my exact build and it's very nice to have some input without spoilers. Thanks for everything you do.

[@snozzmcberry2366]

Spiiiiiiiiiiiiiiicy commit there at 08:00. Awesome work, also. Fextralife has made Elden Ring SO much more enjoyable for me. Thank you.

[@keithtaylor6251]

Just a quick note that Bayle's spells do lightning, fire, and are considered magma and last I checked for some reason the roar medallion didn't boost Bayle's Tyranny.

[@jaymeelwilson5879]

there’s also a new magma damage increase talisman too which could buff bayle’s spell

[@glitchkriegreloaded1827]

Does Bayles Tyranny also d al lightning and fire damage?

[@keithtaylor6251]

@@glitchkriegreloaded1827 yes

[@Togata53010]

Because the roar doesen't do damage but the lightning around it

[@rrrrr8596]

It’s a breath move not roar

[@JMW10o0o]

As soon has I heard about the new dragon form I've been looking for this video. thx!

[@joshualoos36]

I was just about to search for a Dragon communion build. Thanks!

[@DaBogDweller]

I was running a dragon cultist build on the run up to the dlc, SO excited they put so much new stuff in for it

[@EonsEternity]

For dragon cult they have priestess heart instead and death knight armor but idk if they stack

[@DaBogDweller]

@@EonsEternity I’ve been running rock heart and dragon cult incantations, sadly can’t wear armor with it, but praise the light rolls

[@EonsEternity]

@@DaBogDweller i just want to know how i can untransform without commiting seppuku whenever i change my mind lmao

[@joaquinsantos25]

I dont know if anyone noticed this but after you cast bayle's flame lightning you can cast bayle's tyranny as a follow up, this is good when fighting large enemies. Unlike using the tyranny first it takes a long time to get off the animation.

[@paver7070]

I was literally trying to make this build work last night, I didn’t like what I had so I did something else. My NG+ I’m going to beat the game in this build thanks!

[@Lee-22]

Respect for making actual cool/fun but still good builds instead of showcasing super OP/cheese builds like lighting perfume or shield builds.

[@theodorelong9762]

Used my last larval tear on this and boy am i glad. Its so much fun with occult beast claw and Bayle’s Flame Lightning! Will be doing NG+2 with this build.

[@listeningtodrew55]

You keep putting out builds for stuff I just finished last night, it’s awesome

[@solesurv]

I've never would have thought to use a dragon arcane build till I found out about the dragon heart. I have a build very similar to what you've done. Been having so much roaring at everything 😅

[@lumbar929]

THIS IS THE VIDEO WE ALL WERE WAITING FOR. Hope you'll do a sequel of Perfect paladin build! I'm using the Black Iron Hammer cause scale well in Faith, you can put Sacred Blade on it and thr counter attack ability is perfect per the build @Fextralife

[@alcadeias27]

Yup an updated Paladin build would be nice

[@UltraLaidback]

Hell yeah! Love the video! I was looking for a video like this yesterday and when i couldn't find one, I went and made my own video and uploaded it. My damage numbers where higher tho, I believe I saw 8k damage for dragonmaw alone with high faith and arcane. but i love your videos so much, i definitely love it when the real pros at Fextralife put out videos.

[@tonydeluna8095]

Good work as always Fextra!

[@necrolios4640]

You can stack the communion seal buffs if you have 2 going into new game+ or having someone drop one for you is a good way to get another I went into the dlc with 2 of them and it just destroys with 55arcane and 24 faith. Also dragonclaw is slept on.

[@Buhry]

you get the buff effect from each one if you dual wield? they stack?

[@ericbilyard8431]

@@Buhry yes.

[@limbothebiggay1709]

For some reason, magic is super strong against a lot of the bosses in the DLC

[@tristanneal9552]

Fextra: "Rock heart" My brain: *_Rock hard_*

[@BrickHeadBopes]

Bro is putting in that work

[@Kiwibowl792]

this channel is such a gem

[@deadislander0167]

Now put the beast claws in this build and you got yourself a feral dragon man!!

[@BlackQuartzSoul]

I ended up creating this and mixing it with your beast claw build for that maximum dragon feel. Blue dancer charm, shard of Alexander, rotten winged sword insignia and lord of bloods exultation w beast claws set to occult. Dragon communion in offhand and using rock heart. Dragon incants for long breaks in boss moveset and spam ash of war for everything else

[@ping4517]

Iv been looking for a video like this for days😭 I’m way to scared to respec without guidance

[@klabjcobevj72nso0fj4]

I'm not scared, but I'm just not capable of putting these 500 separate pieces together to make a bad ass build. Anything I come up with would do like half the damage lol

[@ping4517]

@@klabjcobevj72nso0fj4 I am definitely scared, I wish larval tears weren’t limited

[@Waxf0rd]

DS2 dragon form looked the coolest with that armor, but this is also nice. It's a shame your poise sucks because no armor. But we can't have them all. Anyway, looking forward to the dragon priestess too. And maybe the carrian sorcery sword. Spellcasting without a staff. Can shield and skewer stuff xD

[@Didusny]

Personally, I combined this build with one for Great Katana. Thanks to this, I came up with the Ancient Dragon-Man (boss) like build. It's great😄

[@basejason]

Would love to see an updated elementalist build! Thanks for all the amazing content

[@PLFBEZ]

This was my build for the main play of elden ring. Only bad part was you didn't get most the good good till end game but now to be able to be dragon god from the jump this will be so much fun

[@melchiah19]

Late to the party I know, but I thought I would give you or others a suggestion as I did a similar build to this. Swap the weapon out for the beast claws (low str and dex requirements) and arcane infuse it. It's freaking devastating and the savage beast claws ash of war dodges most attacks when trading blows. And greyoll's roar knocks down/staggers most enemies to get a full ash of war combo and it is almost a guarantee bleed proc.

[@GrandGoblin]

Great build. Hope there will be a Dragon Cult build for the brand new Priestess dragon form as well.

[@casualgamingauraous2345]

I was pretty much trying to build around that idea too since I usually use Dragon Cult Incantations a lot more than Dragon Communion (Mostly because I both like the speed of most Lightning Spears and Also cause I love the OG lightning spear cause of Solaire) I have 50 Vigor, 25 Mind, 27 Endurance 30 Faith and used the rest split between Strength and Dex as I’ve always liked Quality Builds, sure I’m only SL 125 but so far it works out pretty well, definitely would be more efficient at 150 so Faith could get cranked way up for better incantations and a tad bit more mind but If you don’t mind it I’d recommend giving it a go and see how it feels, definitely allocate to either Faith or whatever Melee stat you prefer though.

[@nicke9709]

Awesome i love all your builds , you are the go to elden ring guy 🎉🎉

[@joshbruhn390]

This is one of the two best arcane builds IMHO. Clarification to your commentary: the Dragon Communion Seal is a very close second in incant scaling, so there is little benefit in buffing something like the Eardtree Seal, casting with it, and off handing the Dragon Communion Seal. I'm in NG+ and I cast with DC seal and also hold a second one in the off hand for the buff. If playing for DC incants it is superior to minimize faith and maximize dex (behind arcane, of course, which should eventually go all the way to 80), because the DC seal scales so well off of arcane, the faith is minimally important, and the dex scaling on the typical status application types of weapons you will want to use is more beneficial than the faith. I am running beast claws. The other Arcane build goes Arcane, then faith, then minimal dex or strength depending on which weapons you use. Main hand DC seal. Off hand the Gravel Stone seal and mainline Dragon Cult incants. I choose the Death Knight Armor set over the Priestess Heart because the extra damage from the Preistess Heart usually comes at the expense of slotting a defensive talisman instead of an offensive one. This makes it a wash between the DK armor or the PH, and the PH looks dumb so... Long story short if you want powerful incants with arcane you can either go Dragon Cult with Arcane>Faith>strength/dex... or you can go Dragon Communion with Arcane>Dex>Faith.

[@joshbruhn390]

Sorry to ramble I just love these builds. The best part of going caster as an Arcane build is that while you get these powerful and unique incants as your main damage source, you get to surround that with all sorts of weird, fun and effective tools like open handed weapons, poison and bleed, perfume bottles, whips, star fists, twin blades, katanas, poison arrows etc.. You become a Swiss army knife.

[@SReaperX]

Hey man, thanks! I remember when I first got the game when it first came out I was excited because I heard about the dragon stuff. I tried the dragon priest build that you made a couple years ago and had a lot of fun with it. This one though… this is awesome. Only difference with me is I use bloody helice for melee. This build slaps though, Messmer got clapped on my 3rd try. 👍

[@soullight7003]

Finally a build for this amazing transformation

[@DaSharkCraftMC]

On release I tested it and Dragon Form only gave 5% and gave around 17% damage bonus. They shadow buffed it to 10% damage negation and 20% damage increase in 1.12.2. Thats honestly amazing.

[@KarmaEpsilon]

Been waiting on this build since I got the Rock Heart, I feel like I got close on my own to making a good version but I wanted to see what other people were doing. And honestly, Poise isn't a major downside PVE if you're in the DLC, because I've been having Poise as high as 60 not matter on basic dlc enemies and their basic attacks. Even with solid +#s of Fragments and Revered Ashes. It is worth pointing out however, that if you play with summons you won't get a Dragonman Mimic, you'll get a Nakedman Mimic. SO hopefully you have Tiche, Bloodfiend Hexer (combos great with blood builds), or another tanky or dodgey summons leveled.

[@parttimerunner]

This is beautiful 🐲 Thank you!

[@ZiggyStarman42]

Awesome build. I'm also hoping for a block counter build with the Black Steel Great Hammer! 🤞

[@SO-if3yn]

Thanks for the guide brother, started a Dragon only run, and it’s so much fun.

[@arcticz6457]

i Was so happy when i saw we can transform into dragons again like in dark souls 3

[@pillcap89]

Imagine using the beast claws with this.

[@noahjones4943]

So now theres an item to make you a dragon bro, this was my favorite build to begin with. Nice lol

[@frobuddah8041]

Hey man, just wanted to say I did a build very close to this except I used the bayle, roar, Canvas and Dragon crest shield talismans. It makes theodorix breath insane!

[@frobuddah8041]

Also, to my knowledge Theodorix Breath is the only legendary dragon incantation that can be used on horse back, which is super convenient. Give it a try sometime pls

[@aikan7457]

Woah, cool concept. Looking forward to a Dragon-Hunter great katana build, and a dueling shield build.

[@XpsyZ]

I took some points off vig, endurance and faith and invested into dex to wield Morgotts Cursed Sword. The weapon is quick and scales with dex and arc and with Radagon talisman you get basically max casting speed.

[@iantaylor2331]

Good thoughtful build. I would add Shabriri’s Woe to buff

[@kevinmcdowell11]

Would love to see one that focuses on dragon cult spells as well, and the special armor from the DLC that boosts those skills/incantations. Some sort of dex/faith build or quality/faith maybe

[@tristanlambert658]

This build with dryleaf arts would be dope since that weapon weighs basically nothing so you get maximum blue dancers dress damage PLUS a dragon doing martial arts is kinda just fitting lol

[@RuiNDieM1988]

I was thinking the same thing lol

[@chillax319]

Can't wear any clothes for dragon form. To transform you need to get butt naked.

[@RuiNDieM1988]

@@chillax319 dry leaf isn't clothes it's a weapon

[@chillax319]

@@RuiNDieM1988 OP mentioned blue dancers dress, I was referring to that. Sounds like clothing.

[@tristanlambert658]

@@chillax319 no I mean the blue dancers charm lol, the one that buffs you based on lower equip load

[@j.r.morrison89]

If only this made Torrent a dragon too. Dope.

[@LordMisos]

Bruh, I was literally trying to make this earlier today. Thank you

[@n3crobard]

Thinking about maybe taking this fashion with me into NG+ builds and seeing how far I can get before the 0 poise drives me crazy :)

[@ClarenceDass]

Awesome! I've been having a blast with an Arcane Dragon Communion build. I supplement it with a blood infused Bloodfiends Arm. I also have the dragon form that comes from the Dragon priestess. I think that one has the +20 % to Dragon Spells as a passive.

[@8jb65]

*Dragon Cult Incantations from the priestess, not dragon communion spells. Dragon communion spells are from the rock heart per this video. And in both cases you have to transform and then activate the heart again to get the temporary buff, I believe

[@ClarenceDass]

@@8jb65 Ah thank you for the correction.

[@NyoFox]

​@@8jb65that's actually really helpful thanks!

[@Chrisp0394]

Very nice! Looks like a super fun build

[@nymeria.a.a]

Thank you! I just created a new character and wanted an Arcane build, for me it felt like it only has limited options for spells and weapons and then I saw your post. I will copy your build 🤎

[@agassig325]

Thanks for the dragon god chara build guide. Also waiting for Bear Communion build 😁

[@michaelbarnes2126]

The Shadow Claws would be a nice lightweight alternative weapon choice

[@jackslater8120]

This build is insane because you can switch up wich breath attack based on a bosses weaknesses, then pair with tears and talismans. Can easily go over 10k damage on bosses like the hippo with fire

[@pokebreederrichard1200]

I recommend braggart's roar it stacks with golden vow because it's a weapon enchantment.

[@Sunvaar45]

consider cerulean-sapping cracked tear for the wondrous physick for this build. the attack you do with your weapon restore fp. its a cool way to make incants you are using dependant on the weapon you are using

[@TON618_0]

If you are going to use lighting attacks with the build you should grab the priestess hwart instead as it boosts lighting damage and its found next to the dragon communion altar after killing bayle

[@chasetheson8773]

Hoping for a carian sorcery sword build or incorporated into your dark knight build. Amazing builds still, you're amazing bruv

[@Kenji-117]

Ok hear me out: - 2x dragon communion seals - Bayles tyranny incantation - Fire scorpion charm - talisman of the dread - dragoncrest +3 / outer god heirloom - Roar Medallion - stone heart This will blast BIG TIME

[@Calj5]

I wish Florissax' Ancient Dragonclaw was available to us to really tie together the arcane/faith dragon stuff or really just anything to pair with the Flowerstone Gavel.

[@ashermaese4481]

Im currently working on a mad perfumer build. It is devastating for bosses and surprises others when I'm doing invasions

[@Rhuowave]

This build but with occult beast claws is exactly what I’m going for. A real feral build clawing and biting everything

[@duncanm9818]

ayy i was just asking about this build, thanks!

[@Gbomb82]

I did a vartiion of this with the fire scorpion charm and have used AGHEEL'S FLAME to melt certain bosses, I use it in conjuction with Eleonora's Poleblade for fire and bleed damage with Arcane up to 80 and don't get much grief from many enemies besides the Trolls in the iron forge.

[@gx304]

For the ash of war, try out Spectral Lance. Easily breaks the stance of most things you come across

[@dragonlancer1909]

the other dragon breaths (fire and magics ones) are also very good depending on the match up crystal tears and the scorpion talismen can can also boost there damage quite a bit.

[@ericjones7021]

If you’re going arcane just use the flower gavel. It scales with arcane and wrecks. Also part of dragon quest line

[@luketexas]

Just made a dragon build came here to see what tailsman people are using for this build I went arcane route to get more mind but yeah I thought to use that weapon you have but I went with beast claws and scaled them with occult fits the dragon vibe and is hella good cheers

[@luketexas]

I’m wondering if rellanas cameo will increase damage for these incantations??

[@luketexas]

Beloved stardust might be good for this build sometimes too but take hella damage in the dlc so maybe not haha

[@sethdemirjian6259]

This is the only caster build that I think is cool. This shit is awesome. I always wanted to have the beast or dragon incantations be actually viable. I'm definitely gunna build this when I get done killing bayle.

[@AmaryIIion]

Dragon communion has been viable for a while.

[@mileonaslionclaw2525]

I can’t help but feel like the beast claws would be a very thematic weapon for this build. I don’t know if they would be the best weapon per se, but that’s fine I think because the main focus are the spells anyway.

[@boejiden9633]

Awesome build

[@saiyanremix]

I did a very similar build, battling and beating the dlc with only roars. Jellyfish shield in left hand, dragon seal in right hand. Deletes health bars nicely

[@Will-fz4jt]

You beat consort Radahn with only roars and no summons? What abilities did you use?

[@bravose7en]

We have Dragon form now… Bruhhh. 👏

[@lionchamp777]

If you wanna get really nasty in NG+, you can dual-wield Dragon’s Communion Seals for extra damage. I upgraded mine because I’m a crazy person, but you can just pull it out for bosses if you want. 🐲

[@MessmerYT]

7:54 My anxiety at this part📈📈📈📈📈📈📈📈📈📈📈

[@timuravar8229]

we need a dragon cult build with the priestess heart next for sure

[@setwhen2]

If you’re doing a incantation build you should probably go all in so flocks canvas and the lesser one should be on at all times

[@MrJets15]

Exactly what I was looking for thank you

[@jordy3575]

I just found my new build thanks man

[@JayNikki04]

Really hoping fextra does a build focused around the Death Knight's Twin Axes!

[@chainsofdoom3465]

Duuuuude I am so doing this! I become the Lord of Dragons!!!

[@Berry_Goosey]

I'm very happy with the dragon forms in Elden Ring, easily the best in the soulsborne series. Speaking of, are there plans for a dragon priestess build focused on the dragon cult spells boost it gives?

[@EcChivo]

It would be cool if we could wear armor but I still love the new dragon form. I just now need to get good 😂

[@RickyGrove]

I've always loved Dragon builds. My first ER playthrough was with a Dragon build. This new version is very exciting. I wonder if you will kill some NPC quest lines if you try to get the Rock Heart early?

[@cryro2335]

Magic scorpion charm instead of blue dancer and run freeze breath followed by glintstone breath Absolutely melts bosses

[@diamantullucas8377]

Hi @Fextralife ! Can you please do a 150 level build for moonveil please 🙏 . I love your builds and how much work you are putting in these builds . Thank you !