The Most Powerful Mage Build In Elden Ring (OP Early Mid Game) | Best Astrologer Mage Guide 2 (2023)

[@NizarGG]

Hope you guys enjoy! What class or build should I do after (pure) mage? PART 3 OF The Most Powerful Mage Build (Lategame): kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIS4nI2qnt6Wg6c And here's part 1 of The Most Powerful Mage Build: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHenoKeard1oarM

[@v97x]

Any melee/caster hybrid! Will you be respecing or making a new character?

[@bigslime8189]

Hey can you plz do something with incantations because I've recently taken a liking to them but I dont know where to start

[@Pachadirri]

Incantation/stru

[@Stitched61]

Bleed would be crazy with seppuku

[@d3c0yBoY]

Faith. Full or hybrid. Whichever makes me feel like The Elden Lord

[@HomingBacon]

0:00 Intro 0:16 Raya Lucaria Academy (Important Mage Loot) 0:44 Graven-School Talisman (damage output boost) 1:17 Radagon Icon Talisman (casting speed increase) 1:45 Azur Glintstone Staff & Twinsage Glintstone Crown 2:28 Carian Knight Armor Set 2:55 Gear suggestions 4:50 Build (getting powerful spells) 5:06 Terra Magicus (35% damage boost AoE circle) 5:36 Academy Scroll (unlocks Swift Glintstone Shard and Great Glintstone Shard) 6:29 Kamehameha (Comet Azur and Memory Stone) 7:20 Memory Slots, Part 2 7:34 Tetsu's Rise (Memory Stone) 7:49 Lenne's Rise (Memory Stone) 8:14 Flask of Mixed Wonderous Physick, Part 2 9:24 Powerful Spells Locked Behind Quests 9:36 Gowry's Questline (Night Maiden's Mist) 10:24 Ranni's Questline (Adula's Moonblade) 11:05 Talismans 11:26 Stargazer Heirloom (+5 intelligence) 11:27 Erdtree's Favor (raises max HP, stamina and equip load) 11:50 Radagon's Soreseal (+5 vigor, strength, dexterity and endurace but increases damage taken) 11:25 Let's talk about staves! 14:22 Staff comparison 15:52 Dual-wield staves like a real mage 16:29 The verdict

[@Andrey-go7bz]

thank you

[@leofl94]

I can't kill the two cristaline Bosses lol

[@SparklinWater]

@@leofl94 u need weapons that have blunt damage like a hammer or a mace

[@gonsilvaluan]

Niceeeeeee

[@lastcall6361]

@@leofl94 I used Rock Sling on the caster first while keeping my distance from the melee Boss.

[@TrairFrair]

That moment when you watch part 1 of the mage series and realize that you've checked all the boxes. And then you start watching part 2 just after setting foot in the academy. Cracking my knuckles and can't wait to start hunting down some of the things you cover in this video. Mid game, here I come!

[@adefiqri8218]

Timestamp 0:39 graven-school talisman(buff magic damage 4%) 1:17 radagon icon talisman(reduce casting speed) 1:45 azur's glintsone staff 2:14 twinsage glinstone crown (helm) +6 INT 2:29 carian knight set 5:08 terra magicus spell (buff 35% magic damage in area) 5:38 academy scroll (swift and great glinstone shard spell) 6:43 comet azur spell(kamekameha) 7:29 more memory slot(+2) 8:14 cerulean hidden tear(flask, 10sec free FP) 9:36 night maiden's mist spell 10:24 adula's moonblade spell 11:10 Talismans (graven-school talisman and radagon icon) 11:26 stargazer heirloom talismans(+5 INT) 11:37 erdtree's favor talimans(increase HP 4%,stamina 6%, equip load 5%) 11:50 radagon's soreseal(+5 in VIG,END, STR, DEX) 13:32 Staff 14:05 carian regal scepter staff 14:16 Lusat Staff 15:30 The best staff (carian regal scepter staff) 15:56 dual wielding staffs build 16:29 Conclusion (build explanation)

[@adefiqri8218]

✔ Carian knight set ✔ academy scroll ✔ memory slot ✔ radagon icon ✔ twinsage glinstone crown

[@Nulrulru_]

kamehameha*

[@lacedjunglejuice]

Gods true warriors are unknown

[@todhold2673]

You should consider not using cuts. If you want to speed up the walking, just use a speed up edit. Cuts make it look like you're teleporting and in tutorials, teleportation is confusing.

[@ahnkor]

I agree, when going into the cave under Raya Academy, he didn't at all mention that you needed to fight a somewhat difficult boss to get to the elevator, still a good guide though, don't get me wrong...

[@loganbartholomew8427]

Yeah ngl when u cut to the roofs I didn’t know where u were

[@AdaminChina666]

@@ahnkor IKR He skipped over a very difficult boss as a mage!

[@Ensavy]

@@loganbartholomew8427 do you know where to go now?

[@jeremydreams6524]

@@Ensavy I don’t

[@sujithrajagopal7543]

One of the few KZbinrs who focuses solely on the content whilst offering lots of info to take away in a single video. I don't think I would have enjoyed Elden Ring this much without your guides mate. Top top stuff! Can't wait for Part 3!

[@Datfishha]

For those who are new, make sure in the mage build you go to sellen for the scrolls its for the quest line for her and believe me you want to do that gives you amazing looking armor

[@TheCrowEolh]

I cannot thank you enough for making these videos. I have really been struggling with my build since this is the first ‘souls’ game I have ever played. It is such a beautifully built game and now I feel a bit more confident playing through it! 😊🧙🏻‍♀️Thank you for all of your hard work making these guides!!!

[@neilbear7476]

Ikr, this is my first soul game and the way he explained it, even my noob ass can understand.

[@Dexrazor]

You can do it!

[@coda-shut-up4477]

I feel the exact same way

[@MisterK-YT]

I’ve never heard as many people say “this is my first FromSoft game” as I have with Elden Ring. I’m curious what made you decide to try it...? Especially if you’ve never felt the need to play any of their previous games? Anyway, welcome!

[@MisterK-YT]

@@neilbear7476 Same question I just asked OP: I’m curious what made you decide to try it...? Especially if you’ve never felt the need to play any of their previous games?

[@uneasyspider]

I religiously followed your first video, am level 99, and have yet to meet azur yet but was already in exactly the same outfit as you 😂. That shows you're such a good teacher. Thank you.

[@piesang5770]

Dude . Just want to say thanks for explaining well enough for me to know what to do, but not going into extreme detail and spoling the experience. I still have to explore and find the areas and fight people along the way. But you don't spoil the step by step process. Thanks and keep it up !!!

[@MVIVN]

I’m so excited to continue making the ultimate mage with this guide, unfortunately I can’t play Elden Ring for 2 days due to work commitments but I’ll come back to this video and start working my way through the steps!

[@Forgotten_Aeon]

Your videos are so concise and accurate, cover so much in this huge game, and get to the point without wasting time. Amazing. Thank you so much for your work in putting your mage guide together, it’s objectively one of the best Elden ring videos on KZbin!

[@DjLuCKyCHaRM]

You make the best guides I have ever followed and I have followed hundreds of guides in 30 years. You are a freaking legend.

[@Roflskippy]

Just as an additional note to all this wonderful information, there is a soft cap on power increase past intelligence stat 80. So if you lvl your int to 80, you can start moving your build around more freely, like different helms that don't nerf your stam and health.

[@joereilly8890]

Yes I’ve been looking for this info all over the Internet. I can finally stop using that helm with +6 int since I know I’m way above the soft cap now

[@dragonwaz]

@@joereilly8890 yeah I consistently got like 2 extra damage per point in int then 0.5 per point after 80

[@blockminster3282]

You really only need 72, you can hit 80 with the Stargazer Heirloom and the hat off Rennala with no penalties.

[@johnlewis9855]

@@blockminster3282 I think you can do better getting to 80 int, and then exchange the Stargazer Heirloom and Rennala's Hat for Graven School(and mass)/Glintstone Blade/Radagon Seal/Magic scorpion charm and Snow Witch Hat for frost spells increase. Using items to add to int for a pure sorcerer is a waste, as you always should be at 80 int softcap without item help.

[@thegreatfonsby783]

Can't believe I caught this vid 1 hour after it was posted when something just told me to look it up. Great video

[@sullychow4123]

Genuinely the best mage guide I've seen. Informative, little quips, comprehensive. I had to work out all this information doing a wiki/reddit delve and I could've just watched your video lol.

[@leonnardlee]

I don’t usually leave a comment.. but this guide as well as the part 1 is really awesome! Thank you so much!

[@jarrenuine6051]

I love these videos man! I don't know where I'd be in my game without you, but it wouldn't be anywhere near as far 🤣 can't wait for that 3rd part!

[@shootemup323]

These videos for mage are the best you tube has to offer thank you so much 🙏

[@andrewrose3019]

this is one of the best i've seen thus far and I've watched a lot of mage vids trying to up my game! Ty

[@RonaldvanGeijn]

priceless. must watch if you play the astrologer class! Really appreciative of the huge amount of work that has gone into this.

[@Dgdragon101]

Was quite a bit disappointed when I started this game fresh hoping to play a mage only to find out that it was pebble arc doo doo and was convinced magic had been pushed aside like all other souls games but you truly. Saved this game for me, got around to .lvl 50 and used your guide to the teeth and now I'm loving this game and can actually play it by myself, you sir have my thanks and absolutely cant wait for the endgame video

[@FelisImpurrator]

Ironic. Pebble and arc are the best spells until you get very high mind and int, when low cost efficiency, ultra powerful spells like Stars of Ruin or Cannon of Haima become economical for sheer burst power. Otherwise, the use of other spells like Great/Swift Glintstone Shard is for enhanced homing or range or travel time, usually. Then there's Carian melee stuff which is amazing damage and FP with stagger, but leaves you open. And rock sling, which is the third "best early game spell" in no specific order.

[@Christian-lb7lq]

magic has always been overpowered bro

[@justhair17]

Magic is actually rly great in ER. There is much more variety than in previous titles and there are some rly good int weapons, like Moonveil, Wings of Astel or Darkmoon

[@jusafuto]

This is exactly the kind of in depth guide that I needed to have as a reference for how effective my build is. I happen to have most of the items you mentioned but you did shed light on some important ones I was missing! Thank you so much! Subscribed. Can’t wait for the late game build vid!

[@paulbolton2543]

Great guides however i feel sometimes the locations are skipped through for things perhaps it could be a bit more idiot proof (im an idiot) top work though in general

[@LukeTheGrayFox]

Thanks for making these guides. They have really made my time in Elden Ring more enjoyable! Keep up the good work :)

[@Dexrazor]

It makes spells cost more mana so honestly I wouldn’t go for it unless you have spent a lot of levels in Mind. If you have 60 int or you plan on getting 60 int, use the Remembrance from the Raya Lucaria boss to make their staff.

[@schizoidkid666]

I think both that and and lusats staff are for 100+ lvl builds where you have 40-60 mind, early to mid game you would have to drink after every 2 casts

[@LukeTheGrayFox]

@@schizoidkid666 Ah, alright. Guess I will save it for later then.. I just hit 69 (nice) a few mins ago. Thanks for the tip

[@LukeTheGrayFox]

@@Dexrazor Alright. Thanks for the tip!

[@dieterotten8728]

One of the best, if not the best mage guide ! Very detailed and good explanation very very well put together. Thank you =).

[@dronemachine4694]

Not detailed, not explained, and too many cuts. You’re either a bot or this guys alt. The video sucks ass.

[@oliverhumphreys8141]

We need to get this guy to 100k subs because he is way too helpful he deserves at least 100k

[@NizarGG]

:)

[@straightwhitemale.1117]

And I thought part 1 was the best mage build video on the internet... Excellent follow-up. Your pronunciation of some words cracks me up haha.

[@neilbear7476]

I literally followed every step youve made my God. Thank you for another one.

[@HWVIKTURUS]

Played Str-build my first playthrough and just recently picked up the game again for a second playthrough as mage. Following this guide halfway through this second part now, really enjoying it!

[@nodaysoff3324]

Ive been watching your videos to help me get started. Thanks for helping me kick ass! Great stuff keep it up

[@mraveryf25]

these last 2 videos that ive watched do indeed deserve a subscription! thanks for all the info!

[@SbkJay98]

Thops Barrier is really good and you can get it really early when you go to the academy. It deflects magic and incantations better than the party magic shield and consumes less FP

[@ashenhowl666]

Your build helped me beat the game. Thank you Nizar! Kamehameha!

[@Babalon1]

if ur struggling with the boss at the crystal cave i suggest getting the marionette soldier ash of war and on use the rock sling spell, took me less then 5 minutes to beat them (try to focus on the one thats distracted) very good tut btw.

[@ren_lightfoot]

Your videos are pretty much the only ones I take the most from. Really good stuff.

[@NT-gw5tx]

Another awesome video! I highly recommend adding the Stars of Ruin sorcery to one of your videos. I absolutely love it for some of those bosses that move around too fast to hit with other strong spells… Looking at you Malekith…

[@Itsozzyboo]

MY GUY I BARELY WATCHED PART 1 LAST NIGHT AND AGAIN TODAY BUT A PART 2!?!?!?!?!? THANK YOU!!!!!!!!

[@hazadus]

To dos: 8:17 flask 9:30 more op spells 9:41 Gowry's location 11:27 more talismans

[@Antimuffin]

Of all the mage videos I've watched you're the first one to mention Gowry's questline and the night maiden mist, so thank you for that.

[@didifer98]

Great video bro, keep up the good work! 💪

[@jwizzle4400]

Tremendous content . Clear ,concise, to the point. Keep up the great 👍 content.

[@doton639]

I am playing elden Ring for the first time and I am having a blast as a mage Thanks to these videos of yours! I'm excited for the final part even though I would be most curious to see what Stat spread you went for with your mage build specificly!

[@earisu]

Thanks so much for these guides. There's an easier way into Lenne's Rise if you use the sprintspring to go to the lower building behind and slide down to the balcony. I couldn't make the jump in this video even when I got the double jump to work so this was easier for me :)

[@rajael1528]

Thank you for this! Waiting for the end game version!

[@mansa_karn9012]

When you guys start ranni’s quest chain (to get adula’s moonblade), I don’t want to spoil, but try to periodically check on blacksmith Iji near the Road to the Manor site of grace. I just found that now he sells Carian Filigreed Crest talisman, which lowers FP consumed by skills! Now it’s even easier for me to spam carian greatsword or rock sling! Hope this helps 👍

[@jacxzor3044]

Fake news. Skills doesnt equal spells

[@tuckerrudolph1107]

Highly recommend getting the nightmaidens mist spell before fighting the crystalians, the spell ignores the bosses resistances and u basically one shot them

[@matthewlopez7381]

thank you!

[@bananabames8184]

Hey man these videos are amazing, i wish you talked about stat allocation every x levels though, 50 then 100 for example

[@Gracklef1int]

Love your videos. You get straight to the point and provide complete and reliable information. Also, this guide has made my Astrologer so much more fun to play. Thank you! (Subbed)

[@Maubedo28]

Loved your guide dude, super good, will change my build to this one this night! keep up the good work bro!

[@Akuu369]

Holy Shit what a great guide my dude! I'm currently running spellsword but after watching this I might have to fully commit to a pure mage

[@PhillipBrew]

This is amazing! Appreciate it!

[@henkkok9437]

Fantastic guide, tasteful in what it reveals, but also highlights what works well, without being super over hypy. Nice!

[@NuttyAndy]

My guy you sir are killing it great video love the content keep it up can’t wait for the end game it’s gonna be sick.

[@crod486]

Great build! Thanks for the rly good explanation, i just finished my first playthrough today with a dual gratsword pure strength build cant wait to try a mage :D

[@MegabeckX10k23]

Love it, keep'em coming, please!

[@tiquismistica9417]

Was waiting for this video! You first helped me a lot

[@salientrogue3117]

Nice walkthrough but would be nice to have some heads up like “hey this boss will probably murder you so look up that walkthrough first” ie: academy crystal cave.

[@gerardonieves9493]

This. Was. Amazing!!!

[@gringgogaming8794]

Holy shit !! I used the meteorite staff since I can’t upgrade the other one higher than +3 but still managed to 1shot redan phase 1 :) Incredibly!! Thank you so much

[@antm7368]

Great video bro, awesome stuff

[@Palaecro]

So helpful and right when I needed this.

[@balazsadorjani1263]

16:29 I'm not gonna lie, that left my mouth wide open for like a whole minute I was struggling with Radahn for hours with my initial character. I spent a full afternoon, trying to defeat him. And this build basically just oneshots the guy. Impressive to say the least. sidenote: I finished Elden Ring a couple of days ago with a blood build, but I didn't have the motivation to proceed with NG+ Now, seeing your mage videos, I wanna play Elden Ring again, starting from scratch, but with a mage this time! Thanks!

[@4foxs8ke]

There’s an ambush spell that shoots enemies from behind. You can cast it without line of site (just move the camera until you can get an auto lock from around the wall, pillar, etc.) comes in handy way more than I thought it would.

[@ignaciovasquez8602]

What's the name of that spell? Sounds interesting

[@macylobeauty]

Great video!! Watched the entire 18 mins. So informative but also entertaining. Thank you!!

[@lildagnamet8760]

Dungeater summon would be great addition to build. Okay tanks and good at keeping aggro, but best part is its shout that gives massive increase to enemy damage taken. And that is him at only +2

[@erichollingsworth5598]

Very comprehensive video. Thank u!!

[@bardbar]

Well done, following your elden ring stuff with interest. I am playing a mage myself and using some of your tips. Keep up the good work. Cheers.

[@Cloud11262]

These videos are insanely useful. Thank you so much!

[@eros5761]

great guides thanks!! I really enjoyed the first one too

[@putthasangkla5697]

Cheers mate, to be honest, the video itself make me have a purpose to go in the game and find those stuff more than going to the story line :D Can’t wait for the late game, until then i will go grab those stuff for now.

[@andrewcooper7021]

How do you get on to the roofs though?? You just teleport there it’s confusing as hell

[@quietdinosaur9659]

Gotta go to the broken looking stairway with the 2 mages on top and then follow their path

[@RoketNek]

Now this is the direction my astrologer wants to go. Thanks!

[@TheMorrogoth]

"Replace Meteorite Staff at level 50" Here I am at 246 and still going strong with it! Lol

[@nathansoussan5751]

thanks for the 2 guides on Mage, it helped me appreciate much more the game! can't wait for the 3rd one!

[@daviderocks]

Thank you so much man, great content.

[@Martin-j2o9p]

Great video , nice clear guidance. Many thanks.

[@wcloo1]

Very impressive to one shot General Radahn, I've seen alot of players getting one or 2 shot by him, this boss is the most difficult by far, nice video keep up the good work

[@MarCo-hk6yz]

No it's not. In fact it doesn't attack you at all, just at the beginning. You're summoning lots of allies that keep him busy so you can just kill him easily :p

[@drvofoka7033]

Someone didn't meet Malenia lmao.

[@moresomoze]

@Mar Co I hope they nerf the shit out of sorcery, all you clowns saying "it's so easy" are going to be the first ones crying about there not being a way to cheese through the entire game.

[@aresxprodigy1739]

Fire giant is worse I promise

[@26183]

@@moresomoze bloodhound sword/double bleed katana/Sword of fire and noght/etc says hi. Lol, as if only magic is cheesy.

[@lazynotuseless8843]

Bro you are literately a legend for doing this, you know that right?

[@SierraLimaSL]

Absolute masterpiece of a guide! Thanks!

[@RickyGrove]

Excellent build guide. Your suggestions have made a big difference in my success in Elden Ring.

[@MuayThai7737]

Very thanks bro ❤👍👍👍

[@uspatriot6414]

Another great video. You helped me with the game quite a bit.

[@Scitch-et4vk]

Subbed . Nice guides

[@ThomasLewandowski]

These are really working for me. Thanks!

[@ryandee6997]

Another fantastic video! Thanks! Can’t wait for part 3!!!

[@KeKsEfReSsEr200]

Damn, that's pretty much the build I'm running currently...well mine isn't quite there but it's close. I can't wait to see its final form

[@oorinxx]

Amazing vid! Thank you!

[@aaron.r.2096]

u made my journey less difficult. Thanks man!

[@ajamid0145]

Thank you so much for this vid i didn’t realize how much i missed in the academy

[@tomwills1163]

Love your videos, suggestion speed up the walking makes it heaps easier for us to follow your guides. Also it lets people know that there are mobs to deal with on the way

[@jacxzor3044]

Amazing video keep it up

[@IbnuStuff]

great video, waiting for the late game/end game guide soon

[@jonathanhook2229]

You’re the GOAT!

[@MichaelDeNicola]

Can't wait for Part 3 !

[@ChaosDY]

Moonveil is a must imo. Its a katana that scales with int like the meteoric ore blade, but its one of the best melee weapons in the game. It scales with int, dex, and strength, boasting a b in both int and dex. The ability is a moonslash or moon sweep, essentially a ranged version of the uchigatana. Being a katana, it applies bleed, and it deals insane poise damage as well

[@muchluck7981]

Moonveil is okay if you are going for more of a spellblade build. Pure mage tends to ask you to dedicate 70 to 80 intelligence so you are tight on points for both vigor and endurance.

[@sentryion3106]

@@muchluck7981 Just level up more and get 40 vigot 40 mind and 70 intellegence. Moonveil is very clutch in small confined place where you can't create a safe distance to cast spells. Then again hoarfrost stomp exist and that thing seems more broken than moonveil

[@muchluck7981]

@@sentryion3106 True. At least with moonveil you can parry it. how does one parry someone stepping their foot on the ground and creating an ice slick from that. Proper positioning gets people killed with that stomp

[@ChaosDY]

@@muchluck7981 my mage is currently level 156 and has 80 int, 40 vigor, 40 mind, 22 endurance. 12 strength, 10 faith, 8 arcane, and the 23 dexterity for moonveil. Ive been using moonveil as soon as I got it, as I started the samurai class, fully intending to transition to a battle mage. I use moonveil for tight spaces or for bosses who dont let me cast by closing the distance instantly (like malenia). Even if you dont take moonveil immediately its definitely a must in the late game/end build. Also, taking Marikas soreseal over radagons soreseal is pretty good if you want more int, mind, faith, and arcane.

[@LeTtRrZ]

I use both the Lusat staff and the Azur staff, for fast casting and more damage. If you hold both staves and cast with the Lusat staff, it gains the speed benefits from Azur’s staff. There is a talisman that reduces the cost of spells, almost completely negating the cost increase imposed by Lusat’s staff. I also have 60 mind and 7 maxed cerulean flasks so the cost increase from Azur’s staff doesn’t tend to be a huge issue before I’ve killed all the enemies. Also, I didn’t manage to get to the dexterity speed buff cap (70 for spells), but at 50 your casts become so fast that you can kill most trash mobs before they can react, especially with Carian slicer. That spell puts out ludicrous damage for an extremely low cost. Don’t underestimate it.

[@michael13849]

If anyone is watching this now you can actually skip the boss at 6:56 by quitting out of the game to deaggro the boss and the cerulean nerds next to it. Azure is standing by the sight of grace so just run to the grace, quit out, come back in, talk to azure.

[@JensenStark-y9m]

Thanks ! Well done!

[@umbramagick6665]

Great build and thoughts man! Keep up the content!