The OP Nightblade, The Strongest INT/DEX Build You Will Ever See In Elden Ring (Amazing In 2024)

This video shows you the absolute most powerful Intelligence And Dexterity (INT/DEX) build in Elden Ring that you will want to use if you want to completely destroy everything in Elden Ring while using sorceries and INT/DEX Weapons. Welcome to the Nightblade build. The Nightblade destroys everything and everyone within a second or two, this build is so powerful that your PC, PS5 or XBOX will explode if you play with it too much.
We go over weapons such as Moonveil, Wing of Astel, Carian Grandeur and many more, and how to actually use OP INT/DEX Weapons to their fullest capabilities. We also go over the INT/DEX or DEX/INT build, intelligence weapons, dexterity weapons, sorceries and MAGE build, gear, OP Intelligence And Dexterity (INT DEX) build or one might call it a OP MAGE BUILD, magic, tips and tricks, combos, talismans, extra buffs, optimization, how to oneshot every boss and everything you need to know to completely destroy any and every boss in Elden Ring as The Nightblade. With this build you will truly be an OP and tanky Nightblade (Mage Assassin that uses night and dark sorceries) which is something I invented myself, this archetype does not exist before but with the proper theorycrafting and lore we can create the most powerful characters in Elden Ring. With the The Nightblade you will be able to decimate EVERYTHING in Elden Ring (as shown in the video!) and you'll never have to worry again about any challenge in Elden RING. Enjoy!
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[@NizarGG]

Watch the prequel to this video right here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d57TgWCJjpaagqs Part 1 shows you how to get OP early at the start of a new playthrough and goes over other sorceries you'll want to pick up. 500 IQ Elden Ring Tips And Tricks You Also Need To Know About: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIOkhoN4qpplrdE The Creepiest Secret In Elden Ring: kzbin.info/www/bejne/poSoaYN6l9eriac

[@carlosortiz7630]

Thank you for the build I really appreciate it I been following ur builds every since the dragon mage then the demon paladin now this is the build I'm aiming for and I try something new as well instead of the katana you showcased I'm trying out the iron greatsword to see if that does more damage but overall it is one of my favorite builds so far

[@carlosortiz7630]

You know it's the funny thing I'm still on my first playthrough 100 hours in and I've done three builds so far I think this is the one that's going to help me beat the elden beast the demon paladin was incredibly good in defeating radagon but I'm simply not skilled enough to take out the elden beast just yet

[@tragicjon6193]

I use a similar build but I put less into Vigor, I find 40 Vigor is plenty for content. I have Mind at 35 and Dex 40 (seeing Dex increases cast speed)

[@brettqu587]

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[@akagaminoshanks2930]

Y

[@beastmanx9865]

I quit the game for months then I followed ur ultimate early game samurai build bc why not. It made the game 100x more fun thank you

[@mergulhao.]

exactly the same here

[@LETS-DREW-THIS]

I didn't quit the game but I definitely struggled and pushed through. Then I took the same character through the guide and got the gear and it made progression more satisfying. I'm now in the process of getting all the loot I missed

[@jem7786]

Same here, rot knight armour and dual katana finally moved me forward

[@emdeejay7432]

I started as confessor. It was a difficult journey to say the least, I desperately needed a bow or a staff for magic. Starting with nothing but a sword, a shield and a finger seal with 2 useless incantations made for some frustrating times, I'm enjoying it a lot now however. But those first several gaming sessions seemed like just endless repetition trying to get enough runes to level up. If I did it again, I would not start as a confessor.

[@illtones_]

FromSoft continuing to make men out of children 😤

[@noneayourbusiness5149]

One thing about the Wing of Astel that you glossed over a little is that the fully charged Heavy Attack can hit 4 times, if your target is in melee. The two magic blades that fly outward are separate from the physical swings of the weapon itself. So, as you project each magical blade, the sword swings are also considered separate attacks. This is another factor as to why you can stagger enemies so quickly with this attack.

[@9outof10]

Does that improve with one of the talismans that buffs successive attacks?

[@noneayourbusiness5149]

@@9outof10 I honestly don't know. I would assume it stacks, since it's not the same talisman repeated, but I have no first-hand knowledge of testing the differences in game.

[@OmniOmar2]

Weapon 1:25 Sorceries and staff 5:24 Stats 13:16 Talismans and flask 15:20 Gear 17:01

[@wave4125]

Could you do a build focused around some less popular weapons? Like fists or whips.

[@NizarGG]

yeah I will :)

[@wave4125]

@@NizarGG thanks, I love your builds!

[@rizenentity]

No 😐

[@rizenentity]

Jkjk

[@Telamont]

Just look at the samurai build and swap out the curved swords for whips, job done lol.

[@fullmetalathlete]

I wasn't sure how I felt about this departure from your previous video at first. I really enjoy the dual katana spellsword play style. But then I had an epiphany while watching this...the wiki says you can get the 30% buff to the invisibility spells whether the staff is in your main hand or off hand. This means I can put the Carian Regal Scepter in my off-hand, as my general all around magic staff. And have the Staff of loss in my main hand to get the 30% bonus when I'm using those ranged invisibility spells. Then I can switch to a sword for the close range combat when enemies close and still have all the magic benefits from the Regal. So whether I use my Uchigatana with Carian Grandeur on it, or Wing of Astel with the nebulus cloud, I still get the magic boost from the overall superior staff. Bonus: If I'm slow to swap to my sword or get jumped with my dual staffs out, because Staff of Loss has no ashes on it, it will still perform the staff spin that the Carian Regal Scepter comes with. Which is a great way to get to utilize that weapon art without having to move your staff from your offhand to your main hand. I think this will be my plan as I get into the higher levels. Uchigatana w/Carian Grandeur/Wing of Astel/Staff of Loss in Main hand. Carian Regal Scepter and probably a Shield for backup in the off-hand. Maybe even keep Moonveil in the offhand if I get the itch to power stance katanas for some situation. Great stuff as always, thank you for the video!

[@Indiana_Jonesy]

Love your comment but I think you are misunderstanding how the staff bonuses work. Carian Regal should be a main hand staff, and putting Staff of Loss in your off-hand will still give you the 30% boost even if you’re casting night comet with Carian Regal in your main hand. Carian’s special ash of war will still work while holding staff of loss in your off hand as well. This way you can invest in one staff (Carian Regal) as your casting staff and still get the benefit of the loss staff simply by holding it, without upgrading it at all! This means all of your “attack” weapons are in your main hand, which might be a small learning curve on fast weapon switching but is more damage effective.

[@TheRagnus]

You can also carry the Scepter of the All-Knowing in a different slot for a further magic negation debuff to enemies, but be mindful that this debuff also affects you (You can use Spellproof Dried Liver to counteract this).

[@Ultr4l0f]

The worst part about DS2. Dudes in armour. I dont know HOW many bosses are just knights. Bloodborne. Yeah, vials. Also. That you need to face your first boss to get insight to be able to level. I spent a few hours getting gud, but it was frustrating to die and never be able to use your progress. Eldenring. The story telling. While their trade mark "show dont tell... also read items" works well in smaller games, here the amount pf hours between each lore bit made me forget alot. And also? Quests/NPCs. "Ill see you further on." Giiiiiirl. This map is huge! Where!? A clue atleast? No? I didnt like it but resorted to guides alot. Like. Millicent. I ran right past the place pf her final showdown. And even when I came there? If I didnt know about the quest I would have left. A random mini-boss guarding an item. Sure. Ill take it and run. But for some reason she will be there. A bit off the path. But only if you kill the ulcerating tree thing.

[@noahcaelum6796]

Death poker is a great addition to this build. You have to use two hands because it requires 15 strength but the raw damage output and early access make it an amazing early game weapon. And late game tbh

[@jimr8956]

So if I am to believe youtube every rings build is in fact OP, broken and unstoppable.

[@BoosterUM]

Incorrect

[@no.thx.]

This is such a refreshing video, it's so thorough but straight to the point and man, you just tied together what I haven't even realized I've been working towards so well with this, this is the first video I've seen of yours and I'm subbed for good now

[@joshb5504]

Agree

[@oswaldbelderiver6230]

Great vid! Arrow's reach talisman with Ambush shard let's you hit the enemy from an insane distance and it's super fun to play even though it's not damage efficient; you become a mage sniper. I use it to kite mobs, farming enemies for rare drops if they are near the site of grace and especially for enemies sniping you from higher platforms (Farum Azula especially).

[@asraiSOA]

Another great build. Ugh, two things I want from ER... the ability to transmute armor and a FN load-out option. I've found several builds I love playing depending on what I'm in the mood for at any given time, respeccing constantly is a major PITA!

[@WaifuTheBard]

Claim your "Within an Hour" ticket here

[@P1tone]

considering that you have 60 int, how can you use ranni's dark moon that requires 68 int?

[@JustInOutDoors78]

You're not even Khajiit

[@RunAmuck73]

Thanks! Good note about the Staff of Loss. Now using that and love it.

[@jatilq]

Think a pure bow build is possible?

[@karlthiel1453]

It is but it will be challenging

[@Ogbackfired]

This build is so sick, nice dude!

[@sbennosuke]

The wait was worthwhile ! Part 1 was OP ! I can't wait to try part 2 now ! Thanks again for your work, it's impressive as always.

[@moonvioletkel]

Another armor option that I think fits the theme and looks awesome is the nox swordstress armor set

[@eddiem5175]

Partly because I'm just bad at the game, I'm throwing one point into Faith, to get it up to 7. Add +5 from the talisman to hit 12, and now I have access to Flame, Cleanse Me (for Lake of Rot) and Poison Mist for occasional cheese 😅 Pretty situational stuff, but I can always respec in endgame Big fan of the build so far (about to move into Altus/Radahn/underground next) Especially impressed that it uses some stuff I hadn't considered using at all, but the more I look into it the better it all seems 👍

[@eddiem5175]

It's heeere! I've been loving the magic samurai from part 1, definitely excited to see how it evolves for lategame

[@justinbarnes3302]

I like your videos but I’m not sure why everything has to be labeled as broken or op.

[@treeyesindeed]

15:08

[@amonzon106]

IMO I would add Terra Magica to your build, it will buff all of your magic damage by 35% for 30 sec (including Arts of War) while standing in the zone. The only other issue I really see with the build is that it is extremely squishy - you're wearing all cloth AND using a scorpion charm (+10% phys damage taken). Since this is a somewhat hybrid melee/caster build, it seems like dropping Godfrey's for a Dragoncrest Greatshield Talisman would be a good call. Great video though, well made and a decent build

[@cheefussmith9380]

Glass canon for real

[@lockyskate]

Did Carian Granduer get nerfed? the attack distance and damage is no where near the same as this video

[@tfitzjerrells4941]

Are there any youtubers that make Elden Ring builds as detailed as yours? Cause I've been looking for one so I can get more variety in my choices but I never find anyone that makes builds with videos as good as yours. Maybe you can recommend me some (I've done all of your current builds so far, and am looking for more while I wait for your futur builds).

[@evanyoungg]

yo nizar, can you make a sword and shield op build vid? love your vids btw, without you I would still be fighting the tree sentinel at the start of the game

[@woutert114]

On my dex/int build I ended up using Bastard's Stars. The Ash of War probably does less damage against a single enemy but is great for crowd control and closing distance.

[@OmniOmar2]

Is this build still valid? Tryna get a new playthrough in for the dlc coming out soon

[@xeiopizle]

Hey @Nizar GG I love the build but I was wondering if you could hopefully make a str/int spellblade build please?

[@seanrrandall]

Can you attempt an AOE DOT build with all the cloud/mist spells using utility spells to move/tank mobs to stay in it 😁

[@ExtremeFighter]

I love your build videos Nizar ! Gg

[@aponyma487]

I love the theme of your build, and it's extremely creative. But you can definitely push out more damage with a different stat distribution using the weapons and playstyle you are showing in the videos. I've done extensive testing on scaling of the strongest INT melee weapons (Dark Moon Greatsword, Wing of Astel, and Moonveil). Because of the talismans being % based and some of them also affecting magic damage, the magic portion of damage on these weapons will always out scale the physical that is affect by DEX. The only outlier where it's close enough to say "hey, let's put extra points into DEX" is with Moonveil, where it is comparable. However, the WA scales with INT, so it still doesn't make sense. With all the % based buffs in this build for magic damage, it just doesn't make sense to stop at 60 INT.

[@no.thx.]

Can't agree more after what sounds like a very similar experience I had when I played Bloodborne. I finally made a 99 arc and I will never main anything else now lol

[@cheefussmith9380]

So what, dump those points into int instead of dex?

[@no.thx.]

@@cheefussmith9380 unless there's a certain dex weapon you need the points for that you wanna use, I would, cuz the damage is gonna scale better. I have like 16 dex and 84 int and I'm very pleased with the damage

[@cheefussmith9380]

@@no.thx. right on. I’m still fairly early. Just beat renalla heading to fight radahn. at 40int trying to decide what next. I have the two swords and staff from nizar’s build so I can’t see any reason not to pump int to stay least 55 before doing anything else. Mind maybe so I can waste less time drinking flasks? My dex is at 18 so maybe 20 would be good to increase casting speed, but I’m also using the talisman from the academy that speeds that up until I can get the item he recommends in Altus. Seems to be working.

[@no.thx.]

@@cheefussmith9380 seems reasonable, maybe pump vigor some, it does help considerably sometimes, but I usually like to be kind of a glass cannon. Have fun with Radahn.. bring some snacks 😂

[@babysmakerz]

Your int dex build has literally got me thru elden ring, I appreciate you.

[@bdunleavful]

This looks like a great overall build but I haven't found anything close for bosses than comet azur. WA definitely looks way better than moonveil though

[@sybildurham3845]

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[@AngelGarcia-hc2rb]

I've yet to complete a single build you put out. Ever new video has me changing it up SMH! Love the content, great job!

[@NizarGG]

lmaooo, take your time to play them all!

[@richtearanger93]

what would you recomend insyted of the magic scorpion? imagine severus is dead and i can no longer get it?

[@Abercrombie12389]

Can you do a build for NG+3 and beyond ? That would be greatly appreciated!!!

[@cowboychamploo5021]

for the algo, thanks for the amazing build guides/concepts

[@icetheone4798]

Love your channel and all the work you put on every videos bro, this one is awesome As a Moonveil Int/Dex player thanks for the tips on the Wing of Astel

[@abnarty6793]

Instead of using an Uchigatana, I use a Scavenger’s Curved Sword. I retain Carian Grandeur, the powerstance moveset with Wing of Astel, and the bleed status.

[@NizarGG]

nice idea!

[@Rush1nkTV]

@@NizarGG what is different if you use a nagakiba instead of an uchigatana when it comes to the magic build?

[@phoomtyson7785]

Let’s gooo dude I was waiting on this video for a week. Always a banger when Nizar uploads.

[@trashpanda6441]

First!

[@raulgil7026]

Close!

[@whyamiinthismess539]

Thank you so much your builds are awesome

[@fiveforbiting]

If more weapons had unique, adaptable, actually good lategame abilities like the Wing of Astel, I wouldn't hate ER so much.

[@dariamaiorkina9557]

this build is broken, godfrey (gold version) died in 5+- charged night comets lol (1400dmg per shot) cant wait to face radagon and malenia

[@iunbreakable4978]

What's the status for lvl 50 and 100?

[@cheefussmith9380]

I’ve just been pumping int

[@TheKangashan]

Amazing video, thank you for the effort and time, I really enjoy your videos .. keep it up champ

[@daryanbrwa4710]

Faith/int build can you do it

[@MstarSmith]

whats that armor with the black cloak?

[@blindmanai6957]

Black hood, found in sages cave.

[@cookiespree]

Thank you! this build is everything I wanted.

[@Ghaleon]

Just died 76x times for the Elden Beast and Astel did almost NO damage e.e was it nerfed?

[@Kanyefan007]

i have been waiting for this video for a long time and i love the video

[@applnokr743]

You make great videos dude! Thank you

[@takoyakiiii]

Noice

[@alenezi989a3]

The only criteria for a build to be broken is that it can defeat Malania otherwise it's not broken or op it's just strong.

[@pc574]

I have not tried the rain but Staff of loss with Night Comet works great with claws as well. Claws with empower weapon can get around 1400 AR and you have the option to kite with night comet if you want to be ranged. Night Comet with the staff is amazing. The mist spell is not increased by the Staff of Loss. I don't know if it increases any of the spells other than the shard and comet. Also if you only have one SoL the shard does less damage then Pebble

[@jessejohnson629]

Your builds are so put together

[@nobodysbusinezz]

you da man

[@abnarty6793]

You are the G.O.AT.

[@jakethrowsstuff401]

great looking build. i’m gonna a go find that sword now

[@pawelw.3502]

With this Build Radagon and Elden Beast F*** you twice in NG+2. Better go Strenght/Faith

[@klausmandorfer6118]

nice Video... do you think it works as a a ng+ build as well?, I am currently lvl 227... astrologer

[@areader8303]

Good stuff man...I'm late to this game and I'm glad because I have people like you to help me enjoy this game.

[@it4chiyx275]

Is the build even in patch 1.08 good?

[@klaassn]

So in did this build (first you're first video of dex int build then this one) now I have the spell blade set but don't like the looks of it, now I'm thinking to get carian knight armor for this build , is this a good set to or better stay with spellblade set ? Thanks for Al the good videos you're helping me ALOT

[@addict1471]

Hey ive been using your awesome Paladin build. Now I wanna try this for ng+. So I defeated the endboss and progressed most quest lines so some of the npcs arent available for getting the sorceries named in the vid. Are there other options to get them?

[@NizarGG]

If you're going to do NG+ anyway then all npcs will be back again so you can just get them in NG+ instead!

[@Michael-yb2jh]

Once i got to Renalla i realized how heavy i was crutching on casting and damn near switched my entire build so that i could actually "git gud", but i'm goin to try to transition it into this late game version and see if it feels better to play. I just feel like casting is very cheesy, and also, i don't feel like Katana+casting is very good AT ALL for PVP. No idea what to use for the PvP department for a int/dex build like this.

[@PoisonJarl71501]

Beautiful follow up to part one, which I’ve been running for 90 levels and already upgraded to wing of astel. Love the night comet addition. Definitely switching to that from comet. As much as I love the themes builds, I’ve been altering yours to switch up on the same character. Pure strength I got dex to 21 to run some other weapon for fun and flavor. Double great hammer was fun for a bit but slow and I couldn’t see 😂. Fire I tweaked to run ancient dragon lightening and high poise armor as well.

[@OYME13]

Really great build idea

[@Mydoggoesbark]

Could you pair this with the Snow Witch hat for an even greater magic boost to Adulas Moonblade and Ranni's Dark Moon?

[@jomccarty2682]

I main a spellsword right now and was feeling like I'd hit a wall with them. So thanks for this. I know how to grow them now.

[@JezzaLeo27]

How come this got marked as amazing in 2023? Was there a buff to this build?

[@nightgoblin29]

Astel blade R2 magic charge attack cost no fp that is nice :)

[@ohhhyeah3794]

Thanks for the build

[@Ant3rn]

Man, please, if you are using single staff of loss, please don't cast spells with it, use it as a buff and cast spells with regal at 67+ int, or Academy at 40-66.

[@ARCBullett]

Hi, great video. Is this build still viable as from now ?

[@NizarGG]

it's actually even better now than when I made it lol!

[@ARCBullett]

@@NizarGG thanks for replying !!! Loving all you’re content

[@LaserNotLazer]

@@NizarGG Wow!

[@exquisitedoomlapointe185]

Heh, i'd pick my 4k damage comet (not azur, its weaker) or spiral thingy mage any day over this.

[@ZzolllozZ]

The 76th elden ring video of " the strongest build you will ever see ", gonna check another video

[@cracklord4057]

still works very well as of the latest patch, with fully upgraded WoA just about every main questline boss is easy as shit.

[@peacechan4500]

Can't seems to buy things for mist and carian phalanx The person seems didn't open their shop

[@DaTT2]

You've come a long way from NizarDBZ21. Great video , dude.

[@GreyChimera]

I add the serpent god’s curved swords so I can power stance the curved swords, I add whatever magic ash of war I want, it doesn’t really matter, then put the magic affinity on it and upgrade it and bam, you can deal 1500 in like a second and a half

[@gadirpalacio7714]

Wuta the name of the beat u use At 8:50 .. Thats why i love your vids bro the music makes it even better plus ur editing is great

[@sabinpaul2395]

Here’s my weapons/spells for my int/dex build Magic Nagakiba/carian grandeur Magic Ugikatana/ bloodhound step Azurs staff/night comet, terra magica, stars of ruin, night shard Also I try to build poise so I can get off CG more often

[@christinehede7578]

You would be better off I think if you make bloodhound step cold infused. Late game enemies seem to get more damage from frost.

[@sabinpaul2395]

@@christinehede7578 interesting 🤔 Tbh though I never do much damage with the BHS katana, mostly just zip around and cast spells… may try it with carian grandeur though… does cold scale with INT?

[@sabinpaul2395]

@@christinehede7578 a bunch of people told me to use Lusats staff but I just find it uses too much FP… I keep it equipped to do max damage with my physic in certain scenarios but that’s it

[@christinehede7578]

@@sabinpaul2395 I agree.

[@christinehede7578]

@@sabinpaul2395 cold does scale with magic and if you do a couple of heavy attacks after stepping in you will almost always proc the frost status and do a nice chunk of damage.

[@LittleBilly1620]

Been following the guide since the start for this build. Is it still worth it if i missed the scorpion talisman? I didn't know it was possible to not be able to do it if I finish Ronnis quest line first

[@xxgrimechoxx9727]

Can this build still use things like comet azur and meteor of astel ? I have those and really love using them spells

[@Zafire063]

Most satisfying thing I've done in this game is pull an enemy in with Gravity magic and dump a nebula on them.

[@rn9854]

can't believe i haven't gotten founding rain of stars or wing of astel and i've been playing for 5+ months.

[@kujo.0015]

end game samurai build video? im lvl 130 now and i dont really know what do use as a build

[@Sinha010]

9:02 Bro, I was not expecting that. Made me snort my Dr Pepper.

[@wakkuh]

No idea what happened to my staff of loss, anyone help a brother out?

[@rainygamedays5873]

Yup, I'm finally adding staff of loss as my off hand with my Carian Regal Scepter+10 and going full Dark Battle Mage

[@MrKenpachi28]

wow, only lv 60 (moonveil pleb here) and will DEF be maining this when I get to Sellia/Ansiel!

[@brianm27]

Great build as always ty!

[@LyQrystal]

You can use tear of lie summoning ash to distract enemies from you and charge carian grandeur.

[@Ebra-dv4sh]

I think dark moon great sword will fit this build pearfecly

[@CirclePanic]

Thank you for sharing! I love this build! Been having a blast with Wing of Astel. Literally, lol. What spirt ash would you recommend with this build?