This Build Is BROKEN! Impenetrable Thorns Elden Ring Build Guide!

[@Soldier1stClass]

I recently beat the Elden Ring DLC using Martial Arts Only (Dryleaf Arts/Dane’s Footwork) check it out here: Elden Ring DLC, But It's Martial Arts Only! kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6K7dJ58nNaWa8U

[@aurelioalvarez8694]

Having a side by side comparison with the recent nerf may be useful

[@edubGrimnova]

Tbh I think with all the buffs and preliminary stages to get all the components/gear/items, that it deserves to not be nerfed.

[@Soldier1stClass]

@@edubGrimnova LMAO AGREED!

[@dropsitemassacre]

Yeah agreed, invading with this build was fun but no way near as powerful as using it in PVE with all the buffs, and all those buffs make you a glass cannon. Invading requires survival. So I reckon it won’t be nerfed because on its own it’s just decent and it makes being an aberrant blood mage a little more complete.

[@Soldier1stClass]

I’ve been invading with it and wrecking teams of 3 by myself. I think if enough PVP players bitch about it, it’ll get nerfed. Cause it wrecks

[@deathandrebirth-y8x]

because he is using power not speed. get the mimic out and spam thorns too. mesmer and that scopion were dead in no time and i wasnt optimized.

[@fatherelijah9515]

@@Soldier1stClassoh man, I really wish it won’t ever get nerfed because bleed build was already pretty much nerfed before, this new thorns is bigger and makes sense why it does better damage and blood. Those teams of 3 generally need to suffer because they’re farming us invaders with OP weapons themselves that kill 9/10 of us anyway, why not give us a chance?

[@RadagonTheRed]

⚠️ *Patch 1.13 nerfed Impenetrable Thorns in every way.* ⚠️ It now does less poise damage, causes less haemorrhage and less physical damage. The build is no longer broken. 😢

[@Soldier1stClass]

I’m not surprised. They’re usually pretty quick about this kind of thing

[@SnakeDeBangu]

I just tried and it's really awesome! I'm using it at level 175 to help others to kill Golden Hippo, doesn't even need to buff with madness stuff and it's already over powered. It's also very good to stagger Furnace Golens

[@Soldier1stClass]

Yeah it’s for sure busted lmao

[@RToroX86]

I finally finished off Radahn after a week of trying with 4 hits from the thorns. I used the equipment from this build, but I only cast Golden Vow and used the wondrous physick. Went in and got 1 hit which triggered the second phase. Then managed another hit right as he started the second phase before he got off the ground. The third and fourth hits were hard to pull off since he did his nuke attack between them but I managed it. Thanks for this build!!

[@Soldier1stClass]

Awesome!! Congrats on the W! Just glad to help people out!

[@dutchylondon]

Fyi I had to use a pickled silver foot to farm that guilty staff it wouldn’t drop after many attempts. When I used the pickled foot it dropped immediately

[@Soldier1stClass]

Bandit Curved Sword are like that too. Both have a 2% drop rate. I was able to get both without a fowl foot but yeah it makes it somewhat easier.

[@fe2l]

I can kill Radhan using this build with just 3 hits, 1 hit starts the 2nd phase but getting the other 2 hits is extremely hard

[@Soldier1stClass]

Yeah his second phase is super fast and aggressive so I imagine getting off 2 separate casts is difficult to fit in a window

[@RToroX86]

I was just able to kill him exactly this way. 1 hit to kick off the second phase, then three hits to end him. But those three hits were tough since the 3rd hit triggers his massive nuke attack.

[@BobTubeTheEstimateGuy]

All u do is jump 3 or 4 times when Radahn goes in the air it changes his hit box on u so he just reappears and skips the phase. This game is insanely easy and underwhelming .

[@Soldier1stClass]

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[@terrel8125]

Annnnndddd it got nerfed rip

[@Soldier1stClass]

Onto the next busted build! Lmao

[@morsalineseam6078]

Bro I got staff of guilty when I killed the the second enemy! Am I too lucky?! 😆

[@Iluvivan0]

I have this build on my first slot and it oneshots every enemy

[@Soldier1stClass]

Yeah the damage output is absolutely disgusting. LOVE IT lmao

[@ThePorkchopExpress975]

omg the more i look at this build the more impossible it gets. LEVEL 235 good god. i didn’t get white varres mask or the magic scorpion charm or the flesh stuff to eat.

[@donovanmccat7254]

It has a low FP cost because it takes away life also on each cast.

[@Soldier1stClass]

Yeah which is nice because the life drain is very minimal

[@MegaMastaFlow]

Use blessing of the erdtree. It will slowly regen your health.

[@poriazx3214]

You can use (RED-FEATHERED BRANCHSWORD) for low HP

[@dragon_craft1254]

Hello, does it still broken after the nerfs?

[@Soldier1stClass]

Unfortunately no, they neutered this one pretty hard. BUT, if you’re looking for something to use on the final boss, I have an entire guide on the fight itself that makes the fight much easier using stuff you might already have.

[@theroguerider]

Does Terra Magica work with this as well?

[@Soldier1stClass]

As far as I know, yes.

[@jameshamilton5793]

What seal do you use ?

[@Soldier1stClass]

Frenzied flame seal but it doesn’t matter since it’s just for the buffs. Buffs themselves don’t scale with anything. So just use whatever seal you like.

[@MrNoochie7312]

Can you add Terra Magicka at the end (lasting 30 sec, or add before Seppuku). Gaining 22% more to magic....I haven't tried this yet

[@Soldier1stClass]

You can definitely use Terra Magica.

[@Nyorophos]

is it still strong after the nerf ?

[@Soldier1stClass]

Not sure. Haven’t been home to test it or anything. I imagine with the right build it still does well, just probably not as able to one shot. Just depends on how bad the nerf was

[@dusk3485]

67% damage nerf

[@johnfrankster3244]

Pretty mediocre. Initial bleed takes about 3x longer, next one takes about 5-10x as long. The damage itself is about 1/4 without bleed. Combined with how long it takes to cast, & the fact it eats your hp, Id say its borderline shit.

[@ThePorkchopExpress975]

well i didn’t get the magic scorpion charm because quests in this game are so stupid and you get locked out of things you don’t even know exist.

[@poriazx3214]

This is good on NG+7???

[@Soldier1stClass]

It was, but they actually just nerfed it a couple days ago.

[@Znake-b3i]

Do you use the flame grant me strength in the set up?

[@Soldier1stClass]

No because FGMS adds physical damage and this is magic damage.

[@nukklez420x4]

How does this class do on new game 6?

[@Soldier1stClass]

Not sure. You’d have to test it and find out because I’m not that high into it but I’m hearing a lot of people are using this build, so I assume some of them are up there as well.

[@usmanmodibbo8776]

I watched someone on KZbin destroyed all bosses base game/DLC with this build on NG+7. He beat the final boss in just under 10 or 17 secs😂😂

[@badboyrob100]

Balanced to a certain degree but even the reduvia blades that got nerfed still wreck bosses in seconds

[@Soldier1stClass]

Yeah pretty much anything bleed is a good go to. Frostbite has been a really surprising tool for me lately too

[@badboyrob100]

@@Soldier1stClass yeah man bleed for the win mostly haha, an damn forgot about that one, I have a few builds where I have poison plus bleed and frostbite works wonders man

[@Soldier1stClass]

Yeah Frostbite is sneaky nasty. That extra 20% damage for 30 seconds is incredible.

[@keknov4962]

Bleed in this game is just too good lmao

[@Soldier1stClass]

I’m honestly surprised after Rivers of Blood broke the game, that they didn’t tune bleed down a lot more.

[@Sartre_Existentialist]

How do you power stance on PC?

[@Soldier1stClass]

Powerstancing is just when you have a weapon of the same type in each hand. So for example with this build, I’m using a staff in each hand. Or another build I’ve run it was a great sword in each hand. That’s all powerstancing is.

[@Sartre_Existentialist]

@Soldier1stClass Ahhhh ok. Thank you for the great explanation! Much appreciated

[@Soldier1stClass]

No problem! Glad to help!

[@dariru27]

i got to ng+4 with this weapon lol i shouldve finish the game to 5 before they nerfed it. now the game is hard again. rip

[@mikediesel9259]

Well done

[@Soldier1stClass]

Thank you!

[@zkrys1]

Spend 5 minutes doing the buffs. Enter the boss door for radahn consort. Instantly die from 1 touch. Reapeat till you delete the game. Lol

[@Soldier1stClass]

Hell, even before this spell came out as so powerful, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve died almost immediately after entering a boss arena fully buffed LMAO

[@ThePorkchopExpress975]

ya this boss is insane. you don’t even get a chance

[@tweaks2950]

Im really not sure what im doing wrong but for some reason my damage is just not as high as yours. Im doing the exact same buffs, I'm a higher level than you and I have my levels in the correct things like arcane and int. Im also using the same staffs at max level, same armour, and same talismans other than the magic scorpian and then the same physick. I see you and many others doing tens of thousands of damage while im doing from 3k to 9k. Im just really confused on what im doing wrong. Im level 286 and ng+4

[@Soldier1stClass]

It’s possible that the bosses have higher defense against it on NG+4. The physick and magic scorpion charm could also be the difference. That’s a 20% buff you’re not getting and then I’m not sure what physick you’re using but the magic shrouding cracked tear is another 20% buff you’re missing if you’re not using it.

[@JustSumGuy01]

Really wish the devs didn't nerf this. I just want fun in the game not pvp

[@thepimphouse6192]

You don’t need supuku for this build

[@banidat8802]

but if you have no Skill nothing is broken, good Video 😊

[@Soldier1stClass]

Thank you!!

[@zacharyjesseman2791]

How dare you not use the biggest sword possible like Miyazaki intended

[@Soldier1stClass]

Oh don’t worry, that’s my normal build all the time. Good ol Fingerprint Shield and the Greatsword lmao

[@timelineenjoyer]

with all the new weapons, as an invader i haven’t really feared anything except the thorns. also loving that your exploring build is fingerprint and colossal sword, same build lol

[@Soldier1stClass]

LMFAO yeah my main build is fingerprint and the Greatsword with Lion’s Claw. It’s a game changer in the DLC. Guard Counters are incredible.

[@crduttonjr]

Ive been invaded so many times, between this and my blasphemous blade set up i dont fear many invaders

[@392Hemi-x3]

Was* 😕

[@kristan919]

lmao i did this build, went on holiday and now its nerfed. RIPP ME

[@Soldier1stClass]

Yeah they nerfed it like 3-4 days after I made this video lmao

[@Absence_ov_Faith]

aaaaaand...just got nerfed. 🤣

[@Soldier1stClass]

Yeah I figured it wouldn’t take long lmao

[@jerrygarcia6081]

Thank to you I beat Radahn in my second tried with this build in 2 minutes.

[@Soldier1stClass]

Awesome!! Congrats on the W! Just glad to help!

[@nickyerps5051]

They need to fix it now it can miss enemys.1.13

[@ToTheWind]

Now nerfed in the new update.

[@Soldier1stClass]

Yeah I saw that this morning. I’m not surprised. It usually doesn’t take them long to fix stuff lmao

[@guts1913]

It got Nerfed yall, its rubbish now

[@Soldier1stClass]

Is it that bad or is it just not doing as much? Cause lightning bottles got nerfed but still do excellent damage. Just not as much.

[@guts1913]

@@Soldier1stClass Seems a bit more detrimental to use it. it doesn't have that massive bleed proc like before, the damage is reduced and it takes longer to build of the bleed.

[@Soldier1stClass]

Yeah I just saw a side by side comparison, it’s garbage by comparison now. They nerfed it into the ground.

[@guts1913]

@@Soldier1stClass Was a shame cus it was kinda fun

[@brady1692]

That's the problem with online games someone will bitch and moan about something being too powerful and then solo players have to suffer because of it. Get better and dodging and you won't get killed so easily it's as simple as that , people shouldn't have to miss out just because other players refuse to become more skilled.

[@dyingbreed5386]

Why can't I seem to make impenetrable thors connect? I can literally be right in front of an enemy and it just goes straight through the enemy doing zero damage. I have tried different ranges, lock on/ lock off, enemies of different sizes, and 9 out of 10 times it just won't connect. Is it just me, or does it require precise distance to hit?

[@sinvatf]

What i Can tell you is that it was massively nerf, you will not be able to make it as strong as in the vidéo

[@DancingAlldayLong]

*Bonfire Lit*

[@Soldier1stClass]

Appreciate ya! Hope the build helps ya!!

[@HEADBANGA34]

It won’t get patched , it’s terrible in pvp so it’s not really a threat from software has to worry about

[@Soldier1stClass]

Idk about being terrible in PVP. I’ve been destroying people with during invasions though. People forget that it’s not an instant damage, it’s delayed, so they get wrecked by one of the 3 spikes that pops up lmao

[@exaluna9241]

It is patched now ahah

[@yeetusdeletus4144]

😎

[@mightysrk]

“This build is over powered, I’m level 230” lost me right there bud.

[@Soldier1stClass]

You don't need to be this level, trust me. It's not the level that matters, it's the weapons, the buffs, and the points distributions. As I stated in the video, you need to focus on the stats I outlined. I'm also on New Game+, so being level 230 isn't a huge deal. I'm not sure why you think this build is any less broken because of level.

[@donm3ga909]

Tried the thorns build like 3 weeks ago, one shotted rhadan....the end

[@Soldier1stClass]

Yeah this spell is no joke. They’re going to patch it. I have 0 doubt about it lmao

[@White_Tiger93]

it gonna get nerf very quickly lmao

[@Soldier1stClass]

Probably LMAO

[@HEADBANGA34]

It won’t it’s shit in pvp

[@nickyerps5051]

Ng 7 i have a hard time killing radahn

[@Soldier1stClass]

Yeah even on regular NG it's brutal. I can't imagine NG+7 lmao

[@nickyerps5051]

@@Soldier1stClass got realy close one time but that is still not a win✌️

[@PoisonJarl71501]

All the white masks trading in ROB and reduvia for this 😅

[@Soldier1stClass]

You know it! LMFAO it’s killer in PVP too. I’ve been wrecking invasions/invaders with it

[@cuteandfluffypikachu3405]

It’s been nerfed I’m gutted I completed the dlc 3 times previously with this spell 😩🤣🤣🤣

[@Soldier1stClass]

Yeah they won’t let us have any fun lmao but jokes aside, this shit was BROKEN as hell lmao

[@cuteandfluffypikachu3405]

@@Soldier1stClass Ahhh yes I soloed every boss main and dlc first try I eve got messmer on 3rd try and pairing the spell with the invaders armor the one from the round table hold where you jump down with the thorns makes it even stronger it still is really good just not as good but I still use them 😆🤣😆

[@vincentgolden5352]

Love thorns but ofc its gonna get nerfed because you know they want us to struggle lmao.

[@Kratosx23]

Nobody is running the Ancient Death Rancor spell, so it won't get nerfed. Use that while using your highest scaling staffs. You won't believe how much easier the game is. Insane damage, quickly castable and spammable as long as you have FP, as much range as any spell has, and the FP cost is pretty low. It's one of the most broken things I've ever seen in Elden Ring for the ease of use it has.

[@JulianFreisinger-bb3rr]

And it got patched 😂

[@Soldier1stClass]

Yeah I figured it wouldn’t take long lmao

[@kew-d6401]

The build is Still broken ! I hit 6k every Time and way more with blood proc in few secs I beat every bosses very very fast !

[@yifengchen5274]

if you exchange the spell instead of the staff, and used up all three dupliated site, you can say bye-byte to this build

[@Necrophagget]

They created spells that does not hit targets lolololololololololol

[@malachiminiard1624]

Rip

[@banidat8802]

all is broken 😂😂😂

[@malachiminiard1624]

RIP

[@Vipersviper]

I recommend using either abinauric mask or silver tear mask because it’s better

[@Soldier1stClass]

Since I’m already at 80 Arcane, the return on arcane isn’t as high because of the caps, so I go with white mask because it directly affects damage numbers instead of boosting arcane.

[@Vipersviper]

@@Soldier1stClass well that is a good idea but the albinauric mask gives a 30% damage boost and an extra 10% bleed damage

[@Soldier1stClass]

I think you have something mixed up. Albinauric mask adds 4 arcane but drops your flask of crimson tears healing. There’s nothing in the description about added damage, and nothing on Fextralife about it either. And Silver Tear Mask adds 8 arcane but decreases attack power.

[@AOW222]

@@Vipersviper you are incorrect sir, White Mask of Varre is the Damage Boost headpiece, he is wearing it, and your numbers are also incorrect.

[@dukey03]

AXESHOEWULLY if you use any equipment at all, you aren’t even a Souls fan, let alone able you say you beat any of the games 🧐

[@Soldier1stClass]

Yeah really. People should be beating this game without even touching the controller!!

[@dukey03]

@@Soldier1stClass it’s the only way it counts

[@Soldier1stClass]

@dukey03 makes my balls huge too