If you thought you'd seen it all in Elden Ring, think again. The community continues to unearth hidden gems and absurdly strong weapon combinations that breathe new life into every playthrough. In this new showcase from Matt, your average gamer, we dive into nine incredible and overpowered builds that mix obscure weapon drops, more Elden Ring Items, high-risk playstyles, and surprising synergy. Whether you're after raw power, flashy visuals, or something just plain fun, these builds redefine what it means to conquer the Lands Between.

 

1. Dual Short Spears-Blood and Frost in Perfect Harmony

 

Sometimes the simplest weapons surprise you most. The Dual Short Spear build looks unassuming at first but becomes a powerhouse once you combine Blood and Cold affinities.

 

 Setup: One spear with Seppuku (Blood Affinity) and another with Chilling Mist (Cold Affinity).

 

 Talisman synergy: Use the Spear Talisman to boost piercing attacks, and pair it with Shard of Alexander, Lord of Blood's Exultation, and Millicent's Prosthesis for stacking damage bonuses.

 

 Stats: 60 VIG / 45 DEX / 40 ARC / 25 FAI.

 

 Buffs: Golden Vow, Flame Grant Me Strength, and Blessing's Boon.

 

This combo stacks bleed and frost buildup incredibly fast. The jump attacks are quick, and the successive hit bonuses make every strike lethal. It's an underrated PvE shredder that melts bosses before they can react.

 

2. Sacred Iron Greatsword-A Holy Juggernaut

 

Few weapons hit harder than the Iron Greatsword, and when infused with Sacred Affinity, it becomes the centerpiece of a powerful Faith build. This setup blends Holy and Lightning incantations, giving you both poise-breaking potential and massive AoE damage.

 

 Main weapon: Sacred Iron Greatsword +25 with Aspects of the Crucible: Wings.

 

 Seal: Erdtree Seal for maximum scaling.

 

 Talismans: Godfrey Icon, Sacred Scorpion Charm, and Flock's Canvas Talisman.

 

 Stats: 70 FAI / 60 VIG / 30 END / 18 STR.

 

 Incantations: Blessing of the Erdtree, Lightning Spear, and Ancient Dragon Lightning Strike.

 

This build excels in versatility. The Lightning Spear variant from the DLC deals heavy poise damage, while Ancient Dragon Lightning Strike obliterates bosses with charged cast bonuses. A beautiful mix of faith, fury, and finesse.

 

3. Noble Slender Sword-Frostbite and Finesse

 

If you're into elegant yet deadly weapons, the Noble Slender Sword build is for you. It's a rare drop, but the payoff is worth the grind.

 

 Setup: Main hand Keen Affinity with Impaling Thrust, off-hand Cold Affinity with Chilling Mist.

 

 Armor & Talismans: Tree Sentinel set, Claw Talisman, Rotten Winged Sword Insignia, and Shard of Alexander.

 

 Stats: 80 DEX / 60 VIG / 25 FAI.

 

The key mechanic is frost proc into impaling thrust-you'll break enemy defenses, apply frostbite, and immediately punish the debuff window for insane burst. It's fast, precise, and looks stylish while deleting foes.

 

4. Omen Cleaver-Wild Strikes and Bloodflame Madness

 

This one's all about chaos. The Omen Cleaver build pairs the raw power of Wild Strikes with the delayed detonation of Bloodflame Blade, making it a bloodbath in motion.

 

 Weapon: Heavy Omen Cleaver +25 with Wild Strikes.

 

 Seal: Dragon Communion Seal.

 

 Talismans: Lord of Blood's Exultation, White Mask, Shard of Alexander, and Two-Handed Sword Talisman.

 

 Stats: 66 STR / 25 FAI / 60 VIG.

 

You'll stack 95 bleed buildup, and since Bloodflame Blade adds delayed procs, enemies will often die seconds after combat ends. Great for bosses with high HP who can't survive the attrition.

 

5. Vulgar Militia Saw-Spinning Bleed Blender

 

Another underrated monster, the Vulgar Militia Saw is devastating when used with Spinning Strikes and Bloodflame Blade.

 

 Weapon: Heavy Vulgar Militia Saw +25.

 

 Talismans: Shard of Alexander, Millicent's Prosthesis, and Lord of Blood's Exultation.

 

 Stats: 66 STR / 25 FAI / 60 VIG.

 

Spinning Strikes keeps constant contact, applying bleed stacks faster than almost any melee weapon in the game. The range is surprisingly good, and you'll maintain mobility while dishing out hundreds of hits per minute.

 

6. Lizard's Greatsword-Frost and Magic Synergy

 

Straight from the DLC, the Lizard's Greatsword is a rare 2-4% drop with a built-in projectile that makes it unique. When combined with Divine Beast Frost Stomp, it becomes a frostbuildup powerhouse.

 

 Affinity: Cold.

 

 Ash of War: Divine Beast Frost Stomp.

 

 Talismans: Shard of Alexander, Godfrey Icon, and Magic Scorpion Charm.

 

 Stats: 50 DEX / 25 INT / 25 FAI.

 

It's not the most broken build, but it's flashy, reliable, and hits hard in PvE. The charged stomp can stagger bosses, and the built-in projectile offers free chip damage from a safe distance.7. Grave Scythe-Loretta Slash Style

 

Sometimes it's not about raw DPS-it's about style. This Grave Scythe build uses Loretta's Slash to turn an early-game weapon into a spectacle of frost and grace.

 

 Weapon: Cold Grave Scythe +25 with Loretta Slash.

 

 Talismans: Magic Scorpion Charm, Two-Handed Sword Talisman, Millicent's Prosthesis.

 

 Stats: 54 STR (80 two-handed) / 20 INT / 25 FAI.

 

Loretta Slash may not be meta-tier damage, but it looks incredible and works beautifully against lower-poise enemies. Great for stylish runs or players who value aesthetics as much as efficiency.

 

8. Dismounter-Roaring Blood Colossus

 

The Dismounter is a massive curved greatsword that hits like a truck. Combined with Braggart's Roar, it transforms into a bleed-fueled, posture-breaking monster.

 

 Weapon: Blood Dismounter +25 with Braggart's Roar.

 

 Secondary: Highland Axe (for roar-boosting passive).

 

 Talismans: Roar Medallion, Axe Talisman, Lord of Blood's Exultation.

 

 Stats: 50+ STR (two-handed), 40 ARC, 60 VIG.

 

This setup doubles as a roar build that benefits from both the Blood affinity's status multiplier and the power of charge attacks. The result? Massive poise damage and quick bleeds even on tanky bosses.

 

9. Guardian's Sword Spear-Thunderbolt Perfection

 

Rounding off the list is the Guardian Sword Spear, another rare drop that rewards perseverance. With high base damage and Thunderbolt, it creates one of the best Faith/Dex hybrid builds in the game.

 

 Affinity: Keen.

 

 Ash of War: Thunderbolt.

 

 Seal: Gravel Stone Seal.

 

 Talismans: Lightning Scorpion Charm, Godfrey Icon, Millicent's Prosthesis.

 

 Stats: 50 DEX / 47 FAI / 55 VIG.

 

Thunderbolt offers consistent ranged lightning spam, while Ancient Dragon Lightning Strike and Knight's Lightning Spear provide heavy AoE finishers. The balance between weapon and incantation damage makes this a true hybrid powerhouse.

 

Final Thoughts-Obscure Weapons, Infinite Creativity

 

What makes these builds stand out isn't just their power-it's how they embrace Elden Ring's endless variety. From simple spears to colossal swords, from frost-infused stomps to thunderbolts raining from the heavens, every build brings something fresh to the table. You can make more Elden Ring Runes in the game.

 

The Iron Greatsword, Noble Slender Sword, and Guardian Sword Spear stand out as must-have drops for anyone chasing late-game efficiency. But even the lesser-seen options-like the Grave Scythe and Lizard's Greatsword-remind players why experimentation pays off in Elden Ring.

Oct-29-2025 PST