Recording summary · March 2022
Elden Ring - Assassin Rogue Dagger Build
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Overview
Daniel created an Elden Ring assassin stealth build focusing on chaining backstabs with the Darkness incantation against tough foes.
Daniel optimized backstab damage by combining Faith scaling via Flame Art, the Misericorde dagger, Royal Knight's Resolve, and stacked attack-boosting talismans and buffs.
The Darkness and backstabbing strategy does not work on bosses or large creatures, making it best suited for dungeons containing humanoid targets.
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Themes
The mechanics, advantages, and drawbacks of the Darkness incantation.
Methods for obtaining the Darkness incantation via the Assassin's Prayerbook in Roundtable Hold behind Stonesword Key doors or through the Giant Tortoise at Church of Vows.
Talisman options including the Dagger Talisman, Fire Scorpion Charm, Radagon's Soreseal, and Ritual Sword Talisman.
Weapon, affinity, and attribute optimization utilizing the Misericorde dagger, Faith scaling, and Royal Knight's Resolve.
Damage testing on Cleanrot Guardian Knights using Flame, Grant Me Strength and the Wondrous Physick flask.
Build constraints against immune bosses and targets that cannot be backstabbed.
Developments
Daniel tested heavy Strength, keen Dexterity, and Faith setups before settling on Faith.
Daniel inflicted 5,455 damage on an enemy with a fully buffed backstab.
Uncertainties & gaps
Daniel is unsure if the first chest past the Stonesword Key door holds Assassin's Approach.
Daniel does not know if backstabs inherently carry a 100% critical hit chance.
Daniel is uncertain about the exact damage boost percentage from Royal Knight's Resolve, estimating roughly 20%.
Daniel is uncertain of the precise name of the Cracked Tear used in the Wondrous Physick.
Daniel does not know why daggers register higher backstab damage compared to swords, claymores, or greatswords.