Recording summary · April 2022
Elden ring - Lightning and Thunder build
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Overview
An Elden Ring lightning build centers on repeatedly using the Thunderbolt Ash of War on a Keen-affinity katana to maximize dexterity scaling.
The build utilizes equipment including Radagon's Soreseal, Shard of Alexander, Prosthesis Wearer Heirloom, Lightning Scorpion Charm, the Okina Mask, and the Electrify Armament incantation.
Thunderbolt scales with dexterity, contrasting with faith-scaling lightning spells like Lightning Spear and red dragon lightning, with Thunderbolt acquired in Leyndell and the Lightning Scorpion Charm found in Windham Catacombs.
Water puddles permit an area-of-effect spread for lightning attacks, though red lakes do not show this effect, while character dexterity levels remain constrained by a lack of Larval Tears.
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Themes
Thunderbolt Ash of War and katana build mechanics.
Environmental lightning interaction with water and red lake liquids.
Gear acquisition and stat respec limitations.
Dexterity-scaling skills versus faith-scaling lightning spells.
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Uncertainties & gaps
Whether Elden Ring game mechanics inherently cause lightning to spread through water or if proximity alone hit multiple enemies.
Whether superior talismans exist for Thunderbolt beyond dexterity-boosting options.
Whether standing water increases the actual damage dealt by lightning attacks.
The composition of the red lake liquid and whether it should conduct electricity.
The exact weapon restrictions governing the application of Electrify Armament.