Recording summary · March 2022
Elden Ring - INSANE FLAMING SWORD FIRE BUILD
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Overview
A fire samurai build centers on the Ash of War Flaming Strike and Flame of the Redmanes, supported by the Flame, Grant Me Strength incantation and Flame-Shrouding Cracked Tear buffs.
Flame of the Redmanes serves as the preferred ability because its wide fire arc pierces groups, bypasses shields, rapidly stuns regular enemies, and staggers bosses in two to three hits, despite FP costs and casting vulnerability.
Flaming Strike provides a swipe attack and coats compatible weapons in fire for around 10 seconds, and both ashes are acquired from specific dung beetles in Caelid near Impassable Gatebridge and Fort Gael North.
Equipment and attributes prioritize fire skills over standard melee, incorporating red samurai armor bought from the Isolated Merchant's Shack in Caelid, another set from an icy cave, and a late shift toward Faith after early heavy investments in physical stats.
Themes
Fire samurai build setup and skill prioritization over melee attacks.
Acquisition and properties of Ash of War Flaming Strike.
Acquisition, mechanics, and combat performance of Ash of War Flame of the Redmanes.
Fire damage enhancement through incantations, Physick tears, and evaluation of alternate fire spells.
Armor sources and character attribute distribution.
Developments
Daniel defeated two Crucible Knight bosses by repeatedly using Flame of the Redmanes.
Uncertainties & gaps
Daniel remains uncertain whether a stat-reset method can be found or if further grinding will be required to raise Faith.