Elden Ring: Colossal Knight Strength Build Guide

If you revel in the idea of wielding an enormous weapon and crushing foes with raw power, the Colossal Knight Strength build in Elden Ring is your perfect match. Designed for early-to-mid-game dominance, this build focuses on devastating strength-based attacks that can stagger and flatten enemies with ease. However, be prepared for the trade-off—your swings will be slow, and mistimed attacks may leave you vulnerable. But with the right Elden Ring Runes and Elden Ring Items, you can mitigate these weaknesses and become an unstoppable force.

 

Starting Class and Key Stats

 

    Starting Class: Barbarian

    Primary Stats:

        Strength: 21+ (higher for heavier weapons)

        Endurance: 25 (for stamina and equip load)

        Vigor: 25 (for survivability)

 

This build prioritizes Strength above all else, allowing you to wield colossal weapons capable of dealing massive damage. Endurance is crucial to managing stamina and equipping heavy armor, while Vigor ensures you can withstand powerful counterattacks from bosses and elite enemies.

 

Essential Elden Ring Items for This Build

 

To maximize your effectiveness, you'll need specific Elden Ring Items that enhance your attack power and stamina efficiency. These include:

 

    Warcry Ash of War – Grants a temporary damage boost and modifies your heavy attack into a charging strike.

    Axe Talisman – Increases the damage of charge attacks, making your Warcry-empowered strikes even deadlier.

    Roar Medallion – Boosts the damage of Warcry-enhanced attacks, further amplifying your offensive potential.

    Viridian Amber Medallion – Increases total stamina, allowing you to execute multiple heavy swings without exhausting yourself.

    Erdtree's Favor – Improves overall stamina recovery, which is essential for this stamina-intensive build.

 

Weapon Choice and Playstyle

 

Any greatsword or colossal weapon that allows Ashes of War customization will work with this build. Warcry is the key to unlocking your full damage potential, modifying your heavy attacks into a devastating charge followed by an overhead swing. This move is particularly effective against enemies with low poise, often knocking them down or staggering them for a follow-up critical strike.

 

Against larger foes and bosses, your increased stamina and endurance will allow you to chain attacks together, ensuring that even if one hit isn't enough, the second or third will finish the job. Just be mindful of your timing—your swings are powerful but slow, so mistiming them could leave you open to counterattacks.

 

Scaling Into the Mid-Game

 

As you progress into the mid-game, you may find that enemies are surviving more of your attacks. At this stage, investing additional Elden Ring Runes into Strength and Endurance will help maintain your advantage. Consider upgrading your weapon at a Smithing Table or with Somber Smithing Stones to keep your damage output competitive.

 

If you're struggling with stamina management, consider swapping a talisman slot for additional stamina recovery items or using Elden Ring Items like Greenburst Crystal Tear in your Flask of Wondrous Physick to enhance stamina regeneration.

 

Final Thoughts

 

The Colossal Knight Strength build is an exhilarating way to play Elden Ring, emphasizing brute force and high-damage strikes. With the right weapon, Elden Ring Runes, and Elden Ring Items, you can create a character capable of smashing through even the toughest enemies. Just remember to time your attacks carefully and manage your stamina wisely—if you can master that, nothing will stand in your way.

 

Now go forth, Tarnished, and let your colossal strength shape the battlefield!