We help you to get the best build in Elden Ring. Learn how to level up properly and how weapon attributes and scaling work.
As part of our complete Elden Ring guide , in this article you will find all the information related to leveling up, the different stats and attributes you can develop to get a powerful build , and how weapon scaling works . Make good use of your runes and become a very powerful fighter.
How to level up in Elden Ring
Whenever you kill enemies you will get a number of runes (equivalent to the souls of Dark Souls or echoes of Bloodborne). It is also possible to find runes in the form of items, which are divided into different categories and you can consume them to materialize the runes on the counter. To use them to level up, you just have to rest on a Grace and select that option in the menu.
Attributes: how to get the best build
Leveling is a very important thing in Elden Ring, so you should know all the details before doing it lightly. What’s the use of investing points in intelligence if your goal is to use a sword to fight melee? Since we don’t want you to waste your valuable runes, here ‘s how all the attributes work .
- Vigor– Determines how much health you have. It is important to upload it from time to time. About 40 points of long-term vigor would be interesting. It has influence on resistance to poison and fire.
- Mind– Determines the amount of CP, magic bar you consume when casting spells and performing abilities, among other actions.
- Stamina: It is an important attribute, since it depends on the resistance to run, block attacks and throw blows. In addition, it also influences the load of equipment that you can carry. We recommend uploading it from time to time.
- Strength– The name says it all. If you use weapons that scale in strength like greatswords, axes, and hammers, feel free to upgrade often.
- Dexterity– Light weapons are much more powerful thanks to dexterity. It also affects the damage you deal with the bow.
- Faith: Indispensable if your way of playing is based on enchantments.
- Wisdom: If your plans are to become a powerful wizard capable of casting the best spells, this attribute is for you.
- Arcane– This is a stat equivalent to luck in Dark Souls. If your level is high you will get more items or drops from enemies. In addition, it also increases resistance to some diseases and altered states. If it is your first game, we recommend that you do not spend points on this attribute, since it is much better to focus on improving other more important ones when fighting.
Weapon scaling, how does it work?
This mechanic is a From Software classic, as it has been present since Demon’s Souls. When we say that a weapon scales based on a certain attribute, we mean that weapon’s hit will be more powerful if you have that high level stat. It is one of the keys to developing a really powerful build . Please pay attention to the following information.
- Look at the letters: If you inspect a weapon in the menu, at the bottom of its tab you will find a series of letters next to an icon. If a sword has a letter next to the power icon, it means how much more damage you will deal with that particular sword.
- Letter Order– Scaling is divided into the letters S, A, B, C and D. It is important to be clear that S is the best, while D is the worst. Also, keep in mind that the letters can change for the better if you upgrade your weapon; it is possible for an ax that scales strength with D to become C upon reaching a certain upgrade level.
- Preview the level up: When you are going to level up an attribute, look at the menu, because it will give you a preview of the damage that the currently equipped weapon will do. There are weapons that once they have scaled enough thanks to strength, they go on to do better based on skill or intelligence. Always take a good look at the preview before confirming the decision.