If you're diving deep into Elden Ring and looking to channel pure arcane power, Intelligence builds stand out as some of the most devastatingly powerful in the game. From iconic weapons like the Dark Moon Greatsword and Moonveil, to game-breaking spells like Comet Azur, this archetype lets you annihilate enemies from a distance, shatter bosses in seconds Elden Ring Items, and adapt your combat to almost any situation.

Core Stats Breakdown (Level 150)

This build is optimized for a Level 150 character, striking a balance between spellcasting power, survivability, and weapon access:

 Vigor: 50

Massive health pool for tankiness in high NG+ content.

 Mind: 18

Provides a solid FP pool without overspending.

 Endurance: 24

Allows for heavier gear and longer fights without exhausting stamina.

 Strength: 16

Just enough to meet most weapon requirements (can two-hand to meet higher thresholds).

 Dexterity: 18

Improves casting speed and meets Moonveil's requirement.

 Intelligence: 60

The heart of the build-maximizing sorcery scaling and spell access.

 Faith: 33

Required for buffs like Golden Vow and Howl of Shabriri.

 Arcane: 10

No major scaling, but meets minimum requirements for some gear.

Note: With 60 INT, you technically fall short of casting Ranni's Dark Moon and Rennala's Full Moon, which require 70. However, this is solved through temporary buffs.

Weapons: Intelligence Powerhouses

This build revolves around high-scaling Intelligence weapons with potent Ashes of War. Here are the standouts:

Dark Moon Greatsword

 Incredible stance-breaking potential.

 Applies Frostbite, reducing enemy defense by 20% and cutting HP by 10%.

 Scales heavily with INT and synergizes with cold builds and buffs.

 Ash of War charges the blade for explosive ranged waves.

Moonveil

 Katana that fires magic projectiles with its Transient Moonlight skill.

 Applies Bleed and Magic Damage, making it viable in both PvP and PvE.

 Fast and stylish with high DPS burst potential.

Wing of Astel

 Graceful curved sword with Nebula AoE Ash of War.

 Perfect for crowd control and burst damage in tight spaces.

 Scales well with INT and fits a lighter, faster playstyle.

Death's Poker (optional pick)

 Hybrid frost and fire weapon with area denial capabilities.

 Great against large groups or slower bosses.

Most weapons mentioned scale purely or primarily with INT, meaning your 60 Intelligence makes them borderline broken with the right buffs.

Spells: From Utility to Devastation

This build lets you cast every spell in the game-and with optimal buffs, even Comet Azur melts bosses in seconds.

Comet Azur

 The infamous boss-killer. Pair with Terra Magica and buffs for instant deletes.

 Ranni's Dark Moon / Rennala's Full Moon

 Reduces enemy magic resistance, making them vulnerable to follow-ups.

 Boosts your full rotation when used correctly.

Stars of Ruin / Glintstone Cometshard

 Excellent for aggressive tracking and sustained pressure.

Rock Sling / Meteorite of Astel

 Gravity sorceries are great for stagger and AoE.

Cannon of Haima

 Devastating area damage-best for siege-style engagements or chokepoints.

Loretta's Greatbow / Magic Glintblade

 Long-range snipe tools and pre-fight burst potential.

Talismans: Power Amplified

To reach true boss-melting potential, these talismans are essential:

Shard of Alexander

 Boosts Ash of War damage by 15%.

 Crucial for weapons like Dark Moon Greatsword or Moonveil.

 Graven-Mass Talisman

 +8% to sorcery damage.

Combine with Graven-School for an alternative +4% boost if preferred.

Ritual Sword Talisman

 +10% damage at full HP.

 Ideal for sorcery users since you'll often cast from a distance.

Magic Scorpion Charm

 +12% magic damage bonus.

 Offsets defense reduction with colossal output.

Flask of Wondrous Physick Setup

This is how you unlock +10 Intelligence temporarily to cast those 70 INT spells:

 Intelligence-Knot Crystal Tear

Gives +10 INT for 3 minutes-unlocks Full Moon sorceries.

 Magic-Shrouding Cracked Tear

Adds +20% magic damage.

 Pop your flask, drop Terra Magica, then start blasting.Buffs and Preparations

To really bring out the destruction, chain these buffs before major encounters:

 Golden Vow-+15% all damage.

 Castable thanks to 33 Faith.

 Howl of Shabriri-+25% damage boost.

 Warning: boosts damage taken as well.

 Terra Magica-+35% magic damage while inside its field.

 Drop it before unloading Comet Azur or Moonveil.

Stacking all of the above creates one of the most explosive alpha-strike setups in the entire game.

Armor: Spellblade & Efficiency

Spellblade Set (Rogier's Set)

 Adds +2% per piece for magic Ashes of War and sorceries.

 Full set = +8% bonus.

 Lightweight and synergizes beautifully with this playstyle.

If you want more defense, the high Endurance stat allows you to wear medium-to-heavy armor while keeping medium roll.

Staff Selection

Lusat's Glintstone Staff

 Highest scaling, best for max damage.

 Slightly higher FP cost, but worth it in NG+ and boss fights.

Meteorite Staff

 Boosts Gravity Sorceries, useful early on or when using Rock Sling.

Azur's Glintstone Staff

 Reduces cast time but increases FP usage.

 Great for PvP or rapid spellcasting builds.

 Choose based on your playstyle: burst, speed, or specialization.

Flexibility and Combat Flow

This build is more than just a boss melter. It's:

 A ranged sniper with Greatbows and Comets.

 A melee magician with Moonveil or Wing of Astel.

 A status applier (Bleed, Frost, Magic) depending on weapon.

 A crowd controller with AoE sorceries and Nebula.

In PvP, you'll out-space most enemies and punish aggressive players with fast-charging magic. In PvE, you'll delete anything before it touches you-especially with Comet Azur.

Final Thoughts: Intelligence is OP and Fun

This build proves that Intelligence in Elden Ring is not only viable, but outright overpowered with the right setup. Whether you're raining destruction from afar, slicing with elegant moonlight blades, or casting spells that warp the laws of balance buy Elden Ring Items, you'll find this build:

 Powerful in every game stage

 Easy to adjust based on weapon and spell preferences

 Satisfyingly flashy and flexible

If you love sorcery, versatility, and deleting bosses, this is the build for you.