Elden Ring: Sword & Shield Build Guide
In Elden Ring, while flashy weapons and powerful spells can make combat seem effortless, sometimes sticking to a classic Sword & Shield build is all you need to Elden Ring Items conquer The Lands Between and the Shadow of the Erdtree's Shadow Realm. This guide will help you craft an effective Sword & Shield build, focusing on weapon choices, optimal stats, and essential Talismans to maximize your effectiveness in battle.

Best Starter Class & Stats
Starter Class

For a Sword & Shield build, the Bandit and Vagabond classes are excellent starting points. The Bandit begins with the Buckler, which has an exceptional parry skill, while the Vagabond starts with the Heater Shield, offering 100% physical damage negation and the basic Parry skill.

Key Stats

Strength: Your primary focus should be on Strength, especially if you're using weapons that scale well with it.
Vigor: Essential for increasing your health pool, making it crucial for surviving tougher battles.
Dexterity: Important if your chosen sword scales with Dexterity. Adjust according to your weapon choice.
Faith: Optional but beneficial for accessing powerful Incantations like Flame, Grant me Strength and Golden Vow, which can enhance your combat abilities.
Here is a suggested stat array for a level 150 Strength-focused Sword & Shield build:

Vigor: 60
Mind: 20
Endurance: 30
Strength: 65
Dexterity: 13
Intelligence: 9
Faith: 25
Arcane: 7
Beyond level 150, you can either further invest in Strength or allocate points to Endurance to elden ring items buy online increase stamina and equip load.