Recording summary · March 2022
Elden Ring - STRONGEST Tanking Build
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Overview
A defensive tank build in Elden Ring utilizes heavy shields, high vigor, strength, endurance, and defensive talismans to absorb damage and execute guard counters.
This blocking playstyle is effective against bosses with high physical damage but struggles against encounters featuring heavy magic attacks, such as Maliketh.
Character optimization involves allocating stats for 1,400 to 1,500 HP, around 50 to nearly 60 strength, and remaining points into endurance, paired with high-poise armor, protective talismans, and shields utilizing Barricade Shield or the Visage Shield.
Themes
Tank build mechanics and performance against physical versus magic-heavy bosses in Elden Ring.
Stat distribution targets across vigor, strength, and endurance.
Recommended gear setups, including Curved Sword, Greatshield, Blue-Feathered Branch Sword, and Dragoncrest Shield talismans, along with Barricade Shield, Visage Shield, Veteran's Armor, and Lionel's Armor.