Elden Ring - STRONGEST Tanking Build [1PMmzmie9k8]

Daniel introduces an Elden Ring defensive tanking build focused on absorbing high damage through shield blocking and counterattacks.

The build allocates attributes primarily into vigor for around 1,400 to 1,500 HP, strength between 50 and 60, and endurance to handle heavy gear and stamina needs.

Recommended gear includes colossal swords, heavy armor sets such as Veteran's Armor and Lionel's Armor, the Visage Shield, and defensive talismans like the Curved Sword Talisman, Greatshield Talisman, Blue-Feathered Branch Sword, and Dragoncrest Shield Talisman, along with elemental swap options like Spelldrake and Flamedrake Talismans.

The setup effectively withstands physical attackers like the Beast Clergyman, but faces difficulties against unblockable moves and heavy magical damage from bosses such as Maliketh.

Attribute point distribution prioritizing vigor, strength between 50 and 60, and endurance for heavy equipment and stamina.

Talisman options including the Curved Sword Talisman, Greatshield Talisman, Blue-Feathered Branch Sword, and Dragoncrest Shield Talisman, as well as elemental swap options like the Spelldrake and Flamedrake Talismans.

Shield techniques and the Barricade Shield skill, which stops stamina depletion during blocks but demands monitoring because of its brief duration.

High-defense and poise armor options, particularly Veteran's Armor from Commander Niall and Lionel's Armor found in Leyndell.

Capabilities of the Visage Shield, including high guard boost, a flame attack, and stamina regeneration while guarding physical attacks without Barricade Shield.

Weaknesses of the tank playstyle against unblockable strikes and heavy magic damage, such as in the second phase of the Maliketh fight.

Daniel defeats Commander Niall on the rooftop of Castle Sol to obtain the Veteran's Armor set.

Daniel finds Lionel's Armor inside a house in Leyndell capital.

Daniel blocks physical attack combos from the Beast Clergyman boss without using Barricade Shield.

Daniel attempts the second phase of the Maliketh boss fight by equipping a magic negation talisman and casting the Magic Fortification incantation while unequipping and re-equipping the shield.

Whether blocking huge enemy wind-up power attacks results in taking zero damage or a small amount of damage.

Whether Daniel would have died without the Blue-Feathered Branch Sword talisman when taking damage from the side.