BEST STEALTH ASSASSIN Build For Elden Ring DLC ｜ Shadow Of The Erdtree Preparation Guide

An Elden Ring stealth assassin build designed for the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC maximizes backstab and critical hit damage using the Misericorde dagger, Black Knife Armor for silent footsteps, and a combination of talismans, spells, and a fire-focused Wondrous Physick mix.

Combat execution relies on stacking Golden Vow, the Flask of Wondrous Physick, Royal Knight's Resolve, and the Darkness spell to achieve one-shot critical strikes exceeding 4,900 to 5,100 damage against heavy enemies, accompanied by risks tied to low vigor and maintaining maximum health.

Equipment configuration featuring the Misericorde dagger with 140 critical rating, Royal Knight's Resolve Ash of War, fire affinity, Black Knife Armor, and specific talismans including Assassin's Cerulean Dagger, Ritual Sword Talisman, Dagger Talisman, and Fire Scorpion Charm.

Spell selection and combat tactics utilizing Golden Vow, Darkness to reorient enemies facing walls, and Shadow Bait cast with an offhand two-finger seal.

Stat allocations set to 40 dexterity, 40 intelligence, 32 faith, prioritized strength, and remaining points placed into mind and endurance, leaving low vigor.

Uncertainty surrounding damage multiplier values, affinity scaling mechanics, and overall effectiveness in boss encounters.

Daniel is uncertain why fire affinity outperforms Flame Art, heavy, or blood affinities in backstab critical damage, conjecturing it may stem from attribute scaling.

Daniel is unsure if the Dagger Talisman provides a 70% damage increase or if Royal Knight's Resolve boosts the subsequent attack by exactly 80%.

Daniel has not tested the build against bosses and does not know how effective it will be in boss encounters.