Recording summary · March 2022
Elden Ring - INSANE FLAMING SWORD FIRE BUILD [PyYidAFQS-o]
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Overview
A fire samurai build centers on the Ashes of War Flaming Strike and Flame of the Redmanes, supported by fire buffs and samurai armor sets.
Ash of War Flaming Strike coats non-unique weapons in fire for roughly 10 seconds, but its restricted reach mandates close-quarters combat.
Ash of War Flame of the Redmanes is favored for its wide arc, heavy stagger against standard enemies and bosses, and distance safety, despite substantial FP demands and casting animation length.
Character attributes feature low Mind and Faith due to early focus on melee stats, prompting a plan to either respec or grind Faith.
Themes
Ash of War Flaming Strike acquisition near Impassable Gatebridge, execution inputs, weapon ignition effect, and brief 10-second buff window.
Damage-amplifying options including Flame, Grant Me Strength and the Flame-Shrouding Cracked Tear concoction in the Wondrous Physick.
Ash of War Flame of the Redmanes acquisition at Fort Gael North and its performance against crowds, shielded foes, and Crucible Knights.
Assessment of alternate fire incantations, covering a chargeable fireball, a hand flamethrower, and an enveloping flame aura.
Samurai armor origins and stat optimization hurdles from early spending on Strength, Endurance, Stamina, and Hit Points.
Developments
Daniel defeated two Crucible Knight bosses relying primarily on Ash of War Flame of the Redmanes.
Daniel purchased a samurai armor set at the Isolated Merchant's Shack within Caelid.
Daniel obtained another samurai armor set inside a cave situated in a snow region.
Uncertainties & gaps
Whether Daniel will discover a technique to reallocate character stats or will need to farm levels to increase Faith.
The exact cave location providing the second, non-red samurai armor set.