Elden Ring DLC Build Guide: Strength + Intelligence “Scholars’ Armament” Build

Welcome back, Tarnished! In this guide, we’ll dive into a unique Strength and Intelligence hybrid build that leverages Scholars’ Armament to supercharge your multi-hit weapons. This build is perfect for high-level PvP and invasions, allowing you to dominate enemies with insane burst damage, and if you’re looking to stock up on resources, you can also buy Elden Ring Runes to enhance your progression.

Build Concept

The core idea behind this build is using Scholars’ Armament to enhance your weapon attacks rather than relying on traditional greases or buffs. Unlike greases, this buff scales your weapon’s Attack Rating (AR) for each hit in a multi-hit combo, making it extremely potent on weapons that have:

· Multi-hit attacks

· True combos

· Ashes of War with combo follow-ups

Essentially, every hit in your chain benefits from the Intelligence-based buff.

Recommended Weapons

Some weapons excel with this setup due to their combo-heavy nature:

1. Mady 

o Every heavy attack is multi-hit.

o Perfect for Scholars’ Armament because all hits benefit from the buff.

2. Knight’s Greatsword 

o Combines jump attacks into light attack chains.

o Its fluid move set makes consecutive buffed hits extremely deadly.

3. Twinblade / Katana with Spinning Slash 

o Multi-hit Ash of War combos maximize AR gains.

o Even lighter weapons become terrifying with this build.

Stats & Leveling

For optimal results, Chase the Bro runs Level 200. Here’s the stat focus:

At this level, the buff shines especially on multi-hit and heavy-infused weapons.

Armor & Fashion

Armor selection is largely personal preference. Chase uses a set that balances fashion and functionality, with the Circle of Light giving +1 Intelligence to save a stat point.

· Aim for armor that allows for enough mobility to dodge spells while maintaining poise for heavy attacks.

Talisman Setup

Tailor your talismans to your weapon and playstyle:

· Shard of Alexander – Boosts weapon skill damage

· Two-Handed Sword Talisman – Maximizes two-handed weapon damage

· Virtue’s Favorite +2 – Equipment load / utility

· Bulgo Talisman – Increases poise to survive trades and combos

Additional talismans like Urch +2 are situational, especially for increasing poison resist or equip load.

PvP Strategy

This build shines in invasions and duels. Key strategies include:

1. Buff Management 

o Always have Scholars’ Armament active before engagements.

o Reapply during extended fights or after healing.

2. Multi-Hit Combos 

o Use spinning slash, jump-light-light combos, or any Ash of War with multiple hits to maximize AR.

o Light weapons like Mady become surprisingly lethal when buffed.

3. Positioning & Poise 

o Prioritize fights where you can control spacing.

o Take advantage of multi-hit weapons to punish split groups or shield users.

4. Targeting Wizards & Debuffers 

o Spellcasters can be dangerous, but Scholars’ Armament damage often outpaces their utility.

o Approach carefully, using dodges and buff timing to avoid heavy magic bursts.

5. Group Fights 

o In 2v1 or 3v1 scenarios, stagger and isolate targets.

o Multi-hit combos force low-health enemies into unfavorable trades.

Combat Tips

· Dragon Encounters: Buff up and attack from safe positions. Multi-hit attacks deal substantial damage even to bosses.

· Predictive Attacks: Use the range of your weapon combos to anticipate enemy movement in PvP.

· Sword Dance & Jump Combos: Combine for burst damage and finishers. Timing is key.

· Bow Integration: For additional control or finishing low-health enemies, keep a bow handy.

Final Thoughts

Chase’s Strength + Intelligence Scholars’ Armament build is a fresh take on buff-centric PvP. The key lies in:

• Maximizing multi-hit attacks

• Leveraging Intelligence for AR scaling

• Prioritizing poise and positioning in fights

Even light weapons become devastating, and heavy combos can destroy hosts and phantoms alike. This build also opens the door to experimenting with other buffs like Sacred or Flame, allowing creative weapon pairings and new strategies. For those looking to enhance their arsenal quickly, you can check out Elden Ring Items for sale at MMOEXP to get powerful weapons, talismans, and consumables efficiently.

Recommended Experimentation

• Try pairing Sacred Buff with a weapon that naturally has holy damage.

• Explore multi-hit Ash of War options for burst damage setups.

• Test mid-weight armor combinations to balance mobility and poise.

With this guide, you’ll dominate invasions, duels, and chaotic PvP encounters while making the most of Scholars’ Armament. Ready your buffs, sharpen your combos, and show Elden Ring who rules the battlefield—MMOEXP has your back for all the gear you need!