Shadow of the Erdtree recently received a patch (1.2.3) that changed some of the most broken aspects of the game, including the Blood Fiend’s Arm, Thrusting Shields, Lightning Perfume Bottles, and the Rolling Spark Ash of War. In this video, RageGamingVideos covers the top five broken and overpowered weapons and builds in Elden Ring post-patch.
If you enjoy this content, consider subscribing to RageGamingVideos’s YouTube channel!
Key Takeaways:
- Thrusting Shields are still incredibly powerful, despite the nerf.
- The Fals and Backhand Blade with Blind Spot are excellent choices for fast-paced combat.
- The Claws of the Night offer high DPS and bleed potential.
- Blood Fiend’s Arm is still one of the strongest weapons in the game, despite the minor nerf.
Thrusting Shields: A Potent and Hilarious Play Style
Thrusting Shields were previously overpowered due to the ability to block and attack simultaneously with low stamina cost. While the patch has nerfed this play style, it still remains potent and hilarious. Players now need to manage stamina and find breaks in combat to recover stamina while maintaining the Skull Shield buff for damage negation.
The Fals and Backhand Blade: Fast and Deadly
The Fals and Backhand Blade with Blind Spot offer different move sets but are both excellent choices for fast-paced combat. The Fals excels in DPS potential, while the Backhand Blade with Blind Spot allows for evading and thrust attacking after a dodge, providing punishing opportunities.
Claws of the Night: Unbelievable DPS and Bleed
The Claws of the Night are super fast-hitting weapons with high DPS and bleed potential. The standing light attack combo results in massive DPS, making it one of the safest and easiest punish options in the game. Additionally, the Ash of War Scatter Shot Throw provides ranged safe punish for reasonable damage and bleed buildup.
Blood Fiend’s Arm: Still Ridiculously Strong
Despite the minor nerf, the Blood Fiend’s Arm remains one of the strongest weapons in Elden Ring. Its simplicity and effectiveness make it a top pick for players. Scaling more with Arcane than Strength and utilizing bleed setups, players can still deal unbelievable DPS with this weapon.
Impenetrable Thorn Setup: The Unchanged Powerhouse
The Impenetrable Thorn setup remains untouched by the patch, making it the number one pick for many players. By spamming Impenetrable Thorns with an Arcane scaling staff, players can overwhelm targets with raw damage and bleed buildup. Despite its simplicity, this setup is considered the strongest casting option in the DLC.
