Elden Ring DLC Most Fun Builds & Weapons 2024 After Patch 1.16

For those looking to spice up their gameplay experience, we've compiled three innovative and fun builds for Elden Ring DLC in 2024, along with the best weapons and setup.

Top 3 Elden Ring DLC Most Fun Builds & Weapons 2024 After Patch 1.16

These Elden Ring DLC builds after 1.16 Patch offer a refreshing departure from typical min-maxed strategies, instead focusing on fulfilling specific role-playing fantasies and creating unique, dynamic playstyles. Each build - the Bloodborne-inspired Beast Build, the innovative Spell-Deflecting Sorcerer, and the elemental Earthbender - introduces a distinct gimmick to master, providing players with multiple combat options. They capitalize on new DLC content while breathing life into existing mechanics, turning potential weaknesses into strengths. The builds prioritize thematic cohesion, visual appeal, and engaging gameplay, encouraging players to fully inhabit their chosen character concept. By combining carefully chosen armor sets, weapons, ashes of war, spells, talismans, and stats, these builds not only look stunning but also offer a more interesting and challenging experience. 

1. Elden Ring Bloodborne-inspired Beast Build

This Bloodborne-inspired build centers around the Beast Claw weapon from the DLC, paired with Malenia’s Great Rune for a Vampire, health-stealing playstyle. The build combines a Gothic vampire aesthetic using the Ansbach's Set with the Confessor helmet, allowing for light rolling and agile combat. It utilizes the Beast Claw's quick attacks and unique feint ability, complemented by the Reduvia dagger for bleed buildup and projectile attacks. The build gets advantages in the ability to recover health through successive attacks, boosted by talismans like the Lord of Blood’s Exultation and Rotten Winged Sword Insignia. You can switch between two Beast Claw weapon arts - Savage Claws for rapid strikes and Raging Beast for stylish dodging and leaping attacks,  adding versatility to combat. With the option to use blood incantations via the Dragon Communion Seal, this build offers a dynamic and aggressive playstyle that's both effective and tremendously fun, especially for fans of Bloodborne's beast transformation mechanics.

• Weapons: Blood Beast Claw +25, Reduvia

• Armor: Ansbach's Manchettes, Ansbach's Attire, Ansbach's Boots

• Talismans: Lord of Blood’s Exultation, Rotten Winged Sword Insignia, Godskin Swaddling Cloth, Viridian Amber Medallion +3/Millicent’s Prosthesis

• Ash of War: Savage Claws, Raging Beast

• Spell: Bloodboon, Swarm of Flies, Bloodflame Talons

• Stats: Vigor 60, Mind 13, Endurance 35, Strength 40, Dexterity 13, Intelligence 9, Faith 14, Arcane 45 

2. Elden Ring Spell-Deflecting Sorcerer Build

This sorcerer build combines spell-casting with deflection and retaliation. The build centers around the Shield of Night, a small shield with a projectile weapon art that charges up after blocking attacks. This creates an engaging risk-reward system where properly timed blocks lead to powerful counterattacks. The build pairs well with stance-breaking spells like Glintblade Trio and Glintstone Nails, complemented by the Magic-infused Miséricorde for devastating ripostes. Visually striking, the character wears the altered Alberich's Robe, Preceptor's Trousers, and High Priest Gloves, allowing for light rolling. The Academy Glintstone Staff is the primary casting tool at 65 Intelligence. This stat-hungry build benefits from Godrick's Great Rune and offers a fresh, aggressive approach to sorcery in Elden Ring, making it both challenging and immensely satisfying to play.

• Weapons: Academy Glintstone Staff, Misericorde

• Armor: Alberich's Robe, Preceptor's Trousers, High Priest Gloves
  

• Talismans: Shard of Alexander, Graven-Mass Talisman, Magic Scorpion Charm, Godfrey Icon

• Shield: Shield of Night

• Ash of War: Carian Sovereignty

• Spell: Terra Magica, Scholar’s Shield, Glintblade Trio, Greatblade Phalanx, Glintstone Nails

• Tear: Magic-Shrounding Tear, Deflecting Hardtear

• Stats: Vigor 50, Mind 30, Endurance 20, Strength 11, Dexterity 38, Intelligence 65, Faith 6, Arcane 9

3. Elden Ring Elemental Earthbender Build

This last build that is fun to play in Elden Ring DLC centers around the Golem Fist, a unique strength-based weapon that launches projectiles on heavy attacks when close to enemies. The build combines high melee and ranged damage potential, making it versatile for both finishing off distant foes and maintaining stance pressure. It incorporates bestial incantations, particularly the Stone of Gurranq, cast using the Clawmark Seal for additional ranged damage. The Deflecting Hardtear adds a thematic defensive capability, allowing weapon deflections. You can switch between Hoarah Loux's Earthshaker for AOE attacks and Shriek of Sorrow for a damage boost against bosses. The build's aesthetic is completed with the altered Deathbed Dress, Deathbed Smalls, and Fire Prelate Greaves, creating a visually striking earthbender theme. This build offers a unique playstyle that balances strength, range, and thematic elements, it is both effective and enjoyable for Elden Ring DLC players.

• Weapons: Golem Fist, Clawmark Seal

• Armor: Deathbed Dress, Deathbed Smalls, Fire Prelate Greaves
  

• Spells: Stone of Gurranq, Deflecting Hardtear, Golden Vow, Black Flame’s Protection

• Ash of War: Shriek of Sorrow, Hoarah Loux’s Earthshaker, Endure

• Crystal Tear: Opaline Hardtear, Spiked Cracked Tear

• Talismans: Smithing Talisman, Axe Talisman. Two-Headed Turtle Talisman, Blade of Mercy

• Stats: Vigor 55, Mind 13, Endurance 35, Strength 61, Dexterity 12, Intelligence 11, Faith 32, Arcane 9