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Welcome to a build that embodies pure, unadulterated power - a build so intense that it will obliterate bosses in mere seconds. Aptly named the "Mad Build," this setup ensures mutually assured destruction, and in the hands of the skilled, it becomes a force to be reckoned with. This article will guide you through the intricacies of this build, detailing how to achieve astronomical damage numbers, like 37,000 to the Mother of Fingers and 29,000 to Bale, ensuring you become a legend in the Lands Between.

The Concept: Mutually Assured Destruction

The essence of the Mad Build lies in its name - it's all about inflicting immense damage rapidly, often leading to the boss's demise within 30 seconds. However, this power comes at a cost; if you're not cautious, you might find yourself dead from the residual effects. The build revolves around a new and potent incantation from the DLC, Pest Thread Spears, which has transformed into a boss-destroying powerhouse.

The Star of the Show: Pest Thread Spears

Pest Thread Spears is an enhanced version of the original Pest Threads. Imagine two lines of devastating damage that track their target with insane precision, passing through and hitting multiple times. Against large enemies, it shreds through their health, and even smaller foes can't escape its relentless pursuit. This incantation deals with physical damage, which is notoriously hard to buff, but with the right tools from the DLC, we can maximize its potential.

Building the Mad Build

Attributes (Level 150)

    • Vigor: 60 (ensures survivability and lets you perform the full round of buffing)

    • Mind: 25 (optimal for maintaining enough FP for multiple buffs and attacks)

    • Endurance: Enough to comfortably medium roll with the full build and to maintain adequate stamina

    • Strength: 8 (minimum requirement)

    • Dexterity: 12 (minimum requirement)

    • Intelligence: Doesn't matter

    • Faith: 80 (main damage scaling attribute)

Any leftover points can be distributed as per personal preference. If you're at a higher level, consider swapping the Seal of choice to the Golden Order Seal for dual scaling with Intelligence and Faith.

Equipment

1. Weapon: Miséricorde (ideal for its critical hits and stagger potential)

    • Ash of War: Blood (provides infinite poise damage reduction, crucial for this build)

2. Off-hand: Madding Hand (used mainly for its passive, which boosts attack power when Madness is triggered nearby)

3. Seal: Erdtree Seal (optimal for pure Faith builds at lower levels)

4. Armor:

    • Head: Black Dumpling Helmet (boosts damage when Madness occurs)

    • Chest, Gauntlets, and Legs: Rykard's Armor (provides additional damage increase per piece)

Talismans

1. Dragoncrest Greatshield Talisman (provides damage reduction)

2. Flock's Canvas Talisman (boosts the power of incantations)

3. Godfrey Icon (increases the damage of charged spells)

4. Aged One's Exaltation (boosts damage when Madness is triggered)

Wondrous Physick

    • Opaline Hardtear: Provides significant damage reduction.

    • Bloodboil Cracked Tear: Increases all damage by 20% but slowly drains health.

Buffs and Incantations

1. Golden Vow: Boosts attack and defense.

2. Flame, Grant Me Strength: Increases physical and fire damage.

3. Howl of Shabriri: Triggers Madness and boosts damage significantly.

Combat Strategy

Pre-Boss Preparation

1. Golden Vow: Cast first.

2. Equip Madding Hand.

3. Howl of Shabriri: Cast until Madness is triggered.

4. Use FP Flask.

5. Drink Wondrous Physick.

6. Use a Health Flask.

7. Swap Madding Hand for Miséricorde.

Once inside the boss arena, start casting Pest Thread Spears. Use Miséricorde to absorb hits without being staggered. Charge Pest Thread Spears for maximum damage or cast uncharged for quicker hits based on the situation.

Exploring and Regular Combat

When traversing through levels, skip the Madness setup. Simply use Golden Vow and Flame, Grant Me Strength for a substantial damage boost. Cast Pest Thread Spears without charging for quick and efficient elimination of regular enemies.

Acquiring Key Components

    • Madding Hand: Found near the Woodland Trail Grace. Look for a cliff overhang between this grace and the church ruins. Defeat the NPC wielding the Madding Hand.

    • Aged One's Exaltation: Parry and defeat the grab-attacking NPCs found near the church ruins.

    • Rykard's Armor: Located near the Recluse's River Upstream Grace. Follow the cliffside path to the Eastern Nameless Mound.

    • Bloodboil Cracked Tear: Obtain from the Furnace Golem lying against the ruins of Un. Reactivate the golem with a furnace pot, then defeat it.

    • Pest Thread Spears: Found in a cave near the Church of the Bud main entrance Grace. Follow the path to the left and retrieve it from a corpse.

Conclusion

This Mad Build is a testament to Elden Ring's versatility, allowing players to devastate bosses in record time. While it requires precision and quick reflexes, the satisfaction of watching bosses crumble in seconds is unparalleled. Enjoy wielding this power responsibly, and may your journey through the Lands Between be ever victorious. If you found this guide useful, please like, subscribe to P2Pah and consider supporting, it for more updates and guides or buy Elden Ring Runes & Elden Ring items.

This guide aims to provide a comprehensive walkthrough of the Mad Build, ensuring that even the most formidable foes in Elden Ring are no match for your newfound power. With this build, you'll truly experience the might of mutually assured destruction.