Welcome, fellow Tarnished! If you're looking to elevate your Elden Ring experience and dominate the new DLC content with a powerful build, you’ve come to the right place. Today, we’re diving deep into a build that revolves around one of the game’s most fearsome weapons—Quinn’s Great Sword. This heavy thrusting sword is not just about its intimidating length but also its ability to annihilate foes with devastating fire damage and powerful ashes of war. Let’s explore how to optimize this weapon for a pure Faith build, making it the centerpiece of your journey through the Lands Between.

Why Quinn’s Great Sword?

Quinn’s Great Sword stands out among heavy thrusting swords in Elden Ring, primarily due to its sheer length and formidable reach. Its moveset, although standard for heavy thrusting swords, shines with particular moves that are excellent for chase downs and punishing opponents who dare to run. The running heavy attack, in particular, is a game-changer, covering significant distance while delivering a powerful blow that can easily catch opponents off guard.

But what truly sets this sword apart is its natural fire damage. This makes it an ideal candidate for a Faith build, where you can exploit its elemental strengths by enhancing its fire properties further. The sword’s innate fire damage means you're dealing with split damage from the get-go, which can be a double-edged sword. However, when combined with the right ashes of war and buffs, Quinn’s Great Sword becomes an unstoppable force.

The Build: Maximizing Faith and Fire

For this build, we’re focusing on a pure Faith setup to make the most out of Quinn’s Great Sword’s fire damage. Here’s how to structure your character for optimal performance:

1.Stats Allocation

  Vigor: 40-50 points. You’ll need a healthy HP pool to survive the often chaotic encounters in the DLC.

  Mind: 20-25 points. This ensures you have enough FP to utilize your ashes of war without running dry too quickly.

  Endurance: 30-40 points. This will help with stamina management, crucial for executing multiple attacks and dodges in quick succession.

  Strength: 20-25 points. Enough to wield Quinn’s Great Sword effectively and deal solid physical damage.

  Dexterity: 15-20 points. This is mostly to meet weapon requirements, but a bit of extra damage never hurts.

  Faith: 60-80 points. This is the core of your build. The higher your Faith, the more devastating your fire damage becomes.

2.Infusions and Buffs

  Flame Art Infusion: Infusing Quinn’s Great Sword with Flame Art enhances its fire damage significantly, allowing you to capitalize on your high Faith stat. This will make your standard attacks and ashes of war hit much harder.

  Flame Grant Me Strength: This incantation is a must for boosting your fire damage even further. It’s especially useful before initiating a critical strike or when you’re about to engage in a challenging encounter.

  Flame-Shrouded Cracked Tear: This can be used in your Wondrous Physick to push your fire damage to even greater heights. Combine this with Flame Grant Me Strength for a devastating one-two punch.

3.Ashes of War

  Flame Spear: One of the best ashes of war for this build. Flame Spear not only deals significant fire damage but also has a fantastic roll-catch ability. After stunning your opponent with a running heavy attack, you can immediately follow up with Flame Spear, catching them as they try to roll away.

  Flaming Strike: A versatile ash of war that acts as both an offensive and defensive tool. It’s great for clearing out groups of enemies or breaking through an opponent’s guard in PvP.

  Flame Skewer: Ideal for punishing panic rolls. The timing of Flame Skewer is perfect for catching opponents off guard, especially when they’re desperately trying to evade your attacks.

Talismans and Armor: Enhancing Your Build

To make the most out of this build, you’ll want to equip the following talismans and armor:

Talismans:

  Shard of Alexander: Increases the damage of your ashes of war, making your Flame Spear and Flaming Strike even more devastating.

  Two-Handed Sword Talisman: Boosts the damage of your two-handed attacks, which you’ll be using frequently with Quinn’s Great Sword.

  Lacerating Cross Tree: Given Quinn’s Great Sword’s reach and the effectiveness of its running attacks, this talisman enhances your bleed damage, adding another layer of offense to your arsenal.

Armor:

  Armor Sets with High Poise: Since you’ll be engaging in close-quarters combat and relying on powerful, albeit slow, thrusting attacks, having high poise will allow you to trade hits effectively. Consider armor sets like the Bull-Goat Set or Veteran’s Set.

  Fire-Resistant Gear: In certain situations, you might find yourself up against enemies with strong fire resistance or abilities. Having a backup armor set with high fire resistance can help mitigate incoming damage.

Invasion Tactics: Strategies for PvP

Elden Ring’s DLC content isn’t just about PvE; PvP plays a significant role, especially if you enjoy invading other players. Quinn’s Great Sword excels in PvP due to its reach and powerful ashes of war. Here are some strategies to keep in mind during invasions:

1.Chase Downs

   Utilize the running heavy attack to chase down fleeing opponents. The reach and speed of this attack make it difficult for enemies to escape, especially in narrow corridors or open areas where dodging options are limited.

2.Roll-Catching

   Flame Spear and Flame Skewer are excellent for roll-catching. After landing a hit, many players will instinctively roll away. Use this to your advantage by predicting their movement and executing these ashes of war to catch them off guard.

3.Defensive Plays

   Flaming Strike isn’t just for offense. If you find yourself outnumbered or on the defensive, use this ash of war to create space and deter opponents from closing in. Its wide area of effect and fire damage can discourage aggressive playstyles.

4.Tactical Retreats

   If you’re low on health or FP, don’t hesitate to retreat strategically. Use the environment to your advantage—hide behind obstacles, lure enemies into traps, or regroup with your summons if you have any. The goal is to survive and strike when the time is right.

Conclusion: Dominating the DLC with Quinn’s Great Sword

Quinn’s Great Sword is a formidable weapon that, when paired with a well-crafted Faith build, can turn you into an unstoppable force in Elden Ring’s DLC. By focusing on fire damage, leveraging powerful ashes of war, and employing smart PvP tactics, you’ll be well-equipped to face any challenge the Lands Between throw your way.

Remember, Elden Ring is all about experimentation and finding what works best for your playstyle. Don’t hesitate to tweak this build to suit your preferences, and most importantly, have fun as you carve your path through the game’s latest content. Whether you’re vanquishing foes in PvE or outsmarting opponents in PvP, Quinn’s Great Sword and this Faith build will ensure that you leave a blazing trail of victory in your wake. Happy hunting, MMOEXP!  By the way, remember to stay tuned to MMOexp.com for all the latest news! And buy Elden Ring Runes  service, check out MMOexp