re: Elden Ring DLC - Youtube Livestream for Gameplay Reveal (09:00 Central)

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Any recommendations on a third playthrough build? I’ve mostly done melee greatsword tank runs

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My first playthrough was also a pure strength build, although in late game I really started to struggle, so I "cheated" and respec'd so that I could use the blasphemous sword to finish the game. Felt a little cheap but I did what I had to do. I ended up speeding through the mandatory bosses for NG+ and NG+2 in order to get platinum but it was all mostly that same build.

My second full playthrough was a dex build and bleed focused. Again, kinda cheap but it was really really fun.

My third full playthrough that I finished not too long ago was a magic focused melee build. I used some spells but ultimately still mostly fought melee. I think the weapons of focus were: used the grafted sword a lot in the early areas, and then used the Darkmoon Greatsword, Starscourge Greatswords, and the Ruins Greatsword in the second half of the game. Rotated between them depending on the situation and what was needed.

Ultimately, I have the most fun throwing around the greatswords and colossal swords, but enjoyed mixing in some spells on occasion.