The fantasy elements of Souls games likeElden Ringhave always been a major point of attraction. FromSoft’s captivating Soulsborne games allow you to cosplay as various characters like Mages, Knights, Samurai, and more. Additionally, there are hybrid classes like Paladin andSpellblade, centered around two or more offensive stats.

In this guide, players will find a comprehensive build guide on how to turn their character into a Paladin. When imagining a Paladin, most people think of holy knights wielding heavy swords and using their power to support and heal allies. ThisElden RingPaladin build is exactly that. Continue reading to discover the best armors, weapons, spells, talismans, class, and stats for a Paladin build inElden Ring.

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Best Armors for Paladin Build in Elden Ring

When creating a build inElden Ring, players should not underestimate fashion, as it best represents the build’s theme. A Paladin can be described as a glorified holy knight, and fortunately, there are many armor sets that fit this description inElden Ring.

These are just a few armor sets that work well with a Paladin build theme. Players can find many other amazing sets for their own Paladin builds, such as theRoyal Knight Set,Malformed Dragon Set(without the helm),Crucible Axe Set, andCrucible Tree Set.

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Best Weapons for Paladin Build in Elden Ring

Elden Ringoffers many Holy weapons to complement a Paladin build. With the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, players now have access to several new weapons that scale with Strength and Faith stats. In addition to Holy weapons, there are also some non-unique weapons that can be infused with a Holy affinity by equipping an Ash of War to suit a Strength-Faith build. Here are some weapon suggestions for a Paladin build:

ForSacred Sealsneeded for casting incantations, you’re able to choose between theClawmark Sealor theErdtree Seal. If your Paladin build has a higher investment in Strength, the Clawmark Seal will offer higher scaling. On the other hand, the Erdtree Seal provides the best scaling from Faith alone.

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Best Spells for Paladin Build

One of the best aspects of a hybrid Faith build is the vast number of incantations you gain access to inElden Ring. With just a little investment in Faith, you can use incantations for healing, raising defenses, and attacking enemies. Here are some of the best spells for a Paladin build:

In addition to these spells, you can also equip offensive incantations like Discus of Light, Triple Rings of Light, or even Catch Flame if needed.

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Best Talismans for Paladin Build

For a Paladin build, your primary stats will be Strength and Faith, but you will also need to level up Vigor and Endurance to survive inElden Ringand equip the best gear. When picking a starter class, look for one with high Strength or Faith.Confessor and Prophetare both excellent starting classes for a Paladin build.

Here is a level 125 stats recommendation for a Paladin build with the Confessor starter class:

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Beyond level 125, you will want to invest more points into Vigor or level up other stats needed to wield your preferred weapons. But if you already meet the weapon stat requirements and are satisfied with your HP pool, invest your runes into Faith to unlock more incantations and boost Holy damage from weapons.

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