Carian Sorcery Sword Build Guide in Elden Ring: Shadows of the Erdtree

As a seasoned adventurer and mage with years of experience under my belt, I can confidently say that the Carian Sorcery Sword is a hidden gem in Elden Ring’s vast arsenal of weapons. Having spent countless hours exploring the Lands Between, I’ve come to appreciate the versatility and power this weapon offers.

As a devoted fan of Elden Ring, I’ve come to appreciate the intricacies of the Carian Sorcery Sword – more than just a magical sword at first glance. At its core, it functions as a weapon that lets me cast spells. But, the deeper I dive into its mysteries, the more perplexing questions arise for any Tarnished wielding sorceries. When is it wiser to opt for a staff instead? And when would a magic-damage thrusting sword be the superior choice? These are the thoughtful dilemmas that make mastering this weapon all the more rewarding in Elden Ring.

As a seasoned adventurer with years of combat experience under my belt, I can attest to the importance of wielding the right weapon for each battle. I’ve come across many warriors who make the mistake of treating their powerful sword as if it were just a weaker staff. This misuse not only robs them of the full potential of their weapon but also puts them at a disadvantage in critical situations.

Pros and Cons of Carian Sorcery Sword

Carian Sorcery Sword Build Guide in Elden Ring: Shadows of the Erdtree

Pros	Cons
+ Replaces Ash of War with spellcasting	– Replaces Ash of War with spellcasting
+ Fast attacks with decent poise damage	– Worse spell boost than some staves
+ Provides flexibility for spellcasting and melee	– Weak physical and magical damage
+ Pairs well with other weapons	– Only scales with magic-damage spells
+ When paired with the right weapons and spells, it can create some tricky mixups in PvP

In theory, the Carian Sorcery Sword comes with disadvantages. Compared to other thrusting swords imbued with magic, they cause less damage during standard attacks. Additionally, staves exceed its performance in terms of spellcasting. This disparity becomes more pronounced as you allocate more than 60 points into intelligence, and staves with superior Intelligence scaling will amplify the damage difference even further.

So what’s the benefit of this weapon if it gets outperformed by other tools?

The secret is in the versatility of the Carian Sorcery Sword. Wielding this sword grants you the ability to call upon your spells, provides a reasonable melee fighting style to accompany spellcasting, and eliminates the need for an extra focus. As a result, you can carry another weapon such as a shield or an additional Thrusting Sword, expanding your possibilities when using magic. Nevertheless, if you rely solely on this sword for casting spells, then it would be more effective to use a staff instead. Conversely, if you focus only on melee combat, a Magic-infused Rapier would serve you better. The Carian Sorcery Sword’s flexibility makes it a powerful choice due to its ability to be used in conjunction with an off-hand weapon.

Instead of constantly evaluating the Carian Sorcery Sword as an alternative to using a staff with superior Intelligence scaling, consider that solely relying on this sword for casting spells might not have given you the best outcome. If you had used a staff instead, you could have enjoyed better results.

Recommended Spells

If your magical damage through spellcasting is less potent compared to using a staff, consider focusing on spells that effectively harass enemies from a distance or provide useful functions, regardless of their lower damage output.

In PvP combat, it’s beneficial to employ magic spells that perform optimally at medium and long distances, and have a knack for locating enemies accurately. These spells should make opponents dance around to dodge your attacks, thereby bringing them closer for the stronger aspects of your Carian Sorcery Sword setup to kick in. Moreover, swift ranged spells can be used to retaliate against any healing or escape attempts by your adversary when their health is low.

Spells that accomplish these goals are the following:

Instead of just using long-range attacks for harassment, adding utility spells to the mix will significantly increase your fighting power.

Here are some useful utility options you should consider:

: Useful buff for your main weapon’s attack damage, but can only be used if Carian Sorcery Sword is in your off-hand.
: Improves your shield’s ability to block, but can only be used if the Carian Sorcery Sword is in your main hand.
: Best used for poise damage and to tack on a little bit more damage when you’re blocking or approaching an opponent.
: gives a large amount of invulnerability, disrupts your opponent’s lock-on in PvP, and you can attack just before you reappear. Best used with powerstance Thrusting Sword’s moveset.
: Pulls in all nearby spells, giving you an easy way to counter enemy spellcasters.

Recommended Shield And Weapon Pairings

Shields are an excellent companion when wielding the Carian Sorcery Sword. These defensive tools offer numerous benefits, such as a powerful light attack for thrusting swords when held aloft and a robust Guard Counter. Moreover, shields come in handy with various defensive strategies for your character, including parrying. Furthermore, you can fortify shields using Scholar’s Shield to bolster your defense against relentless boss attacks.

Shields providing 100 physical damage absorption, good defenses against various elements, and a robust enhancement for defense are ideal choices. The following shields are top recommendations:

or : Best overall options since they have a good blend of stats and a good guard boost
or : it’s a shield when you need more defense, and a powerful two-hand weapon when you need a harder hitting attack. Shield Strike is also a useful Ash of War here since it gives you an armored attack option to win trades with. In exchange, the Sorcery Sword provides these shields with buffs, ranged attacks, and faster attack options.

When it comes to weapons, you have two main choices for the Sorcery Sword. Either team it up with a weapon that boosts the quick attacking speed of Thrusting Swords in your off-hand, or wield another Thrusting Sword for the added power of its power stance attacks. Here are some potential options to mull over:

Colossal Weapons: Access to ranged spells and a fast moveset compliment the large, strong but slow attacks of colossal weapons. Colossal Weapons in the off-hand also offer armored attacks that can be followed up by the Sorcery Sword’s light attack.
: Using this weapon in the off-hand allows you to powerstance the Carian Sorcery Sword while also allowing you to parry.

Best Stats for the Carian Sorcery Sword

Carian Sorcery Sword Build Guide in Elden Ring: Shadows of the Erdtree

As a gamer, I’ve found that the Carian Sorcery Sword truly comes alive for me when my character’s Intelligence is around 60 or less. If my Tarnished has more than 60 Intelligence points, then other staffs or Magic-infused weapons will surpass it significantly. Instead of following a typical mage build and pouring all my points into Intelligence, I suggest allocating 40 to 60 points there, and then distributing the remaining points among other stats like Endurance or Dexterity. This way, I can still wield powerful sorcery without being entirely reliant on high Intelligence.

Increasing your Dexterity slightly improves your spell casting speed. This can be beneficial if you need to quickly cast several spells followed by an attack.

Best Talismans for the Carian Sorcery Sword

The Carian Sorcery Sword is versatile and gets along with many charms. When selecting a charm for this setup, your choice depends on the weapon you prefer to use together. However, having charms such as the and will enhance your experience with the Carian Sorcery Sword.

Magic Scorpion

As a fan of strategic gameplay and magical mayhem, I can’t help but be thrilled by the prospect of wielding the Carian Sorcery Sword in my next adventure. With its unique ability to dish out both physical and magic damage, this bad boy is an ideal companion for those of us who prefer a more enchanted approach to combat. And let’s not forget that the majority of spells in my arsenal are geared towards dealing maximum magic damage – making this sword a perfect match for my playstyle. So bring on the sorceries and illusions, I’ll be ready to unleash some serious arcane power with my trusted Carian Sorcery Sword by my side!

Radagon Icon

As a seasoned sorcerer with years of experience under my belt, I can tell you that there’s one little enchantment that has made a significant difference in my Carian Sorcery Sword build. This enchantment practically adds 30 dexterity to my character for the sole purpose of enhancing casting speed.

Greatshield Talisman

With a decent medium shield or great shield equipped, the Shield Bash ability merges potently with Scholar’s Shield, making you an almost invincible force. Bosses such as Commander Gaius, renowned for their strong physical assaults, will find it challenging to penetrate your robust defenses.

Rotten Winged Icon

This talisman increases the damage inflicted with each consecutive hit, making it an excellent choice for swift attack builds. The Carian Sorcery Sword particularly benefits from this effect due to its quick thrusting moveset. However, the true brilliance of this talisman is revealed when the Carian Sorcery Sword is wielded in a power-stanced combination with another thrusting sword or the Main-gauche dagger.

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