InElden Ring, most sorcery builds revolve around throwing projectile attacks at your enemy until it dies. However, this is not the only build type accessible by investing in the Intelligence stat. If you are a fan of melee-range fights,Elden Ringhas plenty of spells to keep your thirst for close combat satisfied.

Melee magic builds are usually referred to as Spellsword builds inElden Ring. Almost all spells belonging to Carian sorcery involve some kind of spellblade, making them a must-have for a Spellsword build. There are many other sorceries usable in a Spellsword build, like Gavel of Haima and Adula’s Moonblade. In this guide, you will find a list of all the best spells for a Spellsword build, the best weapons to use, which talismans to equip, stats, and more.

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Best Spells for Spellsword Build inElden Ring

Here are some of the best spells to use in a Spellsword build:

Just because it’s a Spellsword build, you don’t have to restrict yourself to sword spells only.Elden Ringhas plenty of spells that are too good to be avoided. You can use common glintstone sorceries likeShard Spiral,Star Shower, andGlintstone Pebble.

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Best Weapons and Staves for Spellsword Build

One of the major downsides of running sorcery builds is the high FP consumption, which forces you to allocate extra Blue Flasks. However, with a Spellsword build, you may carry Intelligence melee weapons, which there are many of. Below are some of thebest Intelligence weaponsto use in a Spellsword build:

In a Spellsword build, you will be using melee weapons in conjunction with sorceries. There are many staves to choose from inElden Ring. Here are the staves with the best sorcery scaling in a pure Intelligence-focused Spellsword build:

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Best Talismans for Spellsword Build

Talismans are at the core of mostElden Ringbuilds. These items can dictate your playstyle and can take your build to the next level. Here are some amazing talismans to consider in a Spellsword build:

While most players prefer to stack offensive talismans, having defensive talismans like Erdtree’s Favor or Bull-Goat’s Talisman isn’t a bad choice if you find yourself dying a lot.Erdtree’s Favor +2gives extra Equip Load, Stamina, and HP, whereasBull-Goat’s Talismangives extra poise, as getting interrupted while casting is the last thing you want.

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Best Class and Stats for Spellsword Build

In this Spellsword build guide, the character is using Intelligence-based sorceries and weapons. That’s why the best class for starting a Spellsword build is Prisoner, followed by Astrologer. While Astrologer does have a higher Intelligence, you get extra points in Strength and Dexterity by picking Prisoner as your starter class.

Coming to the stats, the Spellsword build is a hybrid Intelligence build that also leans a little towards Strength or Dexterity depending on your weapon choice. The only problem with hybrid builds is how difficult they are to manage at lower levels. Here are the suggested stats for a level 150 Spellsword build for the Prisoner class:

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The rule of thumb is to meet the minimum Strength and Dexterity requirement to wield the weapon and then dump all points into Intelligence. While doing so, you also have to make sure to have enough points in Vigor, Mind, and Endurance.

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