The summary of ‘Elden Ring LEGENDARY Intelligence Weapons! 3 BEST Elden Ring OP WEAPONS for any Int Build’

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In this segment of the video, the presenter discusses alternatives to the popular Moonveil Katana for intelligence-based builds in Elden Ring. They introduce the Wing of Astel, highlighting its impressive B scaling in intelligence, E in strength, and C in dexterity, with fairly low requirements (20 intelligence, 17 dexterity, and 7 strength). The weapon’s skill creates a cloud of magic causing a series of explosive damage when hitting enemies, making it highly effective against both bosses and standard foes. Also noted is the weapon’s lightweight and quick attack speed. The segment concludes with a step-by-step guide on acquiring the Wing of Astel, emphasizing navigating through Ansel River and encountering specific enemies along the way.

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In this part of the video, the speaker provides a detailed guide on acquiring two powerful weapons, the Wing of Estelle and Bastard Stars, and how to utilize them effectively in combat. To obtain the Wing of Estelle, players need to defeat specific enemies and navigate carefully to a chest that contains the weapon. Bastard Stars is another formidable weapon that scales with intelligence, dexterity, and strength, and it can be acquired by trading a boss’s remembrance at the Round Table Hold. The speaker explains that using these weapons in tandem can maximize damage output, with Wing of Estelle offering quick horizontal attacks and Bastard Stars providing a 360-degree explosive attack. Detailed instructions on combat switching between the two weapons are also provided to optimize their use in battle.

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In this segment of the video, the host demonstrates the utility of various skills using different weapons. They showcase the ‘Sword of Saint Trina’ which has the skill ‘Mists of Slumber’ that causes sleep build-up. The weapon has specific stat requirements: 10 strength, 14 intelligence, and 12 dexterity, and can be found in the Forsaken Ruins after using a stone sword key to access it. The host tests the sword on an enemy, revealing that it puts the enemy to sleep, allowing for critical hits. This effect even works on larger enemies and potentially some bosses, making it highly effective for crowd control and dealing significant damage.

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In this segment, the video discusses a weapon mechanic that enhances damage when enemies are put to sleep. The speaker demonstrates this by trying to put giants to sleep, successfully putting one to sleep and then dealing around 1300 damage. The effectiveness of putting enemies to sleep is highlighted, noting that it even works on some larger enemies and potentially bosses. A downside mentioned is that the sleep effect wears off if the player gets hit. The speaker then shows a comparison between a standard backstab and a critical hit on a sleeping enemy, revealing that the latter deals significantly more damage (1839 compared to 1083). They find this sleep mechanic to be very useful and entertaining, despite some enemies being more resistant to it.

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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses a weapon that, while primarily classified as an intelligence weapon, also scales well with dexterity. The weapon excels in delivering critical hits, and certain talismans like the Assassin’s Crimson and Cerulean Dagger can restore health and FP (Focus Points) when critical hits are made. By using this weapon’s skill to put enemies to sleep, which can last between a few to twenty seconds, players can effectively execute critical hits. The speaker highlights the weapon’s suitability for intelligence builds, mentioning it as a great alternative to more meta options like the Moon Veil Katana. They also suggest that switching to this weapon can make the game more enjoyable again. The segment concludes with the speaker indicating the video’s end and encouraging viewers to share their thoughts in the comments.