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The video discusses the powerful yet underappreciated potential of the Ice Spear Ash of War in the game Elden Ring. The presenter introduces Ice Spear’s ability to deal significant damage through its combination of dexterity, magic, intelligence, and frost damage, which reduces enemy defense by 20%. Key recommendations include obtaining the Ice Spear early in the game from a Knight Cavalry in the Lake of Larnia area and utilizing the Banish Knight's Halberd or the Guardian Sword Spear with cold affinity to maximize the benefit from Ice Spear. The optimized build features 45 strength, 45 dexterity, and 23 intelligence, starting with the Vagabond class to gain extra vigor points. Key equipment includes talismans like Shard of Alexander, Ritual Sword Talisman, and Magic Scorpion Charm, as well as buffs from the Wonder Physic mix and incantations like Golden Vow. The video also emphasizes the strategic use of the Spellblade armor set to increase damage, despite its lower defense, and advises heavier armor for later stages in the game. Encouraging viewers to experiment with Ice Spear, the video also directs them to Ocelot’s channel for further build guides.
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In this part of the video, the presenter introduces the Ice Spear Ash of War in Elden Ring, highlighting its undervalued potential. They explain that combining the right Ashes of War with specific weapons can produce powerful effects, including significant damage and hyper armor. The Ice Spear is emphasized as a particularly strong choice due to its projectile nature, benefiting from dexterity, magic damage, intelligence, and frost damage. The presenter notes that frost reduces enemy defense by 20%, increasing overall damage. They suggest obtaining the Ice Spear Ash of War early in the game by defeating a Knight Cavalry in the Lake of Larnia area at night. The segment concludes with a handover to a viewer named Ocelot, who will detail the optimal stats and build for using the Ice Spear.
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In this part of the video, the focus is on discussing an optimized build for the game. The recommended attributes for the character are 45 strength, 45 dexterity, 23 intelligence, and base faith and arcane, with an emphasis on using Vagabond as the starting class to gain three extra points. These points should be allocated to vigor to reach 55. The key equipment highlighted is the Banish Knight’s Halberd at plus 25 with a cold affinity, which scales well with both intelligence and dexterity due to its Ash of War. Although not offering the highest attack rating, this weapon is optimized for the Ice Spear Ash of War, making it a powerful choice for this build. Additionally, the video suggests the Guardian Sword Spear as an alternative but maintains that the build prioritizes maximizing damage through the Ice Spear Ash of War. Viewers are encouraged to explore other weapon variants and are directed to Ocelot’s channel for more detailed guides on various builds. Finally, the video acknowledges potential issues with the Ash of War’s effectiveness against mobile enemies but offers solutions like using Knight Comet or other unavoidable spells.
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In this part of the video, the focus is on optimizing a high-damage weapon build centered around the ash of war ability, specifically using poking attacks and charged heavies. The video details the recommended talismans for maximizing damage output: the Shard of Alexander, the Ritual Sword Talisman, the Magic Scorpion Charm, and either the Carian Filigreed Crest or the Dagger Talisman. It explains the best combination of buffs, including the Wonder Physic with Magic Shrouding Cracked Tear and Faith-Knot Tear, to enhance damage. Additionally, the importance of utilizing incantations like Golden Vow and Howl of Shabriri, and positioning within Terra Magica for further boosts, is highlighted. The segment also notes the use of armor, specifically the Spellblade set, to further increase damage.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the benefits and trade-offs of using an armor set that boosts damage output by 2% per piece when using the Ash of War, resulting in an 8% overall increase when wearing the full set. They caution that this setup has lower defense, suggesting heavier armor for higher defense in later game stages. The video aims to highlight the underrated power of the Ice Spear Ash of War, comparing it to more popular options like Lion’s Claw and Moonlight Greatsword. The speaker encourages viewers to try the Ice Spear, share their experiences, and engage by liking the video and visiting Oselot’s channel for detailed build guides.