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The video thoroughly examines the advantages and strategies for using daggers in Elden Ring, a popular action RPG. The speaker emphasizes that daggers, noted for their fast attack speed, high critical ratings, and lightweight nature, are effective for rapid strikes and critical hits, especially when dual-wielded. However, their shortcomings include lower individual attack damage, reduced effectiveness in status inflictions due to recent nerfs, and short reach.
The speaker reviews various unique daggers, detailing their specific attributes and optimal builds. Notable examples include:
– **Scorpion’s Stinger**: Effective at inflicting Scarlet Rot but found late in the game.
– **Glenstone Kris and Ruvia**: Each with unique projectile and Hemorrhage capabilities.
– **Blade of Calling and Black Knife**: Both deal physical and holy damage, with Black Knife reducing target's max HP and being more viable early in gameplay.
– **Misericorde**: Praised for the highest critical rating among daggers, it's optimal for critical-focused builds.
Additionally, the video discusses specific daggers' performance across infusion types like fire and lightning and covers useful talismans and buffs to enhance dagger effectiveness. Finally, the video compares daggers with other weapons, noting that while daggers might not always be the best overall weapon type, their high critical ratings and strategic use in various builds can make them surprisingly powerful.
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In this part of the video, the speaker explains why daggers are the best weapon in Elden Ring. They highlight the main advantages of daggers, which include their very fast attack speed, making them ideal for rapidly hitting enemies, especially when dual wielding. Daggers also have a higher critical rating than most other weapons, allowing for significant critical damage, particularly through backstabs and parrying. Additionally, daggers are extremely lightweight, enabling easy management of equip weight and flexibility in carrying extra weapons.
The cons of using daggers are discussed as well, including their generally lower attack rating, which means each hit deals less damage, offset by their quick attack speed. The speaker mentions that due to a nerf in a recent patch, daggers are less effective at inflicting status effects than they previously were. Another downside is their extremely short reach, which can cause attacks to miss, particularly in close combat with oddly shaped enemies.
The common play styles for using daggers are also covered. Most players are likely to dual wield daggers to achieve rapid attacks and set status effects, or use them as backup weapons for critical builds. Finally, while daggers are less common as the sole weapon in a parry build, they can be effective for quick swaps to deliver critical hits after breaking an enemy’s stance.
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In this part of the video, the focus is on unique daggers in Elden Ring, starting with the Scorpion’s Stinger. This dagger has a unique R2 attack, deals physical damage, and requires six strength and 12 dexterity. It has Scarlet Rot buildup and is effective with thrusting heavy attacks but is found late in the game. The second dagger discussed is the Cadia, which has a default dagger move set, the heaviest weight, and requires 10 strength and dexterity. Found quickly outside Beastial Sanctum, it buffs beastial incantations but has lower crit rating and complex scaling, making it ideal for specific builds or dual wielding.
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In this segment, the video discusses the Glenstone Kris and the Ruvia daggers in Elden Ring, highlighting their unique attributes and usage strategies. The Glenstone Kris requires 5 strength, 12 dexterity, and 16 intelligence to wield. Its weapon skill, Glenstone Dart, deals significant projectile damage, can pierce enemies, and is effective when charged. Optimal stats for this weapon are around 40 dexterity and 50 intelligence, and it pairs well with talismans like Shard of Alexander and Magic Scorpion Charm.
The Ruvia, which requires 5 strength, 13 dexterity, and 13 arcane, is praised for its Hemorrhage status effect capabilities and can be obtained early in the game. It has a lower attack rating but compensates with the Ruvia Blood Blade skill, which can achieve high Hemorrhage buildup. Key stats for the Ruvia are 55 arcane and minimal dexterity, with a recommended setup including the Dragon Communion Seal for spell casting and Flame Grant Me Strength for boosting physical damage. Usage of talismans and items like Lord of Blood’s Exaltation and White Mask is advised to enhance its effectiveness.
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In this part of the video, the discussion centers around three distinct daggers in Elden Ring: the Blade of Calling, the Black Knife, and the regular Dagger. Key points include:
1. **Blade of Calling**:
– Unique R2 attack, physical and holy damage.
– Lightweight, requiring 6 strength, 13 dexterity, and 15 faith.
– Heavy attacks hit rapidly, useful for specific sword insignias.
– Not obtainable until late in the game.
– Effective with a high faith build, particularly at 50 faith and 50 dexterity.
2. **Black Knife**:
– Similar R2 attack to the Blade of Calling, physical and holy damage.
– Requires 8 strength, 12 dexterity, and 18 faith.
– Highest attack rating among unique daggers, reduces target’s max HP by 10%.
– Better obtained earlier in the game, viable for initial playthrough.
– Optimal stats: 55 dexterity and minimal faith, scales up to 50 faith.
3. **Regular Dagger**:
– Default move set, physical damage.
– Lightweight, accessible early in the game from Round Table Hold.
– Second highest crit rating behind Misericord.
– Requires 5 strength and 9 dexterity.
This part of the video highlights the strengths, requirements, and optimal usage of each dagger, offering insights into their strategic application in the game.
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In this segment, the video discusses various daggers in Elden Ring, focusing on their stats and uses in critical-focused builds:
1. **Shortest Dagger**: Known for its low attack rating, useful in builds leveraging high critical ratings. Recommended to use with the Dagger Talisman for increased critical damage.
2. **Parrying Dagger**: Deals physical damage and is one of the lightest daggers with 1.5 weight. Suitable for parry builds, allowing dual wielding for effective parrying.
3. **Misericorde**: Features the highest critical rating and is the longest dagger, effective in critical-focused builds. Can be obtained early on and recommended to use with the Dagger Talisman.
4. **Great Knife**: Default weapon for bandits, deals physical damage, and has native bleed buildup. Although it is one of the lightest and shortest daggers, it is reliable for initial gameplay.
Each dagger’s infusion performance in fire, lightning, and other elements is also detailed, highlighting the best options for maximizing their effectiveness in builds.
00:15:00
In this segment, the discussion covers several daggers and their optimal use in various builds. The speaker recommends using the “Lord of Blood’s Exaltation,” “Kindred of Rot’s Exaltation,” and “Millicent’s Prosthesis” or “Rotten Wing Sword Insignia” for attack power boosts.
Next, the “Blood Stained Dagger” is highlighted for its suitability in strength builds, its average weight, and early availability in Weeping Peninsula. It has a native bleed buildup and is short but effective when dual-wielded or paired with a great shield.
The “Urumi Steel Dagger” is noted for its unique Faith scaling with physical damage and an exceptionally high attack rating with Sacred or Flame Art infusions. Dual-wielding two of these daggers can result in over 1000 attack power when combined with Faith buffs like Golden Vow and Flame Grant Me Strength.
Lastly, the “Wakizashi” is discussed for its unique characteristics, including being the heaviest dagger, its inability to power stance with other daggers but compatibility with katanas, and its high attack rating and crit rating, making it more akin to a katana. Magic infusion gives it the highest attack rating compared to other infusions.
00:18:00
In this part of the video, the presenter compares various weapons and their effectiveness in a game. They suggest that the Uchi Katana is preferable over the Waki zashi due to its longer reach and higher damage. The Celebrant Sickle, a type of dagger, is discussed next, noting its physical damage, lightweight, and rune generation per hit, although it has a low critical rating and is found late in the game. The best use for this weapon is dual-wielding to maximize rune gain. The Ivory Sickle is another dagger mentioned, dealing physical and magic damage, but cannot be buffed or infused. It is one of the longest daggers and should be used in a dual-wield build prioritizing intelligence and dexterity. Finally, the Crystal Knife is reviewed, another physical and magic damage dagger that cannot be buffed or infused. It is found early in the game, has a short length, and a high attack rating, making it suitable for new game plus.
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In this part of the video, the presenter discusses how to effectively use a specific weapon in a dual-wield build in Elden Ring, emphasizing that you won’t need its weapon skill or critical rating due to its scaling. This setup allows for a better Ash of War on the bloodstained dagger while maintaining a high attack rating. The video concludes by noting that, while daggers may not be the best weapon type overall, they are surprisingly powerful with high critical ratings. The presenter hints at upcoming Elden Ring content, including new weapon videos and builds, and encourages viewers to share their questions or tips in the comments.