
For a battle mage, it's vital that the player splits their attributes evenly, with emphasis between vigor, dexterity, intelligence, and mind. From there, it's important to level up the right attributes. While with enough work, any class can be molded to work as a battle mage, some of the best character backgrounds to choose from are the Confessor, Prisoner, and Astrologer, with the most balanced at the start being the Prisoner. When creating characters, it's required to choose one of the many available classes, each of which has its own set of characteristics. This Talisman causes critical hits to restore health (HP). A third option is the Assassin's Crimson Dagger, dropped by the Black Knife Assassin in the Deathtouched Catacombs. It's dropped by the Black Knife Assassin in the Black Knife Catacombs. Another Talisman players could benefit from is the Assassin's Cerulean Dagger, which causes critical hits to restore magic (FP). The Ancient Hero of Zamor drops Radagon's Scarseal in the Weeping Evergaol. The Lazuli Glintstone Crown is dropped by a crystal crab, typically found in the courtyard following the Debate Parlor site of grace.įor Talismans, Radagon's Scarseal is a strong early option, as it raises vigor, endurance strength, and dexterity but increases damage taken. Another choice is the Lazuli Sorcerer Set (with the Lazuli Glintstone Crown), which players can loot from Raya Lucaria sorcerors in the Raya Lucaria Academy.


In terms of early game attire, players should locate the Carian Knight Armor, found in the graveyard portion of the Raya Lucaria Academy. Related: What Elden Ring Fans Want From the Game's Rumored DLC Yet another strong option is the Bloodhound's Fang, which can be looted from the boss in the Forlorn Hound Evergaol.

Players can also wield the Reduvia Dagger, which they can loot from Bloody Finger Nerijus outside Murkwater Cave. When the Bloody Slash Ash of War is applied, it becomes the Blood Uchigatana. While they can find it in the Deathtouched Catacombs, it's also the starting weapon of the Samurai class. For melee weapons, battle mages should seek the Blood Uchigatana.
