The Battlemage Build - (Darks Souls 3) - demonssoulsremake

Build Overview

Intelligence and Strength usually encompass opposing tactics, however, these stats can be married in a build designed for a hyper offense. Youtuber Crozyn assembled a Battlemage build in 2018 that utilizes the mid-range sorceries to deal magic damage and pressure opponents while having a Greataxe equipped for close-range devastation.

PVP Tips

Since this Dark Souls 3 mage build comes with a solid melee weapon, implementing sorceries ideal for close-range is a no-brainer for most who would use this tactic. Homing Crystal Soulmass works very well here as it will always give the enemy something to worry about when they enter melee range, as avoiding both a Greataxe and the swift orbs of magic can be difficult. Ironically, going up against another Intelligence build can be tough for players as it is possible to get out-ranged due to spell choice.

PVE Tips

Players using this build while progressing through the main game should use their spells for ranged combat and their Greataxe for close-quarters confrontations. For better rolls, only equip light armor, however, if one wants to poise through attacks while delivering counterattacks with their Greataxe, heavy armor would be more appropriate.

Stats

Soul Level: 120

Vigor: 35

Attunement: 18

Endurance: 32

Vitality: 16

Strength: 32

Dexterity: 12

Intelligence: 48

Faith: 9

Luck: 7

² Equipment

Right hand:8

Greataxe +10

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Left hand: 8

Court Sorcerer's Staff +10

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Head: 6

Crown of Dusk (Can change Anything)

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Chest: 6

Antiquated Plain Garb (Can change Anything)

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Arms: 6

Violet Wrappings (Can change Anything)

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Legs: 6

Loincloth -(The Ringed City) (Can change Anything)

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Ring 1: 10

Cloranthy Ring +3

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Ring 2: 3

Bellowing Dragoncrest Ring

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Ring 3: 10

Havel's Ring +3

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Ring 4: 8

Sage's Ring +2

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