Elden Ring Axe Build - How to Build a Gladiator Guide (All Game Build)

Can you make a build using meteoric ore blade?

I started using this build in NG+. I noticed the uppercut move definitely has a bunch of hyper armor. If that’s the right word. It seems like you duck a bunch of attacks. It’s a super fun build.

I really like this build its very Simple and something I can remember, if i take a break and come back

Nice video but i would use the duelist greataxe

The 45 points in Dex is a bit overkill in my opinion. A Heavy affinity Highland Axe alongside more points in Vigor, Endurance, and Mind would make more sense for a Gladiator build. The need for Intelligence investment on a build that focuses on not needing any buffs or spells also leaves a weird taste in my mouth. It doesn't fit the Gladiator motif at all.

That stat distribution is smart. Really good build

Upward cut was so dope in DS3. It would launch just about everything.

level 100 stats:

Vigor 30
Mind 18
Endurance 25
Strength 40
Dexterity 30
Intelligence 20
Faith 7
Arcane 9

I'm going to use these stats to not go too high level in order to continue co-op with random people... I have the impression that the higher you are, the less chance you have of finding random players to play with coop :/ is it good ?

How much can I upgrade my weapon to continue playing with them?

Axes are fun, but gonna be completely honest, they aren't the weapon I think of when I hear the word "Gladiator". That honor belongs to spears, tridents, and shortswords. Shields are fine, though I'd probably avoid them, personally. The Gravekeeper gear is perfect for the look, though, so I like that.

Does look like a fairly new player friendly build. I'm doing an axe build with colossal axes and I'm usually 2 handing them for now. I want to dual wield once I get another colossal type axe. I'm kinda bored of using a great shield for block counters, it's what I usually do for my paladin build playthrough even though I'm using the Erdtree shield. Just not enough mage enemies to use it on, but is still a good great shield. And honestly it's more viable to use its ash in PvP than PvE

nice build mate plzz make one with rosus axe

Nice, moderately aggressive, moderately protected build, and the way you can bully crucible knights with it - just lovely!

You should of used the warped axe (heavy) you would of lost little range but gained damage.

description says fists lmao

I'm loving your katarist bouil so much because it's no really minmaxed just like this one. I hope you make more builds for unconventional weapons in the future.

This is really fun! And the damage is surprisingly strong!

My strength build in general rocks the rotten duelist set, though I don't use the default helmet. I either switch between veteran's helm or Malenia's helm. This axe build on fashion alone speaks to me.

Spartan build?

Do a Greek Spartan build. I'm thinking probably a spear and shield strength build.

Cool build! Also love the idea of videos for all the ashes of war, that would be super helpful to get all the details and hidden info about them. Thanks Fex!

They are trash mobs tho

Cool stuff man

its criminal that stamp upward cut doesnt launch people like it should

"Tank and spank" That's great. ^^

You can make a roar build with the highland axe instead. Based on the frequent staggering, i think the executioner greataxe will be much better suited for this build.

Support comment because axes.

If you're up to take suggestions I'm currently doing a run where I've been using the Scythe (any big weapon will do) and the Icon Shield along with using different combinations of the Blessed Dew Talisman, Dragoncrest Shield Talisman, Bull-Goats (to hit 75 or even 101 poise), Assassins Crimson Dagger, Godskin Swaddling Cloth, and Taker's Cameo to trade blows and use guard counters to break poise and have insane healing. I'm not super talented at these games but it was so good I went through almost half the game (besides boss fights) without using a single healing flask (Mountaintops damage scaling hit like a truck though) Might be worth a video if people want to see more duelist style characters!

A no-buff build? Awesome!

Would love to see a optimized daggers bleed build that works with the recent patches. Bravo on all these vids btw.🎉

Doesn’t work in PVE

Yes!!! Keep them coming!!

Future reference:
6 faith = prisoner
7 faith = astrologer
7 int = prophet or hero
8 arcane = samurai
8 strength = astrologer

Confessor and wretch are going to be suboptimal most times.

Thanks.

Similar to my favored playstyle. I beat the game the first time using something similar. No spells at all. I just used the best weapons and armor I could find though.

Love it! Would love to see a build using a cross bow… I’m going to try using the pulley cross bow as I’ve never used a bow or a cross bow yet… thanks again!

I only have 2 more larval tears in my current game😭😭

Nice

Aww, no 2 axes build.
Honestly, why is dualwield axes so slow.

Wait: Axes are not best weapon class in the game?

thx

Yeah but can I make it work with the dumb battle hammer and axe

It wouldn't be a Fextralife build video without footage of aggressive play, and lots of damage taken. Thanks!

any reason to use rotten duelist set over the regular duelist set?

Another winner! Thx Fex.

Thanks, this is great for the Kratos build that I wanted to make. I'm just wondering which weapon to use for the blades of chaos, maybe a whip or something. XD

Missed opportunity not using the spiked palisade greatshield, and building into beed/poison

The Art on your thumbnails is great. Each and everyone.

I'd love to see how you'd make a strike damage guard break build. I wanna bonk all day!

For dlc I hope they make a super cool axe, I’ve tried so many times to make axe builds, never been quite satisfied with them

This looks fun for a pure, no buff build. Thank you for the great vid.