UPDATE: We have added two interactive maps to this Elden Ring perfumer build guide to help you with tracking down the necessary items for it.
The latest expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree, introduces a compelling opportunity to craft an effective Elden Ring Perfumer build. Players now have considerable freedom to create unique builds that emphasize elemental damage, utilize Perfume Bottles as supporting weapons, or even focus entirely on offensive maneuvers by unleashing elemental sparks. One notable Ash of War designed for Perfumers significantly enhances the viability of this last option, making it more impactful than anticipated.
This guide thoroughly examines how to optimize your Elden Ring Perfumer build, detailing essential stats, weapons, and talismans for maximum effectiveness.
Elden Ring Perfumer Build Overview
To facilitate your quest for the necessary items in creating this build, we have incorporated two interactive maps showing the locations of each gear component.
Essential Items for the Perfumer Build
Here’s a comprehensive list of the items you will need from The Lands Between:
Additionally, here are the requisite items from the DLC area, Realm of Shadow:
Weapons for the Elden Ring Perfumer Build
As a Perfumer, you have access to a variety of potent weapons. It’s advisable to carry more than one Perfume Bottle to optimize your results:
- Firespark Perfume Bottle (delivers fire damage)
- Chilling Perfume Bottle (inflicts Frost damage, leading to Frostbite)
- Lightning Perfume Bottle (causes lightning damage)
- Frenzyflame Perfume Bottle (fire damage, builds madness meter)
- Deadly Poison Perfume Bottle (physical damage, builds poison meter)
Perfume Bottles are lightweight, making them accessible even for builds with lower endurance and equip loads. A top recommendation is the Deadly Poison Perfume Bottle, which becomes available early in the expansion after an encounter with Thiollier. Purchasing poison-themed items from him enables you to deal physical damage effectively, even against enemies with resistance to poison.
However, it’s important to note that utilizing the poison set requires investment in Arcane, which may not align with all playstyles unless you’re also incorporating bleed builds or dragon incantations. If you choose the Deadly Poison set, you might want to include a katana or a lightweight hand weapon for versatility.
If opting for a secondary bottle, consider either the Lightning or Chilling Perfume. Chilling is particularly effective in inflicting Frostbite on various foes in the expansion, while Lightning has fewer resistant enemies in both the core game and DLC. Both are excellent options depending on your play style.
Moreover, players can dual-wield Perfume Bottles, allowing simultaneous elemental damage; however, do note that this approach gives reduced damage compared to using them individually.
Key Stats and Class for the Elden Ring Perfumer Build
Your stat allocation should be guided by the specific Perfume Bottle you are utilizing, but dexterity will be critical across the board:
- Dexterity: This stat enhances your spellcasting speed and overall nimbleness. Every Perfume Bottle primarily scales with Dexterity, making it essential to invest skill points here. Aiming for a soft cap of 50 to 60 is advisable unless you’re exclusively using the Firespark.
- Secondary Stat: Depending on the bottle you choose, focus on the relevant secondary stat – Faith for Lightning, Arcane for Poison, or Intelligence for Chilling. The Frenzyflame also requires Strength and Intelligence, though it’s best paired with a strength-oriented primary weapon.
- Vigor: A robust Vigor stat is crucial for survival in Shadow of the Erdtree, with at least 50 points recommended for durability.
- Class: The choice of your starting class is less impactful at this stage, so prioritize accordingly.
- Vigor: 50
- Mind: 30
- Endurance: 30
- Strength: 15
- Dexterity: 40
- Intelligence: 9 (or higher if it is your secondary stat)
- Faith: 9 (or higher if it is your secondary stat)
- Arcane: 9 (or higher if it is your secondary stat)
These guidelines should provide a solid foundation — particularly if you commence your journey in Shadow of the Erdtree at or above level 150. Adjustments based on your preferred playstyle are recommended; for instance, reducing Mind if not casting spells will free up points for other stats.
Interestingly, many players have reported success with less-than-optimized builds, with main stats often lower than the ideal soft cap. Regardless, ensure a focus on Vigor, Dexterity, and your chosen secondary stat to enhance your build’s performance. If incorporating another weapon, select it based on its compatibility with your main bottle’s secondary stat, for example, pairing the Darkmoon Greatsword with Chilling bottles or the Blasphemous Sword with Lightning bottles.
Ashes of War for the Elden Ring Perfumer Build
Perfumer builds offer a select but effective array of Ashes of War; however, to maximize your damage potential, one option stands out:
- Rolling Spark: This powerful Ash of War creates a cone of perfume sparks that detonates, inflicting damage corresponding to your bottle’s element. This attack boasts an impressive reach, making it ideal even from a distance, especially for agility-focused builds.
- Raptor of the Mists: This is useful for evasion, momentarily cloaking you in mist to evade melee attacks. Keep in mind that relying on this may compromise your damage output.
- Wall of Sparks: A visually striking attack that launches sparks in a circular motion. While it might look flashy, its utility is limited, effective primarily when surrounded by enemies.
- Horah Loux’s Earthshaker: This version of Earthshaker synergizes with any armament, aiding in staggering foes, although it doesn’t deal significant damage. Reserve it for instances where the Perfume Bottle is a secondary weapon.
Optimal Talismans for the Elden Ring Perfumer Build
While there is only one dedicated talisman for Perfumer builds, several others enhance their effectiveness:
- Perfumer’s Talisman: An essential item that boosts the damage of all Perfumer attacks by 20% — a simple yet impactful enhancement.
- Alexander’s Shard: Boosts all skill power (including Ash of War and weapon skills) by 15%, which is particularly beneficial when utilizing Rolling Spark.
- Erdtree’s Favor +2: This talisman enhances your Vigor, Endurance, and equip load, providing valuable flexibility for distribution of skill points.
- Blue Dancer’s Charm: Ideal for builds with limited Endurance, increasing attack power when your equip load remains low.
- Dragoncrest Greatshield: Reduces incoming physical damage by 20%, making it vital for players equipped with light or medium armor.
Incantations and Sorceries for the Elden Ring Perfumer Build
Integrating magic into your Perfumer build is quite feasible, as Perfumers are required to invest in Intelligence or Faith to utilize spells effectively. Given the limited selection of elemental buff spells in Elden Ring, it’s advisable to equip spells that counteract elemental vulnerabilities. For example, consider using Glintstone Icecrag to complement Firespark bottles or Frozen Lightning Spear to enhance your Poison bottles.
Armor for the Elden Ring Perfumer Build
While Elden Ring has an armor set specifically for Perfumers, it unfortunately lacks practical advantages for enhancing your Perfumer build or any other. Nevertheless, it’s lightweight, making it a viable choice if you prefer to maintain a lower equip load.
Beyond that, stat-enhancing helmets have benefits, often at the cost of other attributes, except for those obtained from defeated enemies or exclusive items from Shadow of the Erdtree:
- Imp Head (Cat): Faith +2
- Imp Head (Elder): Arcane +2
- Queen’s Crescent Crown: Intelligence +3
- Thiollier’s Mask: Arcane +3
- High Priest Hat: Arcane and Intelligence +2
Consider acquiring one of these helmets to bolster your non-Dexterity stats. They aren’t mandatory, however, and you should feel free to choose attire that best supports your build and needs.
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