FromSoftware's latest epic RPG Elden Ring gives players a huge amount of freedom to customize their character. With various weapons, spells, armor, and stats to choose from, there are countless build possibilities to experiment with. However, some builds are undeniably more powerful than others, making certain aspects of the game feel far easier.

In this guide, we'll outline the top 5 most overpowered builds in Elden Ring that will allow you to tear through bosses and rack up Elden Runes with ease. Each build focuses on different weapons, spells, Elden Ring items and stats to excel in different areas of the late-game. So whether you want to massively boost your e;Rune farming efficiency or dominate the fiercest of bosses, one of these builds is sure to suit your playstyle.

Let's get started on the journey to becoming the most powerful Elden Lord!

1. Sacred Relic Sword Farmer
   This build lets you farm millions of Elden Ring Runes per hour with ease. It revolves around spamming the Wave of Gold weapon art on the Sacred Relic Sword while buffed up. Equip Runes-boosting items like the Golden Scarab Talisman and farm groups of Albinaurics in Mohgwyn Palace for huge payouts with each swing. This build is only aimed at Rune farming rather than boss fights, but it quickly makes you richer than ever before.

2. Rivers of Blood Build
   Utilizing the incredible Corpse Piler ash of war on a dual-wielded pair of Rivers of Blood katanas, this bleed build is devastating against players in PvP. Stack Arcane and Dexterity while equipping talismans like Lord of Blood's Exaltation to apply bleed in just a few hits. However, bleed isn't as effective against all PVE enemies. Still, the Corpse Piler flurry will destroy most foes with its high damage output.

3. Comet Azur Wizard
   This build reigns supreme for quickly blitzing through bosses who are weak to magic. Dump points into Intelligence and Mind, then buff up with Terra Magica and Crimsonwhorl Bubbletear. This allows you to fire off an unlimited Comet Azur spell to strip enemy HP bars faster than anything else. Just be wary of bosses who are resistant to magic damage.

4. Black Flame Reaper Paladin
   Using the Black Flame skill and weapons infused with that element, this hybrid build excels against late-game foes. The Black Flame Reaper weapon deals percentage-based Black Flame damage with its weapon art that chunks enemy health. Stack Faith along with Strength and Dexterity for maximum damage. Stack buffs like Flame, Grant Me Strength for astonishing offensive power.

5. Lord of Blood
   This Arcane build abuses the bleed effect with precision. Wield Mohgwyn's Sacred Spear and use its deadly Bloodboon weapon art for rapid bleed build-up. Then boost Arcane along with Strength and Dexterity for massive spear damage. The Bloodboon's bloodflame missiles deal high damage while coating your spear in more damage-boosting bloodflame. This build hits like a truck against enemies weak to bleed.