U4GM - Elden Ring Builds: 16 Strength/Faith Combos That Hit Hard

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Strength/Faith builds in Elden Ring offer some of the most devastating playstyles available, blending raw melee power with utility, buffs, and powerful incantations. Whether you want to be a holy juggernaut or a fire-flinging knight, Strength/Faith hybrids give you the tools to dominate both PvE and PvP.

Here are 16 Strength/Faith build ideas and combos that consistently deliver results, along with notes on essential Elden Ring items and rune management tips to help them shine.

1. Blasphemous Blade Build
This sword scales with both Strength and Faith and heals you on kill. Perfect for sustained engagements, especially when supported with Flame, Grant Me Strength.

2. Beast Claw Tank
Pair Beast Claw incantations with a greatshield and heavy weapon like the Great Club. Use Flame, Protect Me for added defense while roaring through mobs.

3. Giant’s Flame Herald
Use Giant’s Flame incantations like Flame of the Fell God while wielding a colossal weapon. The synergy of area denial and burst melee makes this build brutal in open spaces.

4. Lightning Hammer Build
Combine a Strength-scaling greathammer with lightning incantations like Honed Bolt. The fast casting speeds of Faith spells balance the slow swings of heavy weapons.

5. Crucible Knight-Inspired Build
Run with Crucible Horns and incantations like Aspects of the Crucible: Tail. Heavy armor, a greatsword, and buffing spells let you emulate the iconic Crucible Knight enemies.

6. Black Flame Executioner
Use Black Flame Blade and Scouring Black Flame on a Strength-scaling greathammer. The percentage-based HP damage from Black Flame eats through bosses.

7. Flame Art Greatsword Paladin
Infuse a greatsword with Flame Art and back it up with healing and fire buff spells. This is a reliable build for co-op or solo, especially when farming Elden Ring Runes.

8. Dragon Communion Strength-Caster
Pair Dragon incantations with weapons like the Dragon Slayer’s Cragblade. The combo of Strength melee and wide AoE dragon spells is visually epic and highly effective.

9. Tree Sentinel Faith Knight
Use the Tree Sentinel’s Halberd and Golden Vow for a tanky, buffed-up build. Stack defenses and enhance survivability with the Erdtree Seal.

10. Serpent Flame Cleaver
Use the Ruins Greatsword or Prelate’s Inferno Crozier and combine with fire incantations. Buff with Flame, Grant Me Strength before battle to maximize burst damage.

11. Heavy Weapon + Flame of Frenzy
Equip a Strength weapon with good stagger potential and mix in madness incantations like Flame of Frenzy. This build overwhelms enemies with chaotic pressure.

12. Deathflame Tank
Use Tibia’s Summons and Death Lightning with Strength-based weapons. Lean into the deathblight aesthetic while mixing melee and powerful AoE spells.

13. Order’s Blade Enforcer
Cast Order’s Blade on a greathammer or greatsword for holy damage scaling. This pairs well with Strength weapons and is excellent against undead and death-aligned foes.

14. Ritual Sword Paladin
Use the Ritual Sword Talisman and Blessed Weapon to keep your health topped and boost damage. Stack with Uplifting Aromatic and Faith-based shields for survivability.

15. Fire Monk’s Enforcer
Use Fire Monk robes and fire-based incantations like Flame Sling and Flame Fall Upon Them. Pair with a Strength-based flail or hammer for aggressive close-range encounters.

16. Strength + Erdtree Avatar Caster
Run Erdtree Avatar gear and weapons like the Staff of the Avatar, paired with massive Strength scaling and support from Erdtree incantations. A great mix of poise and Faith utility.

These builds offer flexibility and power, and they’re especially good for players who enjoy both direct melee engagement and supportive or offensive spellcasting. Strength/Faith hybrids also scale well with levels, so farming Elden Ring Runes becomes a key part of progression.

Many players use rune farming spots or consult platforms like U4GM to plan their builds efficiently and gather the necessary Elden Ring items. With the right balance of stats, gear, and strategy, a Strength/Faith build can become one of the most satisfying and punishing playstyles in Elden Ring.