In Elden Ring, mastering unique and effective builds is crucial to your survival and success. In this guide, we’ll take a thorough analysis into strength builds centered around Claymore and Ash of War: Quickstep.

This build is centered around a strong strength setup and is good at attacking mixups and backstabs. Next, we’ll break down the strategy and gear choices for this build step by step.

Ash Of War: Quickstep

Ash of War: Quickstep is a versatile tool that unlocks one of many combat possibilities weapon skills. This Ash of War is sold by Warmaster Berenahl in Western Limgrave for 800 Elden Ring Runes. Next, let’s look at why Quickstep is worthy of our choice.

First, Ash of War: Quickstep is a great tool for protecting backstabs. When your opponent attacks, you can use Quickstep to circle them in a half circle and end up behind them. This provides you with an opportunity for easy backstabs. This technique can catch your opponent off guard, especially if you get them used to dodging on a regular basis.

Quickstep doesn’t just work with backstabs, it also allows you to mix up your attacks effectively. After R2 attack lands, you can quickly follow up, close the distance with Quickstep, and then choose light or heavy attack. This can catch an opponent waiting for a specific moment to hit them with a critical hit successfully.

Also, Quickstep activates immediately after pressing this Ash of War button, making it easier to perform reactive dodges than regular dodge rolls. One thing to note is that it has less Invincibility Frame, so avoid spamming it as you will be susceptible to scroll capture.

To maximize the effects of Quickstep Claymore, consider using a spell or Ash of War that works well with backstabs, such as:

• Flaming Strike: You can throw it where it might roll after your opponent’s backstabs for extra damage.
• Storm Stomp: This will do significant damage to enemies after backstabs are rolled.
• Ice Spear: Stuns the opponent during the awakening animation for subsequent thrust attacks.
• Storm Blade: A long-range Ash of War that can cause damage or destroy opponents outside the range of the weapon.

Therefore, experiment with combinations of other spells and Ash of War to find a tactic that suits your play style quickly.

Gear

Also, you can complement your Quickstep Claymore build by using armor and talismans.

First, Dagger Talisman can enhance critical strikes, making backstabs even more deadly. You can also swap between Spear Talisman or Ritual Shield Talisman depending on your preferences and needs.

Bull-Goat’s Talisman enhances your composure, allowing you to maintain control in the heat of battle.

Don’t forget that fashion is important too. So choose armor that suits your style while remaining practical.

How To Play Quickstep Claymore?

You witness the actual construction process of Quickstep Claymore. Next, I’ll show you how effective it is in various invasions and some key points for playing it.

First, use Quickstep to mix up your attacks, catching your opponent off guard with light or heavy attacks. Then look for opportunities to backstab, especially when your opponent attacks.

Feel free to try different spells and Ashes of War. They work great behind backstabs to maximize your damage output. The most important thing is to be adaptable and adjust your strategy based on your enemy’s play style and situation.

Outro

Quickstep Claymore in Elden Ring offers an exciting and versatile play style. With the ability to perform backstabs and launch hybrid attacks, it can catch opponents off guard and ensure victory in encounters. Remember to experiment with different spells and Ashes of War and fine-tune your build to your liking.

Thank you for exploring this powerful build with us. May your adventure in Elden Ring be full of surprises and rewards!