The Complete Mage Guide - Elden Ring Pure Intelligence Sorcerer Build

The Grandmaster Mage is my latest Pure Intelligence Sorcerer Build for Elden Ring. I spent a lot of time testing different spells, talismans, and weapons and changing my stats many times to ensure it is a well-optimized build for you guys. It would mean a lot to me if you could leave a like, comment, and tell me what you think of this build. I hope you enjoy it and if you have any questions, please let me know. Thank you for watching.

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contents

0:00 Intro
1:21 Great Glintstone Shard
2:14 Comet
3:05 Cannon of Haima
3:33 Gavel of Haima
6:04 Ranni's Dark Moon
6:56 Comet Azur
7:40 Terra Magica
8:13 Weapons
9:30 Stats
9:51 Armor
10:30 Talismans
11:31 Flask & Buffs
12:10 Final Thoughts

[KimoChaser]

Unleash the power of the shadows with my new Shadow Mage build! It's a high Intelligence build that offers stealth, devastating sorceries, and deadly close combat. And the best part? You can create this build right from the early game!

[RGates]

I've watched at least 15 videos on how to maximize a mage and got a ton of different answers that didn't seem right and I was having trouble around level 70 with certain enemies. This video is so much better, answered questions I didn't even know I had, and I'm now destroying. Much respect, thank you.

[OSW]

Thanks so much! I've no idea how u were supposed to find that gavel without a guide. But seeing u smack Malaenia with your weapons gave me great joy

[TheHornedKing_]

I already had most of the spells I just had to get the dark moon and terra Magica and the last memory stone as well as grinding my intelligence and I’ve been having a lot of fun with this build

[rakeemhilliard]

I like to use night comet, it’s not as strong but it’s very close, and it cost slightly less magic and dodging enemies can’t dodge it.

[joefoulger]

Side note. You don't need 10 strength to get the bonuses from Azur's staff. The strength requirement for Azur and Lusat's staves only affects the melee damage of the staff, and has no effect on casting or the passive buffs

[JezzaLeo]

This was my first play through class and man now you’ve made me want to take it into NG+! Thanks so much for the awesome guide, it looks really solid.

[defwind]

This video is superb. You use narration but also timestamps! I was so impressed you've got a new subscription. Thank you so much on this. I've added this to my watch later. The gavel is just what I needed for quick close range battles...it's amazing how well it works.

[Lin]

I was just looking for a mage build guide because I just started my mage playthrough. Thank you so much!! Love your videos!!

[pamelahennessy]

Loved this guide. You covered everything needed for a solid mage build. Your attention to detail and your time investment is most appreciated. Thank you!

[indyvin]

Just changed my build from faith/arcane to intelligence and this was just what I was looking for. Everything I need, and nothing I don't. I'm crushing it with this build. Thanks.

[adamcole]

Great guide bro! Best one I’ve found so far!

[AliceInBlunderland]

In my mage build my go-to spells are usually:

1) Great Glintstone Shard - Decent speed and range and more powerful than Glintstone pebble.

2) Comet - Decent range and quite powerful.

3) Cannon Of Haima - Hits mobs like a truck, 'nuff said!

4) Loretta's Greatbow - Great for sniping enemies when they are out of reach of my other spells.

5) Night Maiden's Mist - Excellent for when I know (or else want to check if) there is an enemy or enemies hiding around corners/behind walls/underneath where I'm standing etc, does extensive damage over time. Just need to be careful where and when you use it as it also does severe damage to the caster. Regardless, this spell _NEVER_ leaves my repertoire.

6) Adula's Moonblade - Decent damage against the right opponents, very good range and builds up Frost.

7) Ambush Shard - Not the strongest of spells but that coupled with the Arrow's Reach Talisman means it can be cast at a much greater distance giving it more of a reason to be in my repertoire; especially useful for hitting enemies with shields from afar.


8) Night Comet - Decent range, fairly cheap to cast, can be buffed via the Staff Of Loss in Offhand, can be charged to do extra damage to unaware enemies and uncharged shots can hit fast and agile enemies as long as you don't chain-spam too much.

9) Roiling Magma - Bit of a finicky spell but can potentially do a lot of damage against enemies. Lobbing the Magma at enemies directly can do a decent amount of damage but where this spell really shines is when you lob it on the ground near to enemies and, after a few moments of delay, it explodes causing even greater damage. Not only that, but so long as it's near enough and enemies aren't already alerted to your presence, the magma actually draws the attention of enemies and they will walk up to it...and then BAM! I love this spell.

10) Rock Sling - I don't use this as often as I used to but it's still a good spell to use, especially if you wield the Meteorite Staff in your offhand (apart from the boost it also seems to travel further when cast in your offhand for some reason). It has very good range, does decent amounts of physical damage and the delay before the rocks are thrown means, when timed right, it can hit fast and agile enemies who tend to attempt to dodge the spell (small enemies) at the moment of delay rather than as the rocks start travelling towards them. Arrow's Talisman also has an affect on the range of this spell.

11) Great Ocular Bubble - Again, like Rock Sling, I don't always use this but this spell can do pretty hefty damage. Like Ambush Shard and RS, it is affected by the Arrow's Reach Talisman. If it doesn't hit an enemy while it's travelling it'll go as far as it can and then hover for a few moments and then go POP! Does have a small AOE so any enemies that are near it will get hurt. The main downside, I feel, is that it requires 18 Arcane to use as opposed to Intelligence but it's not a major deal.

Other spells I like to use when the mood takes me include: Ancient Death Rancor, Rykard's Rancor, Briars Of Sin and Briars Of Punishment (particularly like the latter as it has decent range), Ranni's Dark Moon, Zamor Icestorm, Carian Phalanx and Stars Of Ruin.

[StillOnTrack]

Excellent! This is all almost exactly what I'm using as a late-game pure mage, plus a few different tips I will definitely try out! Also if you're using gravity sorceries, swap out your off-hand for the Meteorite Staff instead. Meteorite of Astel absolutely wrecks with it.

[melancholas]

Very well explained guide, everything on point.
Great overview on where to put in skill points and you went through recommended items.

[mattwalker]

I've come back around full circle to the caster build, maybe a couple times now. Something I didn't realize the first time watching this build, but actually watching your latest dragon build was the ability to 1-2 spells like the Gavel / Dragon Claw using two staves/seals. Watching you pummle the Crucible Knight like that was very satisfying, as I'm probably not alone in thinking those at one point during the game were a fairly difficult enemy to face.

After watching countless hours of Elden Ring videos, I still think your content is top tier Kimo. The only spell I like to add to this build is Ancient Death Rancor, and I do like to bring in the Moonveil and shield also, as I personally enjoy a block counter, sword and board playstyle.

[Kayneth]

I suggest substitute comet with night comet. Keep the staff of loss in your left hand to buff its damage by approximately 30% (if I didn't remember wrong). This way you have a piercing, chargeable, high burst spell with similar FP efficiency to glintstone pebble and AI enemies will not dodge it because its "invisible" to them.

[Rcklessboi]

This video is perfect. Covered everything in an easy order, I didn’t even need to skip any sections and the video is under <15 mins

[cameronsmith]

One of the best laid out and clearest guide videos I've seen. Nice footage too

[Dewgel]

Love this guide. One thing I wasn’t expecting was at 5:32, when I got there I got nailed by a barrage of crossbow bolts haha