Who is the best magic user in Elden Ring?
If you mean the best class to play as a mage, it's the Astrologer: it starts with high Intelligence, a staff and Glintstone Pebble, a cheap and effective early spell. If you mean the strongest sorcerer in the story, Rennala, Queen of the Full Moon, and the legendary sorcerers Azur and Lusat are usually named, though the game never ranks them.
Playing a mage
- Start as Astrologer. High Intelligence and Mind, a staff and two sorceries from the start.
- Level Mind, Intelligence and Vigor. Mind gives FP for spells, Intelligence raises damage, and Vigor keeps you alive, which matters because mages are fragile.
- Visit Sellen early. Sorceress Sellen in Waypoint Ruins sells spells and starts a questline with more sorceries.
- Pick up key spells. Rock Sling, Carian Slicer, Comet Azur and Glintblade Phalanx are popular choices.
- Upgrade your staff. The Meteorite Staff (early, in Caelid) and the Lusat's Glintstone Staff are strong choices for different builds.
Strongest sorcerers in the lore
- Rennala: head of the Academy of Raya Lucaria and master of the full moon sorcery.
- Azur and Lusat: primeval sorcerers who touched the stars; their spells are among the most powerful in the game.
- Sellen: a gifted, ambitious sorceress tied to their teachings.
FAQ
What is the best class for a mage in Elden Ring?
Astrologer. Prisoner is a good alternative for a hybrid spell-and-sword build.
What is the most powerful sorcery?
Comet Azur is famous for massive damage, especially with FP-boosting buffs, but it leaves you exposed while casting.
What is the strongest build type?
It changes with patches, but sorcery and bleed builds are consistently among the strongest.
Who is the hardest boss in Elden Ring?
Malenia, Blade of Miquella is widely considered the hardest in the base game.