# Who is the best magic user in Elden Ring?

> For players, the Astrologer is the best starting class for sorcery; in the lore, Rennala and the sorcerer Azur and Lusat rank among the strongest mages.

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

1. **Start as Astrologer.** High Intelligence and Mind, a staff and two sorceries from the start.
2. **Level Mind, Intelligence and Vigor.** Mind gives FP for spells, Intelligence raises damage, and Vigor keeps you alive, which matters because mages are fragile.
3. **Visit Sellen early.** Sorceress Sellen in Waypoint Ruins sells spells and starts a questline with more sorceries.
4. **Pick up key spells.** Rock Sling, Carian Slicer, Comet Azur and Glintblade Phalanx are popular choices.
5. **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.

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