Elden Ring's latest update that added the Colosseum arena mode has breathed new life into the game's PvP. The player-versus-player interactions in Elden Ring were previously only relegated to duels at dedicated spots on the map of the Lands Between and the infamous invasion system.
However, with patch 1.08 adding the Colosseum arena for PvP duels, players can finally pit their custom Elden Ring builds against others without having to invade unsuspecting players or find the best dueling spots on the vast map of the Lands Between.
One of the key aspects of Elden Ring's gameplay loop is the built variety, which is also the primary reason for the popularity of the game's PvP. With a plethora of weapons, armor, and spells available in the game, players can craft an endless amount of unique and intriguing builds that are viable for most, if not all, PvE and PvP content in the game.
Among the many different build types that players can craft in Elden Ring, faith builds, a staple of FromSoftware's Souls games, are easily the most popular among players. The sheer variety that faith builds offer, from strength focused to pure prophet builds, makes them a great choice for PvP. Here are five of the best faith builds players can use for Elden Ring's Colosseum PvP.
Note: This article is subjective and reflects the author's opinions.
The Blasphemous Blade, a reward for defeating Shardbearer Rykard in Volcano Manor, is easily the most overpowered weapon in Elden Ring. The weapon scales off of strength and faith. Not only does it do insane amounts of damage, but it also has life steal on a successful kill or use of its Ash of War - Taker's Flame.
The Blasphemous Blade build is easily the best choice for players who want a balanced build for
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