5 best strength builds for Elden Ring Colosseum

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FromSoftware's open-world magnum opus, Elden Ring, recently got one of the biggest updates. Patch 1.08 implements some well-needed balancing changes and performance fixes and adds a brand new PvP-focused mode, the Colosseum arena.

The Colosseums, found throughout the Lands Between, were speculated by players to be used for PvP-focused content. FromSoftware is no stranger to adding PvP arenas as post-launch content, with Dark Souls 3 getting two with the Ashes of Ariandel and The Ringed City DLC.

Being an action role-playing title like Dark Souls, Elden Ring offers plenty of choices regarding combat and weapons. As such, almost every weapon type and build is equally viable in Elden Ring for PvE and PvP. However, like in Dark Souls, strength remains the best option for those who prefer raw DPS over anything else.

Here are five of the best strength builds in Elden Ring for players to dominate the Colosseum PvP.

Note: This article is subjective and reflects the author's opinions.

The Colossal weapons in Elden Ring are easily one of the best additions to FromSoftware's souls formula. While these huge and bulky weapons might be cumbersome to wield and use, they pack a mighty punch.

The Ruins Greatsword that players can find in Caelid, after defeating the Misbigotten and Crucible Knight duo at Redmane Plaza, is easily one of the best Colossal swords in the game.

The weapon scales with strength and intelligence and has a powerful weapon art: Wave of Destruction. Here's the complete breakdown of the build centered around the Colossal sword:

Weapon:

Talisman:

Armor:

The Giant-Crusher is easily one of the best strength-based weapons in Elden Ring. While the Colossal weapon only does blunt damage, meaning its impact will be slightly reduced