Elden Ring: The Best Build For A Level 1 Run

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Next to a No-Hit or a No-Death run, a Level 1 run in Elden Ring is one of the toughest challenges players can impose upon themselves. It means starting out as a Wretch, staying at Rune level 1, and ignoring Melina whenever she offers to put the player's Runes to good use. Such a challenge has been a staple for Soulsborne games ever since the first Dark Souls.

What changed is that Elden Ring added more mechanics that made things easier and more simple. That means these kinds of challenge runs — Level 1 runs included, are now more accessible than ever to a wider audience. Should players want to try it out but are intimidated by the more limited options, then this build ensures a smooth and somewhat effortless Level 1 run.

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Let's call this build «The Struggler.» It's inspired by a certain dark and gloomy manga and anime franchise where the protagonist is a hopeless and brooding human whose deity enemies keep spitting in his face. Pretty apt theme as far as Level 1 runs go. This is what players need to make this build work wonders.

Note that the essential components of this build are easily obtainable as soon as players set foot on Limgrave. It's recommended to grab them all ASAP.

Not many options here as players get a flat 10 points to all stats in Rune level 1 as a Wretch. However, there are many ways to increase stats other than leveling. So players might as well go all out with the choices.

Surprised? Understandable. This hefty hunk of iron requires 30 Strength. However, if players two-hand it, then their Strength is going to be multiplied by 1.5. That amounts to 15 Strength in a level 1 Wretch. Halfway there. Radagon's Soreseal adds +5 more points to Strength. Also, the Strength-knot