Elden Ring: Scarlet Rot Incantations Build Guide

There are two choices when it comes to Scarlet Rot seals: the regular, standard Finger Seal, or the Dragon Communion Seal . There isn't a Scarlet Rot-specific Seal in Elden Ring , but these two options work just fine. The Finger Seal is basic but has good scaling across the board, and the Dragon Communion Seal boosts Dragon Incantations, which includes Rotten Breath .

The most important stat for Scarlet Rot builds is Faith, as this is the primary stat that determines Incantation strength and thus the effectiveness of your Rot spells. The chart below was created for a Level 150 character who started as a Wretch.


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Weave attacks with this weapon in your Incantation cycle to throw off enemies. Consider picking up a Bow to use Rotbone Arrows , which can help to continually build the enemy's Scarlet Rot without being in close quarters. Arrows come out fast, and nobody expects a spellcaster to whip out a Shortbow.

A 45 in Vigor is just above standard for Level 150, and a 28 in Mind means getting more spells out with every use of the Cerulean Flask. 12 in Endurance gives you some wiggle room for armor and weapons. 10 in Strength and 22 in both Dexterity and Intelligence exceeds the minimum requirements for the Rotten Crystal Spear. A high 80 in Faith reaches the soft cap for this stat, while Arcane only has 10 because it does not affect Scarlet Rot buildup like it does Bleed , Poison, and Madness buildup.


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