NG+7 mode in Elden Ring is the ultimate challenge for players, pushing their skills and strategies to the limit. This guide will explore what NG+7 mode entails, how it operates, and the best builds and weapons to conquer this formidable challenge.
Understanding NG+7 Mode
NG+7, or New Game Plus 7, is the seventh iteration of the New Game Plus mode in Elden Ring. After completing the game once, players can start a New Game Plus (NG+) cycle, retaining their character's stats, equipment, and items while facing tougher enemies. Each subsequent NG+ cycle increases the difficulty, with NG+7 being the highest level of challenge available. In NG+7, enemies have significantly increased health, damage, and resistance, making every encounter more intense and demanding.
How NG+7 Mode Works
When you enter NG+7, several key aspects of the game change:
1. Enemy Scaling: Enemies become much tougher, with increased health, damage output, and resistance. This scaling ensures that even the most powerful builds will face a formidable challenge.
2. Loot and Rewards: While the loot remains largely the same, the increased difficulty means that players must be more strategic in their approach to obtain valuable Elden Ring items and upgrades.
3. Carry Over: Players retain their character's level, stats, equipment, and most items. However, certain key items and quest progressions do not carry over, requiring players to complete specific tasks again.
Best Builds and Weapons for NG+7
To thrive in NG+7, players need optimized builds and powerful weapons. Here are some of the best builds and weapons to help you dominate this challenging mode:
1. Dual Great Katanas Bleed Build
This build focuses on maximizing bleed damage through jump attacks, utilizing a pair of Great Katanas. Great Katanas may lack the four-hit combo of Curved Swords, but they deliver powerful strikes and effectively break enemy stances.
For NG+7, use Dual Great Katanas with Seppuku and Cragblade, combined with the White Mask, Raptor's Black Feathers, and Rakshasa armor. Equip talismans like Claw Talisman, Ritual Sword Talisman, Rotten Winged Sword Insignia, and Lord of Blood's Exultation. Focus on stats like Vigor, Endurance, Dexterity, and Arcane. To maximize your EldenRing runes, buff with Golden Vow, Flame Grant Me Strength, and your Flask of Wondrous Physick, then use Seppuku and L1 jump attacks for burst damage to quickly defeat bosses.
2. Strength-Faith Hybrid Build
This build leverages the power of strength weapons and faith-based incantations, making it highly effective for NG+7. Equip the Blasphemous Blade and Golden Order Greatsword, and wear the Bull-Goat Set for maximum poise and defense. Key talismans include Radagon's Scarseal, Erdtree's Favor, Dragoncrest Greatshield Talisman, and Shard of Alexander.
For stats, aim for 50 Vigor, 40 Endurance, 50 Strength, and 30 Faith at level 150, and increase to 60 Vigor, 50 Endurance, 60 Strength, and 40 Faith at level 200. The playstyle focuses on using the Blasphemous Blade's Taker's Flames skill for fire damage and healing, while the Golden Order Greatsword offers a strong holy damage option. Buff with incantations like Flame, Grant Me Strength, and Blessing's Boon to boost survivability and damage output.
3. Pure Sorcery Build
This Pure Sorcery Build maximizes sorcery damage while maintaining mobility and defense. Equip Lusat's Glintstone Staff and Moonveil Katana, and wear Lusat's Set for increased sorcery damage. Key talismans include Graven-Mass Talisman, Radagon Icon, Magic Scorpion Charm, and Godfrey Icon.
For stats, aim for 50 Vigor, 30 Mind, 20 Endurance, 20 Dexterity, and 80 Intelligence at level 150, increasing to 60 Vigor, 40 Mind, 30 Endurance, 30 Dexterity, and 99 Intelligence at level 200. The playstyle focuses on using powerful sorceries like Comet Azur and Stars of Ruin for ranged damage, with the Moonveil Katana's Transient Moonlight skill as a reliable melee option.
4. Cragblade Seppuku Arcane Build
This build focuses on Dual Scavenger's Curved Swords with Cragblade and Seppuku, maximizing bleed damage through high Arcane scaling. The setup includes the White Mask, Raptor's Black Feathers (or Gravebird's Blackquill Armor if you have the DLC), and the Rakshasa set for additional damage. Key talismans are the Claw Talisman, Rotten Winged Sword Insignia, Lord of Blood's Exultation, and Ritual Sword Talisman.
For stats, prioritize 80 Arcane with balanced Endurance and Dexterity at level 150. The playstyle revolves around maintaining high bleed damage with successive hits, starting with buffs and using jump attacks to maximize damage output. The combination of Cragblade and Seppuku ensures constant bleed effects, leading to significant damage over time.
5. Dexterity-Bleed Hybrid Build
This build emphasizes high dexterity and bleed damage, making it highly effective for NG+7. Equip Rivers of Blood and Uchigatana, and wear the White Mask and Raptor's Black Feathers to boost bleed damage. Key talismans include Lord of Blood's Exultation, Rotten Winged Sword Insignia, Millicent's Prosthesis, and Shard of Alexander.
For stats, aim for 50 Vigor, 30 Endurance, 80 Dexterity, and 20 Arcane at level 150, increasing to 60 Vigor, 40 Endurance, 99 Dexterity, and 30 Arcane at level 200. The playstyle focuses on using the Rivers of Blood's Corpse Piler skill for massive bleed damage, with the Uchigatana as a fast and reliable backup. Buff with incantations like Flame, Grant Me Strength to enhance damage output.
Conclusion
Elden Ring's NG+7 mode is a true test of skill and strategy. With the right build and weapons, you can conquer even the toughest challenges the game has to offer. Whether you prefer melee combat, sorcery, or a hybrid approach, these builds provide a solid foundation for success in the latest DLC content. Experiment with different setups to find the one that best suits your playstyle and enjoy the thrill of mastering Elden Ring's most difficult encounters.
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