The Tanky Guardian Build - Resilient and Elden Ring Items Powerful
For players who prefer a more defensive approach, the Tanky Guardian build focuses on becoming an unstoppable wall of damage resistance while dishing out high damage. This build relies on heavily armored setups and high endurance to outlast and overwhelm foes in lengthy encounters.

Core Weapons:
Greatswords and Ultra Greatswords: Weapons like the Ruins Greatsword or Giant-Crusher are fantastic for this build, offering high damage and staggering power.

Colossal Shields: Equip shields like the Greatshield of Glory to protect yourself against incoming damage while maintaining offensive power.

Key Talismans and Incantations:
Radagon’s Scarseal: Boosts your strength and endurance.

Bull-Goat’s Talisman: Greatly increases poise, allowing you to absorb attacks without being staggered.

Flame, Grant Me Strength: A fire-based incantation that boosts physical attack power, making it easier to break enemy poise and deal damage.

Playstyle:
Tank and Counter: Focus on blocking and parrying enemy attacks. Use your heavy shield and armor to shrug off damage and counterattack with heavy weapon slashes.

Endurance Management: Maximize endurance so you can continue to tank hits while still being able to stagger and break enemy defenses.

Punishing Bosses: Slow but steady, this build excels against bosses with best place to buy elden ring items slower, predictable attacks, where you can outlast them.