Rain of Fire Challenge in Elden Ring DLC

Overview

• Incantation: Rain of Fire was previously considered weak.
• Patch Buff: After player feedback, FromSoftware buffed Rain of Fire.
• Challenge: Beat all 11 main bosses in the DLC using only Rain of Fire.

Build Setup

• Build Name: Raining Men
• Main Components:
  • Same as Super Nut Run
  • +10 Edry Seal
  • 80 Faith
  • Gous Great Rune activated
  • Vigor and Mind stats
  • F Scorpion Charm
  • Ritual Sword Talisman
  • Canvas Talisman (considering switching for Dragon Crest Great Shield for defense)
• Physic Flasks:
  • Opaline Hard Tier (for defense)
  • Flame Shard Crack Tier (boosts fire damage)

Gameplay Strategy

• Collect Shadow Fragments: Collect all 20 levels to enhance power.
• Buffs for Rain of Fire:
  • Mesma Helmet and Finite Seal for damage boost (15% increase).
  • Fire Knight Armor for additional damage boost.
• Farming Strategy:
  • Collect Fire Knight Armor to increase Discovery and buff damage.

Boss Encounters

1. Initial Boss Strategy

   • Setup involves waiting for the right moment to cast spells and avoiding damage.
   • Buff and defense strategies are crucial due to long casting time.

2. Mesma Fight:

   • Use incantation boosts to enhance damage.
   • Dodge strategy relies on timing and positioning.
   • Successful casts lead to significant damage (3,000+).

3. Fire Knight Armor Acquisition:

   • Farming Fire Knight Armor for extra boosts.
   • Use of incantation yields good results with manageable damage taken.

4. Other Bosses:

   • Hippo: Effective damage output using Rain of Fire.
   • Divine Beast: Can be countered with strong incantation attacks.
   • Rana: Easier fight due to large target size, utilizing incantation to dodge most attacks.
   • PN Knight: Weak to fire and therefore manageable with current build.
   • Midra: A challenge due to small frame and high mobility, but manageable with correct attack patterns.
   • Meta: Large target helps in hitting effectively with Rain of Fire.
   • Redan: Surprisingly easy with focused spell casting avoiding most of his attacks.

Conclusion

• Final Thoughts:
  • The challenge was completed faster than expected (4 hours total).
  • Potential next challenge: Using only Rotten Butterflies incantation.
  • Continuous adaptation of strategy is necessary for each boss based on their attack patterns and weaknesses.