Scarlet Rot Build Overview

Objective

• Create a powerful Scarlet Rot build in Elden Ring.
• Use this build to defeat various challenging bosses, including Malenia.

Build Setup

Starting Class

• Bandit Class
  • Jump off a cliff
  • Steal a horse
  • Grab physic flask

Early Game Items

• Essentials
  • FedEd pot recipe, crafting kit, cracked pots from Kale
  • Golden Pickled Fowl Foot
  • Faith-tier and Strength-tier
  • Dragon Communion Seal

Progressing The Build

1. Key Items & Upgrades
   • Both halves of Dectus Medallion
   • Glintstone Academy key
   • Jellyfish Shield
   • Howl of Shabriri
   • Golden Vow
   • Rotten Breath spell from Dragon Communion Church
2. Somber Stones
   • Buy Somber Stones 1-4
   • Somber Stone 5: Castle Redman
   • Somber Stone 6: Mount Gelmir
3. Talismans & Other Items
   • Roar Medallion (given to a Limgrave troll)
   • Kindred of Rot's Exultation (from bugs)
   • Flame Scorpion Charm
   • Flame-Shrouded Cracked Tear
   • Memory Stone from Roundtable Merchant

Key Strategies

General Strategy

• Apply Scarlet Rot via spells (e.g., Rotten Breath) and weapons.
• Use talismans and buffs to maximize rot damage.

Boss Fights

1. Pre-Caelid Preparation
   • Slice Mama Dragon (100,000 runes)
   • Horse suicide (50,000 runes)
   • Purchase Sleep Pot Recipe
2. Special Boss Strategies
   • Dragon: Use Rotten Breath
   • Moog: Utilize Shackle, avoid his phases, and apply Rot
   • Godrick: Golden Vow, Howl of Shabriri, throw pot, apply spell
   • Morgott: Use Shackle and Rotten Breath
   • Fire Giant: Utilize ranged Scarlet Rot spells
   • Malenia: Maintain distance, dodge attacks, apply Rot
   • Redan: Attack with lore-accurate Scarlet Aonia

Tactical Decisions

• Switch talismans for maximum efficiency.
• Target weak spots (e.g., head for Fire Giant).
• Convert allies (using Bewitching Branches) to assist against certain bosses.
• Utilize sleep mechanics against the Four Skin Duo.

Endgame

Final Bosses

• Radagon & Elden Beast
  • Apply Scarlet Rot, avoid major attacks, finish with ranged spells
• Moose Boss
  • Aggressively apply Scarlet Rot

Miscellaneous Tips

• Inventory Management: Ensure sufficient pots, heals, and FP replenishment.
• Combat Tips: Use dodging and movement strategically to avoid hits while casting.
• Resource Collection: Regularly upgrade gear and spells wherever possible.

Conclusion

• Integrate viewers' suggestions for various builds and strategies.
• Encourage support on Patreon for early access and voting on future content.

Acknowledgments

• Appreciates community for suggestions and support.
• Mentions key contributors and thanks viewers for their engagement.