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In Elden Ring, the variety of builds you can experiment with makes it an exciting game for any player. One particularly powerful combination is mixing Strength and Faith, which lets you wield mighty weapons while calling upon the divine to smite enemies. These builds offer versatility in both close combat and spellcasting, making them perfect for players who want to deal massive damage in a variety of ways. Whether you're just starting out or refining your character, here are 21 builds that combine Strength and Faith to help you dominate the Lands Between.

1. Strength/Faith Knight

Starting with a basic but highly effective build, this combines heavy armor, a large sword, and powerful incantations. With high Strength for raw damage and Faith for support and offensive miracles, this build is a great all-around choice for new players.

2. The Crusader

A heavily armored warrior with the power of healing and offensive incantations. This build thrives in both PvE and PvP, offering sustainability and a high health pool. Pairing the Greatsword with a healing spell ensures you can tank hits and keep going.

3. Dragon Slayer

For those who want a build focused on both massive physical damage and devastating dragon-based incantations, the Dragon Slayer build is the way to go. High Strength gives you access to colossal weapons like the Dragon Slayer, while Faith unlocks dragon incantations like Flame, Grant Me Strength.

4. Paladin of the Elden Lord

This build combines Faith with high Strength to emulate a knightly paladin. You can wear heavy armor while casting buffing and healing incantations to support both you and your teammates. The focus on large shields ensures a defensive playstyle, but the Radagon’s Scarseal boosts your damage output significantly.

5. Divine Warrior

With a focus on both melee combat and divinely infused magic, this build offers excellent versatility. You’ll use your Strength to dominate in hand-to-hand combat, while Faith provides you with powerful miracles like Blessed Weapon for additional damage.

6. The Exorcist

Specializing in banishing enemies with both physical force and holy magic, this build uses strong weapons like the Greatsword and pairs them with divine incantations that deal Holy damage. Whether you’re fighting the undead or bosses weak to Holy, this build excels.

7. Fury of the Faithful

Emphasizing high Strength and the ability to deal massive amounts of elemental damage, this build uses great weapons and fiery incantations like Flame of the Fell God. You can clear out swarms of enemies while dealing devastating damage to single targets.

8. Holy Avenger

A build that combines the power of Faith-based buffs with the sheer might of colossal weapons like the Great Club. By focusing on heavy damage output and the power of Faith to increase resistance to status effects, you can fight with confidence.

9. The Templar

A build that offers superb defensive and offensive capabilities, the Templar combines the sturdy Strength-based playstyle with powerful Faith spells such as Golden Vow for buffs and Wrath of God for explosive damage.

10. Faith Berserker

This build focuses on dishing out powerful hits with a mix of Strength and the ability to cast offensive miracles. Using berserker-like tactics, the Faith Berserker relies on Strength to deliver devastating blows while casting incantations to increase damage.

11. Crimson Paladin

If you want to make use of healing incantations while dealing heavy damage, this build is for you. Equipped with a Greatsword or similar weapon, the Crimson Paladin excels in both offense and support.

12. The War Priest

In this build, Strength offers incredible melee damage, while Faith allows you to support yourself and your allies with buffs and healing. Using a spear or polearm allows you to keep enemies at bay, while Faith incantations provide additional versatility.

13. Divine Sentinel

A tanky build focusing on high physical defense and powerful Faith-based support spells. This build allows you to survive longer in tough situations while healing and buffing your damage output. The Radagon's Scarseal boosts both your Strength and Faith for ultimate performance.

14. Stormcaller

Channel the power of the storm with this build, which uses Strength for brute force and Faith for powerful lightning incantations. If you love playing offensively with a thunderous twist, this build is for you.

15. The Godslayer

With both Strength and Faith, this build is capable of tearing through bosses and enemies alike. Equip heavy armor, greatswords, or ultra greatswords, while casting Godslayer Incantations for extra damage against bosses weak to fire or lightning.

16. Sunset Templar

Focusing on fire and holy damage, this build makes use of colossal weapons and offensive incantations like Flame, Grant Me Strength and Radagon's Blessing. Whether dealing damage up close or from a distance, the Sunset Templar is a well-rounded build.

17. Holy Juggernaut

This build centers around high Strength and Faith to become a formidable tank. With massive weaponry like a Great Hammer and the ability to cast healing incantations, you'll be able to endure the harshest of battles while supporting your own team.

18. The Champion

A build that excels in both physical combat and magic, the Champion uses Strength for close-quarters attacks and Faith for both offensive and defensive miracles. This build is ideal for both solo and co-op play, offering a nice balance between damage output and defense.

19. The Apostate

A unique build that uses both Strength and Faith to bring down divine punishment on your foes. The combination of a heavy weapon with Faith-based buffs and offensive spells makes you an unstoppable force on the battlefield.

20. The Warrior Monk

A build focused on close combat and divine incantations. Whether wielding a large sword or great hammer, this build benefits from Faith buffs to increase weapon damage and sustain throughout the fight.

21. The Crusader of Elden

A heavy-hitting build focused on Strength, with Faith offering both utility and powerful offensive spells. This build is ideal for players who want to tank damage while casting buffs to make the most of every encounter.

Bonus Tip: If you’re looking to enhance your build, you might consider buying Elden Ring items or buying Elden Ring runes to speed up your progress. These can be used to acquire powerful gear or boost your character’s attributes, letting you get the most out of your chosen playstyle.

Strength and Faith builds offer incredible versatility in Elden Ring, allowing players to create powerful hybrid characters that can take on any challenge. Whether you prefer to smite enemies with divine power or crush them with heavy weapons, the 21 builds listed here offer something for every playstyle. So, experiment, find what works for you, and make your mark in the Lands Between.