In Elden Ring DLC, Carrion Sovereignty is a powerful skill that turns your weapon into a magic greatsword. It can deal massive damage with just one hit.
This guide will show you how to get the most damage out of Carrion Sovereignty using two different setups. The first setup focuses on staying safe while still doing good damage. The second setup is all about hitting as hard as possible, even if it’s riskier.
Understanding Carrion Sovereignty
Carrion Sovereignty lets you do a strong up-and-down slash followed by a circular swing, making it look cool and work well in fights.
You can use the skill in two ways:
- a faster first cast that does good damage or
- a slower-charged cast that does 32% more damage.
It doesn’t use too much FP(Focus Points), so you can use it several times before refilling your focus points.
One of the best things about Carrion Sovereignty is how much it can stagger enemies. A fully charged attack does 48 stagger damage, plus 45 more from the follow-up, adding up to 93 stagger damage.
This huge amount can stagger bosses like Maliketh and Godfrey, who don’t have much balance, in just one combo.
Build 1: The Balanced Approach
Weapon Choice
For this build, use the Claymore because it gives you the most protection while casting. Please upgrade it to +25, add the Carrion Sovereignty Ash of War, and make it Magic.
You can easily get the Claymore in Castle Mourne, in the Weeping Peninsula area.
Secondary Weapon
Use the Carrion Regal Scepter for casting spells, which you can get from Nala’s remembrance.
Or, if you want to cast spells faster, use the Astrologer’s Staff, which you can buy from the wandering merchant in Liurnia for 800 runes.
Armor Set
Before beating Rennala, wear the Carrion Knight Set for good protection and looks.
After beating her, switch to Rennala’s armor set for slightly better stats.
Talismans
Shard of Alexander: Makes skill damage 15% stronger. Get it by finishing Alexander’s quest.
Godfrey Icon: Makes charged skill damage 15% stronger, get it by beating Godfrey the Grafted.
Magic Scorpion Charm: Makes magic damage 12% stronger. Get it by talking to Sellen in her quest.
Ritual Shield Talisman: Makes damage 10% stronger when your health is full, found in the Lux Ruins.
Physic
Use the Magic Shrouding Cracked Tear to make magic damage 20% stronger for three minutes, and the Opaline Hard Tear to reduce damage taken by 15%.
Spells
Use spells like Terra Magika to make damage 22% stronger, Night Comet for invisible damage, and Carrion Slicer as a reliable main spell.
Add Zor’s Ice Storm to freeze enemies, making them take more damage.
Stats and Great Rune
Focus on these stats: 60 Vigor, 30 Mind, 30 Endurance, 16 Strength, 13 Dexterity, and 80 Intelligence. Use Morgott’s Great Rune for 25% more health, giving you a big safety cushion in fights.
This balanced build gives you good defense and strong damage, perfect if you want both protection and attack power.
Build 2: The High-Damage Nuke
Weapon Choice
Like the first build, use the Claymore upgraded to +25 with Carrion Sovereignty and Magic infusion for maximum damage.
Secondary Weapon
For faster spell casting, use the Glenstone Staff, which uses 20% more FP but lets you cast spells quicker. Or, the Astrologer’s Staff works well too.
Armor Set
The Rakshasa Set makes your damage 8% stronger and gives good protection, found in the Eastern Nameless Monuments after beating the Rakshasa.
Talismans
Use the same talismans as the first build, adding Blade of Mercy to make damage 20% stronger after a critical hit.
Physic
Mix the Magic Shrouding Cracked Tear with the Blood Soaked Cracked Tear for an extra 20% damage boost.
Spells
Use Terra Magika, Night Comet, Carrion Slicer, and Zor’s Ice Storm to do as much damage as possible while keeping the enemy weakened.
Stats and Great Rune
Keep the same stats as the first build: 60 Vigor, 30 Mind, 30 Endurance, 16 Strength, 13 Dexterity, and 80 Intelligence. Use Morgott’s Great Rune for 25% more health, so you can survive while doing lots of damage.
This explosive build is great if you want to do maximum damage with less defense, perfect for boss fights where overwhelming power is key.
Conclusion
With Carrion Sovereignty, you can make powerful builds that fit your play style, whether you like a balanced approach or a high-risk, high-reward strategy.
By focusing on weapon choice, armor, talismans, and spells, you can do huge damage while enjoying the excitement of combat in the Elden Ring. Choose your path and get ready to defeat your enemies!”
