Elden Ring’s vast world and rich lore make it a playground for creativity, especially when it comes to character builds. One fun and immersive way to approach the game is by designing builds inspired by real-world mythologies. Drawing from ancient gods, heroes, and mythical creatures adds an extra layer of storytelling to your gameplay, making each fight feel like part of an epic saga.
Here are 17 Elden Ring builds inspired by mythologies from around the globe that you can try out. Each build captures the essence of legendary figures or mythic archetypes, and I’ll also touch on how to gather the necessary gear — whether through exploration or by choosing to buy Elden Ring items — and the importance of managing your Elden Ring Runes for upgrades.
Inspired by the fierce Viking warriors, this build focuses on raw strength and relentless aggression. Heavy axes and greatswords dominate your arsenal, with armor that emphasizes brute force.
This build mirrors the disciplined foot soldiers of ancient Greece. A spear and shield combination provides balance between offense and defense, complemented by medium armor for mobility.
Honoring the legendary samurai, this build excels in quick katana strikes and precise parries. Dexterity is key here, and skills like quick step and evasion make you a deadly duelist.
Based on the mystical priests of ancient Egypt, this build combines faith and sorcery. Expect to wield sacred incantations and use staves or seals to channel divine power.
Drawing from nature worship and druidic magic, this build focuses on buffs, poison, and earth-based incantations. Light armor and a mix of melee and magic give versatility.
This aggressive build favors spears and ceremonial weapons, combined with fire-based incantations. Speed and status effects play a major role here.
The gladiator build balances offense and defense with short swords, shields, and armor designed for endurance and counterattacks.
Inspired by martial arts heroes, this build emphasizes fast weapon combos, dexterity, and magic that enhances agility and speed.
Channeling the mysterious witches and magicians of Slavic folklore, this build focuses on dark sorcery and curses to weaken foes.
A twist on the Berserker, this build mixes heavy shields with fast, powerful weapons and emphasizes resilience.
Inspired by the fierce warrior deities of Hindu mythology, this build focuses on dual-wielding weapons with divine buffs and rapid attacks.
Rooted in ancient epic tales, this build blends swordsmanship with elemental magic to overwhelm enemies.
Sacred incantations and ceremonial weapons define this build, with a focus on buffing and debuffing in battle.
For players who love colossal weapons and brute strength, this build channels the power of the Titans with massive greatswords and high endurance.
A magic-heavy build drawing from the wisdom of Nordic shamans, combining sorcery with protective incantations.
This build leans into dark magic and fast weapons, mimicking the jackal-headed god’s role as a guide to the afterlife.
A stealth and agility-based build that uses light weapons and poison effects to mimic the jaguar warriors’ hit-and-run tactics.
Most of these builds require specific weapons, armor, and talismans that can be found throughout the Lands Between or acquired from vendors. For those who prefer convenience, you can also choose to buy Elden Ring items from various merchants, especially late-game vendors who restock rare gear. Efficient farming of Elden Ring Runes is critical as well; runes will allow you to upgrade your weapons and armor to keep pace with tougher enemies.
Creating builds inspired by mythologies not only adds depth to your Elden Ring experience but also encourages experimentation with weapons, stats, and incantations. Whether you’re wielding a colossal greatsword like a Titan or striking with katana precision as a samurai, these 17 builds offer a great way to immerse yourself in the rich narrative tapestry of Elden Ring. Which mythology-based build will you try first?