Elden Ring: Combo Wizard Build Featuring the Carian Greatsword & Carian Piercer

Hey there, fellow Tarnished! Welcome to a build guide, and today we're taking a deep dive into a Witcher build that promises tons of power and tons of fun. This isn't your average Witcher build - no, no, we're talking about a combo Witcher that focuses on the powerful combination of the Carian Greatsword and the Carian Piercer to decimate foes with devastating speed and damage. If you're tired of traditional spellcasting and want to add a little sparkle to your sorcery, this build is for you!

In this guide, I'll walk you through everything from stats to gear, and then we'll break down how to unleash the Carian Greatsword into a Carian Piercer combo to dish out insane amounts of damage. You'll also see this build in action, along with a few Invasion games that highlight just how powerful this combo is. If you're looking for a way to buy Elden Ring Runes, MMOEXP is the place to go, offering you tons of Runes to trade for the materials you need to round out your build. Now, let's get started!

The Core of the Combo: Carian Greatsword + Carian Piercer

This build revolves around two incredibly powerful weapons and a combo that catches opponents off guard. Here’s why:

Carian Greatsword:

· Weapon Type: Colossal Sword

· Scaling: INT and DEX (perfect for a wizard who also wants a strong melee presence)

· Weapon Skill: Magic Greatsword – You swing a massive sword imbued with magical energy, which not only dishes out a ton of damage but also puts a little distance between you and your enemy. This is the setup for your combo.

Carian Piercer:

· Weapon Type: Sorcery

· Function: After landing a Carian Greatsword hit, you’ll immediately transition into Carian Piercer, a powerful magical lunge that impales enemies with devastating speed and range. This combo is deadly and catches most players by surprise, especially when they panic roll after the Greatsword’s initial cast.

Together, the Carian Greatsword sets up your combo with an area-of-effect magic strike, while Carian Piercer follows up with a rapid, high-damage lunge. If you’ve ever dreamed of becoming a spell-sword that deletes enemies before they even get a chance to react, this is your chance!

Key Stats for the Build

For maximum effectiveness, we need to optimize the build’s casting speed and damage output. Here’s how I recommend setting up your stats:

Attributes:

· Vigor: 40 – You want to stay alive while casting, and a good amount of HP is crucial for surviving invasions or PvP encounters.

· Mind: 20 – Enough to cast a variety of spells and perform combo attacks without running out of FP too quickly.

· Endurance: 20 – Allows you to wear decent armor while maintaining mobility for rolling and dodging.

· Strength: 12 – Minimum requirement for the Carian Greatsword. You’re not focusing on raw strength but just enough to wield your main weapon.

· Dexterity: 40 – This is essential for maximizing your casting speed and performing the Carian Piercer combo effectively.

· Intelligence: 60 – The higher your INT, the stronger your sorceries and magic-based weaponry, including the Carian Greatsword and Piercer.

· Faith: 0 – No need for Faith in this build, as we’re focusing entirely on sorcery and dexterity-based weapons.

Talismans:

1. Graven School Talisman: Boosts your sorceries' potency, which is essential for upping the damage on both Carian Greatsword and Piercer.

2. Graven Mass Talisman: Further increases sorcery damage.

3. Ritual Sword Talisman: Raises your attack power when your HP is full. Great for starting fights at full health and maximizing your damage potential.

4. Radagon's Scarseal (optional): Increases strength, dexterity, and intelligence, but also boosts incoming damage. Use with caution if you're okay with the tradeoff.

Casting Tools:

· Carian Glintstone Staff (off-hand): This boosts both the Carian Greatsword and Piercer, which is key to maximizing your damage output.

· Lusat's Glintstone Staff (main hand): The best sorcery staff if you're looking to get the highest sorcery scaling with high Intelligence. It does cost more FP but offers a huge damage boost for your more traditional spells.

How to Execute the Combo

Step 1: Start with the Carian Greatsword

· You’ll initiate the combo with the Carian Greatsword by casting its Magic Greatsword weapon skill. This swings a giant, magic-infused sword that hits hard and has a pretty decent range. Most opponents will panic roll after this swing, which is where your Carian Piercer comes in.

Step 2: Follow Up with Carian Piercer

· Once your Carian Greatsword hits, immediately press L2 (or your relevant button for weapon skills) to cast Carian Piercer. This magical thrust is incredibly fast and has excellent range, allowing you to quickly hit your opponent before they have time to react.

· Timing is crucial—Carian Piercer can follow the Greatsword almost instantly, but if you wait too long, your opponent may be able to react. Practice the timing to get the most out of this combo.

Step 3: Maximize Casting Speed

· For this build, casting speed is paramount. You’ll want to hit both weapon skills as fast as possible, so make sure to equip items like Radagon's Scarseal and Ritual Sword Talisman to boost your casting speed and overall damage.

Gameplay Tips & Tactics

· Timing Your Combo: As mentioned, the combo works best when your opponent is trying to react to the Carian Greatsword’s initial cast. They will often panic roll, leaving themselves wide open for the Carian Piercer follow-up.

· Buffs: Always use the Flask of Cerulean Tears to replenish FP and keep your casting going. For damage boosts, Magic Grease and Golden Vow can help you melt through enemies even faster.

· Staying Safe: As a wizard, your defense is a bit lacking. Use Teleportation (or similar spells) to reposition yourself and avoid close-range combat. When you're using the Greatsword in melee, make sure to back off quickly after the first swing to set up the Piercer without taking too much damage.

· Using Comet: Don’t forget your ranged options. When in a safe position, Comet is a powerful long-range option that can deal huge damage to distant targets. Combine this with your Carian Piercer for devastating versatility.

Invasion Highlights: See It in Action!

The true power of this combo comes when you take it into the world of invasions. Here’s a breakdown of some key moments where the combo shines:

· Fast and Furious: As you can see in the video footage, Carian Piercer can delete enemies before they even know what hit them. That fast follow-up is nearly impossible to dodge if timed correctly, making it perfect for 1v1 or group invasions.

· Jumping the Gun: Sometimes, I’ve noticed the build doesn’t rely solely on Carian Piercer. By using gravity spells like Gravitational Missile or Meteorite, you can clear out backlines or give yourself enough space to execute the combo with less risk.

· The Wizard Duel: There’s a certain thrill in battling other wizards in Elden Ring, especially when you pull off a clean combo right after they try to cast something slow, like Starscourge Heirloom or Comet Azur. 

Conclusion

This combo wizard build is the perfect blend of intelligence-based magic and physical weapon damage. The combination of the Carian Greatsword and the Carian Impaler lets you decimate your enemies with precision, speed, and tremendous force. Whether you're invading Haligre or dueling among the crumbling ruins of Liunia, this build is sure to leave your enemies wondering how they were obliterated so quickly. Whether you're after rare weapons, powerful armor, or valuable resources to help you perfect your builds, MMOexp offers a seamless and secure platform to get the gear you need. With a wide selection of cheap Elden Ring Items at competitive prices, you can skip the grind and focus on what really matters—slaying bosses, dominating PvP, and exploring the vast world of the Lands Between.