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Volpedia/Games/Elden Ring/Builds/Sword and shield build
ELDEN RING / BUILDS / BASE GAME

Sword and shield build

A deliberate style centered on blocking, stamina management and guard counters.

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Quick strategy: Block one manageable hit and retaliate only when the enemy's sequence ends.
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01

Overview

A deliberate style centered on blocking, stamina management and guard counters.

02

How it works

Guard counter triggers after a successful block, but the next swing can still be interrupted.

03

How to approach it

Block one manageable hit and retaliate only when the enemy's sequence ends.

04

Common mistakes

Do not hold guard forever and exhaust stamina against repeated pressure.

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