If you’re looking for the best strength build in Lords of the Fallen and want to use slow and hard-hitting attacks, you’ve come to the right place.
The best loadout involves the Warwolf or Dark Crusader class, leveling up Strength, using the Sword of Skin and Tooth weapon, and the Lords Armor set to become a tank that deals phenomenal damage with each attack.
In this guide, I will showcase the best strength build in Lords of the Fallen by showcasing the best class, stats, weapons, runes, armor, and accessories.
Best Strength Build in Lords of the Fallen
I’ll split this guide into three sections, starting with class and stats, following with weapons and runes, and finishing with armor and accessories.
Without further delay, here’s the best strength build in Lords of the Fallen.
Class & Stats
The best class for this build is either the Dark Crusader or the Udirangr Warwolf. The former starts with higher stats overall and better armor, but the latter has more starting Strength. Check out our guide on the best starting class in Lords of the Fallen for more details.
In terms of stats, focus on increasing Strength and Vitality first, while also adding some points on Endurance. Aim for 50 Strength first, followed by 20 Endurance and Vitality (soft caps), then 75 Strength, and lastly 40/60 Vitality and 40 Endurance (hard caps).
Completely ignore Agility, Radiance, and Inferno as they don’t help at all for strength builds.
Weapon & Runes
The best weapon is the Sword of Skin and Tooth due to its amazing Strength scaling. The Iron Wayfarer’s Hammer is also a great option if you prefer hammer weapons. As for the throwable weapon, the Enhanced Bloody Hatchet is a great option due to bleed buildup.
The best rune to use on your weapons is Ixon three times as it increases physical damage. If you don’t have enough Ixon runes, you can consider using Ativ to increase Strength scaling and Ruq to increase physical damage.
In the end game, I recommend using the Crafter’s Essence rune as it makes your weapon have 0 weight and makes it easier to avoid heavy rolls.
Armor & Accessories
The best strength armor is the Lords Armor Set as it offers the best defensive stats overall.
You can get this armor after defeating the Lost Brothers boss by accessing a chest in the Keystone Citadel Proving Grounds.
The best accessory is the Warrior’s Claw as it increases physical damage and physical defense.
In terms of rings for the best strength build in Lords of the Fallen, I recommend Melchior’s Ring and the Mineowner’s Ring. The former increases physical damage while the latter grants extra stamina and stamina regeneration.
Both can be obtained early with Melchior’s Ring being located in Bramis Castle and the Mineowner’s Ring near the Vestige of Marco the Axe.
For more ring suggestions, check out our guide on the best rings in Lords of the Fallen and how to get them.
If you enjoyed reading this guide, check out our best build for beginners in Lords of the Fallen, which is a Paladin build that focuses on magic damage and Radiance.
Wrapping up
To summarize this best strength build guide in Lords of the Fallen, this loadout will help you create a slow but hard-hitting character with high defensive stats that’s ideal for both PvP and PvE.
You can tweak some equipment and armor and use anything you currently have as long as it increases Strength, physical damage, Endurance, or defensive stats, based on what you’re missing.
What do you think about this build? What would you change in terms of loadout? Feel free to share your suggestions in the comments below.
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