Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin
Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin

Caster Builds: Sorcery, Miracles & Hexes

Master caster builds in Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin, specializing in Sorcery, Miracles, or Hexes for powerful magic attacks.

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Caster builds focus on magic damage, offering powerful ranged options and utility spells. They require significant investment in Attunement, Intelligence, and/or Faith.

Caster Builds: Sorcery, Miracles & Hexes - Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin screenshot
Caster Builds: Sorcery, Miracles & Hexes

Sorcerer Build (Intelligence)

  • Key Stats: Vigor (30-40), Attunement (30-50), Intelligence (50-60), Adaptability (15-20).
  • Spells: Soul Arrow, Great Soul Arrow, Soul Spear, Homing Soulmass.
  • Catalysts: Staff of Wisdom, Witchtree Branch.
  • Rings: Clear Bluestone Ring, Northern Ritual Band, Southern Ritual Band, Ring of Knowledge.
  • Playstyle: Ranged damage dealer. Keep distance and unleash powerful spells. Requires careful positioning.

Cleric Build (Faith)

  • Key Stats: Vigor (30-40), Attunement (30-50), Faith (50-60), Adaptability (15-20).
  • Spells: Heal, Great Heal, Lightning Spear, Great Lightning Spear, Sunlight Blade.
  • Catalysts: Dragon Chime, Priest's Chime.
  • Rings: Clear Bluestone Ring, Northern Ritual Band, Southern Ritual Band, Ring of Prayer.
  • Playstyle: Support and ranged damage. Can heal, buff, and deal lightning damage.

Hexer Build (Intelligence & Faith)

  • Key Stats: Vigor (30-40), Attunement (30-50), Intelligence (30/30), Faith (30/30), Adaptability (15-20).
  • Spells: Dark Orb, Resonant Soul, Affinity, Scraps of Life.
  • Catalysts: Sunset Staff, Chime of Want.
  • Rings: Clear Bluestone Ring, Northern Ritual Band, Southern Ritual Band, Abyss Seal.
  • Playstyle: Versatile magic user, dealing powerful dark damage. Often requires sacrificing HP for stronger spells.

Casters often use a light melee weapon as a backup for close-quarters combat or when out of spell charges.