Pyromancy Build Guide
A Pyromancy build in Dark Souls III: The Ringed City focuses on unleashing devastating fire-based spells, utilizing pyromancy flames, and wielding weapons that complement fire damage or scale with Intelligence and Faith. This build offers a unique blend of offensive power, crowd control, and utility, making it highly effective in the challenging environments of The Ringed City.
Key Attributes:
- Intelligence & Faith: These two stats are crucial for Pyromancy damage. Aim for a 30/30 or 40/40 split between Intelligence and Faith to maximize the potency of your pyromancies.
- Vigor: Essential for survival, especially when casting spells which can leave you vulnerable. Aim for 30-40 Vigor.
- Attunement: Determines your spell slots. 18-24 Attunement is a good starting point for having multiple pyromancies equipped.
- Endurance: Important for dodging and casting. 20-30 Endurance is generally sufficient.
- Strength/Dexterity: Invest just enough to meet the requirements for your chosen weapons and pyromancy flame.
Recommended Pyromancies & Flames:
| Item | Location/Acquisition | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pyromancy Flame | Starting equipment for the Pyromancer class, or purchased from Cornyx of the Undead Settlement. | Your primary tool for casting pyromancies. Upgrade it at Andre of Astora. |
| Great Swamp Pyromancy Tome | Found in the Farron Swamp. | Used to learn pyromancies from Cornyx. |
| Chaos Bed Vestiges | Found in the Smouldering Lake. | A powerful offensive pyromancy dealing high fire damage in a wide area. |
| Great Chaos Fire Orb | Found in the Demon Ruins. | Launches a large fireball that leaves a pool of lava, dealing damage over time. Excellent for area denial. |
| Black Fire Orb | Found in the Ringed City. | A potent pyromancy that deals dark and fire damage, effective against many enemies. |
Recommended Weapons:
Many weapons can be infused with Chaos or Dark gems, which scale with both Intelligence and Faith, making them excellent choices for a pyromancer. Some weapons also have innate fire damage or useful weapon arts.
- Chaos/Dark Infused Weapons: Weapons like the Lothric Knight Sword, Claymore, or even daggers can become devastating when infused with Chaos or Dark gems.
- Sunlight Straight Sword: Can be infused with Chaos or Dark for added damage alongside its weapon art.
- Valorheart: A unique sword found in The Ringed City that has a strong weapon art and scales with Faith.
Armor and Rings:
Focus on armor that provides good elemental and physical defense. Rings that enhance pyromancy damage or survivability are key:
- Great Swamp Ring: Boosts the power of pyromancies.
- Witch's Ring: Increases pyromancy damage.
- Ring of Favor +3: Increases HP, Stamina, and Equip Load.
- Chloranthy Ring +3: Boosts stamina recovery speed.
- Dark Clutch Ring: Boosts dark damage but lowers physical defense.
Combat Strategy:
Your combat style will revolve around controlling the battlefield with your pyromancies. Use area-of-effect spells like Chaos Bed Vestiges and Great Chaos Fire Orb to damage groups of enemies or punish predictable enemy movements. For single targets, Black Fire Orb or a well-timed melee strike can be effective. Manage your FP (Focus Points) carefully, as pyromancies consume a significant amount. In The Ringed City, many enemies have fire resistance, so having a backup weapon or a dark-infused weapon is highly recommended.