Dark Souls III
Dark Souls III

Int-Faith Staff Adjustments

Optimize Dark Souls III magic builds with Int-Faith Staff Adjustments, exploring unique catalyst scaling for powerful sorceries and miracles.

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Int-Faith Staff Adjustments

For players venturing into the realm of hybrid magic builds in Dark Souls 3, understanding the nuances of Intelligence (INT) and Faith (FTH) scaling with catalysts is crucial. Certain staffs and talismans offer unique scaling properties, allowing for potent sorceries and miracles even when investing in both magical stats. Optimizing your catalyst choice can significantly boost your spell damage.

When building a character that utilizes both Intelligence (INT) and Faith (FTH) for casting spells, selecting the right catalyst is paramount. Certain staffs and talismans exhibit unique scaling properties that can amplify your spell damage effectively:

  • Crystal Chime: This catalyst is unique as it scales with both Intelligence and Faith, making it the premier choice for players who have invested heavily in both stats. It allows for the casting of both Sorceries and Miracles, provided you have the necessary FP and Attunement slots.
  • Saint's Talisman: While primarily a Faith-based catalyst, the Saint's Talisman offers surprisingly decent Intelligence scaling, making it a viable option for a hybrid build that leans more towards Miracles but still wants a boost to Sorcery damage.
  • Golden Ritual Spear: This unique weapon functions as both a spear and a catalyst. It scales with Intelligence and Faith, allowing you to cast Sorceries while wielding it. Its weapon art, Golden Vow, also benefits from Faith.
  • Court Sorcerer's Staff: While primarily an Intelligence staff, at higher levels of Faith, some players find that certain spells still perform adequately when using this staff in conjunction with a Faith-boosting talisman for casting Miracles, though this is less optimal than dedicated hybrid catalysts.

The effectiveness of these catalysts is measured by their Magic Adjust (MAG Adjust) stat, which increases as the catalyst is upgraded and as your relevant stats increase. For optimal damage, ensure your chosen catalyst has good scaling in the stats that you have invested the most points into. For a true INT/FTH build, the Crystal Chime is generally the undisputed king, offering balanced casting capabilities for both spell types.