With the introduction of Colosseums to Elden Ring, there’s been renewed focus on the game’s PVP modes. That’s why being well-equipped and having the right build is so important — and equally difficult.

Top 3 Colosseum Meta Builds:

1. Shinobi Build – Bleeding Strategy
ERC1
This build requires precise movements and can become unstoppable once you adopt its fast pace and combine the Rivers of Blood Katana with Ashes of War: Bloodhound’s Step.
Weapons:
Rivers of Blood Katana
Bloody Uchigatana with Ashes of War: Seppuku
Dragon Communion Seal
Any light weapon with Ashes of War: Bloodhound’s Step
Talismans:
Dragoncrest Shield Talisman
Erdtree’s Favor
Carian Filigreed Crest
Winged Sword Insignia
Tears:
Thorny Cracked Tear
Opaline Bubbletear
Incantations:
Swarm of Flies
Flame, Grant Me Strength
Flame, Cleanse Me
For the armour you can choose any one you like, as long as it’s robust, as this is a short-range build.
Stats at level 210, although with some changes, these can be invoked at level 120.
Vigor – 65
Mind – 45
Endurance – 40
Strength – 21
Dexterity – 48
Intelligence – 15
Faith – 20
Arcane – 75

2. Frostfire Knight Build – Frostbite Burst Strategy
ERC2
This build is made for duelling, as it takes a while to cast all the power-up incantations.
With all the bonuses, the combination of swords deals quick frostbite damage, which can be reset with the Fire’s Deadly Sin incantation.
Weapons:
Noble’s Slender Sword with Ashes of War: Glintstone Pebble
Noble’s Slender Sword with Ashes of War: Hoarfrost Stomp
Frenzied Flame Seal
Spiralhorn Shield with Ashes of War: Carian Retaliation
Armour (61 Stability):
Pumpkin Helm
Cuckoo Knight Set
Fire Prelate Gauntlet
Fire Prelate Greaves
Talismans:
Erdtree’s Favor +2
Great-Jar’s Arsenal
Old Lord’s Talisman
Millicent’s Prosthesis
Tears:
Crimsonwhorl Bubbletear
Greenburst Crystal Tear
Incantations:
Fire’s Deadly Sin
Blessing’s Boon
Golden Vow
Bestial Sling
Frenzied Burst
Optional:
Volcano Pot
Stats at level 150.
Vigor – 60
Mind – 21
Endurance – 25
Strength – 12
Dexterity – 56
Intelligence – 26
Faith – 25
Arcane – 9

3. Witch’s Glintstone build – Perfect for INT mages
ERC3
Despite its long reach, the Clayman’s Harpoon can carry out a powerful heavy attack if chained correctly with its Ash of War.
Also, if the fight gets too close for comfort, Bloodhound’s Step can create some distance.
Weapons:
Clayman’s Harpoon with Ashes of War: Glintstone Pebble
Carian Regal Scepter
Miséricorde with Ashes of War: Bloodhound’s Step
Spiralhorn Shield with Ashes of War: Carian Retaliation
Frenzied Flame Seal
Armour:
Spellblade’s Pointed Hat
Malenia’s Armor (mod.)
Malenia’s Gauntlet
Bull-Goat Greaves
Talismans:
Erdtree’s Favor +2
Green Turtle Talisman
Graven-School Talisman
Radagon Icon
Tears:
Crimson Bubbletear
Magic-Shrouding Cracked Tear
Incantations:
Light Glintstone Scrap
Comet
Magic Glintblade
Founding Rain of Stars
Carian Slicer
Carian Piercer
Gavel of Haima
Cannon of Haima
Eternal Darkness
Law of Regression
Optional:
Boiled Crab
Preserving Boluses
Stats at level 150.
Vigor – 60
Mind – 30
Endurance – 17
Strength – 12
Dexterity – 12
Intelligence – 80
Faith – 7
Arcane – 9