Summary
AnElden Ringplayer has created an electrified build inspired by Genichiro Ashina, a boss fromSekiro: Shadows Die Twice. The general is the very first boss that players will stumble upon in the game, but he is also one of the hardest, as it is a scripted encounter designed for players to lose. However, with some skill and perseverance, it is possible todefeat Genichiro at the beginning ofSekiro, though there isn’t any trophy tied to this momentous achievement.
Sekirois unique in that it is a Soulslike game without the usual stats such as strength and dexterity, as well as additional weapons that players have come to expect in FromSoftware titles. Instead, players have a katana that they acquire at the beginning of the game, and with various skills called Arts, they must rely on just these throughout the journey to rescue the Divine Heir. However, inElden Ring, players have free reign to invest in stats while mixing and matching armor and weapons to create opportunities to make their adventure throughout the enemy-packed Lands Between easier. But though players have access to a wide variety of weapons and armor to create some of the most overpowered builds inElden Ring, sometimes they would prefer to roleplay to make their time in the game more interesting.
This was the case for one Reddit user going by the handle jengoz, who showcased a build that was inspired by Genichiro, the Way of Tomoe form, which utilizes lightning during the second phase of the boss fight. The video shows the player dressed in the Land of the Reeds armor with the Iron Kasa helmet posing in front of a Minor Erdtree while pulsating with red lightning courtesy of Vyke’s Dragonbolt. Additionally, the player is wielding the Dragonscale Blade in one hand, which has a unique ability that coats the weapon with ice lightning, giving it a white appearance, while in the other is theUchigatana katanabuffed with either lightning grease or a similar Ash of War, which provides the blade with its golden look.
According to jengoz, in order to replicate this feat, first the player must cast Vyke’s Dragonbolt before swapping to and two handing the Dragonscale Blade to activate its special ability, then switching back to power stancing and finally using a lightning grease or electricAsh of War. The Genichiro-inspired build was a hit in theElden Ringsubreddit, as users complimented jengoz’s creativity, while one dubbed the look “the Christmas tree build” for its colorful appearance.
TheElden Ringcommunity is a talented one and has been creating some fantastic builds in the game. While there is no release date as of yet, players will get the chance to return to the Lands Between to experiment with more looks when theShadow of the Erdtree DLCis released.
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ELDEN RING, developed by FromSoftware, Inc. and BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc., is a fantasy action-RPG adventure set within a world created by Hidetaka Miyazaki and George R.R. Martin. Danger and discovery lurk around every corner in FromSoftware’s largest game to date. Hidetaka Miyazaki - President and Game Director of FromSoftware Inc. Known for directing critically-acclaimed games in beloved franchises including Armored Core and Dark Souls.George R.R. Martin is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of many novels, including the acclaimed series A Song of Ice and Fire - A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast For Crows, and A Dance with Dragons. As a writer-producer, he has worked on The Twilight Zone, Beauty and the Beast, and various feature films and pilots that were never made. He lives with the lovely Parris in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
