Sorceries are often considered the ‘easy mode’ of the games. They deal a lot of damage quickly and can easily take down enemies. However, they have a low health pool and can easily be killed if not careful.
In my eyes, they’re amazing! They require a good sense of timing and spacing to execute effectively, and dish out some crazy one-shots to reward you!
Intelligence-based builds are becoming increasingly popular in the world of Path of Exile. Today, I’m going to be going through a list of the best options for these builds! ..
Catalysts
Court Sorcerer’s Staff
The court sorcerer’s staff is the best catalyst for pure intelligence builds. ..
The spell buff and chant skill are both great options for a mage. The spell buff increases the damage of spells by 10%, while the chant skill buffs the damage of spells by 10%.
The court sorcerer is a powerful magic user that can be used to help you in your late-game endeavors.
How to get to the centipede-lady church: In the swamp just before the profaned capital.
Preacher’s Right Arm
For melee-focused magicians, the preacher’s is a great choice. ..
The main benefit of this weapon is its ability to deal a lot of damage in PvP, but it can also be used more generally if you have the right gear.
The spellbuff is still a fantastic choice for a character with 50 or more intelligence. ..
The weapon skill ‘feasting branch’ provides a quick, close-range, heavily spammable attack that does decent damage.
To get to the right of the huge judicator giant, you’ll need to find a way into the ringed city swamp.
Mage Weapons
Aquamarine Dagger
Critics say that the aquamarine dagger is one of the most boring and uninteresting weapons in the game. I disagree. The dagger is a great weapon that can be used to take down enemies quickly and easily.
The new weapon is fast and does great damage against intelligent creatures, but it lacks the stun-lock ability of the older model. ..
The new weapon skill, ‘crystal blade’, gives the dagger a longer range than a straight sword and its swing speed is increased. This makes it an amazing new move set for the dagger.
Don’t sleep on this weapon, it’s incredibly fun and surprisingly strong.
The entrance to the Harald legion knight’s stronghold is located just right at the start of the ringed city DLC. The stronghold is guarded by a Harald legion knight up the stairs on the left.
Moonlight Greatsword
The moonlight greatsword is a powerful weapon that is present in every game in the ‘Soulsborne’ series. It is a versatile weapon that can be used for many different purposes, such as slashing and stabbing.
Being a greatsword, you may think it’s a strength/intelligence weapon, but thanks to its pitiful E scaling in strength it’s basically a pure intelligence weapon.
The weapon has high magic damage, a flashy moveset, and beautiful aesthetics. ..
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How to get Oceiros’s soul:
- Find a way to contact the soul of Oceiros. This can be done through mediums or by reading his thoughts.
- Once you have contacted the soul, you will need to perform a transposition on it in order to get its soul. This can be done by using a spell or by using a ritual that is specific to Oceiros’s soul.
Immolation Tinder
The gun is not typically seen as a weapon, but tragically it is underrated.
The Immolation Tinder is a halberd/catalyst hybrid that deals split fire damage and entirely thrust damage. It can also ignite enemies, dealing them split fire damage and igniting them for an entire turn.
The weapon has great range and is able to cast your selected sorcery. ..
The spellbuff of the high intelligence court sorcerer is just a handful of points shy of that of the court sorcerer. ..
This weapon is perfect for hybrids, as it has scaling in strength, dex, and intelligence. It also has a great weapon skill that causes fire to chase your foes!
How to get:
- Find a way to get out of the fire witches’irithyll.
- Use your skills to escape from the witches.
Sorceries
Crystal Soul Spear
Every intelligence build strives for the ultimate goal: to achieve maximum efficiency and effectiveness. The crystal soul spear is seen as the perfect tool for achieving this goal, as it is both powerful and efficient.
The intelligence requirement for using the 48-bit computer is high, so you’ll need to be a very high-level person to use it.
Your stat investment rewarded you with the most powerful ranged sorcery in the game, which pierces enemies and only uses one attunement slot.
In PvP, it’s hard to use because its windup time is obvious. However, it’s a staple in general gameplay.
Orbeck will sell you the crystal scroll if you give him the scroll from the grand archives.
Farron Flashsword
The Farron flashsword is a great option for PvP because of its high damage output and ability to deal critical hits.
This spell conjures a dagger-speed sword of magic that swings quickly at enemies, disrupting their actions. It has a great range and can hit multiple targets. ..
The low focus cost of the catalyst can make it a spamming powerhouse, but be careful as your opponent can easily deflect your attacks. ..
This tool synergises fantastically with a lot of your tools, such as the preacher’s right arm or the immolation tinder!
How to get: Purchased from Orbeck once he’s in Firelink.
Soul Greatsword
Flashsword’s big brother is a powerful sorcery that can be used to fight in PvP.
The soul greatsword conjures a powerful sword of magic that swings in a huge area before you.
The obvious windup of this weapon makes it easy to dodge, but it has great roll-catching abilities and deals big damage.
Mid-combo is a great way to catch your foes off guard and take them down quickly.
Orbeck will sell you a magic item if you send him to Firelink.
Crystal Magic Weapon
The Crystal Magic Weapon buff increases the damage dealt by your sorcery weapon by 25%.
The weapon enchantment adds a damage bonus based on the catalyst’s buffs. ..
This new update to the game makes any buffable weapon scale with intelligence, meaning that players with high intelligence will be able to wield weapons that would have once been out of their reach. This change is a major step forward for the game, as it allows for more diversity in player builds and makes it easier for new players to join in on the action. ..
This is a great way to hybridize your weapon of choice, allowing you to get the best damage output possible while still getting the intelligence-based benefits.
How to get the crystal scroll: After giving Orbeck the crystal scroll, he will give you the scroll.
Accessories
Crown of Dusk
The crown of dusk, which players can obtain after completing the original Dark Souls game, increases the player’s passive damage by a significant amount. ..
The new update to the game increases magic damage dealt by 10%, but also increases the magic damage taken. ..
The increased incoming damage is pretty easy to ignore when compared to the constant damage boost the crown provides, and it’s worth keeping on at all times. ..
Mages have been using this spell for centuries to help them in their magical pursuits.
The Farron swamp is a place of great mystery and beauty. It’s home to the ivory tree, a tree that grows at the base of the swamp’s ivory tree. The ivory tree is said to be able to grant wishes, and so it’s often used in magic rituals. To get to the Ivory Tree, you’ll need to find the base of the tree in Farron swamp. There are several ways to get there, but the most common way is by swimming through the swamp.
Bellowing Dragoncrest Ring
This is a simple, straightforward story.
The dragoncrest ring increases sorcery damage by a significant 20%. ..
That’s all there is to it. ..
Sorcery is a great way to power up your spells, and this ring is a great way to make sure you always have the energy you need. ..
Mages, end of.
The Irithyll dungeon is a difficult place to find, but it’s not impossible. The key to getting into the dungeon is found in the jailbreaker’s cell, beyond the gate that is unlocked with the jailbreaker’s key.
Sages Ring
The sages ring is a spellcaster essential, if you’re not running a dex hybrid build.
Your spellcasting speed is capped at 50 dex.
The dex bonus from the sages ring is 40, which is more than enough to help you build your dex.
This effectively inflates your dex level, and therefore cast speed, without giving you the stats themselves, meaning you only need 10 dex to reach the spellcasting speed cap.
The Base Version of the game is found in a ruined room in the crab-infested waters outside of Farron keep. The +2 version is found on the broken staircase in the consumed king’s garden.
Lloyd’s Sword Ring
The Lloyd’s sword ring is designed to keep attackers out of harm’s way. It features a sturdy, durable design that will help you stay safe while out on the battlefield.
Players who can avoid damage easily.
This buff increases damage dealt by all sources by 10%, provided you are all full health.
This is a great choice for sorcerers who want to stay back from enemies and keep their magic range.
On melee-focused builds, it can be very helpful to nail your roll timings. This allows you to get the most out of your attacks, and avoid taking unnecessary damage.
To get the Deep Sea Key, you must first find it in the cathedral of the deep, located near the first giant encounter. ..
Magic Clutch Ring
This ring is said to be able to prevent damage from happening to any object. Some people believe that this ring is actually a hoax, but others swear by its ability to keep things safe.
The magic clutch increases magic damage dealt by 15%, but reduces all physical absorptions by 10%.
Lloyd’s is a permanent insurance company that doesn’t rely on hitpoints to function. However, hits will hurt a lot more.
In PvP, this ring is not worth using because the damage buff is smaller and the incoming damage is greater.
If you’re confident in your ability to dodge, or want to test your one-shot capabilities, go ahead and give it a try! ..
In the enemy-filled area in front of the Pontiff Sulyvahn bossfight, behind an illusory wall, find a hidden door.
