Welcome, Tarnished! This guide focuses on a powerful and entertaining Gravity-based build centered around the iconic Starscourge Greatsword. Perfect for invaders who enjoy tactical environmental kills and overwhelming force, this build leverages gravitational forces to control the battlefield and send enemies plummeting to their doom. To enhance your prowess swiftly, you may consider the option to buy Elden Ring Runes.

Build Core Philosophy

· Primary Goal: Utilize gravity-based weapons and skills to knock enemies off cliffs and ledges, or control space with powerful area-of-effect attacks.

· Playstyle: A mix of aggressive melee combat and tactical positioning. Lure opponents to environmental hazards, then use gravitational pulls and slams to secure satisfying instant kills.

· Key Strength: Exceptional crowd control and the potential for instant kills near cliffs. High burst damage with weapon skills.

· Key Weakness: Less effective in wide-open, flat areas where gravity kills are impossible. Requires situational awareness and positioning.

Stat Allocation

Starting Class Recommendation: Hero or Vagabond for their high starting Strength.

Weapons & Ash of War

Primary Weapon: Starscourge Greatsword

· Why It's Great: Its unique skill, Starcaller Cry, is the star of the show. It pulls enemies in with a gravitational vortex before slamming them down, perfect for cliffside kills.

· Usage: Two-hand this weapon for maximum damage. The skill has two parts: the pull (L2) and the follow-up slam (R2). Use the pull to disrupt groups or yank enemies off ledges.

Secondary Gravity Arsenal

Mix and match based on the scenario:

· Ruins Greatsword: Amazing in tight hallways. Its Wave of Destruction skill launches enemies vertically and deals massive damage.

· Gravity Bolt (Ash of War): Excellent for roll-catching at range. Infuse it on a compatible weapon for a versatile projectile.

· Alabaster Lord's Sword / Fallingstar Beast Jaw: Offer other powerful gravity-themed skills for variety.

Armor & Poise

The goal is to reach at least 89 Poise to tank through lighter attacks without being staggered.

· Sample Set: Scaled Armor, Scaled Gauntlets, Bull-Goat Greaves, Commoner's Headband (Altered) / Cerulean Tear Crown.

· Why This Works: This combination provides strong defense and hits the poise breakpoint while being relatively light. The headpiece offers a useful stat bonus.

· Fashion Rule: Prioritize hitting 89+ Poise, then wear whatever looks good to you!

Talismans

Tactics & Invasion Strategy

1. The Gravity Kill Setup

· Scout the Area: As soon as you invade, identify cliffs, elevator shafts, deep water, or any lethal falls.

· Bait and Lure: Use ranged pokes (Gravity Bolt) or cautious aggression to make the host/phantoms chase you. Lead them to your chosen hazard.

· Execute: Time your Starcaller Cry (Starscourge Greatsword) as they approach the edge. The pull will often drag them off, or the slam will knock them back to their doom.

2. Combat Mix-ups

· Don't Be Predictable: If enemies won't go near cliffs, fight normally.

· Leverage Hyper Armor: The charged R2s and jumps of colossal swords have hyper armor. Trade hits confidently.

· Skill Combos: An R1 attack can often combo directly into the Starcaller Cry pull for surprise crowd control.

3. Handling Ganks

· Use the Environment: Trees, pillars, and ruins are your friends. Break line-of-sight with casters and force melee enemies into chokepoints where your wide swings and gravity skills excel.

· Target Isolation: Use the pull from Starcaller Cry to separate a phantom from the group for a brief 1v1.

· Wave of Darkness (Ruins Greatsword): In tight spaces, this skill is devastating against groups bunched up.

Advanced Tips from "Chase the Bro"

· Patience is Key: A successful gravity kill is often more satisfying and effective than a straight fight. Wait for the perfect moment.

· FP Management: Keep an eye on your FP. Running out mid-invasion means you can't use your most powerful tool. A few Cerulean Flasks are recommended.

· Weapon Swapping: Be prepared to switch to your Ruins Greatsword for hallways or the Alabaster Lord's Sword for its different skill. Adaptability wins invasions.

· Emotional Warfare: Successfully pulling someone off a cliff is a huge psychological blow. Use it to demoralize the remaining foes.

Conclusion

This Gravity Build is one of Elden Ring's most fun and satisfying playstyles for invasions. It rewards creativity, map knowledge, and timing over simple stat-checking. To expedite your mastery, players looking to buy cheap Elden Ring Items can find great value and reliability at MMOEXP. Mastering the Starscourge Greatsword and its gravitational siblings will make you the master of the Lands Between's verticality, leading to hilarious and epic moments that define the Elden Ring invasion experience.
Now go forth, Tarnished. Make General Radahn proud, and subject everyone to the relentless pull of gravity!