If you've ever wanted to flatten bosses with a single swing or see 8,000+ damage numbers pop up from a single attack, welcome to the ultimate One-Shot Strength Build in Elden Ring. This isn't just a meme build-it's a shockingly viable way to absolutely obliterate enemies with one well-timed plunge attack.

 

This build brings together two incantations, four talismans, four weapons, more Elden Ring Items and perfect synergy, resulting in a hammer-smashing powerhouse that will leave even the toughest bosses flattened in a single leap.

 

Core Concept: One-Shot Plunging Power

 

At the heart of this build is the idea that stacking all possible damage buffs, weapon multipliers, and armor effects can result in astronomical damage. Through some clever prep and the right gear, you'll dish out plunging attacks boosted by 160%, while also stacking bleed triggers, status boosts, and power stancing colossal hammers. The payoff? Bosses that don't even get a chance to fight back.

 

Weapons: Dual Giants' Crushers + Buff Utility

 

Primary Weapons: Dual Giant's Crushers (Heavy +25)

 

 The Giant's Crusher boasts the highest Strength scaling in the game.

 Set both to Heavy affinity for maximum Strength bonus.

 You'll need a second copy-either from New Game+ or by having a friend drop it.

 

Ash of War: Royal Knight's Resolve

 

 Apply Royal Knight's Resolve to both hammers.

 Grants ~80% increased damage on your next attack.

 Found in Volcano Manor, relatively early on past the Godskin fight.

 

Sepukku Weapon

 

 Equip any light weapon that can be infused with Sepukku.

 It's only here to self-trigger blood loss, which activates the Lord of Blood's Exultation talisman.

 You don't need to upgrade this weapon.

 

Seal for Incantations

 

 Use any seal to cast buffs. The Clawmark Seal is a great choice because it scales with Strength and Faith.

 

Armor: Plunge with Style

 

Raptor's Black Feathers

 

 Adds +10% damage to all plunging attacks.

 Comes from a dungeon with illusionary walls-just progress halfway through and loot the chest.

 Essential for maximizing your jump attack damage.

 

Strength-Boosting Helm

 

 Use any helm that gives +2 Strength (e.g. Lionel's Helm).

 Helps you hit 80 Strength with fewer point investments.

 

Other Armor

 

 Go as light as possible without dropping below medium equip load.

 Only Raptor's Black Feathers is essential-the rest is flexible for fashion or weight optimization.

 

Talismans: Four Buffs to Rule Them All

 Great-Jar's Arsenal

 Increases equip load by 19%.

 Lets you wield colossal weapons and heavy armor while staying under medium roll.

 Obtained after defeating three duelists near the Great-Jar in Caelid.

 Claw Talisman

 Grants +15% damage to jump attacks.

 Found early in Stormveil Castle-rooftop traversal required.

 Lord of Blood's Exultation

 +20% damage for 20-30 seconds after blood loss.

 Trigger this using Sepukku on yourself pre-fight.

 Found in the Leyndell sewers, dropped by the boss in the blood-filled dungeon.

 Radagon's Scarseal / Ritual Sword Talisman

 Radagon's Scarseal boosts Strength for stat efficiency.

 Swap to Ritual Sword Talisman (+10% damage at full HP) if you don't need the stats and can stay healed.

 

Incantations: Buffs Before Battle

 

 Golden Vow

 +15% damage for 90 seconds.

 Found in a shack on Mt. Gelmir, near the Corpse-Stench Shack.

 Also grants -10% damage taken, though we're focused on offense.

 Flame, Grant Me Strength

 +20% physical attack power.

 Located near Fort Gael, guarded by two flame chariots.

 Stacks perfectly with Golden Vow for huge gains.

 

Stats Breakdown

 

Here's what your stat priorities should look like:

 

 80 Strength-Maximize damage scaling with Giant's Crushers.

 25 Faith-Just enough to cast Golden Vow and Flame, Grant Me Strength.

 Vigor-Invest the rest here to not get one-shot.

 Endurance-Enough for medium equip load while dual-wielding colossals and wearing Raptor's Feathers.

 

How to Execute the Combo

 

Pulling this off requires some setup, but it's consistent and deadly once you get the rhythm.

 

Step-by-Step:

 

 Cast Golden Vow

 Cast Flame, Grant Me Strength

 Use Sepukku on your off-hand light weapon

 Triggers Lord of Blood's Exultation

 Heal yourself back to full (to benefit from Ritual Sword if using)

 Equip your hammers

 Two-hand the left weapon, apply Royal Knight's Resolve

 Two-hand the right weapon, apply Royal Knight's Resolve

 Leap attack your targetResult: Both colossal hammers hit at once, each boosted by ~160%, dealing a combined 6,000-8,000+ damage on a plunging attack.

 

Even without the full stack, follow-up hits still do 2-3k per jump attack, and can stagger bosses in 1-2 hits.

 

Final Thoughts

 

This build is Elden Ring's equivalent of bringing a tactical nuke to a swordfight. It's not subtle. It's not fancy. But it is absurdly satisfying. Few things in the game beat the feeling of watching an enemy's health bar vanish from a single blow.

 

Whether you're looking for:

 

 A fun endgame NG+ build

 A cheesy one-shot strategy for bosses

 Or just to become the true Lord of Bonk

 This Strength build is for you.

 

Optional Tweaks

 

 Swap Lord of Blood's Exultation for Shard of Alexander for +15% Ash of War damage if you don't want to rely on Sepukku.

 Use Howl of Shabriri instead of Golden Vow-but beware, it doesn't stack with other buffs.

 Go low-health mode and equip Red-Feathered Branchsword for risky +15% damage.

 This build is fully modular, and can be adjusted to fit your style or gear availability.

 

Wrap-Up

 

If you're looking for a build that combines big numbers, simple execution, cheap Elden Ring Runes and peak Unga Bunga energy-this one's it. With the right buffs, two colossal hammers, and a well-timed jump, there's nothing in the Lands Between that can survive your wrath.