Summary
Part of the appeal thatElden Ringholds compared to even other FromSoftware games likeSekirois the sheer degree of customization available. Players are free to make their character in whatever image they like, without worrying about how it will affect their progress.
Unsurprisingly, this customization freedom allows players to turn to their favorite characters from other franchises, which can be recreated throughElden Ring’svast weapon and armor choices. These examples just scratch the surface of what players can emulate.
1Ichigo Kurosaki
Bleach
WhileBleachmight not be the first anime property that comes to players' minds when exploring the Lands Between (that more likely being the Studio Ghibli films orBerserk), they might notice right away a weapon that lends itself to this build.
Fighting Anastasia, Tarnished Eater upon arriving in Caelid will be an experience that most players go through, but those who are fans ofBleachmight notice her weapon bears a striking resemblance to Ichigo’s own Zangetsu.
2Samurai Jack
The Titular Cartoon Samurai
With a Samurai class being available right from the get-go, this one isn’t all that difficult to jump into. Other katanas might suit players more, but the basic nature of this build might lead them toward a new playstyle.
Players might take this opportunity, in control of the samurai out of time, to make this achallenge run. In that case, the basic, stripped-back nature of this approach will make a fine contrast to the theatrical presentation of many ofElden Ring’s bosses.
3Black Knife Assassin
Roleplay As An Assassin Of Godwyn The Golden
The character in question doesn’t have to be from outside the world ofElden Ring, of course. Players might even find it increases their immersion if they’re able to better imagine their place within the story rather than strictly being a player avatar.
With the Black Knife Assassins holding such an importantrole in the storybefore the player wades into it, assuming the role of them continuing their crusade might hold a certain amount of appeal.
4Paul Atreides
Dune
The surreal, dark, and twisted hero’s journey thatDune’sprotagonist embarks upon feels like a fitting match for the player’s rise to power in any given FromSoftware game, so it makes sense to bring that parallel into even greater focus through recreating Paul Atreides.
The Black Knife Set might be most appealing due to how it provides both armor and Paul’s iconic flowing cape. As for a weapon, the Erdtree Dagger is both effective and possesses a visual likeness to the character’s Crysknife.
5Gale Dekarios
Baldur’s Gate 3
All the primary characters ofBaldur’s Gate 3arefan favorites to someone. Gale, the character that helps players get the most out of the various sorceries available in the game, could be the most appealing.
As with all pure magic builds, it might take some time to get this Gale build going, especially with Lusat’s Glintstone Staff having such a high Intelligence requirement. Spirit summons, then, can help to make up the damage difference in the meantime, acting like conjurations fromBaldur’s Gate.
6Link
The Legend Of Zelda
Elden Ringdrew a lot of comparisons withBreath of the Wildwhen it was released due to its freeform approach to exploration and emphasis on player-driven adventure.
Therefore, it might make sense to a lot of players to approach this adventure as Link himself. While the Sword of Night and Flame might be harder to retrieve than the Darkmoon Greatsword and may require a much more varied stat investment, it bears a greater resemblance to the Master Sword and can make this build feel more novel than it otherwise might.
7Kratos
God Of War
God of War: Ragnarokwas on everyone’s mind at roughly the same time asElden Ringdue to the two competing for Game of the Year, so it’s natural that a lot of people have conceived ways to create Kratos here.
It makes sense, then, that there are many ways that players can go about it. They can opt for his original trilogy appearance or how he is in the newer, Norse saga. They can also choose which types of armor to equip him with due to the various options available and thevarious typeshe uses throughout the series. Players may want to focus purely on gauntlets and leg armor only.
8Wolf
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
Many have spoken about how certain enemies and bosses encountered inElden Ringfeel as though they were plucked right out ofSekirodue to their speed and combat style.
While cosplaying as the main character from that game won’t give players the same ability to parry, it might help them to emphasize speed and aggression as that game does. Rivers of Blood might have been nerfed from how powerful it once was, but its resemblance to the Mortal Blade makes it the right weapon for this build.
9Ranni The Witch
Cosplaying As The Lunar Princess
While playing as the Black Knife Assassins might make a player feel as though they’re carrying on the legacy of the prologue of the game, playing as Ranni herself might be the more logical step due to her role as orchestrator of these events.
Many have remarked on how Ranni often appears more as a main character in the events of the game than the players themselves, making a build focused on her a natural decision for many fans looking to replicate the lunar princess.
10Guts
Berserk
Of course, with all of thereferences toBerserkthroughoutElden Ringand every other FromSoftware game, players will naturally gravitate toward Guts himself.
This can have the players treating the game as something of an extension ofBerserkitself. With the classic Greatsword available, which bears an uncanny resemblance to the one that Guts wields, players have everything they need to get immersed.
