Elden Ring DLC Best Perfume Bottle Weapon & Build Guide (1.12) (2024)

Let's set up the most powerful Perfume build in the latest Elden Ring DLC - Shadow of the Erdtree. This guide will cover everything you need to know about the best Perfumer build, including weapon choices, armor, talismans, attributes, and gameplay tips.

Elden Ring DLC Perfumer Build - Firespark Perfume Bottle Build Guide

In this guide, we focus on a build that leverages one of the new perfume bottle weapons, specifically the Firespark Perfume Bottle. This weapon is highly underrated and can be obtained early in the game. You can find it right in front of Castle Ensis, guarded by perfumers. It's in a chest there, so you can grab it immediately and start building your character around it.

How To Make This Perfume Bottle Build Work?

The Fire Spark Perfume Bottle scales with dexterity and does 100% fire damage. This makes it very straightforward to boost its damage using fire-enhancing items. Here’s how to set up this build effectively:

Ash of War: The default Ash of War is a simple kick, but it’s recommended to swap it out for something with a wider area of effect like Ground Slam, Beast Roar, or Storm Stomp.

Buffs: Use Flame Grant Me Strength and Golden Vow to significantly boost your fire damage and overall effectiveness.

Dual-Wielding: This weapon works best when dual-wielded, as it allows for powerful cross-pattern attacks with both hands.

Weapon Compos & Ash of War

When it comes to Ash of War options, you might consider:

Quick Step or Bloodhound Step: These are great for defensive play, creating space for your charged heavy attacks.

Rolling Sparks: This unique DLC Ash of War shoots out a fire explosion in a trail, similar to a spell. It’s very effective for setting up charged heavy attacks and staggering enemies.

How to Obtain Firespark Perfume Bottle:

The Firespark Perfume Bottle can be obtained early in the Elden Ring DLC by traveling south from the Grave Site Plains starting area to the Scorched Ruins, crossing the main bridge, and entering the camp on the right where a chest containing the Firespark Perfume Bottle is found. This Dexterity-scaling perfume bottle weapon has wide area of effect fiery attacks and is powerful even when dual wielded with just one in your possession.

How to Obtain Rolling Sparks Ash of War:

You can find the Rolling Sparks Ash of War southeast of Shadowkeep, in a camp with a furnace golem rolling around. Look for a flying scarab above some perfumers and knock it down to acquire this Ash of War.

Armor

For armor, wear three pieces of the perfumer set to keep your equip load light and maintain the perfumer appearance. If you need more protection, consider using medium armor to achieve 51 Poise, which helps avoid interruptions during charged heavy attacks.

Talismans

Fire Scorpion Charm: Increases fire damage but also increases damage taken.

Dragoncrest Greatshield Talisman: Reduces physical damage taken, which is crucial when wearing light armor.

Perfumer’s Talisman: Boosts damage with perfume bottle weapons.

Shard of Alexander: If you prefer using Rolling Sparks frequently, this talisman increases its damage.

Axe Talisman: Increases damage of charged heavy attacks.

Attributes

Here’s a recommended stat spread for the Pyromancer Perfumer build:

Vigor: 60

Mind: 20

Endurance: 25

Strength: 8

Dexterity: 75

Intelligence: 16

Faith: 25

Arcane: 9

You don’t need Intelligence or Arcane for this build. High Vigor is essential due to light armor usage. Dexterity should be prioritized for maximum damage output.

Flask of Wondrous Physick

Flame-Shrouding Cracked Tear: Boosts fire damage.

Dexterity-Knot Crystal Tear: Increases dexterity for additional damage.

Great Runes

Godrick’s Great Rune: Boosts all stats, which is versatile.

Radahn’s Great Rune: Increases health, stamina, and FP.

Morgott’s Great Rune: Provides extra HP, which is useful for survivability.

Gameplay Tips

Charged Heavy Attack: This attack is a 360° AOE fire explosion with delayed detonations, useful for controlling mobs and dealing significant damage to bosses.

Jumping and Running R2 Attacks: These attacks provide excellent damage and should be used frequently.

Buffs: Always use Flame Grant Me Strength and Golden Vow before tough fights to maximize your damage output.

The Pyromancer Perfumer build is a sleeper hit, offering an exciting and powerful way to play Elden Ring. With the right setup, this build can deal substantial fire damage and control the battlefield effectively.