Pyromancy builds use Intelligence and Faith as their main stats. While there is less diversity in Pyro builds, the stats they use can be implemented for other casting builds. Intelligence and Faith are also the basis for all Dark builds in the game and Attunement will increase FP and Attunement Slots.
Early Game
Picking thePyromancerstarting class, players begin the game with thePyromancy Flame,Fireballpyromancy, and theGreat Swamp Ring. Near the beginning parts of the game is another damage increasing ring that sacrifices defenses in exchange for 15 percent more damage. TheFire Clutch Ringis one of the best rings for the build and increases fire damage from all sources.
Weapon choices for this class don’t matter much and players can use either aFire GemorRaw Gemduring the earlier parts of the game. These, as well asSimple, Deep,andBlessedinfusions, remove the scaling from the weapon. This makes it so the weapon gets stronger each upgrade level but won’t need points dumped into Strength or Dexterity.
Finding Cornyx as early as possible for more Pyromancies is recommended as much better pyromancies can be purchased from him.Tomesare required in order for him to teach the player and can be found throughout the world.Fire OrbandFire Surgeare good pyromancies to have at this stage while still experimenting with different weapons.
Pure Pyro Build
Using pyromancies and fire infused weapons, this build uses everything in its arsenal to try and deal as much damage as possible. The main difficulties with this build are fighting fire resistant enemies, but there are ways around this.
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Pyromancies
Pyromancies can be switched out as need be and there are many to work with.Fire WhipandGreat Combustionmight fit some players' playstyle as they are in melee range and don’t rely on weapons. Faith and Intelligence are leveled up together to make the most damage. Even at 30 and 30, this build deals plenty of damage.
While some enemies are fire resistant, leveling up Faith and Intelligence also increase Dark damage.
Dark Pyromancer
Having two types of damage coming from a single catalyst is very useful. Dark pyromancies can be purchased fromKarlawith one being available from transposingWolnir’s Soul. There is not much variation for Dark Pyromancies, but there are plenty of options when using other dark dealing sources.
Equipment
The build is made much better when used in combination with other pyromancies. It can be combined naturally and is a great solution to fighting enemies with a resistance to fire or dark. With all the materials, every dark pyromancy cast will be increased by 67 percent with this build.
Using pyromancies opens players up to so many different options. There are many combinations of weapons, rings, and pyromancies to experiment with for a fun and powerful build.
Catalysts
Additional Notes
ThePoisonandToxic Mistpyromancies should not be overlooked as they are a good way of dealing damage for enemies weak to it.
TheWitchtree Branch, although a spell catalyst, will increase casting speed for all catalysts. This passive is effective even while in the offhand.
Boulder Heaveis a pyromancy that deals physical damage and can be useful for staggering enemies or fighting fire and dark resistant enemies.
While some pyromancies are stronger than others, they can feel inconsistent when casting. Gauging FP usage, stamina consumption, and even just how they feel will yield different results for players. There are many ways to play around with pyromancies and these builds allow players to experiment as they see fit.
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