One of the best things aboutLords of the Fallenis its wide variety of weapons, armor, and classes that allow you to create all sorts of varied and diverse character builds. These builds can be tailored to specific skills by utilizing equipment and classes that align with that.
You can also get creative with these builds and combine two stat focuses, like Radiance and Agility, to harness the strengths of both attributes. This list will rank some of the best builds in Lords of the Fallen based on their in-game effectiveness and how well they perform against top bosses.
Updated on July 15, 2025, by Mohamed El Ouardighi:We’ve updated the guide to include a couple more builds for you to enjoy.
Strength, Vitality, Agility, and Endurance
Pale Butcher Sword and Enhanced Bloody Hatchet
Runes
Xiax, Halsan
These builds are among the most popular in Lords of the Fallen as most people seem to naturally gravitate towards making strong and tanky characters.Increasing attributes such as Vitality, Endurance, and Agilityis vital in this build as they let you wield heavier weapons and armor. The Udirangr Warwolf class is the go-to choice for most Strength builds due to its high physical attributes.
The Pale Butcher Sword is the recommended melee weaponfor this build due to the large physical damage it can inflict. This sword has many types of attacks that are great at breaking shields and can also cause Wither damage. You should opt for theEnhanced Bloody Hatchet as your ranged weaponof choice due to its high damage output and the ability to make enemies bleed. Most heavy armor works well with this build, but the Ruiner Helm and Crimson Rector are the best choices due to their strong resistance.
Agility and Vitality
Left-hand Bringer of Stillness Sword and Bow of the Mutilated
Any light armor
Dimexus, Oritix
Agility is probably the most important attribute in this game, so it makes sense that this build is one of the top choices. Exiled Stalker is the best class for this build due to its high base Agility attributes. Leveling up your Agility and Endurance is also important to bring out the best of this build.
The Left-handed Bringer of Stillness Sword is the best sword for an Agility buildas it deals Frostbite damage. Being able to parry opponent attacks using Agility and then inflicting them with Frostbite is a great strategy to defeat the bosses in this game. Pairing this withthe Bow of the Mutilatedmakes this combination even better, as you’re able to do long-range attacks. Any light or medium armor works well with this build, butAccessories like the Yorke’s Ring and Warrior’s Claw are very important.
Inferno and Vitality
Bloodlust Sword or Lightreaper Sword
Ring of Infernal Devotion and Puissance Root
Spells
Magma Charge and Infernal Orb
Inferno builds offer a thrilling experience with a range of fire attacks and the Pyric Cultist with its various fire spells and Cultist Staff is the perfect class for this build. You will need to upgrade your Agility and Inferno stats to be able to wield the swords in this build while the other attributes do not matter as much.
The Bloodlust Sword is a good starting option for this buildas it can inflict both Burn and Bleed on your enemies, which slowly trickles down their HP. you’re able to also choose to upgrade to the Lightreaper Sword after you beat the Lightreaper Boss. The Rhogar Heart should be your Catalyst of choice as it is one of the best Inferno Catalysts.Spells such as Magma Charge and Infernal Orb cause fire damageand are perfect for this build.
Inferno, Radiance and Vitality
Fungus-Encrusted Pickaxe and Veil Piercer
There’s no particular class in the game for Umbral Magic, which means that Umbral builds tend to be slightly underrated, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t good.Umbral Builds can be some of the strongest in the gameas they rely on many attributes, such as Inferno, Radiance, and Vitality. You can choose from a variety of classes for this build, including Putrid Child, Orian Preacher, or the Pyric Cultist.
Dual-wielding two Fungus-Encrusted Pickaxes works well with this build, as they both scale really well off of Radiance and Inferno. Charm of Fortune’s Sight is the ideal Catalyst and can be found early on in the game. Spells like Umbral Orb, Lingering Despair, and Latimer’s Javelin are also used in this build, as they inflict a lot of damage and make it possible to one-shot many enemies.Accessories such as the Hysteria Pendant and Manastone Ringare also very vital here.
Luminous Abiding Defender Sword or Ebonlight Abiding Defender Sword
Any medium armor
Lacerating Weapon
You’re probably familiar with a Bleed build in other Soulslike games, and Lords of the Fallen has that option too. The foundation of this build will be the Udirangr Warwolf class, as it already comes with high Strength, Endurance, and Vitality, which are the core stats of this build. This gives you a solid stat advantage from the start. However, the weapon choice is crucial, so you’ll want to get your hands on either the Luminous Abiding Defender Sword or the Ebonlight Abiding Defender Sword. The only downside is that you’ll need to farm the Abiding Defenders, which might take a while.
Both of these weapons already have a high Bleed effect, but when combined with the Lacerating Weapon spell, you’ll greatly increase their Bleed output. This will allow you to basically two-shot enemies, triggering a full bleed and potentially killing them outright.
Agility, Vitality, Radiance and Inferno
Bloodbane Ring and Ring of Night’s Fire
Putrefecation and Poison Weapon
Unlike most builds in this game that focus on a particular class or combine two classes, this build’s main focus is to cause as much damage as possible through status effects such as poison, bleed, and frostbite. The Agility class Exiled Stalker works the best with this build as it is able to attack enemies and get out of danger very quickly. Key attributes for this build include Agility and Vitality, with Radiance and Inferno also needing a minimum level of 12.
For melee combat, the Kinrangr Hunter Daggers are the weapons of choice, dealing both poison and frostbite damage. The Charm of Fortune’s Sight acts as the Umbral Catalyst for using poison spells. Among the spells, the Poison Weapon and Putrefecation should be prioritized. The Bloodbane ring is also important for this build as it will inflict bleed damage on top of poison and slowly chip away at the health of your opponents.
Piercing Light, Aura Of Tenacity, Blessed Reflections, Orius' Judgement
The Radiance Build focuses on ranged combat, casting various spells that deal damage or heal you while keeping your distance as much as possible. The best starting class for this build is the Orion Preacher, as it comes with the highest starting Radiance stat by default. When it comes to equipment, you won’t find anything better than Pieta’s Sword as your melee weapon and the Exacter Scripture as a catalyst for casting spells. Both have excellent scaling with Radiance, which increases Holy damage.
Not only that, but the ring options that increase Holy damage also boost your damage output when dual-wielding weapons, which is what you’ll be doing with Pieta’s Sword. This build ensures you’re constantly dealing damage to your opponent, whether through spells from a distance or close-range combat when they close in.
Strength, Radiance, Endurance, and Vitality
Ruiner Helm and the Judge Cleric’s Armor
Lacerating Weapon, Orius' Judgment and Invigorating Aura
Strength Radiance builds are some of the most meta builds in Lords of the Fallen. These builds combine two of the most powerful abilities in the game to make an amazing combination that can defeat the toughest of bosses. To optimize this build, it’s essential to have high Strength and Radiance stats, but other attributes, such as Vitality and Endurance, are equally important. The Orion Preacher is the ideal class for this build due to its high Radiance powers.
The Ravager Gregory’s Sword is the best sword for this buildas it can inflict many forms of damage, such as Wither and Holy. You will also need a Catalyst if you want to perform spells, and the Exacter Scripture is ideal for that.Adding spells such as Lacerating Weapon, Orius' Judgment, and Invigorating Aura provides versatility to this buildand makes it great for attack and defense. Some decent heavy armor, such as the Ruiner Helm and the Judge Cleric’s Armor, will make it even better.
