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Mastering the Wing of Astel in Elden Ring: A Level 150 Intelligence Build

Hello everyone! In today’s guide, I’ll walk you through an optimized build for the Wing of Astel in Elden Ring, aimed at level 150. This weapon, a curved sword that scales primarily with Strength, Dexterity, and Intelligence, boasts not only high magic damage but also the unique Nebula weapon skill. This build is designed to get the most out of the Wing of Astel, maximizing both offensive and defensive capabilities. We’ll cover two different setups: one focused on pure damage output and the Elden Ring Runes other tailored to offer enhanced survivability while maintaining style.

 Weapon Overview: Wing of Astel

The Wing of Astel is a curved sword with a unique blend of physical and magic damage. What makes this weapon stand out is its Nebula weapon skill—a visually stunning and powerful skill that creates a series of exploding magical stars, dealing devastating AoE (Area of Effect) magic damage. This makes the Wing of Astel particularly effective against groups of enemies or in PvP where you can catch opponents off guard.

The sword scales with Strength, Dexterity, and Intelligence, making it ideal for hybrid builds that focus on both physical and magical damage. In this guide, we’ll focus on maximizing the magic damage output while maintaining solid physical stats to ensure the weapon's versatility in combat.

 Offensive Build: Maximizing Damage Output

For players who prefer an all-out offensive approach, this setup is designed to pump out as much damage as possible using the Wing of Astel's Nebula skill. Here’s how you can build around the sword for maximum DPS (Damage Per Second):

 Armor:
1. White Mask – This headpiece grants up to a 30% damage buff when you inflict blood loss, which synergizes perfectly with the Seppuku Ash of War we’ll use later.
2. Spellblade Armor Set – This set provides up to a 6% bonus to magic skill damage, enhancing the Nebula skill's effectiveness. Alternatively, you can use the Rakshasa Armor, which offers a similar 6% magic damage boost.

 Talisman Setup:
1. Shard of Alexander – Increases skill damage by 15%, making Nebula even more devastating.
2. Magic Scorpion Charm – Increases magic attack power by 12%, essential for boosting the Wing of Astel’s magic damage output.
3. Axe Talisman – Enhances charged attacks by 10%, useful for maximizing physical and magical damage.
   
 Crystal Tears (Physick Flask):
1. Magic-Shrouding Cracked Tear – Provides a 20% increase to magic damage for a limited time, perfect for bursting down bosses or tough enemies.
2. Bloodsucking Cracked Tear – Boosts attack power by 20%, especially useful in conjunction with the White Mask and Seppuku Ash of War.

 Stat Distribution:
Intelligence: Invest the majority of your points here since this is the primary scaling stat for the Wing of Astel’s magic damage. Aim for at least 58 Intelligence for maximum efficiency.
Dexterity: Your secondary attribute. With Dexterity at around 40, you’ll ensure a good balance between faster attack speed and damage.
Faith: Allocate 33 points into Faith to meet the requirement for the Howl of Shabriri incantation.
  
 Ash of War & Incantations:
1. Seppuku (Ash of War): While primarily a blood-loss-oriented skill, Seppuku grants a significant damage buff. When paired with the White Mask and Lord of Blood's Exultation, you’ll see up to a 30% damage increase. The Ash of War is applied to a secondary weapon and activated to trigger blood loss buffs.
2. Golden Vow: This incantation increases both your attack and defense, making it a great pre-battle buff.
3. Howl of Shabriri: This incantation draws aggro but also boosts your damage. It’s especially useful when you want enemies to focus on you while you unleash Nebula’s power.

 Offensive Build Strategy:
Before entering combat, consume your Crystal Tears from the Physick Flask to boost your magic damage and attack power.
Cast Golden Vow and Howl of Shabriri to further enhance your damage and make you a more formidable presence on the battlefield.
Use Seppuku on a secondary weapon to trigger blood loss and the White Mask buff.
Once fully buffed, rely on the Nebula skill to deal massive AoE damage, clearing out groups of enemies or landing devastating hits on bosses and players alike. You can also use regular attacks to clean up survivors or finish off staggered enemies.

 Defensive Build: Prioritizing Survivability

If you prefer a more balanced approach with an emphasis on survivability, this defensive build keeps you alive longer while still dishing out decent damage.

 Armor:
1. Royal Knight Armor – This set provides solid physical and magical protection without being too heavy, giving you a good balance of defense and mobility. The stylish look is an added bonus.
2. Alternative Armor Options – You can swap to any medium or light armor as long as it doesn't exceed the medium load threshold. Flexibility is key here—choose what suits your playstyle best.

 Talisman Setup:
1. Dragoncrest Greatshield Talisman – This talisman reduces incoming physical damage by 20%, significantly increasing your tankiness in difficult fights.
2. Shard of Alexander – This stays in the build for extra skill damage.
3. Magic Scorpion Charm – Still necessary to keep your magic damage competitive.
4. Axe Talisman – Remains for charged attacks, complementing the Wing of Astel's moveset.

 Crystal Tears (Physick Flask):
1. Magic-Shrouding Cracked Tear – Keeps your magic damage up by 20%.
2. Opaline Hardtear – This tear increases your defense by 15%, further boosting your ability to tank damage.

 Stat Distribution:
For the defensive build, 58 Intelligence remains your priority to ensure your magic attacks are still potent.
Dexterity should be at 40 to maintain balanced damage output and speed.
Adjust Faith down to 25 to allocate more points into Intelligence for increased damage potential.

 Incantations:
1. Golden Vow: Cast this as a pre-battle buff to boost both attack and defense.
2. Flame, Grant Me Strength: While primarily a strength buff, this incantation also boosts your fire and physical damage, adding versatility to your build.

 Defensive Build Strategy:
Activate your Crystal Tears and cast Golden Vow for a mix of increased defense and offense.
Use Flame, Grant Me Strength to further enhance your physical and fire-based damage, which can synergize with certain secondary weapons or incantations.
In combat, play more cautiously. Use the Wing of Astel’s Nebula skill for AoE damage when needed, but focus on outlasting your opponents by taking advantage of your enhanced defense and damage negation. 
Your armor and defensive talismans will allow you to endure heavy hits, while your offensive capabilities will still be enough to take down most foes with smart, well-timed strikes.

 Final Thoughts

The Wing of Astel is a versatile weapon with powerful magic capabilities and a unique skill that can turn the tide of any battle. Whether you prefer an aggressive playstyle focused on maximizing your damage output or a more defensive approach that prioritizes survival without sacrificing too much firepower, these two builds provide strong options for getting the most out of the Wing of Astel in Elden Ring. 

Try out both setups and see which one works best for Elden Ring Items you. And remember, you can always tweak the build to fit your personal playstyle. Good luck, Tarnished, and may you conquer all that stands in your way!