Is poison just weak or am I doing it wrong?

[Giganx]

In the middle of a naked dagger challenge run. I'm posting a video partly to show off a no damage kill on the Draconic Tree Spirit (lol) and partly because it's the first time ever I decided to try using poison. When I get it applied it only does like 12 damage per second.

Now I'm not specced into Arcane at all; does that increase the damage or just make you apply poison faster? As it stands poison seems kind of pointless.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qxw3o3gY8pE

[deuceyd]

It wont increase the damage it only increases how fast you apply it. If ur challenge is just dagger try using different ash of war like flame of the redmanes and go for riposte. Dagger talisman and whatnot

[REhorror]

There are some specific enemies that are weak to poison, but it's not the optimal solution like bleed/ice.

[EF_Neo1st]

Rot is stronger poison.

[deuceyd]

Poisons not useless it's just good for stacking passive damage and has good buffs like mushroom crown and kindred of rot (+30% damage for 20 seconds when you proc poison or rot).

A OP build that utilizes poison is the poison infused seppuku antspur rapier, it can apply scarlet rot+ poison + bleed and that's not including whateved weapon you have in the offhand.

[名字好难取]

HI

[Giganx]

Is there a whetstone that lets you apply scarlet rot buildup to your weapon? Stacking scarlet rot and poison does seem like it would be fun, but I don't really want to start using Dragon Breaths or spells.

[EF_Neo1st]

Originally posted by Gigan:

Is there a whetstone that lets you apply scarlet rot buildup to your weapon? Stacking scarlet rot and poison does seem like it would be fun, but I don't really want to start using Dragon Breaths or spells.

I guess he gave you a way:

Originally posted by Deucey D:

Poisons not useless it's just good for stacking passive damage and has good buffs like mushroom crown and kindred of rot (+30% damage for 20 seconds when you proc poison or rot).

A OP build that utilizes poison is the poison infused seppuku antspur rapier, it can apply scarlet rot+ poison + bleed and that's not including whateved weapon you have in the offhand.

[RoflRolf]

There is one talisman and one head armor piece that increase your attack rating when poison or rot procs near you (thats includes yourself , so poisoning yourself with certain craftable items is vialble if youre facing poisonimmune enemies). Poison builds usually rely on these items to work (in the late game, or at all). You could try the Poison Moth Flight AoW, but from what ive heard its not very strong (havent tried it myself yet)

[EF_Neo1st]

Rot and poison being 2 different things mean you can stack both together at the same time (from how I understood it)

[Fineous🔥]

There is an amazing thread of poison around.

Despite my game experience i barely touched the incantation/ashes of war but you actually have two variants of poison.
Deadly poison (hurts a bit less than rot) and normal rubish poison (applied with the incantation).

That thread was awesome and a lot of experienced people contributed with info (OMG A THREAD ABOUT IN GAME MECHANICS WITHOUT FLAMING OR TROLLING).

I seriously recomend you to look for it.

[Giganx]

I'll have to try to find that thread.

I'm mainly looking for a way to incorporate Poison, or maybe scarlet rot, somewhat effectively in a naked dagger run. I don't really want to start relying on breaths or spells, though, as they kind of defeat the purpose. Can't wear any armor either.

Some of the talismans sound promising, I'll have to look into those more as well.

[Fineous🔥]

Sadly there is no way to infuse anything with rot. You will have to get yourself an:

https://eldenring.wiki.fextralife.com/Antspur+Rapier

Or a rotten crystal sword in Malenia tree house of fun and giggles (guarded by three high level rotten crystalian in a close space.....a lot of fun)

So i guess poison is the best option....because you dont want to rot Malenia...trust me.
Or well if you want to heal her go for it and rot her!

[REhorror]

Originally posted by Gigan:

I'll have to try to find that thread.

I'm mainly looking for a way to incorporate Poison, or maybe scarlet rot, somewhat effectively in a naked dagger run. I don't really want to start relying on breaths or spells, though, as they kind of defeat the purpose. Can't wear any armor either.

Some of the talismans sound promising, I'll have to look into those more as well.

Bro, there's a perfect weapon for you, all natural, no need for infusion.
https://eldenring.wiki.fextralife.com/Scorpion's+Stinger

[River]

Normal poison is best at lower levels. Though, as it's already been said, you can stack poison, rot, and bleed depending on the weapon.

[Grottowalker]

I would like to add, not all poison is equal. There are a few sources of deadly poisonv which has more DPS but much shorter duration.

A katana, the serpent bone blade and claws, venomous fangs.

Poison infused Vernon Fang Will give deadly poison but normal duration, dealing 3x damage as poison.

Can also be used at rl1

Pretty much stacking deadly poison then rot is a solid strategy.