Interested in crucible knight build BUT ...

[KAgeRO_XD]

As the title said, I'm interested on making crucible knight build based on strenght and faith. I heard this build is very strong but I have my doubts. Most of bosses are resistant against holy damage, which is quite troublesome. And the equip load for this build is very heavy because you have heavy armor set and greatsword (and shield if I want to wear it). Should I try this build on NG+ only ?

[Sparhawk 59]

Best idea make a save then play it for a few hours see how you get on, if you dont like put back your back up save and no harm. Its last boss that you dont want to use holy on

[good job, cooking rjekich]

If you eager to use this build add to it godslayer incantations on bosses with resistance against holy damage. It's very effective.
To negotiate heaviness just use great-jar arsenal. It adds a lot of equip load. You will be requiered only 20-25 stamina.
I recommend to try new stuff on Journey one because it's the fullest game experience you are gonna get in Elden ring.
Also, you can always respec

[SoundsOfNight]

Hi TC -

Let me address your misconceptions, and provide some info that makes this build even more attractive.

Faith builds have tremendous variety in their spells, and can cause fire, holy, and most importantly, lightning damage, which is ungodly powerful right now.

But even MORE importantly, each crucible set increase Crucible spells by 3.5% - so with all 4 pieces, a whopping +14% to the spells...which are already great as is.

So I say go for it!

[Citizen of Zozo]

A cosplay is one thing... by all means go for it, but for the purposes of fighting PvE, you don't have to stick to one weapon all the time. Faith builds get fire element and holy element weapons. If one isn't working, the other usually will.
Every elemental build has bosses and enemies that resist them. It's the price you pay for spells. You can still win, your damage will just be kinda low for those particular fights.

[楊玄。杨玄。LangrisserWWE]

Depends, it isn't weak for sure. You can try the spear version or the sword and shield version.

Important thing is, it is fun to use. Whatever setup you prefer as long as it works for you. It is more for the coolness rather then anything.

If you really want to try equipment of the Crucible knight, get a friend to transfer all of them to a new characters and enough ruins just to be able to wield and wear them. Then slowly level yourself up as you progress. It can be an interesting experience, it is for me.

As for PVP, it is quite viable but not top tier.

[cridus]

you aren't really forced to use only crucible stuff. just keep on you some fire incants and flame art-infused weapons and you're good.

[Sabaithal]

Crucible tail is useful in many situations, it does a good deal of damage, and heavy stance damage when charged (There is no reason not to charge it, it doesn't take longer, or more FP).

Crucible horn is a more contextual, but it can launch enemies skyward if you hit with it. Malenia included.

Then there's Siluria's tree, which aside from being a great poise/stance breaking spear, its WA hits like a truck even if the target is holy resistant.

However I would avoid using the crucible hornshield, its not very good. I'd instead opt for one of the Leyndell knight shields, as they match visually with crucible knight armor and have much better guard.