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Spells and Weapon Arts

Spells:

Magma Sorceries: Use Roiling Magma and Meteorite of Astel for Elden Ring Items powerful area-of-effect damage and crowd control.
Gravitational Spells: Employ Gravitational Missile to manipulate enemy positions and break their stances.
Cherishing Fingers: Provides AOE damage and deflects incoming spells, making it effective against spellcasters.

Weapon Arts:

Ash of War: Savage Claws: Excellent for dealing melee damage and triggering the Rotten Winged Sword Insignia’s damage boost. It attacks with both claws even one-handed.
Ash of War: Divine Beast Frost Stomp: Builds up frostbite while dealing magic damage.
Ash of War: Raging Beast: Allows dashing with invincibility frames and performing a powerful slashing attack, ideal for repositioning or exploiting openings.

Alternative Builds

The Beast Claw’s infusability allows for diverse builds:

Bleed Build: Focus on Arcane and Strength to leverage the claws’ inherent bleed effect. A Bleed Infusion enhances this effect, making it effective against enemies susceptible to bleed.
Strength Build: Emphasize Strength to maximize damage output with a Heavy Infusion, taking full advantage of the Beast Claw’s scaling.
Faith Build: Combine with Crucible and Bestial Incantations using the Clawmark Seal for additional benefits, focusing on Faith-based magic and support.

Conclusion

The Beast Claw in Shadow of the Erdtree offers a dynamic and powerful playstyle, especially with Cold Infusion and sorcery. By focusing on Intelligence for scaling and utilizing effective talismans and spells, you can create a versatile and potent build. Whether you choose to stick with Cold Infusion or explore alternative setups, the Beast Claw provides numerous options for customization and effectiveness in Elden Ring’s challenging environments.

For additional Elden Ring items and runes, ensure you’re exploring every corner of the DLC and utilizing various farming methods to buy Elden Ring Items bolster your build further.