If you’ve spent any time in Elden Ring, you know raw stats alone won’t carry you through the toughest fights. Whether you're min-maxing for PvP or pushing through NG+ bosses, the difference between victory and defeat often comes down to how well you’ve optimized your gear. If maximum damage is what you're after, these 14 must-have Elden Ring items will push your build to its full potential—regardless of your playstyle.

1. Radagon’s Scarseal and Sourceal
These talismans boost Strength significantly, with the Sourceal giving the higher bonus at the cost of taking more damage. They're perfect for Strength builds looking to hit harder without over-investing in stats.

2. Magic Scorpion Charm
For sorcery-based builds, this talisman increases magic damage. It comes with a defense penalty, but the boost to spell power makes it a worthwhile trade in high-damage setups.

3. Flame-Shrouding Cracked Tear
Used in the Flask of Wondrous Physick, this tear boosts fire attack power for a short time. It’s essential for Pyromancers or anyone using fire-based weapon arts or incantations.

4. Rotten Winged Sword Insignia
One of the best talismans for Dexterity or dual-wield builds, it increases damage with successive attacks. Stack it with other buff effects for devastating combo potential.

5. Ritual Sword Talisman
This talisman gives a flat damage boost when at full health. It rewards cautious, aggressive players who can keep their health bar topped off during fights.

6. Shard of Alexander
It enhances the power of weapon skills and Ashes of War by a significant amount. This is a universal damage booster and a must-have for nearly every offensive build.

7. Lightning Scorpion Charm
Just like its magic and fire counterparts, this boosts lightning damage—great for Faith-based builds that lean into lightning incantations or weapons.

8. Flame, Grant Me Strength
A powerful buff incantation that increases both physical and fire attack power. It stacks with other boosts and works for nearly all melee-focused builds.

9. Golden Vow
This incantation increases attack and defense for you and allies. Its duration and wide-ranging effects make it a staple for both solo and co-op play.

10. Bloodboil Aromatic
A consumable that temporarily increases your attack power but lowers damage negation. Best used in clutch boss phases when you’re going for a burst finish.

11. Fire’s Deadly Sin
While not a direct damage spell, this spell can trigger certain passive effects like the Fire Scorpion Charm and other fire-related bonuses, making it a clever addition to fire-based builds.

12. Raptor’s Black Feathers
This armor chest piece increases the power of jump attacks. Pair it with colossal weapons or greatswords for high-burst potential.

13. Seppuku Ash of War
For bleed builds, this self-inflicted buff increases bleed buildup and damage, making it a go-to Ash for katanas or twinblades.

14. Giantsflame Take Thee
An incantation that delivers massive fire damage with a high Faith requirement. Ideal for endgame Faith builds focused on pure offense.

Maximizing your damage output in Elden Ring often means more than just pumping stats—it’s about stacking every advantage you can. Gathering these items takes time and effort, especially if you're juggling multiple builds or playstyles. That’s why some players choose to use their Elden Ring runes strategically, or even buy Elden Ring items to complete their builds more efficiently. However you go about it, these 14 items will help you hit harder, clear faster, and survive the most brutal encounters in the Lands Between.