When it comes to Elden Ring PvP, most players focus on optimizing their builds for efficiency—raw damage output, meta weapons, and fast roll timings. But for a growing community of Tarnished, style points and laughs matter just as much as kill counts. I’ve spent hundreds of hours in the Lands Between experimenting with unconventional setups, and to my surprise, some meme builds not only work, they dominate. Here are five meme builds that are laugh-out-loud funny and shockingly viable in PvP.

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1. The Bonk Squad (Double Giant Crusher Build)

There’s something inherently funny about watching a Tarnished sprint at you wielding two Giant Crushers like they’re dual-wielding sledgehammers. This build is slow, yes, but the poise and stagger damage are unmatched. If you can bait your opponent into trading blows, they’re going down in two hits flat.

Key Components:

  • Giant-Crusher x2

  • Heavy infusion

  • Strength build (80 STR)

  • Bull-Goat Armor for max poise

PvP Verdict: If you manage your spacing right and use crouch attacks, you’ll catch a surprising number of opponents off guard. And seeing your character flop around in a fat roll while still winning fights is comedy gold.

2. Bubble Trouble (Envoy's Long Horn Build)

The idea of taking down PvP opponents with bubbles might sound ridiculous, but this build is more effective than you'd expect. The bubbles track well, stagger enemies, and combo into strong follow-ups.

Key Components:

  • Envoy’s Long Horn (bubble gun)

  • High Faith and Arcane

  • Dragon Communion Seal for buffs

  • Bubble Shower Ash of War

PvP Verdict: I’ve had duels where players laughed at my setup—right before a barrage of bubbles turned them into roadkill. It’s a high-risk, high-reward build that punishes poor mobility and low poise.

3. Roll Catch Wizard (Full Glintstone Crown + Staves)

Yes, wizards are often considered fragile in PvP. But this meme build focuses entirely on psychological warfare and roll catching. Stack spell buffs, use silly Glintstone Crowns, and spam Glintstone Pebble like it’s 2022 all over again.

Key Components:

  • Lusat’s Glintstone Staff

  • Azur’s Glintstone Crown

  • Carian Slicer and Glintstone Pebble

  • Terra Magica and Magic-Shrouding Cracked Tear

PvP Verdict: Most players don’t expect a caster to be aggressive. I close the gap with Carian Slicer while mixing in ranged spells to control space. The goofy hat alone makes it feel like a joke build, but the DPS speaks for itself.

4. The Living Barrel (Full Jar Gear Build)

There’s something charming about waddling into battle looking like a giant pickle jar. With the right talismans and weapons, this build isn’t just silly—it’s surprisingly resilient and capable of dishing out serious damage.

Key Components:

  • Jar Helmet + Jar Cannon

  • Greatshield and explosive bolts

  • Strength and Endurance focused

  • Radagon’s Scarseal and Erdtree Favor

PvP Verdict: This is the build I turn to when I want to have fun without taking PvP too seriously. It’s bulky, flashy, and the Jar Cannon's explosive shots can knock players off ledges for hilarious wins.

5. The Naked Samurai (Rivers of Blood in Fashionless Glory)

No armor, no shame—just Rivers of Blood and confidence. While not quite as “meme” as the others, the visual of a completely naked warrior eviscerating enemies with elegance is too absurd not to count.

Key Components:

  • Rivers of Blood

  • No armor, just underwear

  • High Dexterity and Arcane

  • Lord of Blood’s Exultation

PvP Verdict: The sheer audacity of running around half-naked throws people off their game. Rivers of Blood’s bleed buildup still shreds through most players, making this build as effective as it is hilarious.

Trying out meme builds has made my Elden Ring PvP experience far more enjoyable and memorable. Each setup here has been tested through hours of invasions and duels, and while they won’t replace your optimized meta builds, they prove that you can win—and have fun—without following the crowd.

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