The recent release of the Chainsaw Man: Rays movie brought incredible music and hype, but for Elden Ring fans, it also inspired a unique build that channels the raw power of Denji himself. In this guide, we’ll go step-by-step through creating a Chainsaw Man-inspired character, from armor and weapons to key strategies for dominating bosses.
Step 1: Creating Denji
The first step was creating a character to resemble Denji. While the visual isn’t perfect, it captures his essence. Once the base character was ready, the next step was assembling the iconic devil hunter suit.
Step 2: Outfit Selection
- Pants: Preceptor Trousers – obtained after progressing through Ry’s questline, defeating Redan, and claiming Celivis’ remains.
- Shirt: Ivory Draped Tab – farmed from Hik Tree Foot Soldiers.
This combination replicates Denji’s suit as closely as possible, balancing aesthetics and in-game practicality.
Step 3: Weapons for Chainsaw Mayhem
Denji’s power comes from his chainsaws, and replicating this in Elden Ring required careful selection of weapons:
- Geyser Wheel – primary chainsaw weapon, obtained from the Invader in Volcano Mana.
- Thorned Whip – mimics Denji’s whip-like chainsaw attacks seen in the movie, farmed from Fire Prelay in the Mountain Tops of the Giants.
- Spikes Club with Spinning Weapon Ash of War – emulates chainsaw spinning attacks and hemorrhage buildup.
For additional synergy, the Black Wet Blade was modified with Blood Affinity to enhance bleed effects, while the Spikes Club was enhanced with Dexterity scaling to optimize damage output.
Step 4: Incantation and Support
The Mantle of Thorns sorcery perfectly complements the chainsaw concept—anyone attacking Denji takes damage in response. To wield it, the player needed the Finger Seal and access to Shadowke Keep bosses.
For extra damage, the Wondrous Physic mix (Crimson Wool Bumble Tier + Spiked Cracked Tier) boosted offense, while careful farming ensured the best buffs were available.
Step 5: Boss Farming and Strategy
This build excels against both normal and bleeding bosses. Key highlights include:
- Early Bosses (Marget, Godric): Chainsaw Ash of War applied massive hemorrhage stacks, often taking down enemies in a few hits.
- Whip Usage: Provided speed, range, and extra hemorrhage utility, especially useful against mobile foes like Ratagon’s Wolf.
- Colossal Weapons: Geyser Wheel and spinning weapons dominated larger bosses, including Elden Beast, while allowing staggering and heavy damage.
- Double Chainsaw Setup: Though heavy rolling limits mobility, dual Geyser Wheels create incredible visual flair and raw damage potential.
Step 6: Tips for Maximizing Damage
- Hemorrhage Buildup: Prioritize enemies susceptible to bleed for quick eliminations.
- Wondrous Physic Buffs: Use strategically before major encounters to maximize damage potential.
- Mobility Management: Balance medium and heavy rolling depending on the boss; heavy rolling adds damage but reduces dodge efficiency.
- Ash of War Timing: Wait for enemy cooldowns to land spinning or chainsaw attacks safely.
The Chainsaw Man build isn’t just a visual tribute—it’s a powerhouse setup that combines bleed, dexterity scaling, and thematic flair. Whether using the whip for ranged attacks, the Geyser Wheel for spinning devastation, or the Mantle of Thorns for passive counter-damage, this build lets you feel like Denji as you steamroll through Elden Ring’s toughest bosses.
