Libra Expedition Revenant Build

In this Elden Ring build guide, we’ll cover the best equipment and tactics to take on Libra as the Revenant.

Libra is one of the most complex and punishing bosses in the game. He can summon sigils that explode or fire projectiles, inflict Madness and Enrage, dash unpredictably, teleport, trigger madness eruptions, and, if allowed to enter his second phase, transform the entire arena into a chaotic nightmare.

Despite how overwhelming he may seem, Libra has several exploitable weaknesses: Madness, Holy, and Fire damage are all highly effective. Defensively, you’ll need to stack Holy resistance and boost your Madness resistance to survive the relentless pressure.

As the Revenant, your role is to stay nimble and alive. Let your summons draw Libra’s attention while you strike from a safe distance. Be deliberate; casting recklessly can leave you locked in animations just long enough for Libra to plant a sigil under your feet. One misstep, and you're likely dead.

Day 1

The Revenant starts with one of the lowest health pools in the game, making it essential to stick close to your team early on to avoid unnecessary deaths. A clean, efficient Day 1 path is crucial; every death costs precious time you can’t afford to waste.

Your top priority is leveling up quickly and stopping at every church you can to increase your flask charges. Open the map overview and mark locations with guaranteed sacred seal drops. Prioritize sites with Madness, Holy, Fire, Frost, Rot, Bleed, or Poison affinities, in that order, as these deal the most damage to Libra.

If you selected the relic effect “Attack power permanently increased for each Evergaol prisoner defeated,” then be sure to clear every cathedral and Evergaol you can. Each cathedral guarantees a Stonesword Key in its chest, making it the most consistent way to unlock more Evergaols.

Similarly, if you took the “Max FP permanently increased after releasing Sorcerer's Rise mechanism” effect, try to clear a few Rise locations if they’re not too far off your route.

Once you’ve picked up a solid seal and hit at least level 4, head for the central castle. Start in the basement, there’s only one boss to deal with, and beating it rewards you with a boss drop and a guaranteed talisman from the chest behind it. If you have time, level up at a nearby grace and continue climbing the castle for extra runes.

Equip any weapon with a useful passive as soon as you find it. To save time, scoop up all gear as you move and sort through it between locations.

Day 2

At this stage, you should be properly geared and leveled to begin tackling the tougher zones across Limveld. If you’ve selected the Evergaol relic, aim to clear at least two more Evergaols today, especially if they’re close to your current path. The passive bonus stacks for each Evergaol and will pay off quickly.

If a Shifting Earth is active, make it your main objective for the rest of the day. These zones are packed with enemies and high-tier loot, and can easily push you to level 15 by the end. If a field boss happens to be nearby on your route, it’s worth the short detour; they often drop major upgrades that will help you clear the area faster.

If there’s no Shifting Earth event, then redirect your focus toward hunting field bosses. Many will have spawned by now, and they offer the best odds for rare gear and significant rune rewards. Still haven’t cleared the central castle? This is the perfect opportunity. With your improved stats and equipment, both the basement and rooftop bosses should be much easier to handle.

After you’ve dealt with the Night Boss, you can continue farming nearby areas if you still feel underleveled. Zone damage is low at this point, so you can grind without much risk of being overwhelmed.

Day 3

Once you arrive, spend any leftover runes to level up, then stock up on any final upgrades or consumables from the merchant. Ditch any unused keys or upgrade materials; they won’t help in the final battle. Instead, prioritize items you’ll actually use in combat.

Buy Starlight Shards: these are essential for the Revenant. With her limited FP pool and no way to regenerate it passively, Shards give you the breathing room to cast longer and harder. Even one or two can be the difference between a win and a wipe, so spend whatever you’ve got left to grab them.

Choosing Your Deal, when the fight begins and you’re offered a deal, consider the following:

“I wish for eventual greatness”

• Temporarily reduces HP, FP, and Stamina by 30% for 2 minutes. Once it expires, all three stats gain a permanent +20% boost based on their original values. Risky early, but worth it long-term.

“I want resistance to ailments”

• Grants +150 to all resistances, including Madness, in exchange for a 10% Stamina reduction. The Stamina hit is manageable and well worth the defensive payoff, especially in this fight.

• Stay at max casting range to avoid damage and reduce the chance of pulling aggro.
• Keep your distance from Libra whenever possible; getting too close puts you at risk of his heavy-hitting attacks, with little to gain in return.
• Watch the ground for the glowing sigils he summons. These are proximity-triggered traps that explode on contact and can easily kill you if you’re not paying attention.
• When Libra becomes enraged and charges, roll backwards with precise timing to avoid the impact. After dodging, reposition just behind and slightly to his right; this angle provides the safest positioning, allowing you to sidestep most of his follow-up swings and bypass his charge entirely.
• Whatever you do, don’t allow him to reach phase two. If he transitions, the arena becomes saturated with homing projectiles and explosive AOE effects that are extremely hard to avoid and often lethal. The key is to manage his sigils and burst windows before he gets the chance to escalate.
• If a teammate goes down, lock on before casting a spell at them. This increases your accuracy and makes the process faster and more reliable under pressure.
• Be disciplined with your casts. One greedy or mistimed spell is enough to get you killed.
• When FP runs dry, switch to your backup weapon and play cautiously. If it’s melee, only strike during clear, punishable windows, ideally when the boss is locked into a recovery animation. The Revenant’s low HP doesn’t leave room for errors.

Ultimate Usage – Very Important:

• Only use your Ultimate to revive teammates. It instantly revives any downed ally (even at 3 bars) and grants them brief immortality to avoid an immediate follow-up death.
• This is especially critical since revived allies return with reduced HP by default, unless you’ve got the relic that heals them at the cost of your own life. Time your revive carefully to prevent a wipe.