The Best Soulslike Games For Building An Overpowered Character

Most people assume that Soulslike games are so challenging that it's impossible to create an overpowered build that can destroy enemies and bosses without too many problems. While losing concentration in this title and being too complacent about taking damage can spell doom for players no matter how much health they have, there's no denying that a character's offense can be heightened to ridiculous extents if players know what they're doing.

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By  Andy Chapman

There's something inherently satisfying about gaming the system and turning most enemies into chumps. The catharsis of decimating enemies who were giving players a tough time encourages players to pursue builds that are broken and turn their playable character into one of the toughest characters who can completely destroy opponents with a myriad of powerful attacks.

5 Bloodborne

A Bit Of Grinding Is All It Takes For Players To Become Overleveled

Most people consider Bloodborne and Sekiro to be two of the hardest video games made by FromSoftware, which is saying something. The sheer amount of tough encounters in FromSoftware's gothic title coupled with its focus on fast-paced combat can make it pretty daunting to get into, but players who aren't afraid to grind will find this game to be way more manageable.

With enough levels and a focused build, players can up their damage numbers and exploit weaknesses to hit for serious damage. The fact that Orphan of Kos manages to be a pain to deal with even for players who have pursued an over-leveled, strong build is a testament to the tough nature of The Old Hunters DLC and how it poses a significant challenge even for players who've been bossing the main game content with their broken build.

OP Builds

• A Quality build with the Saw Cleaver or Spear
• A Bloodtinge build with the Chikage
• A 99 Arcane build that maximizes damage with Hunter tools

4 Mortal Shell

Hardening Already Makes The Game Manageable, And The Skill Trees Make Things Easier

Mortal Shell is certainly one of the easier Soulslikes players can check out, with the harden mechanic and its lack of restrictions meaning that players don't have to worry about being overzealous with their offense as long as they petrify their character at the perfect time. This means that the game already starts out on an easy note.

On top of this, players can invest in the shells they control to give them more abilities. Most people agree that investing in Eredrim, the Venerable is the best path to take, with this shell being especially useful in boss fights. The low stamina won't be too much of a problem, and upgrading his attacks makes this shell a blast to use in any combat scenario.

OP Builds

• Combine perks with Hadern to get the best of every shell
• Turn Eredrim into a tank and make up for his limited stamina
• Use a hammer and chisel with Tiel to move fast and poison enemies

3 Dark Souls

Even The Toughest Enemies Can't Withstand The Grind

The first Dark Souls was a huge step in the right direction for FromSoftware, putting them and Miyazaki on the path to success that they've never looked back from since. Given that the studio was still perfecting the Soulsborne formula at this point, it's easy to see why there are so many ways to form an overpowered build and completely decimate bosses.

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One of the most popular ways to destroy most enemies and bosses in the game is to form a Pyromancy build that uses the power of fire to kill foes from a safe distance. Players can always use weapons that complement this build, ensuring that they always have a melee option to rely on if enemies close the distance. This, coupled with some efficient leveling, means that only unfair bosses like the Bed of Chaos and the Capra Demon will get under a player's skin.

OP Builds

• A Black Knight Halberd main with a lot of poise
• A Dex-focused build with the Great Scythe
• Havel's Ring with heavy armor like the Havel's or Giant Set

2 Elden Ring

Players Can Explore The World And Get Stronger With Ease

There's a reason why people consider Elden Ring to be one of the easier FromSoftware games that new players can jump into with little to no issues. Whenever players stumble upon a tough boss, they can always go somewhere else in the open world, get more powerful, and come back to tackle the threat standing in their way.

This means that players with enough levels can turn most opponents into chumps with their attacks. The sheer levels of power players can attain in Elden Ring is stupendous and a huge reason why Soulsborne fans have such a love-hate relationship with this title.

OP Builds

• A Bleed build with two Bandit's Curved Sword and the Seppuku Ash of War with high Dexterity and Arcane
• A high Intelligence sorcerer with the Carian Regal Scepter and Jellufish Shield
• Invest in Faith and Arcane, making Dragon Communion Incantations extremely powerful

1 Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order

One Of The Most Approachable Soulslikes With Skill Trees That Make Cal Ridiculously Powerful

The fact that a major AAA single-player Star Wars game decided to use Soulslike gameplay elements to shape its combat system is a testament to the magical formula that FromSoftware nailed. After all the bugs were taken care of, most people would agree that Jedi: Fallen Order is one of the best games that players can check out that features an approachable take on Soulsborne combat with a Star Wars twist.

Cal Kestis is pretty strong as is, and players who max out their skills can completely body enemies without putting in a lot of effort. This power fantasy is a slow creep, and it's a combination of player skill and ability upgrades that help people reach this level by the end of the game.

OP Builds

• Master your weapon by investing in the Lightsaber skill tree
• Be one with the Force by improving these abilities
• Enhance Cal's defense with the Survival skill tree

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