What Stats Do You Need for Comet Azur?

To effectively wield the Comet Azur sorcery in Elden Ring, you primarily need Intelligence (INT). Specifically, you need 60 Intelligence to even equip and cast this devastating spell. Beyond the raw stat requirement, maximizing its potential involves focusing on stats that boost your FP (Focus Points), mind, and overall spellcasting effectiveness. This includes boosting your Mind stat for a larger FP pool, equipping talismans that reduce FP consumption, and maximizing your damage output through Intelligence scaling and related buffs.

Maximizing Comet Azur: Beyond the Stat Requirement

While 60 Intelligence unlocks Comet Azur, truly unleashing its power requires a more nuanced approach. Consider this as building towards a glass cannon mage build, prioritizing damage output over survivability, at least while Comet Azur is active.

Importance of FP (Focus Points)

Comet Azur is notorious for its FP consumption. It drains your FP pool at an alarming rate. To sustain the spell for any meaningful duration, you need a substantial FP pool. This is achieved primarily by investing points into Mind. Aim for at least 40-50 Mind to give you a decent FP reserve.

The Role of Intelligence

Intelligence isn’t just about meeting the requirement. It directly scales with the damage output of your sorceries, including Comet Azur. After meeting the 60 INT requirement, continue investing in this stat to maximize your damage. Soft caps for Intelligence are at 60 and 80, meaning the damage increase per point invested diminishes after those levels.

Managing FP Consumption

Even with a high Mind stat, Comet Azur will quickly deplete your FP. Therefore, employing strategies to reduce FP consumption is crucial.

• Cerulean Hidden Tear: This is arguably the most important item for Comet Azur. When mixed into your Flask of Wondrous Physick, it grants temporary unlimited FP. This allows you to cast Comet Azur uninterrupted for its duration, typically around 15 seconds.

• Talismans: The Carian Filigreed Crest reduces the FP cost of skills, which technically applies to Comet Azur. While the reduction is small, every little bit helps.

• Intelligence-Scaling Staffs: Using staffs with good Intelligence scaling, like Lusat’s Glintstone Staff (though it increases FP cost), can maximize your damage output, making each second of Comet Azur more impactful. Azur’s Glintstone Staff also boosts sorcery casting speed but slightly increases FP consumption. Weigh the benefits against the drawbacks.

Boosting Damage Output

Beyond Intelligence, several factors contribute to the damage of Comet Azur:

• Magic Scorpion Charm: This talisman significantly increases magic attack power but also increases the damage you take. Use with caution.

• Terra Magica: A sorcery that creates a zone that increases magic attack power. Cast this before using Comet Azur for a substantial damage boost.

• Flask of Wondrous Physick (Magic-Shrouding Cracked Tear): This tear temporarily boosts magic attack power, further enhancing Comet Azur’s damage.

• Ranni’s Dark Moon/Adula’s Moonblade (Debuff): These sorceries inflict a magic damage debuff on enemies, making them more vulnerable to your magic attacks.

Survivability Considerations

Comet Azur often leaves you vulnerable during its long cast time. Consider these options for survivability:

• Distance: Maintain a safe distance from enemies. Comet Azur’s range allows you to attack from afar.

• Spirit Ashes: Utilize tanky spirit ashes like the Black Knife Tiche or Lhutel the Headless to draw enemy aggro.

• Armor: While not the primary focus, armor with decent poise can help you withstand some attacks while casting.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Comet Azur

1. What is the absolute minimum Intelligence required to use Comet Azur?

The minimum Intelligence requirement to equip and cast Comet Azur is 60.

2. Does casting speed affect Comet Azur?

Yes, casting speed does affect the initial cast time of Comet Azur. Boosting casting speed, primarily through Dexterity or the Radagon Icon talisman, reduces the time it takes to begin channeling the spell.

3. Does Comet Azur scale with Faith or Arcane?

No, Comet Azur does not scale with Faith or Arcane. Its damage is solely based on Intelligence and the scaling of your chosen staff.

4. How can I get the Cerulean Hidden Tear?

The Cerulean Hidden Tear is obtained by defeating the Ulcerated Tree Spirit at the Minor Erdtree in Mountaintops of the Giants.

5. Does Lusat’s Glintstone Staff really increase FP consumption that much?

Yes, Lusat’s Glintstone Staff significantly increases the FP cost of sorceries, including Comet Azur. However, it also offers the highest sorcery scaling, making it a trade-off between FP efficiency and damage output.

6. Is it worth using Azur’s Glintstone Staff with Comet Azur?

Azur’s Glintstone Staff can be beneficial due to its casting speed boost, but the increased FP consumption can be problematic. It’s best used in situations where a faster initial burst is crucial.

7. How long does the Cerulean Hidden Tear last?

The Cerulean Hidden Tear typically grants unlimited FP for approximately 15 seconds.

8. What’s the best staff to use with Comet Azur?

The “best” staff depends on your priorities. Lusat’s Glintstone Staff offers the highest potential damage but drastically increases FP cost. Azur’s Glintstone Staff speeds up casting but also increases FP cost. A more balanced option might be a staff like the Carian Regal Scepter or Academy Glintstone Staff which have high intelligence scaling and a more manageable FP cost.

9. Does the Magic Scorpion Charm affect all magic damage, or just sorceries?

The Magic Scorpion Charm increases all magic damage, including sorceries, incantations that deal magic damage, and weapons with magic infusion.

10. How do I get Terra Magica?

Terra Magica is found inside the Academy Crystal Cave dungeon in Liurnia of the Lakes.

11. Can I use Comet Azur effectively without the Cerulean Hidden Tear?

Using Comet Azur without the Cerulean Hidden Tear is extremely challenging due to its rapid FP consumption. It’s generally not recommended unless you have an exceptionally high Mind stat and significant FP reduction buffs.

12. What are some good Spirit Ashes to use while casting Comet Azur?

Good spirit ashes for Comet Azur builds include Black Knife Tiche, Lhutel the Headless, the Mimic Tear, and the Greatshield Soldiers. These ashes can effectively draw enemy aggro, allowing you to safely channel Comet Azur.

13. Does wearing heavier armor negatively impact Comet Azur’s performance?

Wearing heavy armor that results in a heavy load will negatively impact your character’s movement and roll speed, making it harder to dodge attacks while channeling Comet Azur. Aim for a medium or light load.

14. What is the best way to deal with enemies resistant to magic damage while using a Comet Azur build?

For enemies resistant to magic damage, consider having a backup weapon with physical or elemental damage that you can quickly switch to. Some spells also deal physical damage.

15. Are there any specific enemies or bosses that Comet Azur is particularly effective against?

Comet Azur is exceptionally effective against large, stationary, or slow-moving bosses with large health pools, such as certain dragons, tree spirits, and Elden Beast. Its sustained damage output can quickly melt through their health bars, especially when combined with damage-boosting buffs and the Cerulean Hidden Tear.