Are you looking for a comprehensive Elden Ring weapons guide that will guide you the right way by showcasing and listing down all the best weapons the game has to offer its players? If yes, then you have come to the right place.
In this post today, we will be listing down all the best weapons currently in the game that players can get their hands on and make an exceptionally difficult boss encounter as easy as snatching candy from a toddler.
Admittedly, there is a large selection of weapons available for players to choose from in this game, and it can become a real bother for the less-experienced players to wrap their heads around all the weapons on offer and decide which among them to actually use in a fight.
To clear these exact doubts we have created this best weapons list, to help remove all the clutter of weak weapons to one side and shed some light on the best ones players ought to be using instead.
So without much ado, let us take a look at the best weapons players can use in the game to dominate their adversaries without remorse.
Please Note: The post is not a weapons tier-list post or a ranked post. All the weapons in this article are great weapons to choose from in-game, and their position in the list mentioned below is totally randomized.
Elden Ring Best Weapons List
1. Mohgwyn’s Sacred Spear
| Weapon Type | Great Spear |
| Weapon Skill | Bloodboon Ritual |
| Attack Type | Pierce |
| Attribute Requirement | Strength 24 / Arcane 27 / Dexterity 14 |
This spear deals Physical damage and Fire damage. Its effectiveness scales with points put in Strength, Dexterity, and Arcane.
The spear cannot be infused with special items like Ashes of War. It can be upgraded by using Somber Smithing Stones.
How To Get: Players can obtain this sacred spear by first defeating Mohg, Lord of Blood, to get the Remembrance of the Blood Lord consumable item. Players can then trade this item with Enia at the Roundtable Hold for the spear.
2. Sword of Night and Flame
| Weapon Type | Straight Sword |
| Weapon Skill | Night-and-Flame Stance |
| Attack Type | Standard/Pierce |
| Attribute Requirement | Strength 12, Dexterity 12, Intelligence 24, Faith 24 |
Players can deal both Physical damage and Fire damage with this sword. Its effectiveness scales with points put in Strength, Dexterity, Intelligence, and Faith.
This sword cannot be infused with special items like Ashes of War or enchanted by Magic, nor can its effectiveness be boosted by consumables. It can be upgraded by using Somber Smithing Stones.
How To Get: Players can find the sword in a locked room in Caria Manor, on the east side of the structure, behind the gardens.
3. Blasphemous Blade
| Weapon Type | Greatsword |
| Weapon Skill | Taker’s Flames |
| Attack Type | Standard/Pierce |
| Attribute Requirement | Strength 22, Dexterity 15, Faith 21 |
The Blasphemous Blade deals Physical damage and Fire damage. Its effectiveness scales with points put in Strength, Dexterity, and Faith.
This Greatsword cannot be infused with special items like Ashes of War or enchanted by using any kind of Magic. It can be upgraded by Somber Smithing Stones.
How To Get: Players can obtain this greatsword by first defeating Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy, to get the Remembrance of Blasphemous consumable item. Players can then trade this item with Enia at the Roundtable Hold for the Greatsword.
4. Dark Moon Greatsword
| Weapon Type | Greatsword |
| Weapon Skill | Moonlight Greatsword |
| Attack Type | Standard/ Pierce |
| Attribute Requirement | Strength 16, Dexterity 11, Intelligence 38 |
The Dark Moon Greatsword deals Physical and Magic Damage. Its effectiveness scales with points put in Intelligence, Dexterity, and Strength.
The Greatsword cannot be infused with special items like Ashes of War or enchanted by using any kind of Magic. It can be upgraded by Somber Smithing Stones.
How To Get: Players will find the greatsword below the Cathedral of Manus Celes, after giving Ranni the Dark Moon Ring and progressing through the entire questline given by her.
5. Moonveil
| Weapon Type | Katana |
| Weapon Skill | Transient Moonlight |
| Attack Type | Slash/Pierce |
| Attribute Requirement | Strength 12, Dexterity 18, Intelligence 23 |
Moonveil deals Physical damage and Magic damage. Additionally, it also deals a massive amount of Critical damage. Its effectiveness scales with points put in Strength, Dexterity, and Intelligence.
This Katana cannot be infused with special items like Ashes of War. It also cannot be enchanted with Magic, nor can it be boosted by Consumables. It can be upgraded by Somber Smithing Stones.
How To Get: Players can get this katana by defeating the Magma Wyvern in the Gael Tunnel in Caelid.
6. Rivers of Blood
| Weapon Type | Katana |
| Weapon Skill | Corpse Piler |
| Attack Type | Slash/Pierce |
| Attribute Requirement | Strength 12, Dexterity 18, Arcane 20 |
Rivers of Blood katana deals Physical and Fire damage. Additionally, it also deals a massive amount of Critical damage. Its effectiveness scales with points put in Strength, Dexterity, and Arcane.
This Katana cannot be infused with special items like Ashes of War, or enchanted by Magic, nor can it be boosted by Consumables.
How To Get: Players can get their hands on this impressive katana by defeating an invading NPC phantom by the name of Bloody Finger Okina, who appears near the Church of Repose, located somewhere around the east side of the Mountaintops of the Giants.
7. Nightrider Glaive
| Weapon Type | Halberd |
| Weapon Skill | Spinning Slash |
| Attack Type | Slash/Pierce |
| Attribute Requirement | Strength 26, Dexterity 10 |
The Nightrider Glaive deals massive amounts of Physical and Critical Damage. Its effectiveness scales with points put in Strength and Dexterity.
This Halberd can be infused with special items like Ashes of War, and it can also be upgraded with Somber Smithing Stones.
How To Get: Players can get this Halberd by defeating optional enemy bosses called Night’s Cavalry. They are frequently seen roaming along the road that lies between East Laya Lucaria Gate and Bellum Church, but only during the night.
8. Giant Crusher
| Weapon Type | Colossal Weapon |
| Weapon Skill | Endure |
| Attack Type | Strike |
| Attribute Requirement | Strength 60 |
The Giant Crusher deals massive amounts of Physical and Critical damage. Its effectiveness scales with points put in Strength.
This colossal weapon can surprisingly be infused with special items like Ashes of War, and it can also be upgraded with Somber Smithing Stones.
How To Get: Players can find this weapon on the back of a Carriage, south of the Outer Wall Phantom Tree site of grace.
9. Reduvia
| Weapon Type | Dagger |
| Weapon Skill | Reduvia Blood Blade |
| Attack Type | Slash/Pierce |
| Attribute Requirement | Strength 5, Dexterity 13, Arcane 13 |
Reduvia deals Physical damage and a massive amount of Critical damage. Its effectiveness scales with points put in Strength, Dexterity, and Arcane.
This dagger cannot be infused with special items like Ashes of War, but it can be upgraded with Somber Smithing Stones.
How To Get: Players can find this special dagger by defeating an invading NPC phantom known as Bloody Finger Nerijus, who spawns near a ravine that leads toward the direction of the Murkwater Catacombs.
10. Eleonora’s Pole-blade
| Weapon Type | Twin-blade |
| Weapon Skill | Bloodblade Dance |
| Attack Type | Standard/Pierce |
| Attribute Requirement | Strength 12, Dexterity 21, Arcane 19 |
Eleonora’s Pole-blade deals both Physical damage and Fire damage. Additionally, it deals a massive amount of Critical damage as well. Its effectiveness primarily scales with points put in Dexterity and Arcane, and secondarily with points put in Strength.
This twin-blade cannot be infused with special items like Ashes of War, nor can it be enchanted with Magic or have its effectiveness boosted by using Consumables. It can be upgraded with Somber Smithing Stones.
How To Get: Players can get this twin-blade by defeating an invading NPC phantom by the name of Eleonora, Violet Bloody Finger. Players can find her at the Second Church of Marika.
11. God Slayer’s Greatsword
| Weapon Type | Colossal Sword |
| Weapon Skill | The Queen’s Black Flame |
| Attack Type | Standard |
| Attribute Requirement | Strength 20, Dexterity 22, Faith 20 |
God Slayer’s Greatsword deals a decent amount of Fire damage but massive amounts of Physical and Critical damage. Its effectiveness primarily scales with points put in Dexterity and Faith. Points put in Strength do not add too much to the overall effectiveness of the weapon.
This colossal weapon cannot be infused with special items like Ashes of War, nor can it be enchanted by Magic or have its effectiveness boosted by using Consumables. It can be upgraded with Somber Smithing Stones.
How To Get: Players can find this weapon in the Divine Tower of Caelid. It is found in a chest behind the arena in which players will fight the great boss Godskin Apostle.
12. Full Moon Crossbow
| Weapon Type | Crossbow |
| Weapon Skill | Kick |
| Attack Type | N/A |
| Attribute Requirement | Strength 10, Dexterity 10, Intelligence 14 |
The Full Moon Crossbow deals decent Ranged, Physical, and Magic Damage along with a massive amount of Critical Damage. Its effectiveness scales with points put in Strength, Dexterity, and Intelligence.
This crossbow cannot be infused with special items like Ashes of War, nor can it be enchanted with Magic or boosted by using Consumables.
How To Get: This crossbow can be found in a chest inside a bell tower, located along the Raya Lucaria Academy.
13. Black Knife
| Weapon Type | Dagger |
| Weapon Skill | Blade of Death |
| Attack Type | Slash/Pierce |
| Attribute Requirement | Strength 8, Dexterity 12, Faith 18 |
The Black Knife deals a decent amount of Physical and Holy damage and a massive amount of Critical damage. Its effectiveness primarily scales with points put in Faith and Dexterity. Putting points in Strength does not add much to this weapon.
This dagger cannon be infused with special items like Ashes of War, nor can it be enchanted with Magic or have its effectiveness boosted by using Consumables.
How To Get: This dagger can be found by defeating one of the optional bosses in the game called Black Knife Assassin. This boss can be located at the entrance of the Sainted Hero’s Grave, in the Altus Plateau.
14. Lion Greatbow
| Weapon Type | Greatbow |
| Weapon Skill | Radahn’s Rain |
| Attack Type | N/A |
| Attribute Requirement | Strength 22, Dexterity 18 |
The Lion Greatbow deals decent Ranged damage along with massive amounts of Physical and Critical damage. Its effectiveness scales with points put in Strength and Dexterity.
This Greatbow cannot be infused with special items like Ashes of War, but it can be upgraded using Somber Smithing Stones.
How To Get: Players can obtain this Greatbow by first defeating the Legendary boss Starscrouge Radahn. After defeating the boss, players will get the Remembrance of the Starscourge consumable item from him. Players will then have to trade the item with Enia at the Roundtable Hold to get the weapon.
15. Bolt of Gransax
| Weapon Type | Spear |
| Weapon Skill | Ancient Lightning Spear |
| Attack Type | Pierce |
| Attribute Requirement | Strength 20, Dexterity 40 |
The Bolt of Gransax deals decent Lightning damage and massive amounts of Physical and Critical damage. Its effectiveness scale with points put in Strength and Dexterity.
This spear cannot be infused with special items like Ashes of War, nor can it be enchanted by Magic, or have its effectiveness boosted by using Consumables. This weapon can be upgraded using Somber Smithing Stones.
How To Get: Players can obtain this spear after defeating the great enemy boss, Godfrey, First Elden Lord, in Leyndell, Royal Capital. Once players have defeated the boss, they should take the western exit and walk from the Erdtree Sanctuary Grace, making their way to a spear that is lodged into a building. On approaching the lodged spear, players should see the glowing hilt of the bolt.
16. Axe of Godfrey
| Weapon Type | Colossal Weapon |
| Weapon Skill | Regal Roar |
| Attack Type | Standard |
| Attribute Requirement | Strength 42, Dexterity 14 |
The Axe of Godfrey deals massive amounts of Physical and Critical damage. Its effectiveness scales with points put in Strength and Dexterity.
This colossal weapon cannot be infused with special items like Ashes of War, but it can be upgraded by using Somber Smithing Stones.
How To Get: Players can find this weapon by first defeating the Great Boss, Godfrey, First Elden Lord, found in an arena in Leyndell, Ashen Capital. After defeating the boss, players will receive the Remembrance of Hoarah Loux consumable item. Players will then have to hand over the item to Enia at Roundtable Hold to get the weapon.
17. Hand of Malenia
| Weapon Type | Katana |
| Weapon Skill | Waterfowl Dance |
| Attack Type | Slash/Pierce |
| Attribute Requirement | Strength 16, Dexterity 48 |
The Hand of Malenia deals massive amounts of Physical and Critical damage. Its effectiveness scales with points put in Strength and Dexterity.
This Katana cannot be infused with special items like Ashes of War, nor can it be enchanted by Magic or have its effectiveness boosted by using Consumables. It can be upgraded using Somber Smithing Stones.
How To Get: Players can obtain this katana by first defeating the Demigod boss, Malenia, Blade of Miquella. After defeating the boss, players will receive the Remembrance of the Rot Goddess consumable item. Players will then have to bring this item to Enia at the Roundtable Hold to get the weapon.
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18. Wing of Astel
| Weapon Type | Curved Sword |
| Weapon Skill | Nebula |
| Attack Type | Slash |
| Attribute Requirement | Strength 7, Dexterity 17, Intelligence 20 |
The Wing of Astel deals decent Physical and Magic damage along with a massive amount of Critical damage as well. Its effectiveness scales with points put in Strength, Dexterity, and Intelligence.
This curved sword cannot be infused with special items like Ashes of War, nor can it be enchanted with Magic or have its effectiveness boosted by using Consumables. It can be upgraded by using Somber Smithing Stones.
How To Get: Players can obtain this curved sword by visiting the southern part of the Uhl Palace Ruins, but only if they have access to the northern part of the Ainsel River. The weapon can be found in a small chest kept on top of the ruins.
19. Morgott’s Cursed Sword
| Weapon Type | Curved Greatsword |
| Weapon Skill | Cursed-Blood Slice |
| Attack Type | Slash |
| Attribute Requirement | Strength 14, Dexterity 35, Arcane 17 |
Morgott’s Cursed Sword deals massive amounts of Physical and Critical Damage. Its effectiveness primarily scales with points put in Arcane and Dexterity. Points put in Strength don’t add too much to the effectiveness of the weapon.
This curved greatsword cannot be infused with special items like Ashes of War, nor can it be enchanted by Magic or have its effectiveness boosted by using Consumables. It can be upgraded by using Somber Smithing Stones.
How To Get: Players can obtain this weapon by first defeating the Demigod boss, Morgott, The Omen King, who can be found in Leyndell, Royal Capital, east of the arena in which players will find the other main great enemy boss, Godfrey, First Elden Lord, near the Queen’s Bedchamber site of grace.
After defeating the demigod, players will receive the Remembrance of the Omen King consumable item. Players will then have to purchase the weapon from Enia at the Roundtable Hold by using the consumable item they found.
20. Fallingstar Beast Jaw
| Weapon Type | Colossal Weapon |
| Weapon Skill | Gravity Bolt |
| Attack Type | Pierce |
| Attribute Requirement | Strength 34, Dexterity 12, Intelligence 20 |
The Fallingstar Best Jaw deals decent Magic damage and massive amounts of Physical and Critical damage. Its effectiveness scales with points put in Strength, Dexterity, and Intelligence.
This colossal weapon cannot be infused with special items like Ashes of War, but it can be upgraded by using Somber Smithing Stones.
How To Get: Players can obtain this colossal weapon by defeating one of the optional field bosses in the game known as Full-Grown Fallingstar Beast. Players can usually find this boss on top of one of the peaks of Mt. Gelmir.
21. Bloodhound’s Fang
| Weapon Type | Curved Greatsword |
| Weapon Skill | Bloodhound’s Finesse |
| Attack Type | Slash |
| Attribute Requirement | Strength 18, Dexterity 17 |
The Bloodhound’s Fang deals massive amounts of Physical and Critical damage. Its effectiveness scales with points put in Strength and Dexterity.
This curved greatsword cannot be infused with special items like Ashes of War, but it can be enchanted by Magic and can also have its effectiveness boosted with Consumables. Additionally, it can also be upgraded further by using Somber Smithing Stones.
How To Get: Players can obtain this item by defeating one of the optional bosses in the game known as Bloodhound Knight Darriwil. Players will normally find this boss roaming in and around the Forlorn Hound Evergaol location in Limgrave.
22. Godskin Peeler
| Weapon Type | Twin-blade |
| Weapon Skill | Black Flame Tornado |
| Attack Type | Standard / Pierce |
| Attribute Requirement | Strength 17, Dexterity 22 |
The Godskin Peeler deals massive amounts of Physical and Critical damage. Its effectiveness scales with points put in Strength and Dexterity.
This twin-blade weapon can be infused with special items like Ashes of War and can also be enchanted with Magic. Moreover, it can also be upgraded by using Somber Smithing Stones.
How To Get: Players can obtain the Godskin Peeler by defeating one of the optional great boss enemies in the game called Godskin Apostle. Players can find this boss either in Dominula, Windmill Village or in the Divine Tower of Caelid.
23. Prince of Death’s Staff
| Weapon Type | Glintstone Staff |
| Weapon Skill | N/A |
| Attack Type | Strike |
| Attribute Requirement | Strength 6, Intelligence 18, Faith 18 |
The Prince of Death’s Staff deals low Physical damage, but massive amounts of Critical damage. Additionally, this weapon also has a very high Sorcery Scaling rating. Its effectiveness scales with points in Intelligence and Faith.
This glintstone staff can be infused with special items like Ashes of War, and can also be upgraded by using Somber Smithing Stones.
How To Get: Players can obtain this staff from a tower, located east of The Nameless Eternal City site of grace in Deeproot Depths.
24. Clayman’s Harpoon
| Weapon Type | Spear |
| Weapon Skill | Impaling Thrust |
| Attack Type | Pierce |
| Attribute Requirement | Strength 12, Dexterity 10, Intelligence 12 |
Clayman’s Harpoon deals medium Magic damage and high Physical and Critical damage. Its effectiveness scales with points put in Strength, Dexterity, and Intelligence.
This spear can be infused with special items like Ashes of War, and can also be enchanted with Magic and have its effectiveness boosted by using Consumables. It can also be upgraded by using Somber Smithing Stones.
How To Get: Players can obtain this spear by defeating slow-moving humanoid-type enemies usually found in caves and ruins located around the map called Clayman.
25. Maliketh’s Black Blade
| Weapon Type | Colossal Sword |
| Weapon Skill | Destined Death |
| Attack Type | Standard |
| Attribute Requirement | Strength 34, Dexterity 12, Faith 20 |
Maliketh’s Black Blade deals a high amount of Physical, Holy, and Critical damage. Its effectiveness scales with points put in Strength, Dexterity, and Faith.
This colossal sword cannot be infused with special items like Ashes of War, nor can it be enchanted with Magic or have its effectiveness boosted with Consumables. It can be upgraded by using Somber Smithing Stones.
How To Get: Players can obtain this colossal sword by first defeating the Legend boss in the game known as Maliketh, The Black Blade. The boss can be found at the end of the Legacy dungeon called Crumbling Farum Azula.
After defeating the boss, players will receive the Remembrance of the Black Blade consumable item. Players can then trade this item with Enia at the Roundtable Hold for the weapon.
Conclusion
There you have it. These were some of the best weapons currently available for players to use to dominate their foes in-game. By choosing any of the weapons in this list, players can be assured of melting down boss health bars in a quick and efficient manner.
As mentioned at the beginning of the article, this is not a weapons tier-list post or a weapons-ranked post. The positions in which the weapons are displayed are totally randomized because, for us, all the weapons on this list are great to use, immensely powerful, and also cater to players of almost all playstyles as well.
All the weapons mentioned on the list are extremely capable in their own right to take down some of the toughest bosses in the game, and it is now up to the players to try them out and use them for a bit, to truly get to know their full destructive capabilities.
