In Elden Ring, there are many weapons, but not all are worth it in a build. Therefore, we show you 5 of the best weapons from the DLC Shadow of the Erdtree and from the base game, so you can defend yourself as best as possible.
How is the list structured? In our list, you will find five weapons from Shadow of the Erdtree as well as five weapons from the base game that are undoubtedly among the best weapons in Elden Ring. We will list where you can obtain them and what makes them so special. With our directory, you can jump to the respective weapons.
If you prefer to see a large list of all current weapons in the ranking, you can access our Tier List. It includes all 411 weapons from Elden Ring and the DLC.
The 5 Best Weapons from Shadow of the Erdtree
Arm of a Bloodhound
- Weapon type: Gigantic weapon
- War Ash possible? Yes.
- Location: Farm the Bloodhounds that carry this weapon.
- Required Attributes:
- Strength: 28
- Dexterity: 11
- Arcane: 16
The Arm of a Bloodhound is considered one of the strongest weapons when focusing on “Strength” and “Arcane.” Paired with a bloody War Ash, it can quickly cause bleed damage. A perfect weapon if you enjoy crushing your enemies with two hands.
Backhand Blade
- Weapon type: Backhand Blade
- War Ash possible? Yes.
- Location: You can find the Backhand Blade near the Site of Grace “Three-Path Crossing.” Move east until you see the stone monuments from a distance. You will find the swords at the grave.
- Required Attributes:
- Strength: 10
- Dexterity: 13
The Backhand Blade is a solid weapon for builds focusing on dexterity. When wielded with two hands, you can take a blade in each hand.
The interesting thing about the weapon is that you can still carry a shield on your back, which enhances your stamina regeneration or regenerates your health points. Moreover, the weapon can be equipped with a War Ash and even buffed with grease.
Euphoria
- Weapon type: Double Blade
- War Ash possible? No.
- Location: Located in Enir-Ilim in a secret room. We have described the exact path in our DLC weapon list.
- Required Attributes:
- Strength: 16
- Dexterity: 15
- Faith: 24
Euphoria is considered one of the best weapons from the DLC after patch 1.13. The weapon can deal a lot of damage in a Dex/Faith build when you have charged it. Use the unique ability “Euphoria Spiral” and unleash a holy beam upon your enemies that can melt their health bars.
Greatsword of the Fire Knights
- Weapon type: Giant Sword
- War Ash possible? Yes.
- Location: Must be farmed from the Fire Knights in the castle “Shadow Keep”.
- Required Attributes:
- Strength: 22
- Dexterity: 18
- Faith: 12
The Greatsword of the Fire Knights is a giant sword but has a light moveset with wide attacks. You can enhance the weapon’s damage by applying fire to it. Due to its large range and outstanding scaling in “Faith,” especially Faith builds can get the most out of the weapon.
Claws of the Night
- Weapon type: Claw
- War Ash possible? No.
- Location: Defeat Anna, Swordhand of the Night, underneath the Cathedral of Manus Metyr.
- Required Attributes:
- Strength: 8
- Dexterity: 20
The Claws of the Night are excellent weapons for both melee and ranged combat. With their talent “Scattershot Throw,” many blades are thrown in the direction you aim. This can be advantageous and offers you a lot of room in combat. Additionally, the weapon causes bleed damage, which can make your fight against bosses easier.
The 5 Best Weapons from Elden Ring (Base Game)
Bloody Streams
- Weapon type: Katana
- War Ash possible? No.
- Location: Defeat Okina on the mountaintop of the giants.
- Required Attributes:
- Strength: 12
- Dexterity: 18
- Arcane: 20
Bloody Streams is the cult weapon from Elden Ring. The katana has a short range, but when you use its talent “Bloody Butcher,” your attack pattern will gain range. Additionally, attacks cause bleed damage – combine that with an Arcane/Dex build, and you will be nearly unbeatable.
Mohgwyn’s Sacred Spear
- Weapon type: Great Spear
- War Ash possible? No.
- Location: Can be acquired from the Finger Reader Enia in the Roundtable Hold when you exchange the Echo of Mohgwyn.
- Required Attributes:
- Strength: 24
- Dexterity: 14
- Arcane: 27
The Great Spear of Mohgwyn can shred large areas of enemies in a proper build. With its talent “Bleeding Ritual,” all enemies in your vicinity keep losing health until they bleed out from the inside. A strong weapon, but its moveset is slow. So make sure when to initiate your attack.
Blasphemous Blade
- Weapon type: Greatsword
- War Ash possible? No.
- Location: Can be acquired from the Finger Reader Enia in the Roundtable Hold when you exchange the Echo of Rykard.
- Required Attributes:
- Strength: 22
- Dexterity: 15
- Faith: 21
The Blasphemous Blade is the perfect weapon for all players who have trouble surviving. With each enemy you defeat, you regenerate health points. Additionally, the talent “Vampiric Flames” ensures that every hit regenerates your health points. Bosses like Malenia can also be contained with the Blasphemous Blade and then easily defeated.
Giant Breaker
- Weapon type: Gigantic weapon
- War Ash possible? Yes.
- Location: In a chest on a cart near the outer wall – Phantom Tree in Altus Plateau.
- Required Attributes:
- Strength: 60
The Giant Breaker is the ultimate weapon for Strength builds. With this device, you can break bosses’ stance with just a few hits and crush them. A perfect weapon for all warriors among you who prefer simplicity.
Glaive of the Dark Cavalry
- Weapon type: Halberd
- War Ash possible? Yes.
- Location: Fight the Dark Cavalry on the eastern side of the Lucaria gates.
- Required Attributes:
- Strength: 26
- Dexterity: 10
The Glaive of the Dark Cavalry is a strong weapon for breaking stances and quickly defeating bosses. Many players use the Glaive along with blood grease, to annihilate bosses like Mohgwyn in seconds. A strong weapon that must first be mastered.
Honorable Mentions
Which weapons are still worth it? For sorcerers, the catalysts are worth it:
- Carian Royal Scepter (Normal Sorcery)
- Lusat’s Glintstone Staff (In boss fights)
For the Sacred Seals, it depends on which summons you want to conjure. However, if you want the seal with the best summon scaling, you should go for the Seal of the Earth Tree. You can’t go wrong with this.
That was our list of the best weapons from the base game of Elden Ring and its DLC Shadow of the Erdtree. Which weapons are your favorites? Let us know in the comments! You can find more about Elden Ring here: Elden Ring: All Weapons from the DLC in the list with locations
