Imagine this: after much persuasion from friends, you finally get a copy of Elden Ring, and after a few dozen hours in, you want to get the best equipment in the game. That is exactly what this list covers. The following are the top 10 best weapons in the game.
From legendary katanas to magical greatswords that unleash waves of frost, every single weapon on here is perfect for a different playstyle and build. Some dominate through raw power, while others shine through unique skills that can completely dominate the combat with any boss in the game.
10. Erdtree Seal
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The Erdtree Seal is the most specialised weapon in this list, and it is arguable the best Sacred Seal for pure faith builds in the late game. It scales incredibly well with high Faith and boosts the potency of incantations once fully upgraded.
The Erdtree Seal can be found in Volcano Manor in a locked room near the prison area after progressing through the manor’s interior dungeon.
9. Death Ritual Spear
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The Death Ritual Spear earns its spot thanks to one of the most visually appealing and effective weapon skills among all the spears. Its skill, Spearcall Ritual, rains down a barrage of ghostly spears from the sky, dealing massive area damage that can shred groups of enemies and stagger bosses. It scales with Dexterity and Intelligence and is dropped by the Death Rite Bird boss found in the Mountaintops of the Giants at night.
8. Meteorite Staff
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The Meteorite Staff is one of the most respected weapons in the game, known for carrying countless players through the early and mid-game as a sorcerer. Unlike most other staves, it begins with extremely high intelligence scaling and cannot be upgraded, meaning it is powerful the moment you obtain it.
The staff’s passive ability also boosts gravity spells like the Rock Sling, making it particularly deadly in the early game. The Meteorite Staff in Elden Ring can be found in the Street of Sages Ruins in Caelid, resting on a corpse in a small tower.
7. Sword of Night and Flame
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Love causing chaos? Then you will absolutely love the Sword of Night and Flame. Especially at launch, only a few weapons in Elden Ring caused as much destruction as the Sword of Night and Flame. Its weapon skill lets the player unleash either a sweeping magical beam or a massive burst of flame, depending on the input.
The weapon was eventually nerfed with later patches, but it still remains one of the best hybrid weapons for Intelligence and Faith builds, offering much versatility in both magic and melee. The Sword of Night and Flame is located in Caria Manor in Lirunia of the Lakes, inside a chest that can be reached after a bit of parkour.
6. Grafted Blade Greatsword
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If there were a mechanic for enemies to get intimidated, then the Grafted Blade Greatsword would have been number one on this list. This colossal weapon is pure brute force and scales heavily with strength, delivering an insane stagger potential.
Some even believe this weapon was put in by George R.R. Martin as a reference to the Game of Thrones’ seat, and this colossal equipment can be dropped by Leonine Misbegotten after defeating the boss at Castle Morne in the Weeping Peninsula.
5. Death’s Poker
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The Death’s Poker is one of the most underrecognised weapons in the whole of Elden Ring. It is a devastating weapon that rewards the players who master its unique skill interaction. Its weapon skill, Ghostflame Ignition, creates a ghostflame explosion that can be detonated for massive damage over a wide area.
The Death’s Poker absolutely melts enemies, especially when fully upgraded, and it is dropped by the Death Rite Bird boss in southern Caelid when defeated at night.
4. Rivers of Blood
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The Rivers of Katana is one of the most infamous weapons in Elden Ring, thanks to its terrifying bleed potential. Its skill, Corpse Piler, unleashes rapid slashes that stack bleed buildup incredibly quickly. Want to obtain the Rivers of Katana? It is dropped by Bloody Finger Okina after invading near the Church of Repose in the Mountaintops of the Giants.
3. Bloodhound Fang
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The Bloodhound Fang is widely considered to be one of the best weapons in Elden Ring for beginners and veterans alike. This curved greatsword has incredible Dexterity scaling and an even better bleed buildup, along with a unique skill called Bloodhound’s Finesse, which allows players to slash forward and then slip backward immediately to create distance.
Bloodhound Fang can be obtained by defeating the Bloodhound Knight Darriwil after defeating him in the Forlorn Hound Evergaol in Limgrave.
2. Moonveil Katana
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The Moonveil Katana quickly became one of the most iconic Intelligence weapons in Elden Ring. Its weapon skill, Transient Moonlight, unleashes lightning-fast magic slashes that deal enormous posture damage and magical burst damage at once. Overall, the weapon has the best potential to stagger bosses repeatedly while making them lose massive chunks of HP at once.
The Moonveil Katana is dropped by the Magma Wyrm found inside the Gael Tunnel, located on the border between Caelid and Limgrave.
1. Darkmoon Greatsword
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The Darkmoon Greatsword stands at the top as one of the most legendary weapons in Elden Ring, both mechanically and thematically. It is a spiritual successor to the Moonlight Greatsword from the previous FromSoftware titles, and it fires frost-infused magical waves after the player activates its weapon skill.
These projectiles then further deal large chunks of damage while building frostbite, making this weapon deadly at both range and melee. Along with its immense power, it also holds lore significance, as the Darkmoon Greatsword can only be obtained as a reward at the end of Ranni the Witch’s questline after reaching the Cathedral of Manus Celes and pledging loyalty to her.
Final Best Elden Ring Weapons Ranking Summary
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Still wondering what weapon to go for in Elden Ring? Here is a list of all the weapons we have talked about so far, so you can make sure to pick one that matches your build the best:
RankingElden Ring Weapon10Erdtree Seal9Death Ritual Spear8Meteorite Staff7Sword of Night and Flame6Grafted Blade Greatsword5Death’s Poker4Rivers of Blood3Bloodhound Fang2Moonveil1Darkmoon Greatsword
Which is the best weapon for a Faith build in Elden Ring?
The Erdtree Seal is considered the best weapon for a Faith build in Elden Ring due to its excellent Faith scaling, which greatly boosts the power of Incantations.
Which is the best weapon for a Strength build in Elden Ring?
The Grafted Blade Greatsword is one of the best weapons for a Strength build in Elden Ring due to its massive base damage and strong Strength scaling.
Which is the best weapon for a Dexterity build in Elden Ring?
Rivers of Blood is the best weapon for a Dexterity build in Elden Ring thanks to its high bleed buildup and the powerful Corpse Piler skill, which deals rapid slashes that quickly trigger blood loss damage.
What is the best weapon for an Intelligence build in Elden Ring?
One of the best weapons for an Intelligence build in Elden Ring is the Dark Moon Greatsword, which scales strongly with Intelligence and fires frost-infused magic projectiles when buffed with its weapon skill.
These were the best weapons in Elden Ring that have been ranked according to how well they perform in combat, as well as how useful they are throughout the game. Got any other weapon in mind? Let us know about it in the comments below!
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