A guide written by someone who has definitely been stunlocked by a dog while holding a whip at least once.
Whips sit in that strange corner of Elden Ring where fashion, utility and mild chaos mix together. They hit fast, ignore shields in ways that make certain knights deeply upset, and scale surprisingly well when you commit to the right build. They are also criminally underused, which makes them even more appealing if you like feeling a bit rebellious.
Below is a clean, web friendly breakdown of the best whips worth taking all the way to the endgame, along with where to find them and how they genuinely feel to use. No hype, just honest comments from someone who has rolled off too many cliffs testing these.
Urumi
A flexible blade that behaves like it is permanently in a dramatic mood and insists on being both a whip and a sword.
Why It Works
It has piercing damage with a whip’s range, which feels unfair in the best way. Its moveset is sharp and satisfying, perfect for Dex builds that want flair without sacrificing output.
Where to Find It
Inside Carian Manor. You will find it lying in a small room off a walkway guarded by those Hands that absolutely do not respect personal space.
Giant’s Red Braid
This one is pure spectacle. A whip forged from a giant’s hair that lets you fling fire like you have something to prove to the entire Mountaintops.
Why It Works
The Ash of War bakes enemies alive in a spicy little arc that feels incredible during crowd control. It scales well with Faith, so it slots neatly into pyromancy themed builds.
Where to Find It
Trade the Fire Giant’s Remembrance at Finger Reader Enia. Yes, you must beat him. Yes, the fight will test your soul.
Thorned Whip
Classic bleed weapon energy, but with that extra Drake blood flavour that makes enemies melt a little faster than feels legal.
Why It Works
Bleed procs on a whip are chaos. The Thorned Whip builds status quicker than most expect, especially when infused with the right Ash of War. It also looks great, which matters more than people admit.
Where to Find It
Drops from Fire Prelates in the Mountaintops of the Giants. They hit like runaway trains, so bring poise or accept that you will be rolling a lot.
Hoslow’s Petal Whip
Imagine a whip that moonlights as jewellery. Deadly, elegant, slightly unhinged. Welcome to the Hoslow experience.
Why It Works
The best whip for raw physical damage. Dual wielding two of them turns you into a blender with style. They also scale nicely with Strength and Dexterity, which helps them slot into hybrid builds.
Where to Find It
Complete Diallos Hoslow’s questline or defeat him during the Volcano Manor assassination. The quest path feels emotionally chaotic, but the reward is worth it.
Magma Whip Candlestick
It should not work. It does. And it will cover your screen in fire like someone dropped a candle factory into an active volcano.
Why It Works
Its Ash of War, Sea of Magma, is wild in a way only Elden Ring can be. It erupts magma under enemies, locks them in place and makes you feel like a budget fire lord. Works well with Strength and Faith hybrids.
Where to Find It
Reward from completing Patches’ assassination target in Volcano Manor. It feels illegal to earn something this dramatic from a man who ambushed you in a cave.
Choosing the Right Whip
Picking a whip is surprisingly personal. The Urumi is perfect if you like precision. Hoslow’s sets are for people who want raw output. The Giant’s Red Braid and Magma Whip suit chaotic spellblades who want to cause smoke and confusion. The Thorned Whip is for bleed enjoyers who pretend they are above meta picks while secretly embracing them.
If you want the strongest possible setup, running dual Hoslow’s or Hoslow’s plus Urumi gives you speed and damage that carries deep into New Game Plus.
Tips for Using Whips Well
Whips reward rhythm. They hit through shields, so you can bully certain enemies who normally force awkward footwork. They shine in power stancing, where the jump attack chains are satisfyingly brutal. Also, keep your spacing tidy. Whips are all about range. Get too close and you might as well be hitting enemies with a wet shoelace.
