From legendary blades to devastating spellswords, here are the most formidable weapons that define the game’s meta and style.
Elden Ring features a vast and brutal arsenal, shaped by the player’s build, playstyle, and courage. Some weapons devastate with raw damage, while others demand finesse, status effects, or clever scaling. Whether you’re running a Strength colossus, a Dex bleed build, or a Faith-based paladin, these weapons have left a mark across PvE and PvP alike.
Here are 50 of the most powerful weapons in Elden Ring you should seek out, categorised by type for ease of reference.
Colossal Weapons
Greatsword (Colossal Sword)
The Berserk-inspired slab of iron scales incredibly well with Strength and remains the best raw-damage weapon in its class. Excellent for stagger and hyperarmour trading.
Ruins Greatsword
Legendary weapon with absurd Strength scaling and a gravitational weapon skill that melts large enemies and bosses alike.
Starscourge Greatswords
Dual-wielded blades of Radahn that scale with Strength and Intelligence. Unique gravity slam skill offers AoE potential and flair.
Troll’s Hammer
Simple but effective. It scales well with Strength and has a powerful rolling attack and charged slam, making it ideal for trades.
Prelate’s Inferno Crozier
A fiery colossus that synergises with Flame art builds and Strength scaling. Its spinning attack skill is brutal in enclosed areas.
Greatswords
Blasphemous Blade
A top-tier Faith greatsword with strong scaling, passive healing on kill, and the powerful Taker’s Flames weapon skill.
Sacred Relic Sword
Ideal for rune farming and crowd control, with a Faith-scaling beam attack that tears through mobs in seconds.
Dark Moon Greatsword
Intelligence-scaling greatsword with ranged frost beams. A spiritual successor to the Moonlight Greatsword from earlier titles.
Death’s Poker
Inflicts frost and uses a unique ranged explosion mechanic. Scales well with Intelligence and Dexterity, perfect for hybrid builds.
Knight’s Greatsword
Highly customisable with Ashes of War and scales consistently with Strength or Quality builds.
Katanas
Rivers of Blood
Still infamous for its Corpse Piler skill and bleed application. Great for Dexterity and Arcane builds.
Moonveil
A staple Intelligence katana with a ranged magic beam. Strong stagger potential and fast attacks make it a favourite in both PvP and PvE.
Nagakiba
Longer than the Uchigatana and great for reach and bleed builds. Strongest when paired with Seppuku or other bleed Ashes of War.
Uchigatana
Reliable from the very beginning of the game. Light, fast, and deadly when infused for bleed.
Hand of Malenia
Fantastic damage output with one of the flashiest weapon skills in the game. Demands timing and precision.
Curved and Twinblades
Eleonora’s Poleblade
A twinblade with high bleed and fire damage. Its unique skill deals rapid hits and can melt through health bars.
Godskin Peeler
Best-in-class twinblade for bleed builds. Compatible with most Ashes of War and scales well with Dexterity and Arcane.
Bloodhound’s Fang
Excellent curved greatsword with high damage and mobility. Its weapon skill enables backflips and lunging attacks.
Magma Blade
Rare drop but extremely effective when used with Flame-scaling builds. Deals both physical and fire damage.
Scavenger’s Curved Sword
Infamously strong in dual-wield bleed builds. Easy to obtain and devastating when paired with Seppuku.
Spears and Halberds
Mohgwyn’s Sacred Spear
A devastating blood spear that scales with Arcane. Its skill unleashes a massive bleed-inducing wave.
Dragon Slayer’s Cragblade
High poise damage and good scaling for Strength builds. The stone impact effect helps stagger even large foes.
Halberd (Banished Knight)
Versatile and strong with proper infusion. Great poise damage and good scaling for hybrid builds.
Golden Halberd
A reliable Faith weapon early on. Its weapon skill provides a valuable buff and great reach.
Loretta’s War Sickle
Excellent for Intelligence builds. Ranged magic attacks make it especially versatile.
Straight and Thrusting Swords
Coded Sword
Deals pure holy damage and ignores shields. Great for Faith builds and extremely effective in PvP.
Sword of Night and Flame
Hybrid Intelligence/Faith blade with two unique beam attacks. Nerfed but still viable with the right setup.
Estoc
Simple but deadly thrusting sword. Exceptional in PvP for its speed and ability to break stances.
Crystal Sword
Scales with Intelligence and works well for spellblade builds. Has decent magic damage without needing infusion.
Regalia of Eochaid
Fast, flashy, and strong with Arcane scaling. Its skill deals multi-hit magic bursts.
Axes and Greathammers
Rosus’ Axe
Underrated Intelligence weapon with a surprise necromantic skill that deals massive damage to groups.
Great Club
Old-school powerhouse. Great poise and trades favourably in PvP and PvE alike.
Beastclaw Greathammer
Synergises well with Bestial Incantations. Strong Strength scaling and unique holy damage mechanics.
Dragon Slayer’s Axe
High Strength scaling with decent stagger. Can be infused and buffed to suit different playstyles.
Icerind Hatchet
Excellent for frost builds. Fast weapon skill with AoE frostbite that remains effective throughout the game.
Whips, Claws, and Fists
Hoslow’s Petal Whip
One of the strongest whips. Bleed application is fast and consistent, and it pairs well in dual builds.
Veteran’s Prosthesis
A Strength-scaling fist weapon with unique lightning damage. Extremely strong against armoured enemies.
Bloodhound Claws
Fast, heavy-hitting, and perfect for Dexterity and bleed builds. Quickstep movement helps with mobility and dodging.
Star Fist
Great for PvP. Builds up stagger quickly and pairs well with talismans that enhance charged or successive attacks.
Hookclaws
Fastest way to apply bleed in the early game. Still viable with the right build and dual wielding.
Bows and Magic Weapons
Lion Greatbow
Used with Radahn’s Spears for massive burst damage. Especially strong with the Lion’s Claw Ash of War.
Pulley Bow
Longest range bow in the game. Great for sniping and high Dexterity builds.
Carian Regal Sceptre
Top-tier staff for full Intelligence builds. Boosts full moon sorceries and has high sorcery scaling.
Prince of Death’s Staff
Best staff for hybrid builds investing in both Intelligence and Faith. Underrated but flexible.
Albinauric Staff
Scales with Arcane, making it perfect for bleed or deathblight hybrid builds.
Honourable Mentions
Envoy’s Long Horn
Looks odd, sounds ridiculous, but its bubbles are deadly with the right Faith build.
Vyke’s War Spear
Inflicts madness and fire damage. Perfect for aggressive Faith/Arcane hybrids.
Great Épée
Longest thrusting weapon, can stunlock and chase with ease. A hidden gem in many builds.
Seven Swords takeaway
Elden Ring offers an enormous range of weapon options, each with its strengths, drawbacks, and ideal matchups. What matters more than raw stats is how a weapon fits into your build and the encounter in front of you. Whether you prefer raw power, agility, or spell-infused destruction, the above weapons have all proven their worth across the Lands Between.
