Here are the best light weapons in Elden Ring
Looking for the best light weapons in Elden Ring?Light weapons inElden Ringare a fantastic option if you’re looking to keep light rolls and carve out a dual-wield orDexterity build.
The lightest weapons are usually Daggers, Whips, Fists and Claws followed by Light Thrusting Swords and Light Bows. There are also various lightweight Katanas in the game, if you’re looking for the Bleed build-up capabilities of daggers but with further reach.
Join us as we go through a selection of the best light weapons you can pick up both early and late-game in Elden Ring.
Reduvia
TheReduviais one of the bestearly weaponsto pick up in Elden Ring. With a passiveBlood Loss build-up of 50, it can take huge chunks out of enemy lifebars with the right moveset.
Its special Weapon Skill, theReduvia Blood Bladefires rapid slashes of cursed blood at enemies, causing additional Blood Loss build-up. The projectiles cannot be parried (if used with sufficient FP) and also deal6 stance damageper slash.
This Skill was further buffed via the1.07 patchwhich increased the attack power and damage detection of the blade. This Skill allows you to perform attacks at some distance, which was also increased with the1.08 patchalong with the speed and recovery time of the blade.
We recommend pairing the Reduvia with something that will boost yourArcanestat, as this will determine the Blood Loss build-up rate of the blade. Unfortunately, there isn’t an HeirloomTalismanthat raisesArcane, but there is theMarika’s Scarsealand Marika’s Soreseal Talismans that raise Mind, Intelligence, Faith and Arcane stats across the board.
To get the Reduvia you mustdefeat Bloody Finger Nerijus, outside of Murkwater Cave in Limgrave. We have a handy guide to theBloody Finger Nerijus fight, but essentially, we recommend using the spawn point to summon Yura who will assist in the combat.
Although theWing of Astelis classed as a Curved Sword in Elden Ring, it is exceptionally light and only weighs 2.5. This is similar to most Daggers and also comes with added reach andIntelligencescaling, used to fuel up the exceptionalNebulaWeapon Skill.
This Skill essentially allows the Tarnished to summon an astral cloud of stars, which explode in a powerful AOE, delivering an additional20% damage to gravity-type enemies. Upon detonation, these stars deliver13 stance damageeach and cannot be parried.
Additionally, the attack power of Nebula was further increased via the 1.07 Elden Ring patch. As an Intelligence/Dexterity-based weapon, it is a great companion piece for sorcerers. We recommend using theStargazer Heirloomfor a +5 to Intelligence or something to keep your FP pool bolstered like theCarian Filigreed Crest, which lowers the FP consumed by performing Skills.
The Wing Of Astel is located withinNokstella, Eternal Cityabove the Uhl Palace Ruins. Loot the chest on top of the wall guarded by a large bug with gravity attacks.
Securing a place on ourbest weapons list, theBlack Knifeis a solid choice of Dagger in Elden Ring, especially if you want to sprinkle someFaithpower into your build. Like the Reduvia, this Dagger is capable of firing projectiles via its Weapon Skill, theBlade of Death.
Instead of Bleed, these projectiles deliverHoly damageand scale with Faith. The real power of this attack comes with its ability toreduce your enemy’s max HPbar by 10% for 15 seconds (increased via the 1.07 patch). Simultaneously, it delivers10-stance damageand cannot be parried.
We recommend buffing this Skill further by equipping theSacred Scorpion Charm, which increases Holy damage by 12% and physical damage by 10%.
The Black Knife is an item drop fromdefeating the Black Knife Assassin, located by the Sainted Hero’s Grave inAltus Plateau.
TheGlintstone Krisis a Dagger in Elden Ring that scales with Dexterity andIntelligence, specialising in Glintstone Sorcery. Its Weapon Skill, theGlintstone Dartsummons a projectile that has surprising reach and deals Magic damage. This can be followed up with a lunge attack forward, allowing players to bridge the distance between foes and hit for both physical and Magic damage.
The FP cost is relatively low (10), meaning it can be cast multiple times. The range, speed and attack power of the Skill were increased via the 1.07 Elden Ring patch, then additionally bumped with the 1.08 patch, making it a worthy Dagger option.
You can increase the Magic damage values of the Dagger by equipping theMagic Scorpion Charmor by wearing Rogier’sSpellblade Set, which gives you a +2% Magic damage increase per item. This only applies toAshes Of War, not Sorceries
The Glintstone Kris Dagger is a possible missable weapon in Elden Ring as it requires you tocomplete Sellen’s questline, siding with herin the fight against Witch-Hunter Jerren.
We have a rundown ofSellen’s questbut essentially, after findingSellen’s new body underneathRanni’s Rise and travelling to Raya Lucaria Grand Library, choose the ‘help Sellen’ golden summon sign. After defeating Jerren, exhaust Sellen’s dialogue to retrieve the Glintstone Kris Dagger.
If you want a light weapon but want to try something other than Daggers, theRaptor Talonsare a fantastic Claw option in Elden Ring. These Wolverine-esque blades have an impressive passive Bleed build-up value of 60 which can be increased further when infused with a Blood Affinity Ashes of War via the Black Whetblade.
The Skill it comes equipped with, theQuickstep, allows the Tarnished to quickly dodge around enemies and evade incoming attacks. The main draw of this Skill is theinvulnerability framesit provides at an incredibly low FP cost (3 FP).
The moveset of the Raptor Talons are built for speed. It has a unique heavy attack which allows players to leap into the air and strike, with a subsequent move backwards.
The talons were buffed in the 1.08 Elden Ring patch for improved attack speed, and recovery time in-between actions. Due to the Critical damage potential of the Claws, we recommend pairing them with theAssassin’s Crimson DaggerTalisman. This grants a HP restoration (10% + 85) per critical attack.
The Raptor Talons can be looted fromSage’s Cave, below the Hermit Village and Wyndham Ruins in western Altus Plateau. The entrance to the cave can be somewhat elusive. To find it we recommend following the base of the cliff around the body of water filled with Miranda Sprout flowers (this is located directly south of theVolcano Manorregion on the map).
Once inside, the Raptor Talons are located within a chest inside the cave, behind several illusory walls. Follow the cave pathway until you come to a ledge with an enemy, overlooking a waterfall. Defeat them and reveal the hidden passage behind them. Continue down through the passage and reveal a second hidden wall between the two braziers to the left.
Back on the main path, continue forward past the fire and weapon racks towards the cave opening ahead. Before going through, unveil the false wall to the left of the opening. Continue forwards and loot the chests in this larger room for the Raptor Talons. You can proceed on the path forward and take a left at the waterfall for more chests and two optional bosses.
TheFrozen Needleis a light Thrusting Sword in Elden Ring, made entirely out of ice. As such it offers a passiveFrost build-up of 60and can perform a unique heavy attack that emits anice projectileat no FP cost.
Its Weapon SkillImpaling Thrust, allows the Tarnished to lunge forward with an attack that can deal up to33 stance damage. The combination of both of these attacks means the player has a wide range and can zip in and out of close combat where needed.
When foes are afflicted with Frostbite, they get damaged and have an increase in damage taken by 20% for 30 seconds. This all contributes to a mix of moves that can be particularly effective forDexteritybuilds where patience is key.
To take advantage of the lower equip load you’ll have with this weapon, we recommend pairing it with theBlue Dancer Charmwhich raises physical damage output the lower your weight is.
The Frozen Needle is located within a chest inside theKingsrealm Ruins, in westernLiurnia. From the Road to the ManorSite of Graceand War Councilor Iji, travel south through the archway, into the ruins and past the Noble Sorcerer enemies. The ruin’s entrance is hidden by a false wall on the ground. This space is south within the ruins and is outlined with bricks in a big square.
Once inside, you’ll need to defeat the Royal Revenant boss to open the door and access the room the chest is in.
That rounds off our guide to the best light weapons in Elden Ring and where to get them. For more Elden Ringtips and trickssee ourbest armor,buildsorboss locationsguides.
