Here are the best weapons in Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree
Looking for the best weapons in Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree?Not only hasShadow Of The Erdtreedropped a tonne of new weapons to try out, but there are also 8new weapon typesto choose from as well.
This means that now is the perfect time to switch up your playstyle and try something new for the DLC. In this guide, we’ve gathered up a list of the best weapons in Shadow Of The Erdtree that we’ve come across, and we’ve included a wide range to suit a variety of builds.
What are the best weapons in Shadow Of The Erdtree?
Below are the best weapons in Shadow Of The Erdtree, with Rellana’s Twin Blades taking the top spot. Click on the names or simply scroll down to see more details, including weapon locations and our top tips for each loadout.
Devonia’s Hammeris one of many new Strength/Faithhybrid weapons in the Land of Shadow. Its Weapon Skill,Devonia’s Vortexsummons a chargeable torrent of Holy fire that can target multiple foes at once in a powerful AOE. To use it, the Tarnished spins the hammer around, charges it, and then brings it crashing down on enemies.
As such, a loadout with Devonia’s Hammer would benefit from theGodfrey IconTalisman, which enhances charged spell and Skill attacks. Thankfully, as a weapon that requires levels in three different skills, the stat requirements aren’t too high.
Despite being categorised as a Colossal weapon, the standard attacks of Devonia’s Hammer aren’t too slow and can be powerful in the right hands. As always, when dealing with weapons that deliver Holy damage, check the resistance of bosses before fights.
To get Devonia’s Hammer, you mustdefeat Crucible Knight Devoniain theupper Ancient Ruins of Rauh. To find them, travel to the Rauh ruins from the entrance via The Shadow Keep. (Take the lift left of the First Floor Site Of Grace in the Specimen Storehouse). Devonia is located just before the large bridge, guarded by the Furnace Golem.
TheAncient Meteoric Ore Greatswordlooks like a giant piece of flint, and it has a mixture of slash and thrust attacks. Its heavy thrust can launch foes if they are near death, and its slash is heavy but not cumbersome.
The Weapon Skill,White Light Charge, does exactly what it says it does. It illuminates the blade with a bright light and allows the Tarnished to leap forward with a thrusting attack. This leap can cover a large distance and pincer more than one foe at once.
To make the most out of this, we recommend pairing the blade with theAxe Talismanfor enhanced charged attacks and something to lighten your equip load and make it easier to dodge after using the skill, like theArsenal Charm.
To get the Ancient Meteoric Ore Greatsword, you need to complete theRuined Forge of Starfell Pastdungeon and retrieve it from the altar at the end. The key to getting the sword is using the second door as a lift. Pull the lever to raise it, then stand on top of it to gain access to the altar room.
TheAnvil Hammeris a Colossal weapon that can deal both physical and Fire damage to enemies. Repetitive hits don’t feel too slow given the size, but the real beauty of this weapon comes through with its Weapon Skill,Smithing Art Spears.
With this, the Tarnished slams the hammer down to the ground and raises it back up again. As it rises, several spears erupt from the earth and deliver an AOE of piercing damage to foes. Usually, this is enough to cut through crowds of enemies.
We recommend pairing this huge hammer with theFire Scorpion CharmTalisman for added Fire damage, and theTwo Fingers Heirloomfor added points to Faith.
The Anvil Hammer is located on an altar, accessible once you complete theRuined Forge Lava Intakedungeon and climb the large pipe up to the top of the room.
TheGreatsword of Solitudeis quite simple in nature but can be highly effective. The Weapon Skill,Solitary Moon Slash, emits a downward thrust of light-infused damage which, when followed up by a heavy attack, can emit a step forward followed by a powerful chain of slashes. This moveset will quickly become your bread and butter after using the sword for a while.
The trajectory of light can travel quite far and is especially satisfying when you get a few enemies at once in a line. Although it is a Greatsword, normal attacks are speedy enough and you can increase this further by triggering attacks after running.
For this weapon, we recommend picking up something to help with Stamina regeneration. You can also use theShard of Alexanderto increase the damage dealt by the Weapon Skill projectile.
The Great Katana category is another fantastic new type to come with the Shadow Of The Erdtree DLC. It offers the same blood loss buildup and high-damage capabilities as regular Katanas, but offers more range and heft.Rakshasa’s Great Katanais slightly slower than an average Katana, but makes up for it with its high-damage mixture of slash and thrust attacks.
Due to its impressive scaling attributes, this weapon is best suited for a Dexterity build, and you can still have an off-hand armament when wielding it. When executing the Weapon Skill ‘Weed Cutter’ the Tarnished takes a step forward as the Katana delivers two consecutive slash attacks that cover a large range and can hit multiple enemies at once.
TheGreat Katanais a slightly earlier game option that is also a good choice. Rather than executing two slashes with its Weapon Skill, it makes the Tarnished hold a stance and deliver three downward cuts to enemies. The scaling and damage output is slightly lower than Rakshasa’s Great Katana, however.
For most samurai builds we recommend using theRellana’s Cameo Talisman, which enhances attacks executed after maintaining the same stance for a period of time.
To reach this lower waterway, you must access the secret coffin within the Shadow Keep. See our guide to getting to theAbyssal Woodsfor details on the passage in question. Once you hit theRuins of Unte, make your way south, down the waterways.
TheRed Bear’s Clawis essentially the upgraded version of the Beast Claw Weapon. It’s an especially great option for anyone interested in a Strength-based bleed build. The claws will quickly wrack up and deliver blood loss to foes when combos are executed successfully.
The Weapon Skill,Red Bear Hunt, is a charged-up version of the normal attack and instantly deals large amounts of damage. When used three times in a row, the Skill will emit a claw attack from both hands individually, then together for a huge chunk of instant blood loss damage. This is super powerful, even more so if you can successfully stagger enemies in between these prompts so that they have no time to respond.
The standard and heavy attacks can be issued immediately after running, and this enables the Tarnished to do a step-dodge move. As this build is speedy and will take a chunk of your stamina, consider equipping a Talisman to buff this. We also recommend theTwinblade Talismanfor an extra boost to chain attacks and theClaw Talismanfor the extra boost to jump attacks.
FromSoftware fans are no strangers to the age-old tradition of skirting around bosses and stabbing them in the rear. Well, with the newBackhand Blade, this is not only celebrated but required. The Backhand Blade has a powerful ‘Blind Spot’ Weapon Skill that allows the Tarnished to execute several side steps followed by a side-slash to enemies.
With this skill, you can essentially dance around your foes and chip away at them before they have a chance to react. The FP cost of this skill is remarkably low (9) and can be a recipe for success.
As this weapon caters to more of a stab-and-dodge playstyle, we recommend picking up theRetaliatory Crossed-TreeTalisman, which enhances attacks executed after rolling or backstepping. This can be obtained by followingLeda’s questline.
You can pick up the Backhand Blade immediately after starting Shadow Of The Erdtree. Simply travel to the central east area of the Gravesite Plain,past the Smoldering Ruins. The sword is located within a mausoleum, on a corpse next to the stone coffin. (Beware of theFurnace Golempatrolling this area).
Miladywas one of the first weapons accessible in Shadow of the Erdtree’s earliest previews, and immediately made waves due to its humourous name and powerful sweep attacks. The blade belongs to the new ‘Light Greatsword’ weapon category, meaning it doesn’t jeopardise speed for strength.
ItsImpaling ThrustWeapon Skill delivers great damage for very little FP cost (9), meaning you can prioritise stat levels in endurance and eitherStrengthorDexterity. When experimenting with this blade, I noticed that the Impaling Thrust had surprising range, and I was able to target foes from a distance and then close the space with a chain of slash attacks. The move set for this weapon is geared towards combo attacks and the heavy attack prompt makes the Tarnished deliver two consecutive sweeping blows to targets.
Due to this, I recommend investing inTalismansthat can bolster your Stamina recovery, seeing as you’ll be using a lot of combo and dodge moves. TheTwo-Headed Turtle Talisman, one of thenew talismans in Shadow of the Erdtree, is a great option for this. I also recommend pairing it with theWing StanceAsh of War, which is only available for Light Greatswords and allows the Tarnished to perform a quick three-slash combo, or a powerful leaping thrust towards a single enemy.
We have an extensive guide onhow to get Milady in Elden Ringbut essentially, you need to travel toCastle Ensis, east of the Gravesite Plain. The main road within this region will naturally lead to the castle, and once you’re past the entrance and Troll Knight, the sword will be at the top of a tower. The tower in question will be patrolled by a soldier and dog, and is located opposite the cave entrance which marks the route forward into the castle.
TheStar-Lined Swordis a curious and unassuming Katana at first. Its Weapon Skill,Onze’s Line of Starshas three variant movements that get more powerful as they are executed. The first prompt results in two large magical slash attacks, and the second is a charged form that emits two attacks (one in a jump). The last of the three enables the Tarnished to disappear, then reappear in the air and perform a powerful downward slash.
The FP cost is surprisingly low (10) and doesn’t get higher with each consecutive Weapon Skill attack. If you manage to pull off all three attacks, the impact on foes will be devastating. What’s more, with the passive bleed damage of the Katana, the normal attack is quick enough for you to deliver multiple blows and reap the benefit of its status effect capabilities.
We recommend pairing this blade with theLord of Blood’s ExultationTalisman, which increases your attack power when blood loss is in the vicinity. This is usually a great option if you’re wielding a Katana or Claws weapon.
To get the Star-Lined Sword you must defeatDemi-Human Queen Marigga, the optional boss within the northwest region of theCerulean Coast.
We have a handy guide onhow to get to the Cerulean Coastif you’re struggling to unlock this region. In short, take the pathway east of the Cerulean Coast West Site Of Grace (right of the large shipwreck) and follow this path all around, past the glowworms and demi-human enemies until you reach the other side of the western coastline where the boss resides on the beach with more shipwrecks.
TheEuporiais one of the best Twinblades inElden Ring(possiblythebest). It has a host of moves that meld together to form a formidable build. Essentially, the Weapon Skill,Euporia Vortex, allows the Tarnished to spin the blade around and emit a circular wave of Holy energy.
Although this can potentially be interrupted, if you pull it off, you can continuously hit enemies and deal sustained damage whilst doing so. When you follow this with a normal attack you may automatically stun enemies. What’s more, this Skill is fuelled by delivering consecutive hits. The blades will glow with every hit and chime once they are fully charged (for up to 2 charges). This fuels the Weapon Skill and allows it to deliver even more damage.
The glow does have a cooldown, so once charged you’ll want to trigger the Weapon Skill fairly quickly. Additionally, when running, if you perform an attack you will deliver a thrust or two slash attacks immediately.
Euporia has huge potential, which you can capitalise on further if you pair it with theGodfrey IconTalisman (which enhances charged spells and Skills). Make sure you keep an eye on your stamina as the Weapon Skill will consume this as well as FP.
Once completed, you can then take the route from Enir-Ilim back to the Belurat Tower and loot Euporia from a shrine on the way. Specifically, you’ll want to follow the steps below.
What better way to celebrate defeating Messmer than controlling his own flames? TheSpear of the Impaleris capable of three successive Weapon Skill attacks. When performed one after another, they get stronger.
The first ofMessmer’s Assaultsummons three sweeping torrents of flames, which emit around the Tarnished as they leap into the air. The second attack makes the Tarnished leap and perform three thrust attacks. Lastly, if you have used the Weapon Skill prompt three times in a row, the Tarnished will plunge the spear into the ground and summon a field full of spears.
Additionally, the spear can be thrown (and will automatically return to your hand) either on foot or from the back of Torrent. We suggest pairing the Spear with something like theFire Scorpion Charmfor an extra buff to all fire attacks.
To get the Spear of the Impaler you mustdefeat Messmer the Impaler at the Shadow Keepand exchange his Remembrance with Enia at theRoundtable Hold. Thankfully, you can return to the Lands Between at any point in your playthrough of the DLC.
The Shadow Keep is located in the Scadu Altus region and to get to Messmer (at the Dark Chamber Entrance Site Of Grace) you’ll need to navigate to the top of the complex maze-like Specimen Storehouse.
As another boss reward on this list,Rellana’s Twin Bladesshould be slightly easier to obtain and is just as impressive. You can quite literally get the best of both worlds with this weapon’sMoon-and-Fire Stance.
This Weapon Skill charges the twin blades with Fire and Magic damage. The next strong attack you make afterwards will emit a fiery torrent of damage or, if you use a light attack, it will summon arcs of glintstone light.
Dealing three different types of damage means that this weapon naturally requires more investment into different stats. These stat requirements aren’t too high, however, especially by the time you get to the DLC opening. We recommend using a Talisman which will bolster your Fire and Magic damage like theFire Scorpion CharmandMagic Scorpion CharmTalismans.
To get Rellana’s Twin Blades you mustdefeat Rellana, outside the Castle-Lord’s Chamber withinCastle Ensis(east of the Graveste Plain). This is also one of the ways to gain access to the Scadu Altus region, so it’s worthwhile coming here anyway.
That rounds up our guide to the best weapons in Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree. For those just starting the DLC, take a look at our guide onwhat to do first in Shadow of the Erdtree. We’ve also got a list of allboss locationsin the Land of Shadow, as well asall new armorin the DLC. If you’d rather just get a rundown ofall new weapon typesin Shadow of the Erdtree, we’ve got you covered as well.
