The highly anticipated Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree expansion has introduced numerous new weapons categories and armaments, bringing a fresh touch to the gameplay. This expansion offers exciting opportunities for players who want agile and dexterity-focused builds.
Some new and unique weapons go perfectly with dex builds and showcase special movesets when used with their respective Ash of War. The following dex weapons are ideal in providing versatile options for both PvP and PvE encounters
5 best dexterity weapons that will help early in Elden Ring
1. Falx
The Falx is a curved sword in the Shadow of the Erdtree that can unleash devastating slashes on your foes. You may even wield the weapon in each hand to make continuous attacks that can overwhelm enemies with a powerful defense.
The Reenger’s Blade Ash of War for this weapon is its specialty. With this move, you can perform quick slashes and dispatch your enemies rapidly. The numerous slashes help to accumulate the bleed damage and ultimately become lethal against opponents having a huge health bar.
Complete the Hornsent questline and reach the end where Hornsent invades you at the Ancient Ruins of Rauh. Defeat Hornsent and claim his loot to obtain the Flax curved swords.
2. Rakshasa’s Great Katana
The Rakshasa’s Great Katana is ideal for players who are looking to have the might of the greatsword and the finesse of a katana in the same weapon. It has a significant reach and can inflict powerful blows on the enemies.
The weapon’s Ash of War: Weed Cutter is quite straightforward but can prove to be deadly at times. It allows you to make sweeping attacks which is particularly effective for crowd control and clearing out multiple enemies in a single blow. Moreover, the built-in poise lets you maintain your attack stance even under attack.
Head over to Shadow Keep and use the ladder to descend to a teleportation coffin. Activate the coffin to transport yourself to the Ruins of Unte. Move along the cliffside path to the lowest level and locate the Mausoleum. Defeat Rakshasa in this Mausoleum to claim the katana.
3. Curseblade Cirque
The Curseblade Cirque is a remarkable addition to your dexterity build due to its deadly combination of speed and versatility. You can execute swift and precise slashes making dance-like movers that will annihilate foes in no time.
Holding this weapon in both hands will allow you to make a flurry of attacks similar to the dual-wielding scimitars. The rapid attacks make it the best choice for crowd control. You can also benefit from its built-in bleed damage and using its Ash of War: Deadly Dance causing huge health drops once you reach the threshold.
As you enter the DLC, and reach the Gravesite Plain, head towards the direction of Scorched Ruins. On your way, you will notice some enemies on top of the pillars. Defeat them to claim the Curseblade Cirque.
4. Spear of the Impaler
The Spear of the Impaler is impressive not only for its high damage output but also for its versatility in combat. You can use the weapon for making both melee and long-ranged attacks making it ideal for dex builds.
The Spear offers a mix of thrusting as well as throwing attacks allowing yourself to keep a safe distance from powerful enemies and engage in battle. Additionally, you may use the spear’s unique Ash of War: Messmer’s Assault to inflict fire damage on your enemies.
Head over to Enia and trade the Remembrance of the Impaler to get the Spear.
5. Sword of Night
The Sword of Night might seem as a regular katana at your first glance having some magical enchantments. However, you will soon realize the great potential of the weapon as it can break through enemy defenses easily.
The Witching Hour Slash is a unique Ash of War of the Sword of Night and it can be used to inflict instant damage on enemies or charged to deal a massive amount of damage. The Sword excels in penetrating shields making it useful for PvP battles where players often hide behind shields.
You need to reach the Cathedral of Manu Metyr and complete the whole finger questline for Count Ymir. Give Jolan the Iris off Occultation once she appears to claim the weapon.
