Combining both the base game and the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, here’s a comprehensive PvE weapons tier list of the most powerful and sought-after weapons in Elden Ring. Keep in mind that this is a generalized list, and the best weapon for you depends on your build, playstyle, and preferences. This is also based on the current state of the game and may change with future updates.
S-Tier
- Rivers of Blood (Katana)
- Exceptional Bleed buildup and unique Ash of War.
- Stats: 115 Phys, 100 Crit, D Scaling in Str/Dex, D Scaling in Arc
- Moonveil (Katana)
- High damage, fast attacks, and powerful ranged Ash of War.
- Stats: 111 Phys, 100 Crit, D Scaling in Str/Dex, C Scaling in Int
- Obsidian Lamina (Katana)
- (DLC) Incredible Bleed potential and versatile moveset.
- Stats: 106 Phys, 92 Crit, D Scaling in Str/Dex, C Scaling in Arc
- Sword of Night and Flame (Straight Sword)
- (DLC) High damage potential with both magic and fire.
- Stats: 127 Phys, 87 Crit, D Scaling in Str/Dex, D Scaling in Int/Fai
A-Tier
- Blasphemous Blade (Greatsword)
- High damage, fire, and lifesteal.
- Stats: 157 Phys, 87 Crit, D Scaling in Str/Dex, D Scaling in Fai
- Winged Scythe (Reaper)
- Bleed buildup, wide swings, and unique Ash of War.
- Stats: 113 Phys, 100 Crit, D Scaling in Str/Dex, E Scaling in Arc
- Dark Moon Greatsword (Greatsword)
- Excellent magic damage and frost buildup.
- Stats: 88 Phys, 138 Mag, 100 Crit, D Scaling in Str/Dex/Int
- Rellana’s Twinblade (Twinblade)
- (DLC) Fast attacks and Bleed potential.
- Stats: 119 Phys, 100 Crit, C Scaling in Str/Dex
B-Tier
- Uchigatana (Katana)
- Balanced weapon with versatile moveset.
- Stats: 115 Phys, 100 Crit, D Scaling in Str/Dex
- Claymore (Greatsword)
- High damage and good range.
- Stats: 138 Phys, 100 Crit, D Scaling in Str, E Scaling in Dex
- Hand of Malenia (Katana)
- High damage, Scarlet Rot buildup, and unique skill.
- Stats: 115 Phys, 100 Crit, D Scaling in Str/Dex
- Reduvia (Dagger)
- High Bleed buildup and decent damage.
- Stats: 74 Phys, 110 Crit, D Scaling in Str/Dex, D Scaling in Arc
- Star-Lined Sword (Straight Sword)
- (DLC) Unique skill with gravity magic.
- Stats: 103 Phys, 110 Crit, D Scaling in Str/Dex, C Scaling in Int
C-Tier (Situational)
- Bloodhound’s Fang (Curved Greatsword)
- High damage and Bleed buildup, but slow.
- Stats: 141 Phys, 100 Crit, C Scaling in Str/Dex
- Godfrey Icon (Colossal Weapon)
- High damage, but slow and heavy.
- Stats: 182 Phys, 100 Crit, C Scaling in Str, D Scaling in Dex
- Grafted Blade Greatsword (Colossal Sword)
- High damage, but difficult to wield.
- Stats: 162 Phys, 100 Crit, D Scaling in Str, D Scaling in Dex
For other new weapons: (DLC) Many new weapons have unique strengths and weaknesses, try them out to see what fits your build.
