Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree | Weapon Tier List for PvP
Are you struggling to find the right weapon for dominating duels and invasions in Elden Ring’s PvP? Today, we’re sharing our comprehensive PvP weapons tier list in Elden Ring, including the latest DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree. Keep in mind that this is a generalized list that reflects the current meta (as of June 2024) and is subject to change with future updates.
S-Tier
- Rivers of Blood (Katana)
- Exceptional Bleed buildup and unique Corpse Piler 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 Transient Moonlight Ash of War.
- Stats: 111 Phys, 100 Crit, D Scaling in Str/Dex, C Scaling in Int
- Hand of Malenia (Katana)
- High damage, Scarlet Rot buildup, and the aggressive Waterfowl Dance Ash of War.
- Stats: 115 Phys, 100 Crit, D Scaling in Str/Dex
- Godskin Peeler (Twinblade)
- Unique moveset and the devastating Black Flame Tornado Ash of War.
- Stats: 101 Phys, 100 Crit, C Scaling in Str/Dex, D Scaling in Fai
- Reduvia (Dagger)
- High Crit damage, Bleed buildup, and the relentless Repeating Thrust Ash of War.
- Stats: 74 Phys, 110 Crit, D Scaling in Str/Dex,
A-Tier
- Nagakiba (Katana)
- Long reach, high damage, Bleed potential, and the Piercing Fang Ash of War.
- Stats: 115 Phys, 100 Crit, D Scaling in Str/Dex
- Starscourge Greatsword (Colossal Sword)
- High poise damage, wide swings, and the disruptive Starcaller Cry Ash of War.
- Stats: 129 Phys, 100 Crit, D Scaling in Str/Dex, C Scaling in Int
- Mohgwyn’s Sacred Spear (Great Spear)
- Powerful Bloodboon Ritual Ash of War and high damage with Bleed and Fire.
- Stats: 113 Phys, 87 Fire, 100 Crit, D Scaling in Str/Dex, C Scaling in Arc
- Eleonora’s Poleblade (Twinblade)
- Bleed buildup, unique moveset, and the deadly Bloodblade Dance Ash of War.
- Stats: 119 Phys, 100 Crit, C Scaling in Str/Dex
- Sword of St. Trina (Straight Sword)
- Sleep-inducing Mists of Slumber Ash of War for tactical advantage.
- Stats: 95 Phys, 100 Crit, D Scaling in Str/Dex
- Banished Knight’s Halberd (Halberd)
- Versatile moveset with the unique Banished Knight’s Thrust Ash of War.
- Stats: 121 Phys, 100 Crit, D Scaling in Str/Dex
B-Tier
- Claymore (Greatsword)
- Versatile moveset, good damage, and reliable with Lion’s Claw Ash of War.
- Stats: 138 Phys, 100 Crit, D Scaling in Str, E Scaling in Dex
- Uchigatana (Katana)
- Balanced weapon with Unsheathe Ash of War for quick strikes.
- Stats: 115 Phys, 100 Crit, D Scaling in Str/Dex
- Cross-Naginata (Spear)
- Long reach and unique Impaling Thrust Ash of War for poking and punishing.
- Stats: 101 Phys, 100 Crit, E Scaling in Str/Dex
- Colossal Greatsword (Colossal Sword)
- High poise damage, wide swings, and the Stomp Ash of War.
- Stats: 164 Phys, 100 Crit, D Scaling in Str
- Great Stars (Colossal Weapon)
- High poise damage, wide swings, and the Wild Strikes Ash of War.
- Stats: 129 Phys, 100 Crit, D Scaling in Str
- Prelate’s Inferno Crozier (Hammer)
- High damage, fire damage, and the devastating Catch Flame Ash of War.
- Stats: 113 Phys, 92 Fire, 100 Crit, D Scaling in Str/Dex
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