Best weapons in Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree

Elden Ring's new expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree, brings a trove of fresh weapons and eight brand-new weapon types to explore. With these additions, it’s the perfect opportunity to shake up your playstyle and experiment with different builds. In this guide, we’ve compiled a list of the best weapons we've encountered in Shadow of the Erdtree, offering options to suit a wide range of playstyles.

What Are the Best Weapons in Shadow of the Erdtree?

Below are some of the top-tier weapons you can find in Shadow of the Erdtree, starting with Rellana's Twin Blades at the top. You can click on the weapon names or scroll down for detailed information on their locations and our tips for each loadout.

12. Devonia's Hammer

• Weight: 20.0

• Damage Type: Strike

• Requirements: Strength 30, Dexterity 13, Faith 19

• Attribute Scaling: Strength C, Dexterity E, Faith D

• Weapon Skill: Devonia's Vortex

• Attack Power: Physical 147, Holy 44

Devonia's Hammer is a formidable Strength/Faith hybrid weapon. Its skill, Devonia's Vortex, unleashes a torrent of Holy fire in a devastating AoE attack, perfect for crowd control. Pair it with the Godfrey Icon Talisman to enhance charged attacks, making this weapon even more powerful.

How to Get Devonia's Hammer: Defeat Crucible Knight Devonia in the upper Ancient Ruins of Rauh. To reach this location, head to the Rauh ruins from the entrance of The Shadow Keep.

11. Ancient Meteoric Ore Greatsword

• Weight: 22.0

• Damage Type: Standard/Pierce

• Requirements: Strength 35, Dexterity 10, Intelligence 16

• Attribute Scaling: Strength D, Dexterity E, Arcane D

• Weapon Skill: White Light Charge

• Attack Power: Physical 138

This Greatsword, resembling a giant piece of flint, is a balanced mix of slash and thrust attacks. The White Light Charge skill lets you leap forward in a light-infused thrust, great for covering distance and hitting multiple foes. Pair it with the Axe Talisman for enhanced charged attacks.

How to Get the Ancient Meteoric Ore Greatsword: Complete the Ruined Forge of Starfell Past dungeon and retrieve the sword from the altar at the end.

10. Anvil Hammer

• Weight: 22.0

• Damage Type: Strike

• Requirements: Strength 39, Dexterity 10, Intelligence 11, Faith 20

• Attribute Scaling: Strength C, Dexterity E, Intelligence E, Faith D

• Weapon Skill: Smithing Art Spears

• Attack Power: Physical 131, Fire 85

The Anvil Hammer is a Colossal weapon that deals both physical and fire damage. Its skill, Smithing Art Spears, raises spears from the ground, delivering an AoE piercing attack. Pair it with the Fire Scorpion Charm Talisman for added fire damage.

How to Get the Anvil Hammer: Located on an altar in the Ruined Forge Lava Intake dungeon. Climb the large pipe to reach it.

9. Greatsword of Solitude

• Weight: 15.5

• Damage Type: Standard/Pierce

• Requirements: Strength 27, Dexterity 13

• Attribute Scaling: Strength B, Dexterity E

• Weapon Skill: Solitary Moon Slash

• Attack Power: Physical 120

This straightforward yet effective Greatsword shines with its Solitary Moon Slash skill, which emits a powerful chain of slashes. For Stamina regeneration, pair it with the Shard of Alexander to increase projectile damage.

How to Get the Greatsword of Solitude: Defeat the Blackgaol Knight boss in the Western Nameless Mausoleum, west of the Scorched Ruins Site of Grace.

8. Rakshasa's Great Katana

• Weight: 9.5

• Damage Type: Slash/Pierce

• Requirements: Strength 12, Dexterity 27

• Attribute Scaling: Strength E, Dexterity C

• Weapon Skill: Weed Cutter

• Attack Power: Physical 155

• Passives: Blood loss buildup (55)

This powerful Katana offers a deadly mix of slash and thrust attacks. The Weed Cutter skill covers a large range, hitting multiple enemies in one move. Ideal for Dexterity builds.

How to Get Rakshasa's Great Katana: Defeat the optional boss, Rakshasa, at the Eastern Nameless Mausoleum. Access this area through the secret coffin within the Shadow Keep.

7. Red Bear's Claw

• Weight: 4.0

• Damage Type: Slash

• Requirements: Strength 20, Dexterity 10

• Attribute Scaling: Strength C, Dexterity E

• Weapon Skill: Red Bear Hunt

• Attack Power: Physical 104

• Passives: Blood loss buildup (45)

Red Bear's Claw is perfect for Strength-based bleed builds. The Red Bear Hunt skill delivers massive damage and can chain attacks for high blood loss. Pair it with the Twinblade Talisman and Claw Talisman for extra boosts.

How to Get the Red Bear's Claw: Defeat the Red Bear boss in the Northern Nameless Mausoleum in Rauh Base.

6. Backhand Blade

• Weight: 2.0

• Damage Type: Slash/Pierce

• Requirements: Strength 10, Dexterity 13

• Attribute Scaling: Strength D, Dexterity D

• Weapon Skill: Blind Spot

• Attack Power: Physical 105

This dagger thrives on quick, evasive maneuvers. Its Blind Spot skill lets you sidestep and slash enemies from unexpected angles. Pair it with the Retaliatory Crossed-Tree Talisman for enhanced attacks after rolling or backstepping.

How to Get the Backhand Blade: Located in the central east area of the Gravesite Plain, within a mausoleum past the Smoldering Ruins.

5. Milady

• Weight: 6.5

• Damage Type: Standard/Pierce

• Requirements: Strength 12, Dexterity 17

• Attribute Scaling: Strength D, Dexterity D

• Weapon Skill: Impaling Thrust

• Attack Power: Physical 116

Milady is a versatile Light Greatsword known for its speed and strong combo potential. Its Impaling Thrust skill has surprising range and is ideal for quick, successive attacks. Pair it with the Two-Headed Turtle Talisman for Stamina recovery.

How to Get Milady: Travel to Castle Ensis, east of the Gravesite Plain, and find the sword at the top of a tower guarded by a soldier and a dog.

4. Star-Lined Sword

• Weight: 5.0

• Damage Type: Slash/Pierce

• Requirements: Strength 10, Dexterity 23, Intelligence 21

• Attribute Scaling: Strength E, Dexterity C, Intelligence D

• Weapon Skill: Onze's Line of Stars

• Attack Power: Physical 82, Magic 82

• Passives: Blood loss buildup (45)

This Katana features a unique skill, Onze's Line of Stars, with three powerful variants. It delivers devastating magic-infused attacks, especially when all three are executed in sequence. Pair it with the Lord of Blood's Exultation Talisman for increased attack power when blood loss is nearby.

How to Get the Star-Lined Sword: Defeat Demi-Human Queen Marigga in the northwest region of the Cerulean Coast.

3. Euporia

• Weight: 8.5

• Damage Type: Standard/Pierce

• Requirements: Strength 16, Dexterity 16, Faith 24

• Attribute Scaling: Strength D, Dexterity D, Faith D

• Weapon Skill: Euporia Vortex

• Attack Power: Physical 84, Holy 100

The Euporia Twinblade stands out for its Euporia Vortex skill, which unleashes a circular wave of Holy energy. The blade charges with each hit, increasing damage output. Pair it with the Godfrey Icon Talisman to enhance charged spells and Skills.

How to Get the Euporia: Traverse the battlements of Enir-Ilim and loot the sword from a shrine after defeating Messmer.

Warning: The Next Two Entries Contain Spoilers for the Main Bosses in Shadow of the Erdtree.

2. Spear of the Impaler

• Weight: 9.5

• Damage Type: Standard/Pierce

• Requirements: Strength 14, Dexterity 35, Faith 18

• Attribute Scaling: Strength E, Dexterity C, Faith D

• Weapon Skill: Messmer's Assault

• Attack Power: Physical 85, Fire 102

This spear excels in unleashing Messmer's Assault, a series of fire-infused attacks that grow stronger with each use. The spear can also be thrown and retrieved, making it a versatile option for both melee and ranged combat.

How to Get the Spear of the Impaler: Defeat Messmer, the final boss of the Enir-Ilim battle. The spear is automatically added to your inventory after the battle.

1. Rellana's Twin Blades

• Weight: 10.5

• Damage Type: Slash/Pierce

• Requirements: Strength 15, Dexterity 25, Intelligence 30

• Attribute Scaling: Strength D, Dexterity C, Intelligence D

• Weapon Skill: Whispering Wings

• Attack Power: Physical 100, Magic 100

Rellana's Twin Blades are without a doubt the best weapons in the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. With the Whispering Wings skill, you can summon magical daggers that circle your character, damaging anything they touch. Pair it with the Moonveil Talisman to further increase magic damage output.

How to Get Rellana's Twin Blades: Travel to the Shadow Castle Sanctum and defeat the final boss to obtain these coveted weapons.

Whether you're building a Strength, Dexterity, or Faith-based character, Shadow of the Erdtree offers an array of powerful new weapons to discover. Each weapon has its own unique set of skills and attributes, so experiment with different combinations to find the perfect match for your playstyle.