Elden Ring provides the players with a true sense of freedom when choosing their path and exploring the challenging world of the game. The game provides the players with a complex class system and a wide variety of weapons to choose from. Weapons are classified according to their stats, effects and damage in the game, players should consider their class type before wielding a specific weapon in the game or the consequences could be unfavourable for them.
Players choose the weapon while keeping their playstyle in mind. Once that has been considered, players can check out the top tier weapons in the game. Here are 10 weapons that you should get your hands on for a smooth gameplay experience:
Dragon Communion Seal
This is a weapon that a player can equip during combat situations. This weapon will boost all incantations performed by the player tenfold. Players can find this item by completing the chariot puzzle at the Stranded Graveyard. There, they will need two Stonesword keys to access the chariot puzzle and move past it to find the Knight-type boss waiting for them. Taking down this boss will provide the players with the Dragon Communion Seal.
Winged Scythe
This is a complex weapon that deals both melee damage and holy damage, it is apt for players using faith and dexterity type builds. The weapon also has a special ability called Angel’s Wings, which allows the player to jump and deliver a slashing attack to the enemies. The Winged-Scythe in Elden Ring can be obtained by procuring it from a chest that is located in the Fourth Church of Marika, found in the Weeping Peninsula.
Treespear
This is a golden spear that is designed like a tree. Players with dominant strength, dexterity and faith builds can opt for this weapon. The Treespear in Elden Ring also comes with a special ability called the Sacred Order, this skill provides the player with the holy essence armament that can be used to take down ‘Those Who Live In Death’. To obtain this weapon the players should head over to Lake-Facing Cliffs near Liurnia Lake, where they can find this weapon hidden away in a chest at the back or carriage, located behind the castle in the area.
Wraith Calling Bell
This is an item in the game that allows the players to shoot Wraith attacks on their enemies once equipped. It is suitable for players that have faith and intelligence type builds. The Wraith Calling Bell in Elden Ring can also be obtained near Liurnia Lake, at Laskyar Ruins in an underground area that can be accessed via stairs.
Ornamental Straight Sword
This special weapon can be used as a two-handed sword or it can also be dual-wielded by using it as two different single-handed swords. This weapon will work best with strength and dexterity type builds, the special ability of this weapon is called Golden Tempering, this provides the player with the holy essence armament for their attacks and attack combos deal a great amount of damage to the opponents. To obtain this weapon the players would need to defeat the Grafted Scion boss in the game.
Frozen Needle
This special weapon is a rapier that uses the ice status effect for its attacks. It is suitable for strength and dexterity type builds in the game. The Frozen Needle in Elden Ring also has the ability to inflict frozen needle trajectories on the enemies. The special ability is called Impaling Thrust which lets piercing armaments take over enemy shields and the player can lunge forward to perform a devastating blow. To obtain this weapon the players will have to defeat the Royal Revenant boss that is located in the Kingsrealm Ruins in West Liurnia. After defeating the boss, the players can access the back of the room to find the chest containing the Frozen Needle Weapon.
Sword of Night and Flame
This weapon is a special longsword that can provide sorcery attacks through its Ashes of War. Faith and Intelligence upgrades will increase the damage inflicted by the weapon. The special ability of this weapon is called the Night and Flame stance, through this ability, the players will either be able to launch a fire-based attack or a Night Comet Sorcery. The Sword of Night and Flame in Elden Ring can be acquired from an underground area situated in Caria Manor, located in Liurnia.
Troll Knight’s Greatsword
This legendary weapon is used by one of the enemies in the game, it is a great sword, as the name s applies and unleashes massive damage with just one slice. Players can upgrade their intelligence stats to increase the damage of the weapon. The special ability for this weapon is called the Troll’s Roar, it is a powerful shockwave that knocks back all the enemies surrounding the player, great for crowd control. To obtain the Troll Knight’s Greatsword in Elden Ring the players will have to defeat the Troll Knight that is seen wielding this weapon in the north of Caria Manor.
Greatsword
This is a special weapon that has great melee damage qualities. Players that have strength and dexterity type builds should try out this weapon. The special ability of this weapon is known as the Upward Cut, which inflicts a powerful upward slice to cut the enemies into two halves. To find the Greatsword in Elden Ring the players should head towards the Rotview Balcony Site of Grace that is located in the Limgrave region. Here they can find an isolated carriage that is holding the sword in a chest located in the back of the carriage.
Meteorite Staff
This is one of the best sorcery type weapons in the game and it provides high sorcery scaling and gravity sorcery scaling. Players with intelligence dominant builds will absolutely love the weapon. This weapon has no special ability. To obtain the Meteorite Staff in Elden Ring the players should head to the Site of Grace called Astray from Caelid Highway North located in the Limgrave Region. It can be obtained by looting a tower in the area.
