Elden Ring Weapons

This is a list of all weapons in Elden Ring. Read on for a complete list of all weapons in the base game and DLC, including a guide for all weapon types and how to upgrade weapons.

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All Base Game and DLC Weapons

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List of Weapons by Stat Scaling

Strength		Dexterity		Intelligence
Faith			Arcane

List of Weapons by Damage Types

Standard	Strike	Slash	Pierce
Magic	Fire	Holy	Lightning

List of Weapons by Status Effects

Bleed	Frost	Scarlet Rot
Sleep	Poison	Madness

All Weapon Types Explained

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All Base Game Weapon Types

Weapon Type	Description
Axes	Axes are heavy weapons that are best used in close combat. As a heavy weapon, they can deal both vitality and poise damage to enemies.
Ballista	Ballistas can deal high damage from afar, making them an ideal weapon for sniping enemies. They do not require loading before firing unlike Crossbows.
Bows	Bows are standard ranged weapons that deal standard and pierce damage.
Claws	Claws are also fast weapons that are equipped on both hands similar to fists, but have slightly farther reach and deal slashing damage that inflict bleed.
Colossal Swords	Colossal swords are similar to Greatswords but have a longer reach and they require more strength stats to wield.
Colossal Weapons	Each Colossal Weapon has its gimmick, despite this, they are extremely powerful weapons that can stunlock enemies or instantly kill them.
Crossbows	Crossbows are standard ranged weapons that require loading before firing. They also have no draw animation, allowing players to fire instantly.
Curved Greatsword	Curved Greatswords also specialize in slash attacks and deal higher damage, but similar to greatswords they have low mobility.
Curved Swords	Curved Swords specialize in slash attacks with fast attack speeds, making them an ideal weapon for applying status effects.
Daggers	Daggers have fast attack speed and high Critical Damage but have short reach, making it an ideal weapon for backstabbing enemies.
Fists	First are equipped on both hands and are extremely fast weapons, this makes them an ideal weapon for applying status effects.
Flails	Flails are unique weapons that deal more damage when enemies are hit with the striking head compared to the handle.
Glintstone Staves	Glintstone Staves are weapons required to cast magic spells.
Great Hammers	Great Hammers have farther reach and more damage compared to Hammers, but are much slower and require more strength stats.
Great Spears	Great Spears have far reach and devastating damage outputs but have slow windups.
Greataxes	Greataxes have farther reach and higher vitality and pose damage compared to Axes, but are much slower
Greatbows	Greatbows can deal high damage from afar, making them an ideal weapon for sniping enemies. They require Great Arrows as ammunition.
Greatshields	Greatshields have a lot of weight, but are extremely efficient in blocking attacks.
Greatswords	Greatswords have low mobility but deal significant damage against enemies; ideal weapons for veterans who memorize attack patterns.
Halberds	Halberds have wide slashing attacks and long piercing attacks with medium damage, they're an exceptionally good weapon choice for beginners.
Hammers	Hammers are slow weapons that are extremely effective against armored enemies by breaking their poise.
Heavy Thrusting Swords	Heavy Thrusting Swords deal higher pierce damage compared to Thrusting Swords, but their attacks are slower.
Katanas	Katanas specialize in slash attacks and can apply bleed to enemies making it an extremely powerful early game weapon.
Light Bows	Lightbows are fast ranged weapons that can fire arrows immediately after performing terrain actions.
Medium Shields	Medium Shields offer better damage reduction when blocking, making it an ideal beginner's shield when trying to learn how to parry.
Reapers	Reapers have long-reaching slashing attacks that can damage enemies behind shields.
Sacred Seals	Sacred Seals are weapons required to cast incantations.
Small Shields	Small Shields are lightweight shields that should be used for parrying instead of blocking.
Spears	Spears are medium-ranged thrusting weapons that are perfect for keeping enemies at a distance.
Straight Swords	Straight Swords are light weapons with fast attack speed and decent reach, making them a balanced weapon that fits beginners in the early game.
Thrusting Sword	Thursting Swords specialize in pierce damage, with fast attack speed and decent reach; ideal for maintaining distance while attacking.
Torches	Torches deal low damage but can set enemies ablaze and ward off beasts.
Twinblades	Twinblades are perfect for AoE attacks around the wielder; their fast attack speed also makes them an ideal weapon for applying status effects.
Whips	Whips have extremely long reach, but have low damage and are extremely weak against armored enemies.

All DLC Weapon Types

Weapon Type	Description
Backhand Blades	Swords held in reverse grip to deliver slashes and thrusting attacks in quick succession.
Beast Claws	Aggressive close-range weapons similar to Fists, but are highly mobile to compensate for their lack of reach.
Great Katanas	Bigger version of the Katana that boasts higher damage and range at the cost of a slower attack speed.
Hand-to-Hand	Unleashes a flurry of swift punches and kicks at extremely close range.
Light Greatswords	Similar to Greatswords, Light Greatswords are faster and offer mobility with thrusting attacks.
Perfume Bottles	Offers ranged attacks that do not consume FP. These are the weapon versions of the consumable Perfume Bottles.
Throwing Blades	Throwing Blades act as ranged weapons that can pelt enemies from afar without an ammo restriction.
Thrusting Shields	Opens up opportunities for thrusting attacks after blocking enemy attacks. Versatile weapon that offers offensive and defensive options in combat.

How to Upgrade Weapons

Enhance Weapons at Smithing Tables and Blacksmiths

Players can upgrade their weapons through the use of smithing tables or bringing their weapons to a blacksmith.

The first smithing table that you can encounter is found at the Church of Elleh. Keep in mind that upgrading your weapons at smithing tables is capped at +3, only blacksmiths can fully upgrade your weapons.

Smithing Master Hewg and Blacksmith Iji can upgrade your Special weapons to +10 and your Normal weapons to +25. Master Hewg is found at the Roundtable Hold, while Iji is found near the Road to the Manor site of grace.

How to Upgrade Weapons

Pay Attention to Stat Scaling Before Leveling Up

Some weapons will get boosted stat scaling as you upgrade them. If you want to get better damage bonuses from your stats, make sure to pay attention to which stats get scaled up after upgrading your weapon.

Stat Scaling Explained

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