Best DLC Strength Weapons

This is a list of the best DLC Strength weapons in the Elden Ring DLC Shadow of the Erdtree. Read on for the top DLC Strength weapons and learn how to get the best DLC Strength weapons.

Best DLC Strength Weapons

Recommended DLC Strength Weapons

Weapon	Evaluation
Ancient Meteoric Ore Greatsword STR: D DEX: E ARC: D	・Premier Strength weapon with high STR (B) and ARC (B) scaling when maxed out. ・White Light Charge skill offers a gap closer. ・Can deal with multiple enemies with AoE attacks from weapon skill. How to Get: Can be obtained by interacting with the burning altar deep within the Ruined Forge of Starfall Past ▼ More Details
Dragon-Hunter's Great Katana STR: D DEX: D	・Split scaling of STR (C) and DEX (C) for Quality builds. ・Easy to use with ranged attack option from its weapon skill Dragonwound Slash. ・Applies Bleed status effect. How to Get: Defeat Ancient Dragon-Man at Dragon's Pit. ▼ More Details
Devonia's Hammer STR: C DEX: E FAI: D	・Ideal for Strength and Faith builds with its STR (B) and FAI (C) scaling when maxed out. ・Its weapon skill Devonia's Vortex deals massive damage when fully-charged. ・Obtained along with the Crucible Hammer-Helm and has good synergy with it. How to Get: Defeat the Crucible Knight wielding this weapon northwest of the Rauh Ancient Ruins, East Site of Grace. ▼ More Details
Smithscript Greathammer STR: C DEX: E INT: E FAI: D	・Has STR (A) scaling when maxed out at Heavy infusion ・Adaptable and versatile with its ranged attacks. ・Ashes of War compatible. ・Has synergy with multiple talismans like the Smithing Talisman to enhance throwing attacks and Two-Handed Sword Talisman for a straight damage increase. How to Get: Defeat the Crucible Knight wielding this weapon northwest of the Rauh Ancient Ruins, East Site of Grace. ▼ More Details

Best DLC Weapons

Ancient Meteoric Ore Greatsword

Weapon Details
Ancient Meteoric Ore Greatsword Weapon Skill: White Light Charge
Weapon Scaling
Str: D	Dex: E	Int: -	Fai: -	Arc: D
Stat Requirements
Str: 35	Dex: 10	Int: 0	Fai: 0	Arc: 19

Obtained Through the Burning Altar in Ruined Forge of Starfall Past

Map Location	World View

The Ancient Meteoric Ore Greatsword can be obtained from a burning altar near the end of the Ruined Forge of Starfall Past. From the Site of Grace, proceed to the first area and use the lever to unlock the blocked path. Traverse through two corridors until you see a ladder to your right.

Climb up the ladder and press on until you reach a room filled with molten lava. Run past the room and drop down the elevated walkway to reach another blocked area, which can also be unlocked by a lever.

Once the blocked path has opened, enter and use another lever found on the right to lift the previous contraption. Jump on top of the rising wall to reach the room with the greatsword.

Dragon-Hunter's Great Katana

Weapon Details
Dragon-Hunter's Great Katana Weapon Skill: Dragonwound Slash
Weapon Scaling
Str: D	Dex: D	Int: -	Fai: -	Arc: -
Stat Requirements
Str: 15	Dex: 20	Int: 0	Fai: 0	Arc: 0

Acquired after Defeating Ancient Dragon-Man

Map Location	World View

The Dragon-Hunter's Great Katana is obtained by defeating the Ancient Dragon-Man at Dragon's Pit.

From the Castle Front Site of Grace, follow the path southeast to reach the Pillar Path Waypoint Site of Grace. Continue along the path southwest until you reach Dragon's Pit.

Ancient Dragon-Man Boss Guide

Devonia's Hammer

Weapon Details
Devonia's Hammer Weapon Skill: Devonia's Vortex
Weapon Scaling
Str: C	Dex: E	Int: -	Fai: D	Arc: -
Stat Requirements
Str: 30	Dex: 13	Int: 0	Fai: 19	Arc: 0

Acquired by Defeating the Crucible Knight in Rauh Ancient Ruins

Map Location	World View

Devonia's Hammer is acquired by defeating the Crucible Knight found on top of a hill northwest of the Rauh Ancient Ruins, East Site of Grace.

Smithscript Greathammer

Weapon Details
Smithscript Greathammer Weapon Skill: Endure
Weapon Scaling
Str: D	Dex: E	Int: E	Fai: E	Arc: -
Stat Requirements
Str: 20	Dex: 10	Int: 11	Fai: 11	Arc: 0

Obtained in Taylew's Ruined Forge

Map Location	World View

The Smithscript Greathammer is found in Taylew's Ruined Forge. From the Site of Grace, continue inside and turn left. Climb down the ladder and drop down the gap in the next room.

Turn right, jump onto the column, and hop on the ledge opposite of where you came from. The Smithscript Greathammer is just down the hall to the left.

Honorable Mentions for Strength Weapons

Honorable Mentions
Gazing Finger	Horned Warrior's Greatsword	Greatsword of Radahn (Light)

The Gazing Finger, Horned Warrior's Greatsword, and Greatsword of Radahn (Light) all feature massive AoE attacks on their unique weapon skill, making them ideal for dealing with multiple enemies.

How to Access DLC Strength Weapons

Requires Shadow of Erdtree DLC

You can access all the DLC unique weapons in the Land of Shadow by interacting with Miquella's Egg at the Cocoon of the Empyrean Site of Grace in Mohgwyn Palace after defeating both Starscourge Radahn and Mohg, Lord of Blood.

Note that you would have to purchase and install the Shadow of Erdtree DLC to be able to reach the Land of Shadows.

Shadow of the Erdtree DLC Guide

Elden Ring Related Guides

All Weapons List

Weapon Guides

List of Weapons by Stat Scaling

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

List of Weapon Types