Elden Ring Best Weapon Tier List 2024 - Top 25+ OP Weapon Ranking for EL DLC

Welcome to the definitive Elden Ring Best Weapon Tier List, updated for 2024, featuring the most formidable, game-altering, and unequivocally overpowered weapons to dominate both the current game and the upcoming Shadow of the Erdtree DLC.

Elden Ring Best Weapon Tier List 2024 - Top 25+ OP Weapon Ranking for DLC

Elden Ring continues to captivate players with its expansive world and engaging combat system. Weapons in Elden Ring are at the heart of the experience, and with the latest DLC, the arsenal has expanded. Here, we've crafted an objective tier list of the deadliest armaments you can wield in the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. This ranking is based on the latest patch 1.10 and covers various builds - strength, dexterity, faith, mage, and those that capitalize on bleed effects.

25. Venom Claw (A Tier)

The Venom Claw is not your average poison-inflicting instrument. It's a testament to lethality, delivering a potent poison that may not last long but hits twice as hard. When paired with buffs like Rot Exaltation and Bloodflame Blade, these claws turn into a relentless force, allowing you to stack poisons rapidly and keep your enemy constantly on the defensive.

24. Rusted Anchor (A Tier)

A weapon of heft and power, the Rusted Anchor is a great ax that boasts one of the highest attack ratings (ARs) in its class. Its unique ability to deal pierce damage makes it a perfect pairing with the Spear Talisman, enhancing your damage by a significant margin. The synergy with jump attacks makes this weapon a PvP nightmare.

23. Colded Sword & Cipher Pata (A Tier)

These siblings in arms are a dazzling duo. The Colded Sword, with its impressive damage potential, scales directly with faith, allowing for some serious buffing. And the Cipher Pata? It's the lightweight alternative, capable of bypassing shields with its weapon art, making it a handy tool for those sudden confrontations.

22. Blood Helice (A Tier)

Arcane builds, rejoice! The Blood Helice is your thrusting sword of choice, boasting the longest reach in its category. It’s not just the reach; the weapon art provides a stylish and deadly thrust that can guard break with ease, all while providing valuable i-frames for dodging incoming attacks.

21. Cranial Candlestand (A Tier)

This weapon might seem humorous at first glance, but its fiery weapon art and staggering hyper armor make it a serious contender. Up close, it deals tremendous damage and keeps you safe from harm, offering a unique playstyle for those daring enough to wield it.

20. Hoslow's Petal Whip (A Tier)

Finally, a whip that's more than just a novelty! Hoslow's Petal Whip brings skill back to the table, requiring precise timing and spacing to effectively utilize its status effect-inducing attacks. It's a weapon that rewards smart, tactical play.

19. Bloodhound's Fang (S Tier)

Miyazaki's alleged pet project, the Bloodhound's Fang, is an early-game gem that boasts powerful jump attacks and an innate blood loss build-up. Its weapon art is top-tier, making it an easy weapon to love and a nightmare to face in PvP.

18. Rivers of Blood (S Tier)

A weapon with a storied history of love and hate, the Rivers of Blood katana is a beauty to behold and a beast in combat. Post-nerf, it stands as a balanced yet still deadly choice, with its weapon art delivering a cascade of blood flames that can turn the tide of any fight.

17. Cross-Naginata (S Tier)

The Cross-Naginata is a polearm to be reckoned with, offering high attack power, passive bleed, and a significant reach. When powered up with buffs, it becomes a versatile weapon capable of handling a variety of combat situations.

16. Beastman's Curved Sword (S Tier)

For those specializing in strength and arcane, the Beastman's Curved Sword is your go-to for achieving high attack power without sacrificing blood loss effectiveness. Pair it with elemental infusions for a build that's both fiery and fierce.

15. Claymore (S Tier)

A classic among greatswords, the Claymore stands out with its balanced attack power and unique thrusting heavy attack. It's the quintessential weapon for slaying beasts of all sizes, combining versatility and power in a stylish package.

14. Rogier's Rapier (S Tier)

Rogier's Rapier shines among thrusting swords for its stance-breaking prowess and critical damage potential. It's a favorite for PvP enthusiasts looking to counter aggressive opponents with precision and flair.

13. Gargoyle's Twinblade (S Tier)

Often overshadowed by its counterparts, the Gargoyle's Twinblade is a hidden gem that offers more damage at the cost of reach. Ideal for strength and arcane builds, this weapon can be a devastating force in the right hands.

12. Golem Greatbow & Black Bow (S Tier)

The Golem Greatbow is the powerhouse of bows, creating explosive AOE blasts upon impact. The Black Bow, on the other hand, favors speed and is ideal for applying status effects with a flurry of arrows. Each bow has its niche, allowing archers to choose their style of ranged combat.

11. Star Fist (S Tier)

The Star Fist reigns supreme in close-quarters combat. It boasts the highest attack power for a fist weapon along with innate bleed build-up. Whether you're pummeling with heavy charged attacks or executing swift strikes to proc blood loss, the Star Fist offers a dynamic and powerful fighting style.

10. Mohgwyn's Spear (S Tier)

A towering presence on the battlefield, Mohgwyn's Spear has a weapon art that's a spectacle of devastation. Its exceptional length, coupled with fire damage and bleed effects, makes it a weapon feared in both PvE and PvP scenarios.

9. Godslayer's Seal & Golden Order Seal (S+ Tier)

When it comes to sacred seals, Godslayer's Seal and Golden Order Seal stand out. The former excels with black flame incantations up to level 70 faith, while the latter surpasses it beyond that threshold, offering the highest incantation scaling for the truly devout.

8. Greatsword (S+ Tier)

The Greatsword is a colossal blade that commands respect with its sheer size and power. Its sweeping attacks and high damage output make it a favorite for those who like to wield strength and leave a trail of destruction in their wake.

7. Nagakiba (S+ Tier)

The Nagakiba is a katana that combines speed with unrivaled reach. This weapon is a favorite for those who value precision and range, offering a unique thrusting heavy attack and the ability to be enhanced with various Ashes of War.

6. Giant Crusher (S+ Tier)

The Giant Crusher lives up to its name as the weapon with the highest single-attack power in 'Elden Ring.' Its own version of the Lion's Claw weapon art makes it even more formidable, allowing you to deal crushing blows that resonate with sheer strength.

5. Nightrider Glaive (S+ Tier)

The Nightrider Glaive is a versatile and effective strength weapon, offering a long reach and a variety of weapon arts. Its capability for both offense and defense makes it an excellent choice for those who seek a balanced yet powerful weapon.

4. Prince of Death's Staff & Carian Regal Scepter (S+ Tier)

For the mages aiming to min-max their sorcery builds, these staves are the pinnacle of magical power. The Prince of Death's Staff shines with the highest sorcery scaling at very high intelligence and faith levels, while the Carian Regal Scepter is the optimal choice for high-level sorcerers, reinforcing the dominance of frost-based sorcery.

3. Blasphemous Blade (S+ Tier)

The Blasphemous Blade is not just a weapon; it's an experience. With the ability to heal on kill and its formidable weapon art, this blade slices through enemies with ease and keeps you in the fight longer. It's a weapon that feels as good to use as it is effective.

2. Dark Moon Greatsword (S+ Tier)

A legendary blade imbued with frost magic, the Dark Moon Greatsword is a sight to behold. Its activation skill transforms it into a powerhouse, especially when combined with various buffs and the ability to inflict the frost debuff, making it a top contender for the best weapon in the game.

1. Magma Blade (S+ Tier)

At the pinnacle of our list is the Magma Blade, a weapon that combines the agility of a curved sword with astonishing attack power and fiery damage. Its weapon art can control the battlefield, making it the ultimate weapon for those who can master its fiery dance.

And there you have it, the top 25 most overpowered weapons in Elden Ring. Remember, while this list is designed to guide you to the mightiest of armaments, the best weapon is the one that fits your playstyle and brings you the most joy in combat. Now, take up your arms, Tarnished, and may your foes tremble at your approach!