Elden Ring Weapons Tier List [Patch 1.07]

Harsh Clif
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Elden Ring is the culmination of all prior Soulsborne titles and contains the majority of the main components designed by FromSoftware over the last decade. Given how intense the Elden Ring’s open-world can be, you can’t afford to ignore the potent firearm. Elden Ring is brimming with weapons ranging from Katanas to whetstone blades, double-edge swords to Glintstone Staves, and so on. As a result, here’s a comprehensive Elden Ring Weapons Tier List to guide you through the finest weapon story!

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Daggers Tier List

Daggers are the most common weapon that participants will encounter in their first Elden Ring battles. Though daggers have a restricted range, their reasonably fast strike velocity and good Critical Damage make up for it. These characteristics enable the firearm to unleash damaging Ripostes and Backstabs.  

Daggers may be the best choice for you if your game strategy involves a few sneaky plots, such as backstabbing foes or Parries. These firearms can be used in conjunction with numerous Ashes of War props, allowing players to create variable, more powerful combos to meet the demands of the battleground.  

However, only Reduvia Daggers can be used because only they have a corresponding merging skill- the Reduvia Blood Blade. Here are the tiers:

 Elden Ring Daggers Tier List
S-TierBlack Knife, Crystal Knife
A-TierIvory Sickle,Wakizashi, Blade of Calling,Glintstone Kris
B-TierMisericorde, Cinquedea
C-TierReduvia, Scorpion’s Stinger
D-TierParrying Dagger, Celebrant’s Sickle, Bloodstained Dagger
E-Tier
F-TierGreat Knife, Simple Dagger, Erdsteel Dagger

Glintstone Staves Tier List

An Eldin Ring Glintstone Staff is required if you love using spells on your enemies. Apart from being the only weapon class that can support magic powers, staves provide no exceptional abilities. (with Sacred Seals, of course). As a result, remember to pair them with a secondary or tertiary firearm to help your character live in the battle. To learn more, check out our Elden Ring Spells Tier List.

Glintstone Staves are also immune to Ashes of War. Spears, on the other hand, can! Spears are another common form of weapon found in the Eldin Ring. The weapon helps participants fight within a secure melee range. Here is the tier list for the same. 

Elden Ring Glintstone Staves Tier List
S-TierCarian Glintstone Staff, Astrologer’s Staff, Academy Glintstone Staff
Lusat’s Glintstone Staff, Rotten Crytal staff
A-TierAzur’s Glintstone Staff, Meteorite Staff, Demi-Human Queen’s Staff
B-TierCarian Regal Scepter, Gelmie Glinstone Staff,
C-TierDigger’s Staff
D-TierSimple Glintstone Staff, Prince of Death’s Staff, Staff of the Guilty, Staff of Loss
E-TierCrystal Staff, Glinstone Staff
F-TierAlbinauric Staff, Carian Glintblade staff

Spears Tier List

If you’re searching for the finest Eldin Ring melee tool, spears are excellent choices. As previously stated, you can modify a spear’s abilities and harm potential in any manner you see fit while wielding the Ashes of War.

Elden Ring Spears 
S-TierInquisitor’s Girandole, Death Ritual Spear, Cross-Naginata
A-TierPartisan, Crystal Spear, Cleanrot Spear, Clayman’s Harpoon,
Bolt of Gransax, Inquisitor’s Girandole
B-TierTorch Pole, Pike, Rotten Crystal Spear
C-TierWinged Spear
D-TierShort Spear, Iron Spear, Celebrant’s Rib-Rake
E-TierSpiked Spear
F-TierSpear

Twinblades Tier List

A Twinblade is another spear and staff-like weapon variety that is well-known in the Eldin Ring for its slashing strike. Though difficult to maneuver, the weapon can be used both single-handedly and with both hands to provide a substantial advantage over the opponents. Twinblades are ideal if you enjoy hitting numerous objects at once.

Elden Ring Twinblades Tier List
S-TierGargoyle’s Blackblade
A-TierTwinned Knight Swords, Eleonora‘s Poleblade
B-TierGodskin Peeler, Gargoyle’s Twinblade
C-TierSimple Twinblade

Hammers, Warhammers, and Other Colossal Weapon Tier List

Both Hammers and Warhammers are intended to deal substantial harm to Elden Ring Enemies and Bosses with strong but sluggish strikes. Both firearms are particularly useful against foes who have strong shields or are dressed in high-quality guard outfits. However, in order to fully utilize Warhammers, players must have strong Strength ratings.

This is not required in the case of hammers because they deal slightly less damaging damage than Warhammers; thus, if you lack adequate Strength stats, use only hammers. Elden Ring, like Hammers and Warhammers, contains a slew of other thrashing weapons known as Colossal weaponry. They are large mallet-like weapons that can cause substantial damage to foes.

Elden Ring Hammers, Warhammers and Colossal Weapons 
S-TierScepter of the All-Knowing, Cranial Vessel Candlestand, Fallingstar Beast Jaw
A-TierDevourer’s Scepter, Dragon Greatclaw, Troll’s Hammer, Nox Flowing Hammer
B-TierAxe of Godfrey, Ghiza’s Wheel, Marika’s Hammer, Beastclaw Greathammer,
Battle Hammer, Brick Hammer, Ringed Finger
C-TierPrelate’s Inferno Crozier, Great Club, Envoy’s Long Horn, Great Mace,
Great Stars, Curved Club
D-TierMonk’s Flamemace, Simple Hammer, Stone Club, Varre’s Bouquet
E-TierMorning Star, Mace, Celebrant’s Skull, Gianr-Crusher
F-TierClub, Spiked Club, Warpick

Katanas Tier List

This weapon class in Elden Ring is a mid-range combat expert capable of devastating thrust and slice strikes. In many instances, Katanas can also contribute to the infamous Hemorrhage Status Effect, which can inflict significant, non-curable damage on enemies. Elden Ring Best Katanas has more on this.

Katanas have a very distinct move set, which draws even more players to its novelty. The firearm can be modified with numerous Ashes of War, which can change its Skills or even Damage Type! Katanas is a good choice for players who appreciate a more thorough personalization option.

Elden Ring Katanas Tier List
S-TierMoonveil, Rivers of Blood, Uchigatana
A-TierSerpentbone Blade, Meteoric Ore Blade, Nagakiba
B-TierHand of Malenia
C-TierDragonscale Blade

Axes Tier List

Axes in the Eldin Ring function exactly as they do outside of the Eldin Ring. They are large and weighty, as is the harm they cause. Axes can be maneuvered with one hand and offer a diverse range of strikes, including those that are difficult to manage with other weaponry.  Axes are particularly helpful in Eldin Ring’s PvP meta, and thus are ideal for close combat. Axes, like most weapon kinds in the game, can be customized to the player’s liking using any Ashes of War.

Elden Ring Axes
S-TierRosus’ Axe, Gargoyle’s Black Axe
A-TierButchering Knife, Winged Greathorn
B-TierAxe of Godrick, Icerind Hatchet
C-TierRusted Anchor
D-TierJawbone Axe, Highland Axe, Sacrificial Axe
E-TierWinged Greathorn, Stormhawk Axe, Celebrant’s Cleaver, Ripple Blade
F-TierForked Hatchet, Warped Axe, Hand Axe, Iron Cleaver, Battle Axe

Bows Tier List

With these ranged weaponry, players have the ability to cause massive harm on the opponent’s side even from a long distance. This trait also compensates for one of bows’ drawbacks: no guard safety against instant reprisal. By the way, we also wrote a different piece about the Best Elden Ring Ranged Weapons, so be sure to read that as well. 

Because bows cannot be handled without a large number of missiles, make sure your character has a large number of arrow reserves before beginning an Eldin Ring battle. Also, Bows cannot be changed with Ashes of War, so you must make do with the pre-built damage abilities.

Elden Ring Bows
S-TierLion Greatbow, Misbegotten Shortbow, Pulley Crossbow, Full Moon Crossbow
A-TierGolem Greatbow, Harp Bow, Erd Tree Greatbow, Crepus’ Black-Key Crossbow, Longbow
B-TierRed Branch Shortbow, Horn Bow, Soldier’s Crossbow, Albinauric Bow
C-TierComposite Bow, Heavy Crossbow
D-TierGreatbow, Arbalest
E-TierLight Crossbow, Serpent Bow
F-TierShortbow, Black Bow

Swords Tier List

Eldin Ring Swords are divided into three subtypes: Straight Swords, Greatswords, and Curved Swords. Straight Swords deal a lot of harm to Bosses and Enemies because they provide an excellent mix of striking and slashing strikes at the same time. You might want to peruse our independent review of Elden Ring Best Sword.

Because these swords are more basic, don’t anticipate anything more interesting from them than what normal swords are meant to do. Straight Swords, when combined with a powerful Shield, allow players to enjoy quick follow-up attacks after defending. Greatswords are also capable of inflicting fatal harm on opponents, far more so than Straight Swords. However, you must address their mobility problem because it exposes the players to the opponent’s attacks.

Nonetheless, with great danger comes great gain, as you can blast up a large pancake of Bosses and Enemies with a single stroke of your Greatsword. Last but not least, Curved Swords are just as powerful as the Greatsword with no danger of weakness due to their lack of movement. They deal slash strikes much faster than many other combat weaponry in Elden Ring. Don’t know how to deal with super-flashy opponents? You are ready to go if you have the finest Greatsword.

 Elden Ring Swords (All-Types)
S-TierBloodhound’s Fang, Starscourge Greatsword, Claymore, Onyx Lord’s Greatsword, Maliketh’s Black Blade, Eclipse Shotel, Sword of Night, and Flame, Godslayer’s Greatsword, Death’s Poker
A-TierWing of Astel, Crystal Sword, Carian Knight’s Sword, Royal Greatsword, Ruins Greatsword, Magma Blade, Blasphemous Blade, Dark Moon Greatsword, Marai’s Executioner Sword
B-TierBloody Helice, Antspur Rapier, Helphen’s Steeple, Sacred Relic Sword, Inseparable Sword
C-TierBloody Helice, Antspur Rapier, Helphen’s Steeple, Sacred Relic Sword, Inseparable Sword
D-TierGrafted Blade Greatsword, Omen Cleaver, Magma Wyrm’s Scalesword, Scimitar, Falchion, Scavenger’s Curved Sword, Flowing Curved Sword, Mantis Blade, Great Epee, Sword of St Trina, Alabaster Lord’s Sword
E-TierZweihander, Dismounter, Shotel, Broadsword, Iron Greatsword, ******* Sword, Forked Greatsword, Banished Knight’s Greatsword, Flamberge, Gargoyle’s greatsword
F-TierMaliketh’s Black Blade, Longsword, Morgott’s Cursed Sword, Lordsworn’s Straight Sword, Zamor Curved Sword, Short Sword, Ornamental Straight Sword, Cane Sword, Frozen Needle, Antspur Rapier, Knight’s Greatsword, Sword of Milos

Fists and Claws Tier List

Fists and Claws are weapons in the Eldin Ring that are equipped in both hands to deal the most harm in close battle. The weaponry enables players to launch quick assaults that knock foes off the battlefield. Both are lightweight items that are typically combined with Dexterity Builds to produce more amazing, more powerful damage results. Claws and Fists can also be used to customize your character with Ashes of War.  

 Elden Ring Fists and Claws 
S-TierGrafted Dragon, Veteran’s Prosthesis, Hookclaws
A-TierSpiked Caestus
B-TierBloodhoud Claws
C-TierVenemous Fang
D-TierHook Claws
E-TierKatar, Star Fist, Raptor Talons
F-TierCipher Pata, Clinging Bone, Iron Ball, Caestus

Halberds and Reapers Tier List

Halberd allows the user to keep a secure distance from enemies while dealing moderate harm. This is accomplished by mixing wide-swinging assaults with straight thrusting blows. Reapers, on the other hand, combine a distinct flowing moveset with extended reach potential. Halberd and Reapers are especially effective at sneaking damage behind powerful defenses if struck with the proper angles and spacing.

Elden Ring Halberds and Reapers
S-TierGolden Halberd, Winged Scythe, Gargoyle’s Black Halberd, Banished Knight’s Halberd, Fingerprint Stone Shield
A-TierDragon Halberd, Loretta’s War Sickle, Halo Scythe
B-TierGargoyle’s Halberd, Haligtree Crest Greatshield
C-TierNightrider Glaive, Grave Scythe
D-TierScythe, Guardian’s Swordspear
E-TierGolem’s Haldberd, Commander’s Standard
F-TierSimple Halberd, Pest’s Glaive, Lucerne, Ripple Crescent Halberd, Vulgar Militia Saw, Vulgar Militia Shotel, Scythe

Shields Tier List

Though not particularly damaging because it is not an attacking tool, shields are an excellent way to protect yourself against lethal assaults initiated by your opponents. The more effective your shield, the better your odds of enduring the Elden Ring battle. Shields are typically held in the off-hand, but there is no limitation on having it in the other.

 Elden Ring Shields
S-TierBlue-Gold Kite Shield, Golden Beast Crest Shield, Gilded Iron Shield, Iron Roundshield,  Beastman’s Jar-Shield, Coil Shield
A-TierGreat Turtle Shell, Beast Crest Heater Shield, Carian Knight’s Shield, Blue Crest Heater Shield, Brass Shield, Kite Shield, Dragonclaw Shield, Visage Shield, One-Eyed Shield
B-TierIce Crest Shield, Riveted Wooden Shield, Icon Shield
C-TierRift Shield, Blue-White Wooden Shield
D-TierScripture Wooden Shield, Red Thorn Roundshield
E-TierBuckler, Flame Crest Wooden Shield, Hawk Crest Wooden Shield, Spiralhorn Shield, Sield of the Guilty, Smoldering Shield, Pillory Shield, Perfumer’s Shield
F-TierRickety Shield, Large Leather Shield, Marred Leather Shield, Flame Crest Wooden Shield, Briar Greatshield, Wooden Greatshield
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