Wielded by the shadow of a long-dead demigod, this colossal sword gains B scaling with both STR and FTH at max upgrade. Its weapon art "Godslayer's Flame" unleashes a firewave dealing percentage-based damage independent of defenses. An S-tier choice against many late-game bosses.
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As Tarnished embarks on their journey across the Lands Between, choosing the right weapon is crucial to defeating ferocious foes. This guide examines the most devastating Elden Ring swords based on attributes like damage, scaling, and unique abilities.
Rivers of Blood
Wielded by bloody fingers, this Elden Ring item boasts immense blood loss buildup. Its Ash of War "Corpse Piler" launches a whirlwind of slashes dealing massive damage. With high Dexterity scaling, it remains a top PvP and PvE option despite recent nerfs to corpse explosions.
Moonveil
One of the legendary Elden Ring Swords of the Carian royal family is renowned for its Transient Moonlight special. This magical projectile deals heavy cold damage while also applying the Focused Stagger debuff. As an INT scaling Uchigatana, it provides versatility for hybrid spellblade builds.
Lazuli Glintstone Sword
An elegant straight sword boasting S scaling with INT at +25. Its special ability "Glintblade Phalanx" conjures a volley of magical swords ideal for mid-range combat. Combined with the Swordstakes Ash of War, it deals massive damage against foes weak to magic.
Hand of Malenia
Born from the bloom of Millicent's prosthesis, this twin-blade boasts waterfowl dance as its skill. Although difficult to master, it can stagger-lock opponents on landing all hits. With Dexterity being its primary scaling stat, it's a top-tier Dex Elden Ring item for its unique moveset alone.