UPDATE: We have included an interactive map in this guide showcasing the locations of all Elden Ring DLC weapons listed below.
The Elden Ring DLC weapons collection expanded expansively with the release of Shadow of the Erdtree, adding over 100 new armaments ranging from unusual whips to striking swords with extraordinary skills. Notably, there’s a particularly powerful sorcery staff accessible through a side quest that many players might miss. While weapons for Faith and Dexterity builds are plentiful, all playstyles can find something intriguing to enhance their experience in Elden Ring.
In this article, we present a curated list of the most remarkable Elden Ring DLC weapons classified by their stats, including arcane options, along with details on their acquisition and distinctive merits.
Top Elden Ring DLC Weapons
The interactive map below illustrates the locations of the weapons detailed in this guide, set within the vast landscapes of Elden Ring’s Shadow:
Strength Weapons in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
- Greatsword of Solitude – Defeated from the Blackgaol Knight
- Devonia’s Hammer – Acquired by defeating Devonia, Knight of the Crucible near Rauh Ruins, Miquella’s Cross
- Bloodfiend’s Arm – Dropped by Bloodfiend enemies located in Prospect Town and Rauh Ruins
- Putrescence Cleaver – Obtainable through Putrescence Knight Remembrance exchange
- Ancient Meteoric Ore Greatsword – Earned by completing the Ruined Forge of Starfall Past
- Greatsword of Radahn (Lord) – Trade Miquella’s Remembrance for this weapon
Having experienced much of the DLC, including the challenging Greatsword of Solitude, its Ash of War is particularly remarkable, firing an arc of moonlight followed by a swift slash. Securing this weapon from the Blackgaol Knight should be a priority. While Devonia’s Hammer features a lengthy animation, its reach far surpasses that of the Anvil Hammer. Moreover, the Bloodfiend’s Arm is infused with a bleed Ash of War boasting a significant blood loss rating of over 200.
The skills associated with the Putrescence Cleaver are effective, offering a broad attack range. Conversely, the Ancient Meteoric Ore Greatsword delivers high damage, enhanced by its rapid Light Charge skill, which balances well with its size and grants magic damage potential at elevated levels.
Lastly, the Lord version of Radahn’s sword stands out with the Promised Consort skill, adding divine pillars of light with each slash, creating superb combos reminiscent of Radahn’s techniques during your encounters.
Dexterity Weapons in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
- Rakshasha’s Great Katana – Won in the Eastern Nameless Mausoleum
- Beast Claws – Gained after defeating Logur in Gravesite Plain
- Obsidian Lamina – Received at the conclusion of Ansbach’s quest
- Dragon Hunter’s Great Katana – Obtained after defeating the boss in Dragon Pit
- Sword of Night – Awarded from Jolan after providing her the Iris of Occultation
Those playing dexterity builds in Shadow of the Erdtree have an impressive array of options. The Rakshasha Katana offers a distinctive weed cutter skill — just be cautious not to wear armor as it amplifies incoming damage. The Beast Claws serve as a powerful, enjoyable alternative to hookclaws, whereas Red Bear’s Claws provide a fitting substitute for players wanting a bear-themed style.
This expansion highlights the Obsidian Lamina’s robust skill set, coupled with effective reach and blood loss potential. The Sword of Night stands out as both a stylish weapon and an effective magic damage dealer, compensating for slightly diminished damage scaling.
The Dragon Hunter’s Great Katana proves advantageous even beyond the Jagged Peak area, excelling against dragons while maintaining impressive general damage scaling.
Faith Weapons in Elden Ring DLC
- Sword of Light and Sword of Darkness – Transforms via the Stone-Sheathed Sword
- Euporia – Discovered in Enir-Ilim
- Greatsword of Damnation – Obtained by exchanging Midra’s Remembrance
- Lightning Perfume Bottles – Located at North Cerulean Coast
- Shadow Sunflower Blossom – Exchange Shadow Sunflower Remembrance
Faith weapons abound within the DLC, with many proving to be exceptionally potent. The Greatsword of Damnation not only has a captivating title but also boasts an extraordinary Ash of War, unleashing devastating damage on foes through direct attacks or a radial spread of projectiles. Euporia offers the ability to charge and unleash a vortex of divine light, while both the Sword of Light and Sword of Darkness play crucial roles in any holy build by enhancing holy power or weakening enemy resistance, respectively.
The Shadow Sunflower Blossom synergizes beautifully with strength and faith builds, delivering a mix of physical and holy damage alongside a formidable skill. Lastly, the Lightning Perfume Bottle is an excellent asset for any Perfumer build, facilitating rapid damage output when paired with the Rolling Spark Ash of War.
Intelligence Weapons in Elden Ring DLC
- Maternal Staff – A drop from Mother of Fingers during Count Ymir’s quest
- Chilling Perfume Bottles – Located in Lamenter’s Gaol in Charo’s Hidden Grave
- Rellana’s Twinblade – Obtain through the exchange of Rellana’s Remembrance
- The Velvet Sword of St Trina – Found in Stone Coffin Fissure
Shadow of the Erdtree addresses the lack of intelligence weapons in the base game, but options are still few, with many scaling better with faith or dexterity. Nonetheless, several noteworthy intelligence weapons exist. The Chilling Perfume Bottles offer a straightforward method to inflict Frostbite, a status effect that many bosses find debilitating. Rellana’s Twinblades deliver significant magic damage and two skills that cause stagger effects on enemies. The Velvet Sword of St Trina proficiently induces sleep among foes, in contrast to older sleep-inducing weapons. Lastly, the Maternal Staff ranks among the highest in sorcery-based scaling in the game.
Arcane Weapons in Elden Ring DLC
- Dryleaf Arts – Defeated from Dryleaf Dane in Moorth Ruins
- Dryleaf Footwork – Acquired by defeating Dane in Enir-Ilim
- Poleblade of the Bud – Obtain through the exchange of Romina’s Remembrance
- Flowerstone Gavel – Acquired from Florissax after defeating Bayle
The Dryleaf weapons are categorized under arcane due to their scalability at higher levels, despite lower dexterity and strength benefits. These weapons are playful and straightforward, and they can be equipped with various Ashes of War. Notably, Romina’s poleblade stands out as one of the rare weapons capable of inflicting Scarlet Rot, an ailment commonly faced but rarely leveraged by players against foes.
The Flowerstone Gavel possesses a skill particularly beneficial for lightning-focused builds, as it emits red lightning that lowers the lightning resistance of targeted enemies.
Unconventional Weapons in Elden Ring DLC
- Tooth Whip – Discovered in Bonny Village
- Rabbath’s Cannon – Located on Rabbath’s Rise
- Forked-Tongue Hatchet – Acquired randomly in Fog Rift Catacombs
- Bonny Butchering Knife – Found in Bonny Village
- Poisoned Hand – Hidden in the sewer of Belurat Tower
- Madding Hand – Found near Woodland Trail Site of Grace in the Abyssal Woods
- Thiollier’s Hidden Needle – Obtained through the completion of Thiollier’s quest
The Tooth Whip and Madding Hand exemplify bizarre weaponry, yet they serve as effective sources of poison—Madding Hand also inflicting madness. Rabbath’s Cannon adds flair, as it allows wielders to engage in combats with a portable cannon, while the Bonny Butchering Knife takes a creepier turn, associated with the unsettling practices of Bonny Village’s potentates.
Thiollier’s Needle, despite its underwhelming damage output, proves to be an accessible means of administering eternal sleep on the battlefield, an ailment that remains underutilized even though it plays a vital role in the game’s narrative. And let’s not miss the whimsical notion of wielding a weapon designed like a lizard tongue.
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