Elden Ring: 10 Coolest-Looking Weapons In The Game, Ranked

Elden Ring

By Andy Chapman

Published Jun 21, 2024

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Elden Ring

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Elden Ring offers a wide variety of stylish and cool weapons, each with unique lore and design elements.
Players can find powerful and memorable weapons like the Rusted Anchor or the Bolt of Gransax throughout the game.
From giant anchors to twisted spears, each weapon in Elden Ring tells its own story and adds to the immersive gameplay experience.

The developers at FromSoftware have filled Elden Ring with a myriad of weaponry, from the fast attacking whips and daggers, to long-range options such as crossbows and spells, to heavy-hitting weapons such as greatswords or axes. While many of these weapons suit a specific build type, their attack power isn’t the only aspect fans of the game can enjoy.

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Since the beginning of the Souls series, how the player looks has played a big part, from the character creator, armor choices, and the weapons the player equips. The many armaments of Elden Ring are stylish, effective, and very cool. Where some weapons tell a story, others are designed around a culture or faction. Elden Ring is certainly a tough game, but with so many cool-looking weapons available, dying over and over again has never looked so good.

10 Rusted Anchor

Bonk Enemies With A Giant Piece Of Rusted Metal

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Weapon Skill: Barbaric Roar
Requires: Str 26, Dex 9

This large weapon may not be the most ornate or stylish in Elden Ring; however, the Rusted Anchor is still one of the coolest weapons in the game. Taking an oversized anchor and using it as a weapon is one of the most satisfying things a strength-build character can do.

Its in-game lore hints at some form of loss or regret, stating “While the Tarnished left the Lands Between with their Lord, one boat alone was said to have been left behind.” The Rusted Anchor may not be a go-to weapon for many, but it’s undoubtedly one of the most memorable in the game. Players will find the anchor in the Morne Tunnel after defeating the Scaly Misbegotten mini-boss.

9 Bolt Of Gransax

The Powerful Weapon Of A Legendary Dragon

Elden Ring player standing near ranni's rise with the bolt of Gransax after killing blithe

Weapon Skill: Ancient Lightning Spear
Requires: Str 20, Dex 40

The Bolt of Gransax is a legendary spear with a devastating weapon skill. According to the in-game lore, the spear was created from the weapon of a powerful Ancient Dragon named Gransax, who breached the walls of Leyndell. The dragon's body and its colossal weapon can still be seen, towering over much of the Royal Capital.

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The spear itself is unique, looking like twisted golden metal that has been formed into a bolt. Players can find the weapon in the Royal Capital. They must first defeat the Golden Shade Godfrey and then jump down to the weapon after descending the nearby lift and facing off against the patrolling Crucible Knight .

8 Rivers Of Blood

Split The Air With Slashes Of Blood

Elden Ring player two handing Rivers of blood at the end of Caste Morne

Weapon Skill: Corpse Piler
Requires: Str 12, Dex 18, Arc 20

Rivers of Blood is one of the most notorious armaments in the game. Its powerful weapon skill and bleed effect can make it a very overpowered Katana. However, this sword isn’t only powerful. The entire blade drips red with blood, making the sword instantly recognizable. According to lore, it has felled countless men and was cursed by Mohg. While not as ornate as other weapons, this intimidating Katana easily stands out as one of the coolest swords in Elden Ring.

Players will find the weapon in the Church of Repose in the Mountaintop of the Giants region. Here, they will be invaded by Bloody Finger Okina , who drops the weapon upon defeat.

7 Godslayer's Greatsword

The Ornate Weapon Of The Gloam-Eyed Queen

Elden Ring player holding the weapon of the gloom-eyed queen in caelid

Weapon Skill: The Queens Black Flame
Requires: Str 20, Dex 22, Fai 20

The Godslayer's Greatsword is instantly recognizable, with its large twirling blade and unique weapon skill. This effective sword not only hits hard but looks great doing it. The Godslayer's Greatsword was wielded by the Gloam-Eyed Queen, the mysterious figure who led the Godskin Apostles. Not much is known about this character, except that they were defeated in combat against Maliketh, the Black Blade .

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Many players may miss the sword altogether, as it is located at the end of the Divine Tower of Caelid, which can be tricky to access. Players will find the sword after defeating the Godskin Apostle (Divine Tower of Caelid) mini-boss and opening the chest beyond. While the sword requires points in strength, dexterity, and faith, the Godslayer's Greatsword is a solid choice that deals a good amount of damage and is one of the coolest large swords in Elden Ring.

6 Grafted Blade Greatsword

A Fitting Tribute To A Classic Fantasy Series

Elden Ring player holding the sword made of swords at the end of castle Morne

Weapon Skill: Oath of Vengeance
Requires: Str 40, Dex 14

The Grafted Blade Greatsword is one of the heaviest weapons in Elden Ring and deals high damage. This colossal sword was forged from the weapons of an entire clan by a lone surviving champion and is essentially a sword made of swords. While the in-game lore tells players its origin, in reality, the weapon is a fitting tribute to George R. R. Martin and the Iron Throne from Game of Thrones. The famous writer played a pivotal role in the early stages of Elden Ring, laying down much of the groundwork for the entire setting.

Players are rewarded with this weapon after completing Castle Morne and defeating Leonine Misbegotten at the dungeon’s end. While the weapon can be found early in the game, its heavy strength requirements mean it is likely to be used much later.

5 Sword Of Milo

A Sinister Weapon With A Tragic Origin

Elden Ring player holding the sword of Milos with rocks floating behind and the erdtree on fire

Weapon Skill: Shriek of Milos
Requires: Str 15, Dex 19

While some weapons in Elden Ring are cool for their stylish design, others have a more sinister nature. The Sword of Milos was created using a giant’s backbone, with the in-game lore stating, “Milos was undersized for a giant and was viewed as sullied and terribly grotesque.” This hints at the tragic story behind this effective greatsword.

The sword is a powerful dexterity-based weapon that can cause blood loss build-up on enemies. In addition, the Sword of Milos restores a small amount of FP every time an enemy is defeated. This disturbing weapon can be acquired by killing the Dung Eater in the Subterranean Shunning-Grounds or Capital Outskirts moat.

4 Wing Of Astel

Infused With The Power Of The Stars

Elden Ring player holding the Wing of Astel with a ceiling looking like the night sky in the background

Weapon Skill: Nebula
Requires: Str 7, Dex 17, Int 20

The Wing of Astel is a unique and effective weapon ideally used for Dexterity and Intelligence characters. The in-game lore states the weapon was “Crafted from a relic of the Naturalborn of the Void who is said to have assailed the Eternal City.” With its colorful wing blade that slices through the air with a distinctive ring, the weapon is unlike anything else in the game.

In addition to looking really cool, the weapon inflicts extra damage against gravity-based enemies and has a powerful weapon skill and a useful ranged attack. Being close to Astel also increases the power of the Curved Sword. Players will find the weapon in a chest at the top of the Uhl Palace Ruins, accessed from the northern section of the Ainsel River.

3 Golden Epitaph

A Stunningly Crafted Ornate Weapon

Elden Ring player holding an ornate sword with a yellow sky behind

Weapon Skill: Last Rites
Requires: Str 12, Dex 10, Fai 14

While the Golden Epitaph may not be the most widely used sword in Elden Ring, it is certainly one of the most striking. This ornate weapon has a religious feel to its decor. Its guard looks more like a church altar, while the blade’s tip is adorned with a crucified body. The lore tells players that the weapon was created in commemoration of the slain demigod Godwyn the Golden and that it was "Infused with the humble prayer of a young boy; 'O brother, lord brother, please die a true death.'"

Players will find this stunning weapon in Auriza Hero's Grave . A Stoneword key is required to unlock the room. The Golden Epitaph is a strong choice for faith-builds, as it does additional damage to undead enemies and stops skeletons from reviving.

2 Golden Order Greatsword

A Relic Made Of Golden Light

Elden Ring player standing proudly with the Golden Order Greatsword in the Godskin boss room

Weapon Skill: Establish Order
Requires: Str 16, Dex 21, Fai 28

This legendary armament is one of the most unique weapons in Elden Ring. Made entirely of golden light and said to be forged by Radagon himself, the greatsword represents the tenets of the Golden Order. Its design was modeled after the Elden Ring, while the in-game lore tells players “Telltale signs betray that this was once the greatsword bequeathed to him by his first wife, Rennala”.

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While the Golden Order Greatsword has lofty beginnings, its location in-game is far from noble. Players will find the sword at the end of the Cave of the Forlorn in the Consecrated Snowfield region, wielded by the Misbegotten Crusader . The Golden Order Greatsword is a viable faith-build weapon and does additional damage to undead enemies.

1 Blasphemous Blade

Adorned With The Lord Of Blasphemy's Victims

The blasphemous blade in Elden Ring with the remains of rykard being consumed by tanith in the background

Weapon Skill: Taker’s Flame
Requires: Str 22, Dex 15, Fai 21

The Blasphemous Blade is by far the most disturbing weapon in Elden Ring. As Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy ’s sacred blade, this sword is covered in the remains of his devoured victims, merged in a mass of writhing flesh. Players first come across the weapon during the boss fight when Rykard retrieves it from deep within his open mouth.

While the Blasphemous Blade looks like something out of a body horror movie, it is also one of the most effective weapons in Elden Ring. Its weapon skill, Taker’s Flame, hits enemies with life-stealing fire. To acquire the Blasphemous Blade, players must exchange the Remembrance of the Blasphemous in Roundtable Hold after defeating Rykard in Volcano Manor.