Elden Ring features a violent timeline of the Lands in Between, an unforgiving territory that presents a formidable challenge even for the most courageous warriors. Limgrave, the starting point for players, sprawls as a vast land where monstrous creatures thrive.

To survive in the harsh domain of Elden Ring, players must arm themselves with weapons capable of withstanding its punishing environment. Within Limgrave's vast territories, players can find armaments that make their journey easier.

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Updated on May 20th, 2024, by Vlad Mazanko:While long-term Elden Ring fans are eagerly preparing for the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, newcomers might still be interested in the best weapons available in the game's very first region, Limgrave. This region has many exciting armaments to offer, provided players know where to look. This list has been expanded with several new entries, including additional information about damage and other crucial stats that players can expect from some of the best weapons found in Limgrave.

15 Large Club

It's Really Just A Very Huge And Very Heavy Stick

The Large Club in Elden Ring is the true definition of 'Bonk,' boasting good Str scaling just as players might expect. Its heavy weight could be perceived as an advantage, as it is capable of crushing enemy armor with every hit, dealing great poise damage. The weapon's Barbaric Roar Skill has several effects: it adds direct physical damage to each attack, briefly increases Str scaling, and alters the moveset of strong attacks for an even more devastating effect.

The Large Club can be found in Limgrave, near the Forlorn Hound Evergaol entrance. It is located on the lowest cliff south of the prison, right near a spiritspring.

14 Erdtree Greatbow

A Rather Underutilized Ranged Weapon Due To How Challenging It Is To Get

In addition to its regular physical damage, the B inflicts a significant amount of Holy damage on enemies with every shot, even without firing special arrows. Also, when paired with Golden Great Arrows, it deals 20 percent more damage. As a Holy weapon, this bow primarily scales with Faith, making it less effective for Dex-based archer builds. Its weapon Skill, Through and Through, enables arrows to pass through every enemy in their path, which could be invaluable when dealing with multiple foes in confined spaces.

There are several obstacles standing in the way of players who want to get Erdtree Greatbow early on. First, they'll need two Stonesword Keys to access the initially-blocked path into Fringefolk Hero's Grave. Second, not only do players need to survive the Grave's nasty challenges and traps, they have to destroy the moving chariot by dropping a pot on it, which could require some patience and practice.

13 Uchigatana

The Only Katana Available In Limgrave, But A Very Decent Choice For Bleed Builds

The only katana available in Limgrave, the Uchigatana , is one of the best weapons players can get. It does decent damage and has innate bleed build-up, making it perfect for bleed builds. Additionally, suppose a player chooses the samurai class. In that case, they already start with one of these, meaning they can easily get a second one — wielding two Unchigatana will allow players to power their stance.

The weapon can be found on a corpse hanging from a ledge near a flight of stairs in the Deathtouched Catacombs, northeast of the Warmaster's shack in Stormhill.

12 Highland Axe

A Fine Choice For Combat When An Attack Boost Or Critical Damage Is Required

The Highland Axe is a fine weapon that scales from Str and Dex equally, making it suitable for quality builds. However, players will use this weapon for its ability to increase the potency of roar Skills. Combined with the roar medallion, players can deal serious damage.

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The passive Skill does not require players to use the weapon; have it on their person, and it will still work. Players can find the axe in Stormveil Castle , which can be looted from a corpse in the large room with the Grafted Scion. The body is resting under the giant painting of Godfrey.

11 Twinblade

One Of The Few Twinblades, This One's Moveset Is Surprisingly Versatile

A versatile and deadly early-game weapon that primarily scales with Str and Dex and has low requirements; this is a natural choice for any melee build that wants a large area of effect on their attacks. The Twinblade wide and fast strikes can damage multiple foes at once, and its Spinning Slash Skill performs a quick 360-degree attack that spins again with an additional input, causing solid poise damage.

The Twinblade is pretty easy to get, as it is found inside a chest in the underground cellar in the Dragon-Burnt Ruins. However, there's a little trick, as the cellar's entry is surrounded by four intact walls, which makes it hard to enter the room on foot. Using Torrent might help, though.

10 Reduvia

A Deadly Dagger That Causes Targets To Bleed Without Striking Them

One of the best daggers in the game, the Reduvia dagger is a weapon players will want to get. It has an innate bleed and fast attack speed, making it easy to stack the bleed build-up. However, what players will like from this dagger is its awesome Ashes of War: Reduvia Blood Blade, which allows the player to fire a short-range blood projectile that stacks more bleed build-up than a melee attack, making it a must-have for builds that focus on bleed.

The Reduvia dagger is dropped by Bloody Finger Nerijus, who invades the player's world along the stream just outside Murkwater Cave. Additionally, it's immediately usable for the bandit class as it already meets the stat requirement off the bat, making it a perfect early-game weapon for the class.

9 Pike

Ideal For Those Who Favor Melee Range Over Everything Else

The longest weapon in the game, the Pike is one of the best choices in Elden Ring that players can obtain from Limgrave. It has decent damage, average scaling, and a considerable range advantage against most melee enemies in the region. Additionally, it can be infused with the best Ashes of War, which, combined with its reach advantage, makes it an excellent choice.

Furthermore, the Pike can be used alongside a shield and can even perform an attack without lowering it, meaning players can attack while defending simultaneously, making it a perfect weapon for tank builds. This awesome spear can be found in the challenging Stormveil Castle. It can be looted from a corpse in the heavily guarded courtyard beside the Liftside Chamber Site of Grace.

8 Omen Cleaver

A Menacing Curved Greatsword With Excellent Reach

One of the few Curved Greatswords obtained from Limgrave, the Omen Cleaver is a solid weapon. It deals decent damage and has good scaling. It can also be infused with Ashes of War, making it flexible for quality builds. In addition, it is the fourth longest Curved Greatsword giving it an edge over the other weapons in the region.

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The Omen Cleaver can be farmed from the Omen enemies wielding it. Players can find one in the heavily guarded courtyard near the Liftside Chamber Site of Grace in Stormveil Castle.

7 Bloodhound's Fang

A Curved Greatsword Featuring A One-Of-A-Kind Ash Of War

The Bloodhound's Fang is one of the best Curved Greatswords in the game. It is the third longest of its weapon class and has innate bleed build-up, giving it that extra edge over the other greatswords. However, this weapon's Ash of War: Bloodhound's Finesse sets this sword apart, which lets players perform a fade-away strike and then allows a dashing follow-up strike.

It is dropped by the mini-boss Bloodhound Knight Darriwil at the Forlorn Hound Evergaol, at the southernmost part of Limgrave. This makes it easily accessible to those strong enough to take him down early on.

6 Godslayer's Seal

An Impressive Magic Seal For Those Who Favor Godslayer Incantations

The Godslayer's Seal is a Sacred Seal that can be obtained early in Elden Ring. It scales from Str and Fai, making it perfect for Faith-Str builds. However, players use this for its ability to boost Godslayer Incantations like Black Flame, Black Flame Ritual, and Scouring Black Flame. Additionally, it outperforms the Finger Seal at Faith 60, so it is worth picking up.

It can be found behind a sword key door in Stormveil Castle close to the Rampart Tower Site of Grace. Furthermore, with the Godslayer's Seal, players will also get the Godskin Prayerbook containing Godslayer Incantations players can use with the seal.

5 Lordsworn's Greatsword

A Perfect Choice For Parry-Active Play With An Emphasis On Critical Damage

Weapon players are likely to find early on in the game, the Lordsworn's Greatsword is one of the best ones in the region. It has decent scaling and good damage. It can also be buffed with magic and consumables, which is handy when players need additional damage. However, what sets this greatsword apart is its Crit modifier. It is the only greatsword with a Crit above 100. This makes it a good weapon for players who love to parry and backstab.

Found on a Carriage in the Gatefront Ruins camp just outside the Stormgate, players will find the Lordsworn's Greatsword on their way to Stormveil Castle. Additionally, the weapon has the same scaling for Dex and Str, making it a sword players will want to use if they are going for a Quality build.

4 Great Épée

A Light And Reliable Thrusting Weapon For Strength Builds

The lightest among its weapon class, the Great Épée is the go-to choice for players who want to use Heavy Thrusting Swords from the get-go. Like its longer brother, the Godskin Stitcher, it deals decent damage and has good scaling, though the Str build is slightly better than the Dex build. However, what sets this weapon apart from the rest of its brothers, is its heavy attack, which is a sweeping attack as opposed to the usual thrust, allowing it to hit multiple enemies.

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Additionally, going the Str build will allow players to wield it with a great shield, enabling players to block while attacking, just like a spear. The Great Épée can be found in a chest at a camp Northeast of the Forlorn Hound Evergaol.

3 Dragon Communion Seal

A Great Choice For Those Favoring Madness And Bleed Builds Powered By Dragon's Might

Scaling with Faith and Arcane, this seal is perfect for madness and bleed builds that want to use incantations. The Dragon Communion Seal allows these builds to use offensive or buff incantations, making them more versatile. However, what sets this seal apart is its ability to boost Dragon Communion Incantations.

It is easily obtainable for those strong enough to brave the Fringefolk Hero's Grave and kill the Banished Knight that will drop it. The Hero's Grave is at the beginning of the game behind the stonesword key door that requires two to open.

2 Golden Halberd

A Hard-To-Obtain Halberd That Is Probably The Best In Its Class

The Golden Halberd is arguably the best halberd in Elden Ring, and one that can be obtained in the game's first area. It is a great Faith weapon that scales with Str, Faith, and Dex, dealing a significant amount of Holy damage with each strike. The halberd's Golden Vow Skill increases not only the player's attack power and defense stats, but also those of their allies within range. For players looking to wield the Golden Halberd early on, starting with the Vagabond class is recommended to meet its requirements more quickly.

Getting the Golden Halberd as early as possible might be tempting, but it has its price. To obtain this weapon, players need to defeat the hard-to-miss Tree Sentinel boss right at the start of the Limgrave region, which is not an easy task.

1 Erdsteel Dagger

Pretty Weak In The Early Game, But Slaps Later On Once Properly Upgraded

At first glance, this beautiful dagger appears to be one of the weakest in its class, but just stick with it, and it'll deliver as the player's character grows stronger. Not only can the Erdsteel Dagger scale with both Int and Faith, making it one of the few weapons to scale with two different stats, it also features a unique R2 moveset that performs quick and deadly double slashes. Coupled with its Quickstep Skill, players can easily deal massive damage, while evading incoming attacks at the same time.

Obtaining the Erdsteel Dagger in Limgrave is a straightforward process, but it does require some effort. It is given to players by Kenneth Haight as a reward for fully clearing out Fort Haight. The good thing, though, is that no bosses are involved. That's not to say it isn't challenging.

Elden Ring

Platform(s)

PS5 , Xbox One , PS4 , Xbox Series X , Xbox Series S , PC

Released

February 25, 2022

Developer(s)

From Software

Genre(s)

RPG , Action

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