Each one is outstanding for one reason or another.

It’s a lump of metal you wear around your hands as you punch enemies.

Never before has the term “metal” described a weapon so well.

A split image of the Grafted Greatsword, Giant Crusher, and Dragon’s Halberd in Elden Ring.

It can be found inStormveilCastle, behind alockeddoor.

It can be opened with theRustyKey, also found in Stormveil Castle.

These foes are especially difficult to deal with because they attack super quickly, with little room to counterattack.

Cerulean Coast, Gravesite Plain, Jagged Peak Summit

There are some great incantations to have fun with by delving into the Dragon Communion in Elden Ring.

TheMisbegottenthat wields the Iron Cleaver at Castle Morne alsodropsitfor use.

15Godskin Stitcher

TheGodskin Stitcheris a unique weapon to say the least.

The Tarnished wields the Iron Ball in Elden Ring.

These blades have the thrust attacks of rapiers, but are significantly larger than normal thrusting weapons.

The sword can be found atVolcanoManorafterdefeatingtheGodskinNoble.

In this case, you’ll want to complement your high Strength with Dexterity.

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Those interested in crafting a quality build will find the Godskin Stitcher a good candidate for a main weapon.

The Greatsword can be found in theDragonbarrowregion ofCaelid, near theCaelemRuins.

However, its weapon Skill, Spinning Slash, truly shines.

The Tarnished wields the Brick Hammer in Elden Ring.

This weapon isdroppedby the semi-hiddenDragonkinSoldierboss in theSiofraRiverundergroundarea.

12Giant-Crusher

TheGiant-Crusherhas the highest Strength stat requirement in Elden Ring, and for good reason.

It’s incredibly powerful, with very high stagger potential against enemies.

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Of course, the downside is that the weapon will leave you entirely open to attacks if you miss.

Remember these boss battles?

The weapon is located in an endgame area, near theOuterWallPhantomTreeSite Of Grace.

The Tarnished wields the Iron Cleaver in Elden Ring.

It could be worth it, though, to instantly kill any lower-level enemies you come across.

Compared to most of the unique starting classes' weapons, this sword is a great deal more powerful.

The weapon is found in acarriagechestright next to theGatefrontRuins.

A split image of the Best Dragon Communion Incantations in Elden Ring.

Simply scrounge together3,500runesand purchase the Zweihander from atrader in the south of the map, found near theTombswardCaveon theWeepingPeninsula.

Luckily, this weapon can be acquired almost immediately after you begin playing and the requirements are extremely reasonable.

The best feature of the weapon, however, isthe Hemorrhage effect aka Bleedit applies when inflicting damage.

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Morning Star can also be found on theWeepingPeninsulaon the main road fromLimgrave.

This damage is percentage-based, which means that even high-health enemies like dragons will take significant damage.

The Tarnished holding Godskin Stitcher in Elden Ring.

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The Tarnished holding Greatsword in Elden Ring.

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The Tarnished holding Dragon Halberd in Elden Ring.

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Player holding Giant-Crusher Elden Ring

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The Tarnished wields the Lordsworn’s Greatsword in Elden Ring.

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The Tarnished wields the Zweihander in Elden Ring.

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The Tarnished holding Morning Star in Elden Ring.

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