Even though Elden Ring is home to a wide variety of weapons, a character with a strength build will invariably be able to make superior use of only a few of them. The game's strength-scaling weapons are particularly effective at dealing heavy damage and breaking the stances of enemies, which leaves them vulnerable to devastating critical hits. These weapons focus primarily on slow and heavy attacks. However, in keeping with the tradition of Dark Souls, determining which of Elden Ring's weapons scale optimally and where to find them can be a difficult and time-consuming task. It may appear as though Elden Ring does not lend itself very well to a pure strength build, despite the fact that it boasts what is possibly the widest variety of build options available among all of FromSoftware's Souls and Soulslike games. As a result of the fact that the hardest bosses in Elden Ring are some of the quickest and most dangerous enemies ever seen in a FromSoftware game, strength builds are frequently seen as being at a disadvantage in comparison to builds that have access to either faster weapons or a variety of spells and incantations. In spite of this, strength weapons in Elden Ring can still be quite effective for players who are patient and able to pick their openings carefully.
Not only do the best strength-scaling weapons in the game scale well based on the stat, but they also typically have some distinguishing quality that helps them stand out from the crowd. The Greatsword is particularly useful due to its excellent scaling, early availability, and the fact that its Ash of War can be customized. Colossal swords are a mainstay in strength builds. Players who are willing to risk the Dragonbarrow region of Caelid at low levels can obtain the Greatsword almost immediately, and it is a useful weapon to have on hand throughout the entirety of Elden Ring. The Greatsword can be found in the Dragonbarrow region of Caelid. With a scaling of up to an A in strength and a heavy affinity, the Greatsword is capable of serving as a go-to generalist weapon for strength builds. In addition, as a mainstay Dark Souls weapon returning to Elden Ring, it is a familiar friend for series veterans who have played previous games in the series. Ruins GreatswordThe Ruins Greatsword, on the other hand, is an additional potent choice for those in search of a more distinctive strength weapon; however, the requirement that the user possesses 16 intelligence may be off-putting to some.
For those who are willing to make the financial commitment, the Ruins Greatsword offers a strength scaling of S, a potent Ash of War, and exceptional powerful attacks that leave bursts of magic when they make contact with the ground. The Ruins Greatsword is one of the game's nine legendary weapons; however, acquiring it can be difficult due to its status as a legendary weapon. In Caelids Redmane Castle, players who are interested in obtaining it will have to engage in a dual boss fight against the Misbegotten Warrior and the Crucible Knight. This fight can take place either before or after the Radahn festival. The Anchor Is RustedThe Rusted Anchor is one of Elden Ring's underrated weapons and can be obtained very quickly and easily in the beginning of the game, despite the fact that it may initially appear to be a joke. The Rusted Anchor is a piercing damage type great axe that can be obtained from the Scaly Misbegotten boss at the end of the Weeping Peninsulas Morne Tunnel. It is unique among great axes in that it deals this type of damage.
The ability to counterattack and deal additional damage to foes who are already in the midst of an attack is a distinctive feature of pierce damage, which is normally restricted to spears or specific attacks of other types of weapons
The Rusted Anchor is a heavy weapon that deals pierce damage and has the potential to deal devastating damage, particularly when combined with the Spear Talisman
Obtaining Great Stars Increases Both Your Status And Your HealingThe Great Stars has a few other characteristics that set it apart from other strength weapons
These characteristics include heavy damage and the ability to break stances
The true value of the weapon lies in its passive effect, which restores health points on each successful hit
Although the weapon's natural bleed buildup is a useful tool for dealing bursts of damage, the weapon's true value lies in its passive effect
The Great Star's bleed buildup and healing can decimate even some of the game's most challenging bosses while keeping the health of its wielder at a maximum level
This is made possible by the combination of the Great Star's bleed buildup and a faster-hitting ability
The Great Stars is an adaptable option for strength builds that can be obtained in the Altus Plateau from both a carriage and an invasion sign
It can be used in a variety of ways. Glaive of the NightriderThe Nightrider Glaive is a potent halberd choice for strength builds, and it is a good choice for players who are looking for an option that is a little bit faster and has a great range. The Nightrider Glaive is one of the rarest weapons in Elden Ring Items For Sale despite having some of the best overall damage, scaling, and range for strength-oriented halberds. Because of this, it is an excellent choice for players who are looking for a lighter weapon with longer range despite the fact that it is one of the rarest weapons in the game. The Nightrider Glaive is one of the game's more difficult-to-find weapons because it can only be obtained from a Nights Cavalry boss that is located near the Bellum Church in Liurnia. If players weren't fortunate enough to be traveling through the region at night, they would have likely missed the boss fight entirely. Curved Sword of the BeastmanThe Beastman's Curved Sword is an excellent option for players who would rather not be restricted to slower weapons because of its versatility.
The Beastman's Curved Sword is a one-of-a-kind strength-scaling option that can be found in one of Elden Ring's fastest and lightest weapon categories. It has more rapid attacks than the majority of strength-scaling weapons, and it is the only curved sword that can perform unique jumping attacks. However, the availability of the weapon is a particular sticking point, as it can only be obtained through random drops from Azula Beastman foes that are carrying the weapon in Farum Azula, which is near the very end of the game. The Giant-Crusher, Elden Ring's potentially most iconic strength weapon, comes in last but certainly isn't least. The Giant-Crusher's use can be cumbersome due to its massive weight, damage, and size, which is large enough to block a sizeable portion of the screen. However, the Giant-Crusher's raw power more than makes up for the inconvenience caused by its use. With an S scaling in strength after upgrades and a Heavy infusion, the Giant-Crusher's one-of-a-kind heavy attack is unquestionably more than capable of obliterating whatever is placed in its path. The Giant-Crusher is a potent option for strength builds and can be found in the Altus Plateau, which is located south of the Outer Wall Phantom Tree grace.
Players who are willing to seek out powerful strength-scaling weapons will be rewarded with some of the most damaging weapons in the game. This is despite the fact that a pure strength build carries a higher risk than the majority of other builds. Players who are interested in playing through the game more than once may find that strength-scaling weapons are an effective choice when the DLC for Elden Ring Items For Sale (buy them here) gets closer to being made available.
