Here's our round-up of the Elden Ring best PvP weapons to pick up and devastate invaders like never before.
Elden Ring is a vast game by all stretches of the imagination. Not only does it feature open-ended gameplay inside a large, vibrant, and bustling world, but gamers also get to enjoy the pain and pleasure of the game’s multiplayer. In an action RPG title like this, the player with the most decked-out equipment is king and what makes that possible are PvP weapons. Hence, today I will list down the Best PvP Weapons in Elden Ring.
Here is a quick look at the comparison between the Best PvP Weapons in Elden Ring:
Weapons
Best For
Physical (ATK)
Physical (Guard)
Crit
Boost
Moonveil
The Best Katana For Intelligence build
73.0
31.0
100.0
31.0
Rivers of Blood
The Best Bleed Weapon In Elden Ring
76.0
36.0
100.0
31.0
Starscourge Greatsword
The Best Weapon Against Gravity-Type Enemies
129.0
65.0
100.0
52.0
Blasphemous blade
The Best Greatsword For Healing
121.0
72.0
100.0
50.0
Mohgwyns Sacred Spear
The Best Greatspear For Bleed Builds
96.0
57.0
100.0
46.0
Lazuli Glinstone Sword
The Highest Magic Dmg In Straight Swords
79.0
30.0
100.0
30.0
Dragon Kings Cragblade
The Best Heavy-Thursting Sword For Lightning Dmg
92.0
46.0
100.0
34.0
Eleonoras Poleblade
The Best Twinblade For Dmg Efficiency
72.0
33.0
100.0
28.0
Vykes War Spear
The Best Great Spear For Madness Builds
103.0
52.0
100.0
42.0
Bloody helice
The Best Heavy Thrusting Sword For Bleed Builds
121.0
57.0
100.0
34.0
My Best PvP Weapons Video
The following is my cherry-picked collection of the best PvP weapons in Elden Ring. Read on as I explore everything special about them and why you should choose them for your next one-on-one bout. Also, my 10 best dexterity weapons video also showcases some of the best weapons that you can use in PvP as well so make sure you watch the video as well.
1. Moonveil
The Best Katana For Intelligence build.
Moonveil
Attack
Physical
Magic
Fire
Lightning
Holy
Crit
73
87
0
0
0
100
Guard
Physical
Magic
Fire
Lightning
Holy
Boost
31
57
26
26
26
31
Why I Chose This: Moonveil can make shortwork of multiple opponents with its poise dmg, long range and high damaging skill.
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At the top of this list stands the formidable Moonveil Katana, a weapon that fulfills the desires of intelligence-focused Elden Ring builds. Countless Elden Ring players, regardless of their skill level, have embraced the Moonveil Katana’s unique moveset and tailored their playstyle around it.
If you’re a Katana enthusiast, consider checking out the 10 best Katanas in Elden Ring and feed your sport.
Has high poise dmg and good range.
Skill (Transient Moonlight) can effortlessly kill many foes.
Needs investment in Mind for skill spam.
It is not suitable for bleed builds.
2. Rivers of Blood
The Best Bleed Weapon In Elden Ring.
Rivers of Blood
Attack
Physical
Magic
Fire
Lightning
Holy
Crit
76
0
76
0
0
100
Guard
Physical
Magic
Fire
Lightning
Holy
Boost
36
26
52
26
26
31
Why I Chose This: Rivers of Blood is, without a doubt, the most quick-working and effective weapon of game with its high bleed build-up and powerstancing.
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Rivers of Blood Katana lives up to its name, dominating Elden Ring’s PvP scene with its moveset, strong stats, and blood loss effect. Players are building around it, causing chaos in multiplayer.
It is the most effective and quick-working weapon in the game.
Enables the use of all other katanas by power standing.
An end-game weapon cannot be used in NG.
Skill cast can be interrupted by high-poise opponents.
3. Starscourge Greatsword
The Best Weapon Against Gravity-Type Enemies.
Starscourge Greatsword
Attack
Physical
Magic
Fire
Lightning
Holy
Crit
129
83
0
0
0
100
Guard
Physical
Magic
Fire
Lightning
Holy
Boost
65
47
34
34
34
52
Why I Chose This: Starscourge Greatsword is a good choice against gravity-type enemies due to its 30% dmg boost and can also be dual-handed for further dmg.
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The Starscourge Greatsword, obtained by defeating General Radahn and trading the Remembrance of the Starscourge with Enia at Roundtable Hold, is one of Elden Ring’s top Remembrance weapons.
Why I Chose This:Blasphemous Blade is a best choice for protective playstyle, as it provides healing on hiting and killing enemies.
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The Blasphemous Blade is a top choice for many Elden Ring PvP players due to its potent damage. It excels for Faith builds, with D-rank scaling in Dexterity, Faith, and Strength, offering a balanced playstyle. Overall, it stands as one of Elden Ring’s best PvP weapons due to its range, Passive Effect, damage, and weapon art.
To acquire it, venture into Volcano Manor; you can explore various ways to access this region in Elden Ring through my Volcano Manor Location Guide.
Skill deals exceptional fire damage and provides on-hit healing.
Provides further healing with every kill.
Needs heavy investment in 3 different stats for proper use.
Obtained from a secret boss.
5. Mohgwyn’s Sacred Spear
The Best Greatspear For Bleed Builds.
Mohgwyn’s Sacred Spear
Attack
Physical
Magic
Fire
Lightning
Holy
Crit
96
0
62
0
0
100
Guard
Physical
Magic
Fire
Lightning
Holy
Boost
57
36
49
36
36
46
Why I Chose This: Mohgwyn’s Sacred Spear has the longest reach in greatspears and has the best utility for bleed procs in greatspears.
To obtain this competitive PvP weapon, you must defeat Mohg, Lord of Blood, in Mohgwyn’s Palace. Locating this boss fight is challenging, but my step-by-step guide on finding Mohgwyn’s Palace can help.
Has the longest range, making dealing with farther players easier.
The Ash of War has a wide AoE and can inflict bleed easily.
The Ash of War leaves you susceptible to dmg.
Has relatively low Dex scaling.
6. Lazuli Glintstone Sword
The Highest Magic Dmg In Straight Swords.
Lazuli Glintstone Sword
Attack
Physical
Magic
Fire
Lightning
Holy
Crit
79
94
0
0
0
100
Guard
Physical
Magic
Fire
Lightning
Holy
Boost
30
55
25
25
25
30
Why I Chose This: Lazuli Glintstone Sword is the best straight sword to carry in an Int-build as it has high magic dmg and also has a great Ash of War.
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The Lazuli Glintstone Sword may not stand alone as a primary weapon, but it deserves recognition for its synergy with intelligence-based builds in Elden Ring. For sorcerer characters wielding powerful staves, being prepared for up-close PvP encounters is essential.
If you don’t obtain the weapon on your initial attempt, persist by resting at the mentioned Site of Grace and defeating the enemy repeatedly until the weapon drops. With perseverance, you’ll eventually obtain this magical Straight Sword. Once you have it, consider investing Somber Smithing Stones to enhance it to higher levels.
Has the highest magic dmg potential on Int builds.
The Ash of War allows you to close distance between enemies.
The weapon cannot be buffed in any way.
Is only obtained by farming certain enemies.
7. Dragon King’s Cragblade
The Best Heavy-Thursting Sword For Lightning Dmg.
Dragon King’s Cragblade
Attack
Physical
Magic
Fire
Lightning
Holy
Crit
92
0
0
59
0
100
Guard
Physical
Magic
Fire
Lightning
Holy
Boost
46
32
32
46
32
34
Why I Chose This: Dragon King’s Cragblade is best use against dragon-type enemies with its exceptionaly high lightning dmg and good physical dmg.
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The Dragon King’s Cragblade is not just a weapon; it’s a work of art in the world of Elden Ring. As a PvP weapon, it excels in calculated slaying and annihilating opposition. This Heavy Thrusting Sword boasts impressive stats and a skill move that defies death.
To further enhance this combination, consider using a Seppuku, an Ash of War skill that boosts your attack power and increases the chance of inflicting the Blood Loss status effect on your enemies.
Fast attacks and good bleed build-up.
Further deals high HP and Stagger dmg.
Requires progression in an NPC questline.
Low scaling with Arcane (D).
9. Vyke’s War Spear
The Best Great Spear For Madness Builds.
Vyke’s War Spear
Attack
Physical
Magic
Fire
Lightning
Holy
Crit
103
0
66
0
0
100
Guard
Physical
Magic
Fire
Lightning
Holy
Boost
52
33
45
33
33
42
Why I Chose This: Vyke’s War Spear possesses a unique Ash of War and has high Madness buildup, melting everything in its path.
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Vyke’s War Spear is a formidable Great Spear that remains potent in Elden Ring, despite adjustments to balance it. It scales best with Faith, but it also performs well with Strength and Dexterity attributes.
It also causes you to get mad while using its Ash of War.
Madness status can only be utilized in PvP and not in PvE.
10. Bloody Helice
The Best Heavy Thrusting Sword For Bleed Builds.
Bloody Helice
Attack
Physical
Magic
Fire
Lightning
Holy
Crit
121
0
0
0
0
100
Guard
Physical
Magic
Fire
Lightning
Holy
Boost
57
40
40
40
40
34
Why I Chose This: When it comes to bleed build-up in heavy thrusting swords, Bloody Helice stays on top, with its high bleed buildup and highly useful Ash of War.
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Bloody Helice is a formidable weapon in Elden Ring, known for its effectiveness in PvP combat. Originally considered “broken” upon the game’s release, it remains a powerful tool of destruction. This Heavy Thrusting Sword is known for its penetrative attacks and punishing strikes, making it a reliable choice in PvP situations.
To obtain Bloody Helice, travel to the Altus Plateau region in Elden Ring. Follow my guide on gathering the Dectus Medallion to unlock this pivotal region. Inside the Altus Plateau, head to the Bridge of Iniquity and cross it to reach Writheblood Ruins.
Enter the cavernous tunnels and defeat Sanguine Noble, a mini-boss. Afterward, you’ll find Bloody Helice inside a chest not far from the boss fight room, offering blood loss buildup as a Passive Effect.
Ash of war is helpful in avoiding incoming strikes and counterattacks.
Bleed buildup is triggered efficiently and scales with Arcane.
iframes lost, when using skill without meeting stat requirements.
Every subsequent move in the three-stage skill costs FP.
Alternative Weapons
I excluded a few other good PvP Weapons in Elden Ring from my top 10 list; some of them are:
Sacred Relic Sword: The devastating weapon skills of this sword, like Wave of Gold, make it a better option to consider.
Gargoyle’s Twinblade: This twinblade can effortlessly perform medium damage and high-speed attacks.
Bolt of Gransax: It has good scaling and built-in lightning damage, but normal attacks cannot do that much damage.
Godskin Peeler: This PvP weapon has a better reach than the others, but it requires a character with high dexterity.
My Take On The Best PvP Weapons
While there are many viable and fun options to choose from during PvP in Elden Ring, there are certain choices for weapons that usually are the most consistent. Effects such as hemorrhage, frenzy, frost, and death blight generally kill the fastest. However, Colossal weapons can be equally as good, even without an overtime build-up of a debuff, given that you have a low equipment load to dodge attacks successfully.
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With the recent buffs to Colossal weapons, they’ve become highly popular and a part of the meta, so do consider them if you’re a bulky build. Personally, I dislike weapons with low range, such as daggers or fists, because while they have good attack speed, the damage output and range do not make up for it.
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