Elden Ring: Best Rapiers [750+ Hours Experience]

Thrusting Swords, also known as Rapiers, has two different versions in Elden Ring, and there are only a few weapons that you’ll find in this category, but most of them work really well in the game. Some rapiers are small but faster with a lesser range, while others are heavy-thrusting swords that are slower but work at a longer range.

My Picks For The Best Rapiers Compared In Elden Ring

As I have already mentioned before, there are two different versions of the rapiers in the game, but I will discuss the best ones out of both of these categories.

Here are the complete stats for all the Rapiers in Elden Ring:

1. Antspur Rapier

Anstspur Rapier Scaling and Requirements:

Anstspur Rapier is probably the best rapier in the game, as is evident from most feedback from the player base. It is one of the few weapons that deal Scarlet Rot, which  I can assure you is a pretty powerful debuff. It is additionally very well designed and adds to fashion as well.

How To Get

• In order to obtain the weapon, you’ll have to unlock the Altus Plateau area first.
• Then make your way to The Shaded Castle, which is also shown in the image above.
• On the left side of the castle, where you can see a blue marker, an NPC will invade you.
• Killing that NPC invader will net you the Antspur Rapier in the game.

2. Frozen Needle

Frozen Needle Scaling and Requirements:

The Frozen Needle is the next-best rapier in the game, and it can also be obtained early in the game if you know what you’re doing, and that’s why I’m here. It cannot be infused with Ash of War, and you will need Somber Smithing Stones in order to upgrade the weapon. That’s actually a good thing since you can get Somber Smithing Stones earlier than the normal ones.

How To Get

• The Frozen Needle is located in the upper part of Liurnia Of The Lakes inside the boss room of Kingsrealm Ruins.
• The boss that you fight is quite tough and is known as the Royal Revenant.
• This boss might give you trouble, but you can use Spirit Ashes to make quick work of him.
• After you kill the boss, you can obtain the Frozen Needle from a treasure chest.

For more Physical dmg and frost build-up but with slightly higher weight, I recommend the Icerind Hatchet.

3. Bloody Helice

Bloody Helice Scaling and Requirements:

This is the first heavy-thrusting sword on my list of best rapiers, and it makes for a really strong weapon in the game. I’ve used it extensively, and suggest you to do so, too. Yes! You cannot alter Bloody Helice’s Ash Of War, and you need Somber Smithing Stones in order to upgrade it.

How To Get

• You will have to beat the boss in Writheblood Ruins, located in Altus Plateau, and open up the treasure chest in order to obtain the Bloody Helice in the game.
• The boss that you face is the Sanguine Noble, and he’s really tough to beat, so make sure that you go prepared.

If you do not have access to Bloody Helice, you can opt for the Bloodhound Fang, which has higher damage output and bleed build-up.

4. Dragon King’s Cragblade

Dragon King’s Cragblade Scaling and Requirements:

The Dragon King’s Cragblade is another great heavy-thrusting sword or rapier in the game, but it can only be obtained in the end game. Its ash of war is also fixed, and Somber Smithing Stones will be used to upgrade the weapon. The weapon has great range and is much more useful for PVP due to its skill known as the Thundercloud Form makes for a really strong ash of war exclusive to this weapon.

How To Get

• You can obtain the Cragblade once you defeat Dragonlord Placidusax in Elden Ring.
• That boss fight is located in Farum Azula, which is an end-game area additionally.
• Once you beat the boss, you can trade its Remembrance for the Cragblade from Enia at the Roundtable Hold.

For more lightning DPS, range and speed, I offer you the Bolt of Gransax.

5. Rogier’s Rapier

Rogier’s Rapier Scaling and Requirements:

The Rogier’s Rapier is probably the best choice for a rapier in the early game, and its ash of war is actually strong even during mid-game. As per my testing, the Glintblade Phalanax Ash of war can stagger even most bosses easily as it breaks the posture swiftly in only a few casts.

How To Get

• Additionally, when you receive the weapon from Rogier, it comes in a +8 version by default which is why it is useful during the early game.
• In order to get the weapon, just meet Rogier at the Stormveil Castle and beat Godrick.
• After you beat Godrick, go speak with Rogier at the Roundtable Hold, and you will receive the weapon in Elden Ring.

6. Rapier

Rapier Scaling and Requirements:

The normal Rapier is also a strong thrusting sword for your early game, and you can infuse it with whatever Ash Of War that you like additionally. The weapon can also be upgraded with normal Smithing Stones. The reason why the rapier is a strong weapon is due to its extremely high critical damage that is close to daggers in the game.

How To Get

• You can easily obtain the Rapier at the beginning of the game, and all you need is to make your way to the Roundtable Hold in Elden Ring.
• You can purchase it from the Twin Maiden Husks for 1000 Runes.

If you are aiming for only Crit build, then I suggest you to use the Misericorde. It has the highest crit stat in Elden Ring.

7. Godskin Stitcher

Godskin Stitcher Scaling and Requirements:

The Godskin Stitcher is also a heavy-thrusting sword in the game, and it is quite different from the ones that I’ve mentioned before.

Although it is a bit weaker than other heavy rapiers, the ability to change its Ash Of War makes it a strong thrusting sword in the game.

How To Get

• You’ll have to beat the Godskin Noble at the Volcano Manor in order to obtain this weapon in Elden Ring.

8. Great Epee

Great Epee Scaling and Requirements:

If you’re looking for a heavy rapier during your early game or you just want to start your playthrough with such a weapon, then I have the best choice for you; Great Epee. It can be obtained right after finishing the tutorial. It is a great heavy-thrusting weapon that’ll get you through most of your early game until you find a better rapier, as it did for me.

How To Get

• You need Smithing Stones to upgrade the weapon, and its Ash Of War can also be altered additionally.
• You can obtain the weapon at an enemy camp near Agheel Lake, the location of which is shown in the image above.
• It is located inside a treasure chest at that camp.

9. Estoc

Estoc Scaling and Requirements:

The third last weapon on my list of Best Elden Ring Rapiers in the trusty Estoc that you can also obtain early in the game. It is a great choice for an early game rapier that gives you all the benefits of range, and the weapon has a great scaling with Dexterity additionally. You can also infuse the Estoc and upgrade it with Smithing Stones.

How To Get

• You can purchase the Estoc from a merchant found in Liurnia of the Lakes for 3000 Runes.
• He is located at the very beginning of the region additionally.
• Lastly, if you decide to choose the Prisoner Class at the beginning, then the Estoc will be your starting weapon in the game.

10. Noble’s Estoc And Cleanrot Knight’s Sword

Noble’s Estoc has the following stats;

Noble’s Estoc Scaling and Requirements:

Cleanrot Knight’s Sword has the following stats;

Cleanrot Knight’s Sword Scaling and Requirements:

Noble’s Estoc and the Cleanrot Knight’s Sword are good rapiers for PVP but aren’t just viable in PVE, mostly due to the reason that the method of obtaining these weapons is not great. You will have to farm for these weapons by killing certain enemies again and again. I went through too much trouble, so a prior warning for you. Additionally, it is just not worth it because you can get better rapiers easily in the game.

How To Get

• Smithing Stones are used to upgrading both of these weapons, and their Ash Of War can be changed.
• You will need to farm the Wandering Nobles enemies in order to get the Noble’s Estoc.
• You will need to farm the Lesser Cleanrot Knights in order to get the Cleanrot Knight’s Sword.

The Best Rapier Build

• Weapons: Frozen Needle and Antspur Rapier
• Talismans: Claw Talisman, Spear Talisman, Dragoncrest Greatshield Talisman, and Prosthesis Wearer Heirloom
• Wondrous Physick Mix: Green burst Crystal Tear and Dexterity Knot Crystal Tear
• Spells: Flame, Grant Me Strength

My Tips For Effectively Using Rapiers

Of course, all of the Rapiers in Elden Ring are classified mostly as Dexterity weapons, so if you want to utilize their potential, continue leveling up Dexterity and Strength throughout your playthrough. Besides that, rapiers have reliable charged and regular attacks, which is why I recommend using the talismans mentioned in my build. However, if you like using Ashes of War, then the Bull-Goat’s Talisman and Shard of Alexander are must-haves. Finally, try to wear heavier armor to get a lot of poise since you’ll need it to complete combos.

For beginners, I feel like Rogier’s Rapier feels fairly overpowered since it’s already upgraded when you receive it from Rogier. However, once you get into the late-game phase, I’d suggest picking up and learning the Dragon King’s Cragblade. I personally consider it one of the strongest Dex weapons in Elden Ring, but it’s very tricky to use. So, dedicate some time to it, and you’ll ultimately have the best Rapier build possible.

This concludes my guide on Elden Ring rapiers that you can find and use in Elden Ring. I have not only entailed the best rapiers but also the method of obtaining them in complete detail. These unique weapons can work great to help you take down bosses such as Malenia, Blade of Miquella as well as the almighty Starscourge Radahn. According to a subreddit post, the Antspur Rapier is a fan-favorite weapon preferred by various players.

Additionally, I have also explained one of the best builds that you can make using rapiers in the game. I hope that the guide was helpful in learning everything that you need to know about rapiers. Let me know what you think about Elden Ring in the comments below!

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