15 Best Remembrance Weapons In Elden Ring [Expert Picks]

Our Elden Ring best Remembrance weapons guide entails some of the best boss weapons to have in your arsenal to dominate foes in the game.

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Looking for the best Remembrance weapons in Elden Ring? You’re definitely in the right trying to search for what happens to be the most legendary armaments in the game. Read on as I explore the most formidable Remembrance weapons and how you can obtain them in the treacherous confines of the Lands Between.

Key Takeaways

Players can acquire special boss weapons by trading their remembrances with Finger Reader Enia at the Roundtable Hold.
There are a total of 15 Remembrances to collect in Elden Ring.
Some of the remembrances are Starscourge Greatsword, Dragon King’s Cragblade, Giant’s Red Braid, and Carian Regal Scepter.
Each of the remembrances provides different functionalities such as a spear with massive AoE Ash of War inflicting bleed, a whip with fiery combo on Ash of War, and a magic staff with high intelligence scaling.

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Important: Players can duplicate Remembrances from 7 Walking Mausoleums in the Lands Between so they can reap both of the boss remembrance rewards at the same time.

Best Remembrance Weapons In Elden Ring

Here is a quick look at the Stat Comparison between the Elden Ring Remembrance Weapons:

Weapons	Best For	Physical (ATK)	Physical (Guard)	Crit	Boost
Starscourge Greatsword	Best Colossal Sword For Intelligence Builds In Elden Ring.	129.0	65.0	100.0	52.0
Mohgwyn’s Sacred Spear	Best Spear In Elden Ring.	96.0	57.0	100.0	46.0
Blasphemous Blade	Best Greatsword For Faith Builds In Elden Ring.	121.0	72.0	100.0	50.0
Hand of Malenia	One Of The Best Katanas in Elden Ring.	117.0	49.0	100.0	33.0
Morgott’s Cursed Sword	One Of The Best Arcane Weapons in Elden Ring.	120.0	55.0	110.0	35.0
Sacred Relic Sword	Best Weapon For Farming Runes In Elden Ring.	118.0	62.0	110.0	42.0
Dragon King’s Cragblade	One Of The Best Lightning Weapons In Elden Ring.	92.0	46.0	100.0	34.0
*******’s Stars	Best Flail For Intelligence Builds In Elden Ring.	68.0	32.0	100.0	20.0
Malekith’s Black Blade	Best Colossal Sword In Elden Ring.	127.0	68.0	100.0	55.0
Giant’s Red Braid	Best Whip For Fighting Malenia In Elden Ring.	82.0	24.0	100.0	15.0
Marika’s Hammer	One Of The Best Hammer Ash of Wars In Elden Ring.	101.0	44.0	100.0	33.0
Winged Greathorn	One Of The Best Greataxes In Elden Ring.	130.0	65.0	100.0	42.0
Axe of Godrick	Best Greataxe Ash of War In Elden Ring.	142.0	65.0	100.0	42.0
Axe of Godfrey	Best Greataxe In Elden Ring.	165.0	75.0	100.0	50.0
Carian Regal Scepter	Best Glintstone Staff In Elden Ring.	24.0	25.0	100.0	15.0

1. Starscourge Greatsword

Best Colossal Sword For Intelligence Builds In Elden Ring.

Type	Attack type	Skills	FP Cost	Weight	Sell Price
Colossal sword	Standard	Starcaller cry	20	20.0	100
Attack Power
Physical	Magic	Fire	Lightning	Holy	Critical
129	83	0	0	0	100
Guarded Damage Negation
Physical	Magic	Fire	Lightning	Holy	Guard Boost
65	47	34	34	34	52

Why I Chose This: The dual wield moveset it has on top of the magic damage dealing capability.

The Starscourge Greatsword is a powerful weapon obtained by defeating Starscourge Radahn, a legendary demi-god in the Radahn festival.

It’s an S-tier weapon, known for allowing dual-wielding by default, providing both strong Physical and Magic Attack Power, and scaling well with Strength and Dexterity.

To wield it, you’ll need 38 Strength, 12 Dexterity, and 15 Intelligence. Its weapon art, Starcaller Cry, summons ethereal magic to draw in nearby enemies and deliver a powerful slam attack.

You need to beat Starscourge Radahn to get the Starscourge Greatsword. This is one of the most difficult bosses to exist in Elden Ring, but there is a way to dispose of him easily. Read our Elden Ring Radahn Cheese method guide and learn.

Offers the dual-wield moveset when two-handed.
Has built-in Magic damage on physical attacks.
Its Ash of War draws in nearby enemies and does high damage.

The Ash of War is a bit slow, making it difficult to connect in PvP.

2. Mohgwyn’s Sacred Spear

Best Spear In Elden Ring.

Type	Attack type	Skills	FP Cost	Weight	Sell Price
Great spear	Pierce	Bloodboon ritual	20+20	10	100
Attack Power
Physical	Magic	Fire	Lightning	Holy	Critical
96	0	62	0	0	100
Guarded Damage Negation
Physical	Magic	Fire	Lightning	Holy	Guard Boost
57	36	49	36	36	46

Why I Chose This: The ability of this weapon to not only deal physical damage but also fire damage on top of it.

Mohgwyn’s Sacred Spear, a top-tier Great Spear, is acquired by defeating Mohg, Lord of Blood, and is among the best Remembrance weapons. Its primary feature is its effective blood loss buildup Passive Effect, gradually reducing enemy health. The spear has a versatile moveset with good reach, making it suitable for an Arcane build.

Defeating Mohg, Lord of Blood, to obtain this weapon is challenging due to the hidden Mohgwyn Palace location.

Has built-in Fire damage on physical attacks.
This weapon’s Ash of War can decimate enemies in both PvE and PvP.

The Ash of War leaves the player wide open during the startup.

3. Blasphemous Blade

Best Greatsword For Faith Builds.

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Type	Attack type	Skills	FP Cost	Weight	Sell Price
Greatsword	Standard	Taker’s flame	N/A	100	13.5
Attack Power
Physical	Magic	Fire	Lightning	Holy	Critical
121	0	78	0	0	100
Guarded Damage Negation
Physical	Magic	Fire	Lightning	Holy	Guard Boost
56	39	54	39	39	42

Why I Chose This: The special ash of war this weapon has which deals massive damage and is extremely fast.

The Blasphemous Blade in Elden Ring is a fear-inducing Greatsword with souls absorbed by its original wielder. To obtain it, defeat Rykard, the Lord of Blasphemy, in Mt. Gelmir near the Audience Pathway Site of Lost Grace.

Its unique weapon art, “Taker’s Flame,” triggers volcanic attacks effective against groups and tough foes, making it a top Remembrance weapon.

Has decent scaling in Strength, Faith, and Dexterity.
Has built-in Fire damage on physical attacks.
The Ash of War is very fast and does high damage.

None.

4. Hand of Malenia

One Of The Best Katanas in Elden Ring.

Type	Attack type	Skills	FP Cost	Weight	Sell Price
Katana	Slash, Pierce	Waterfowl dance	N/A	7	1000
Attack Power
Physical	Magic	Fire	Lightning	Holy	Critical
117	0	0	0	0	100
Guarded Damage Negation
Physical	Magic	Fire	Lightning	Holy	Guard Boost
49	33	33	33	33	33

Why I Chose This: The high end moveset that it provides is second to none.

In Elden Ring, the Elphael region is home to one of the toughest boss fights: Malenia, the Blade of Miquella. Defeating her rewards you with the Hand of Malenia, a potent weapon. To get it, trade the Remembrance of the Rot Goddess with Enia at Roundtable Hold.

It requires 48 Dexterity and 16 Strength. Its signature skill, Waterfowl Dance, mirrors the Rot Goddess’s combat style with excellent tracking.

It is a Katana, so it possesses one of the best movesets in Elden Ring.
Boasts high scaling with Dexterity.

Waterfowl Dance can be difficult to connect due to its lengthy animation.

5. Morgott’s Cursed Sword

One Of The Best Arcane Weapons in Elden Ring.

Type	Attack type	Skills	FP Cost	Weight	Sell Price
Curved Greatsword	Slash	Cursed-Blood Slice	20	7.5	100
Attack Power
Physical	Magic	Fire	Lightning	Holy	Critical
120	0	0	0	0	110
Guarded Damage Negation
Physical	Magic	Fire	Lightning	Holy	Guard Boost
55	29	29	29	29	35

Why I Chose This: The ability of this weapon to inflict blood loss on each hit on top of the higher critical hit damage.

Morgott’s Cursed Sword in Elden Ring is a potent weapon obtained after defeating Morgott, the Omen King, a major boss in Leyndell, the Royal Capital. This Curved Greatsword inflicts blood loss buildup, scaling well with Dexterity, Arcane, and Strength attributes. Its Ash of War, Cursed-Blood Slice, charges forward, delivering an explosive diagonal slash of blood.

To acquire Morgott’s Cursed Sword, obtain the Remembrance of the Omen King, which you can trade with Enia at Roundtable Hold.

Inflicts blood loss buildup with every hit.
The Ash of War also buffs the weapon with a damage increase.
It also boasts higher critical hit damage than other weapons.

The Ash of War is a bit slow, making it difficult to connect in PvP.

6. Sacred Relic Sword

Best Weapon For Farming Runes In Elden Ring.

Type	Attack type	Skills	FP Cost	Weight	Sell Price
Greatsword	Standard	Wave of Gold	N/A	11	100
Attack Power
Physical	Magic	Fire	Lightning	Holy	Critical
118	0	0	0	76	110
Guarded Damage Negation
Physical	Magic	Fire	Lightning	Holy	Guard Boost
47	33	33	33	45	36

Why I Chose This: The best weapon by far for farming runes and deals holy damage.

The Sacred Relic Sword in Elden Ring is a formidable weapon with an enticing skill called “Wave of Gold.” When activated, it charges the sword and delivers a punishing vertical swing with immense range, making it perfect for farming Runes and collecting items from specific enemies.

To obtain the Sacred Relic Sword, you’ll need to trade the Elden Remembrance with Finger Reader Enia at the Roundtable Hold. The Elden Remembrance is acquired from the Elden Beast, the game’s final boss.

It is the best weapon in the game for farming Runes.
Boasts Holy damage on physical attacks.

The Ash of War is borderline useless in PvP and boss fights due to its slow speed.

7. Dragon King’s Cragblade

One Of The Best Lightning Weapons In Elden Ring.

Type	Attack type	Skills	FP Cost	Weight	Sell Price
Heavy Thrusting sword	Standard, Pierce	Thundercloud form	35	8	100
Attack Power
Physical	Magic	Fire	Lightning	Holy	Critical
92	0	0	59	0	100
Guarded Damage Negation
Physical	Magic	Fire	Lightning	Holy	Guard Boost
46	32	32	46	32	34

Why I Chose This: The unpredictability factor that this weapon’s ash of war provides.

The Dragon King’s Cragblade in Elden Ring is a Heavy Thrusting Sword obtained by defeating the formidable Dragonlord Placidusax. Effective for both PvP and PvE scenarios, this weapon is especially powerful with a lightning-based character build. However, it remains reliable even without those specific stats.

In my opinion, the best thing about the Cragblade is definitely its Ash of War attack, “Thundercloud Form.” Activating this skill transforms your character into thunderous clouds, allowing for a devastating slam attack after a jump. It also provides an aerial maneuver for evading enemy attacks.

Has built-in Lightning damage on physical attacks.
In addition, its Ash of War can be very unpredictable in PvP.

None.

8. Bastard’s Stars

Best Flail For Intelligence Builds In Elden Ring.

Type	Attack type	Skills	FP Cost	Weight	Sell Price
Flail	Strike	Nebula	25	5.5	100
Attack Power
Physical	Magic	Fire	Lightning	Holy	Critical
65	78	0	0	0	100
Guarded Damage Negation
Physical	Magic	Fire	Lightning	Holy	Guard Boost
32	48	24	24	24	20

Why I Chose This: The unparryable factor this flail has on top of the high speed ash of war.

Bastard’s Stars is an exceptional Flail in Elden Ring with a unique, ethereal design. To obtain it, you’ll need to defeat Astel, Naturalborn of the Void, which is an optional boss fight that’s part of the Elden Ring Ranni questline.

Astel is located in a concealed area, so you’ll need to go through a long and thrilling quest to reach this boss. Keep in mind that this boss is not required to beat the game unless you’re aiming for the Age of the Stars ending.

To acquire Bastard’s Stars, you’ll receive the Remembrance of the Naturalborn after defeating Astel. You can trade this Remembrance with Enia, the Finger Reader, to unlock the weapon’s power.

As it is a flail, it cannot be parried.
The Ash of War is extremely fast and hits twice.

None.

9. Maliketh’s Black Blade

Best Colossal Sword In Elden Ring.

Type	Attack type	Skills	FP Cost	Weight	Sell Price
Colossal sword	Standard	Destined death	40	22	100
Attack Power
Physical	Magic	Fire	Lightning	Holy	Critical
127	0	0	0	82	100
Guarded Damage Negation
Physical	Magic	Fire	Lightning	Holy	Guard Boost
68	36	36	36	49	55

Why I Chose This: The high attack power and critical hit chance this weapon provides leads to massive damage.

Maliketh’s Black Blade promises destined death to anyone who opposes you, similar to how Melina puts it by the end of the Lord of the Frenzied Flame. This Colossal Sword favors Strength, Faith, and Dexterity builds, making it a great choice if you specialize in those attributes.

The skill is highly effective when dealing with groups of enemies.
It covers a decent radius when executed, making it suitable for crowd control.
Although you can’t change the Black Blade’s Ash of War skill, you can upgrade it to higher levels for improved performance.

To acquire this weapon, you’ll need to defeat Malekith, Black Blade, a challenging boss located in the Crumbling Farum Azula region of the Lands Between. The base Physical Attack power of Malekith’s Black Blade is 127 points, with the potential for further upgrades.

High attack power.
Upgradeable.

Moderate weight.

10. Giant’s Red Braid

Best Whip For Fighting Malenia In Elden Ring.

Type	Attack type	Skills	FP Cost	Weight	Sell Price
Whip	Strike	Flame dance	N/A	2.5	100
Attack Power
Physical	Magic	Fire	Lightning	Holy	Critical
82	0	53	0	0	100
Guarded Damage Negation
Physical	Magic	Fire	Lightning	Holy	Guard Boost
24	12	26	12	12	12

Why I Chose This: The versatility this weapon provides and the effective control capabilities.

The Giant’s Red Braid is a Whip-type armament with a bewildering weapon art called Flame Dance. The Flame Dance takes you on a rollercoaster of swinging strikes, imbued with the flame of vengeance. It covers a wide area and is perfect for situations where you’re absolutely surrounded from all sides.

Some experienced players who have had their fair share of run-ins with finding Malenia and going up against her have a lot to say about the Giant’s Red Braid.
It’s been said that this hefty Whip can stagger the Rot Goddess with its aforementioned weapon art called Flame Dance, especially when the last strike registers.
This is definitely one good way of taking down what is otherwise one of the toughest bosses unless you’re using a cheese method.

As for the way you acquire this weapon, you need to take down the Fire Giant. I do recommend picking up some of the best bleed weapons out in the Lands Between for an effective chance at taking the boss down. If not, some robust talismans will definitely do the job.

Oh, and one last thing. You’ll find the Fire Giant in the Mountaintops of the Giants region, so make sure you know how to get there.

Flame dance skill allows for covering a wider area.
Deals fire damage.

Low guard effectiveness.

11. Marika’s Hammer

One Of The Best Hammer Ash of Wars In Elden Ring.

Type	Attack type	Skills	FP Cost	Weight	Sell Price
Hammer	Strike	Gold breaker	26	6	100
Attack Power
Physical	Magic	Fire	Lightning	Holy	Critical
101	0	0	0	65	100
Guarded Damage Negation
Physical	Magic	Fire	Lightning	Holy	Guard Boost
44	30	30	30	44	33

Why I Chose This: The offensive capabilities this weapon has on top of its great physical attack power.

Marika’s Hammer is an impressive weapon in Elden Ring and one of the best Remembrance weapons available. This powerful Hammer is effective for inflicting Holy damage on enemies and excels in various aspects, making it a top-tier end-game weapon.

The Hammer has high Physical Attack power and scales well with Dexterity, Faith, and Intelligence.
Its main skill move, Gold Breaker, is a highlight of this weapon.
When you activate this weapon art, your character soars into the sky and delivers a devastating smash attack upon landing, damaging all nearby foes.
It also propels your character forward, making it effective in both PvP and PvE situations if used strategically.

High physical attack power and holy damage.
Guard boost.

Moderate FP cost.

12. Winged Greathorn

One Of The Best Greataxes In Elden Ring.

Type	Attack type	Skills	FP Cost	Weight	Sell Price
Greataxe	Standard	Soul Stifler	N/A	11	100
Attack Power
Physical	Magic	Fire	Lightning	Holy	Critical
100	0	0	0	0	130
Guarded Damage Negation
Physical	Magic	Fire	Lightning	Holy	Guard Boost
50	35	35	35	35	35

Why I Chose This: The offensive capabilities with the high attack power which leads to dealing high damage.

The Winged Greathorn is another outstanding Remembrance weapon in Elden Ring. You obtain this formidable Greataxe after defeating the Regal Ancestor Spirit. The boss fight takes place in Nokron, Eternal City, which is a hidden area in the Lands Between.

If you haven’t been to Nokron before, consider checking out our guide on How to Get the Elden Ring Fingerslayer Blade for more information.

High physical power and critical hit chance.
Moderate damaga negation.

No elemental damage.

13. Axe of Godrick

Best Greataxe Ash of War In Elden Ring.

Type	Attack type	Skills	FP Cost	Weight	Sell Price
Greataxe	Standard	I Command Thee, Kneel	N/A	11	100
Attack Power
Physical	Magic	Fire	Lightning	Holy	Critical
142	0	0	0	0	100
Guarded Damage Negation
Physical	Magic	Fire	Lightning	Holy	Guard Boost
50	35	35	35	35	35

Why I Chose This: The effective crowd control capability this provides with its skill.

The Axe of Godrick in Elden Ring is a formidable Remembrance weapon suitable for a melee build. Its major weapon art, “I Command Thee, Kneel,” is a powerful yet slower move with a three-strike ground slam that emits shockwaves, providing effective crowd control.

While it may not be among the most legendary weapons in the game due to its performance in both Player vs Player (PvP) and Player vs Environment (PvE) situations, it is undeniably fun to use. Trading the Remembrance of the Grafted to acquire the Axe of Godrick gives you a weapon with a unique blend of power and speed.

High physical attack power.
Moderate damage negation.

No elemental damage.

14. Axe of Godfrey

Best Greataxe In Elden Ring.

Type	Attack type	Skills	FP Cost	Weight	Sell Price
Colossal	Standard	Regal Roar	N/A	18	100
Attack Power
Physical	Magic	Fire	Lightning	Holy	Critical
165	0	0	0	0	100
Guarded Damage Negation
Physical	Magic	Fire	Lightning	Holy	Guard Boost
60	45	45	45	45	40

Why I Chose This: The effectiveness this weapon provides when going up against multiple enemies.

The Axe of Godfrey is an impressive weapon with a robust moveset and a powerful Ash of War skill. It scales well with both Dexterity and Strength, but it does require a substantial amount of Strength for the player to wield it effectively.

The main weapon art of the Axe of Godfrey is called “Regal Roar.”
It involves smashing the potent axe into the ground, creating a powerful shockwave that can topple multiple nearby enemies.
While this skill move is somewhat slow, it excels at pressuring and dealing with groups of foes, especially when paired with the Bloodhound’s Step Ash of War.

To obtain the Axe of Godfrey, you’ll need to face Godfrey, First Elden Lord, in Leyndell, Ashen Capital. Make sure to come prepared for the battle and consider using powerful talismans like the Radagon Icon.

Can handle multiple enemies.
High physical attack power.

High strength requirement.

15. Carian Regal Scepter

Best Glintstone Staff In Elden Ring.

Type	Attack type	Skills	FP Cost	Weight	Sell Price
Clinstone Staff	Strike	Spinning Weapon	20	3.0	100
Attack Power
Physical	Magic	Fire	Lightning	Holy	Critical
24	0	0	0	0	100
Guarded Damage Negation
Physical	Magic	Fire	Lightning	Holy	Guard Boost
25	15	15	15	15	15

Why I Chose This: The offensive versatility and defensive capability this weapon provides.

The Carian Regal Scepter is an exceptional piece of equipment in Elden Ring. It is essentially a Glintstone Staff that was once wielded by Rennala, the Queen of the Full Moon.

Players who prioritize leveling up their Intelligence attribute will find the Carian Regal Scepter to be an excellent choice.
However, it’s worth noting that this Glintstone Staff requires a high 60 points in the Intelligence attribute, so it’s essential to plan your character build accordingly.

To obtain this weapon, you’ll need to face one of the major boss fights in Elden Ring, which is Rennala, the Queen of the Full Moon. Defeating her will grant you her Remembrance, which can be traded with Enia at the Roundtable Hold to obtain the Carian Regal Scepter.

Enhanced offensive capabilities.
Low weight.

High intelligence requirements.

My Thoughts

Among all 15 remembrance weapons in Elden Ring, I think Maliketh’s Black Blade takes the throne for being the best one. The weapon is great for shredding bosses as its Ash of War does percentage base damage, which is the most viable type in the late game.

elden ring save slot — My current Elden Ring save slot

After defeating Maliketh, The Black Blade, I instantly used its remembrance to get the weapon and upgraded it to the max level. The other weapon I use the most is Mohgwyn’s Sacred Spear, as it deals with blood loss damage, and it has a really long range, too.

Before you go, don’t forget to check out our complete guide on the best swords in Elden Ring. As always, I hope you found my guide helpful with my take on arguably the best Boss Remembrance Weapon.

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