Elden Ring Weapon Tier List — What’s Worth Using in 2025 - Rover SD

With so many weapons in Elden Ring, it’s easy to get lost choosing what to actually use. Some hit like a truck, others look cool but barely scratch bosses. This Elden Ring weapon tier list breaks it all down in a simple way – which weapons are worth your time, and which ones you can safely skip.I’ve played hundreds of hours, tested everything from katanas to colossal swords, and this list reflects what actually works in 2025 – not just what was good at launch. Let’s go through it by tier.

Quick overview – weapon tiers

Before we dive deeper, here’s a quick snapshot of where the most popular weapons land right now.

Tier	Weapons	Why They Rank Here
S+	Rivers of Blood, Blasphemous Blade, Moonveil	Top-tier damage, strong Ashes of War, great scaling even after patches.
S	Dark Moon Greatsword, Maliketh’s Black Blade, Bloodhound’s Fang	Excellent scaling and utility, strong across both PvE and PvP.
A	Uchigatana, Godslayer’s Greatsword, Winged Scythe	Reliable and accessible early, scales well with proper builds.
B	Great Stars, Bastard Sword, Cipher Pata	Fun to use but needs specific builds to shine.
C	Short Spear, Dagger, Whip	Too limited in range or scaling to stay competitive.

S+ Tier – weapons that define the game

The best of the best. These weapons can carry almost any build. They’re strong in both PvE and PvP, and they scale beautifully even into New Game Plus.

Rivers of Blood: Bleed meta never dies. The Corpse Piler skill still melts bosses.
Blasphemous Blade: Perfect mix of healing and heavy fire damage. Ideal for strength/faith builds.
Moonveil: Magic katana that makes boss fights look easy. Fast, powerful, and stylish.

S Tier – almost perfect

These don’t quite reach god-tier, but they’re still amazing in most situations.

Dark Moon Greatsword: The iconic magic weapon. Slow but hits like a truck.
Bloodhound’s Fang: The moveset alone makes it worth using. Perfect for dex players.
Maliketh’s Black Blade: Slightly slower, but the weapon skill drains HP over time – great for bosses.

A Tier – reliable and accessible

Solid choices for most builds. Not overpowered, but never bad.

Uchigatana: Simple, clean, and deadly with bleed infusion. You can use it the entire game.
Godslayer’s Greatsword: Underrated. Works beautifully for faith hybrids.
Winged Scythe: Perfect for PvP players who love reach and mobility.

B Tier – situational but fun

Not everything needs to be meta. Some weapons here are stylish, creative, or simply satisfying to use, even if they’re not the most effective.

Great Stars: Heals you on hit. Great for tanky builds but slower than most options.
Bastard Sword: Classic greatsword feel. Balanced but lacks standout skills.
Cipher Pata: For pure faith builds, still good fun, but range hurts it.

C Tier – only for specific challenges

Sometimes you just want to roleplay, and that’s okay. But in terms of efficiency, these weapons struggle in high-level areas.

Short Spear: Fast but weak scaling. Feels bad past early game.
Dagger: Too short to stay alive in most fights.
Whip: Fun animation, but slow recovery frames make it risky.

Best weapons by category

To make things even easier, here’s another quick table by weapon type. This helps if you already know your preferred playstyle.

Weapon Type	Best Weapon	Why It Stands Out
Katanas	Rivers of Blood	Bleed build powerhouse with fast recovery time.
Greatswords	Blasphemous Blade	Massive fire damage and passive healing on kill.
Colossal Swords	Greatsword (Guts’ Sword)	Heavy hits and classic anime energy – still reliable.
Daggers	Reduvia	Bleed from range. Great early weapon for dex builds.
Spears	Lance	Good reach and crowd control. Best with mounted combat.

Tips for picking the right weapon

Scale with your stats: Don’t force a weapon that doesn’t match your build. Strength with strength, dex with dex, and so on.
Upgrade early: Even a B-tier weapon can shine with proper upgrades.
Test skills: Ashes of War can completely change how a weapon feels. Try different combos.
Don’t chase the meta: What’s fun for you is more important than S-tier status.

Final thoughts

This Elden Ring weapon tier list isn’t about telling you what to use – it’s about showing what works best right now. Balance patches come and go, but great weapons stay great. Whether you prefer slicing with katanas, smashing with greatswords, or burning enemies with faith builds, there’s always a perfect weapon for your playstyle.

Experiment, upgrade, and most of all – enjoy how each weapon feels. That’s the real magic of Elden Ring.