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Back into Elden Ring, brushing up on skills, revisiting builds, and ensuring we are ready for the upcoming challenge of the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, a fresh perspective on a weapon tier list is in order. This list isn't just about maximizing damage or efficiency; it's about finding Elden Ring Items weapons that are powerful, easy to use, and fun, ensuring you enjoy the game even as you face its notorious difficulty spikes.

Honorable Mentions (Smithing Stone Weapons)

1. Uchigatana

The Uchigatana is a staple in many players' arsenals due to its exceptional performance as a starter weapon. Its versatility and effectiveness make it a reliable choice throughout the game. If you start as a Samurai, this weapon can carry you through the entire game with minimal need for change.

2. Zweihander

This colossal sword, purchasable from the isolated merchant in the Weeping Peninsula, is the lightest in its class. It has low stat requirements when two-handed and boasts a unique heavy poking attack. Its excellent moveset and poise damage make it an excellent early-game weapon for fans of big swords.

3. Antspur Rapier

The Antspur Rapier is unique for its innate Scarlet Rot, and it can be infused to apply multiple status effects simultaneously, such as Scarlet Rot, Blood Loss, and Poison. Although highly effective, it requires a more technical build to maximize its potential, which is why it didn't make the top five.

Top 5 Smithing Stone Weapons

1. Star Fist

The Star Fist is an underrated gem among fist weapons, often overlooked due to its short range. However, its damage output and bleed buildup are impressive, making it a powerhouse with the right build. It's easily obtainable in Leyndell, Royal Capital, and perfect for players who enjoy a challenge run or just want to try something different.

2. Great Stars

Dual-wielding Great Stars hammers with a jumping heavy attack build is one of the easiest and most effective strategies in the game. Each hit restores 1% health (2% if dual-wielded), and its high poise damage can stagger most enemies. The first Great Stars can be found on a guarded carriage in the Altus Plateau, while the second is dropped by Magnus the Beast Claw.

3. Guardian's Swordspear

The Guardian's Swordspear, dropped by Erdtree Guardians, is highly effective when given a Keen affinity, boasting the highest dexterity scaling attack rating. It's a versatile weapon with an excellent moveset, making it ideal for dexterity builds.

4. Godskin Peeler

The Godskin Peeler, obtained from the Godskin Apostle in Windmill Village, is a twinblade with a powerful weapon art, Black Flame Tornado. This weapon art deals percentage of health damage, making it effective against bosses with large health pools. It can be infused with ashes of war and buffed, adding to its versatility.

5. Clayman's Harpoon

The Clayman's Harpoon is unique for being a dual damage type weapon that can be infused, allowing it to deal with physical, magical, and other elemental damage type simultaneously. It's perfect for strength-intelligence hybrid builds, making it one of the most versatile weapons in the game.

Honorable Mentions (Somber Stone Weapons)

1. Hand of Malenia

While the Hand of Malenia is powerful and stylish, its weapon art leaves you vulnerable, making it less suitable for returning players needing a safer option.

2. Starscourge Greatsword

The Starscourge Greatsword, despite being powerful, is slow and leaves you open to attacks, making it better suited for players who are more comfortable with the combat speed.

3. Sword of Night and Flame

This weapon requires a hybrid build with high stat investments, making it less accessible for those looking for simplicity. Its complex moveset can also be confusing without practice.

4. Dragon Halberd

The Dragon Halberd, dropped by the Dragonkin Soldier in Siofra River, is potent but requires getting up close, which can be risky for players brushing up on their skills.

Top 5 Somber Stone Weapons

1. Bloodhound Fang

Easily obtainable from Bloodhound Knight Darriwil in Limgrave, the Bloodhound Fang is a curved greatsword with an incredible ash of war that makes you invisible and invincible during its use. Its high damage, bleed buildup, and speed make it an excellent choice for both new and returning players.

2. Blasphemous Blade

The Blasphemous Blade, with its powerful takers' Flame ash of war, heals you with each enemy hit, making it incredibly useful for sustaining through tough battles. Its range and poise damage add to its utility, though its reliance on fire damage makes it a niche in certain encounters.

3. Moonveil

The Moonveil, obtained from the Magma Wyrm in Gael Tunnel, is a katana with the transient Moonlight weapon skill that fires waves of light. Its blend of physical and magical damage, combined with bleed buildup, makes it devastatingly effective. Its stylish appearance and powerful moveset make it a top-tier choice.

4. Mohgwyn's Sacred Spear

Mohgwyn's Sacred Spear, acquired by trading Mohg's Remembrance, excels with its blood boon ritual weapon skill, which deals damage in a wide radius and applies bleed buildup. It's particularly effective for arcane builds, offering a unique and powerful option for those focusing on blood loss mechanics.

5. Halo Scythe & Fallingstar Beast Jaw

The Halo Scythe, dropped by lesser Cleanrot Knights in Caelid, is remarkable for its Mikaela's Ring of Light skill, which deals holy damage and scales with faith. Its ranged attack capability and bleed buildup make it a formidable weapon. The Fallingstar Beast Jaw, obtained from the Full-Grown Fallingstar Beast on Mount Gelmir, excels with its gravity bolt weapon skill, which deals massive damage and can be spammed as long as you have FP and stamina.

Conclusion

These top 10 weapons, split between smithing stone and somber stone categories, offer a blend of ease of use, versatility, and power. They are perfect for players getting back into Elden Ring in preparation for the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. Each weapon provides unique advantages and fits into various builds, ensuring you have the best tools at your disposal to tackle whatever challenges the DLC throws at you. So, level up, get practicing, and prepare to conquer the new content with confidence and style!