Elden Ring: Top 10 Secondary Weapons for the DLC
Today, I'm here to rectify that mistake by focusing on secondary weapons—staves, seals, and ranged weapons—that cater to various builds, ensuring that no matter what your playstyle is, there's something here for you to dominate the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. Let's dive into this curated list of secondary weapons that you should consider leveling up for the ultimate gameplay experience.
Staves
1. Lusat's Glintstone Staff
Lusat's Glintstone Staff is a top-tier choice for those with a high FP build. This staff significantly increases the amount of FP consumed by 50%, but in return, it delivers unmatched damage. It's perfect for pure intelligence builds aiming to maximize spell damage. You can obtain this powerful staff from a chest after defeating the Nox Swordstress and Nox Priest duo in the Sellia, Town of Sorcery.
2. Meteorite Staff
One of the easiest weapons to acquire in the game, the Meteorite Staff can be picked up right from the start without engaging in combat. Located in the Street of Sages Ruins in Caelid, this staff boasts an S scaling in Intelligence and high base sorcery scaling. It's unbeatable for low-level builds and enhances Gravity sorceries by 30%. If you want to dabble in sorcery without heavy investment, this staff is ideal.
3. Demi-Human Queen's Staff
For hybrid spellcasting builds, the Demi-Human Queen's Staff is a fantastic mid-game choice. Dropped by the Demi-Human Queen in the Weeping Peninsula, this staff excels once upgraded, surpassing the Meteorite Staff when your Intelligence reaches around 30. It's a great balance between low Intellect requirements and high damage output at higher levels.
4. Prince of Death's Staff
The Prince of Death's Staff is the ultimate weapon for those looking to blend Intelligence and Faith. With both stats at 80, it outperforms all other staves, boosting death sorceries by 10%. Though it's harder to obtain, located in the Deeproot Depths near the Nameless Eternal City site of grace, it's well worth the effort for a pure spellcaster or high-level hybrid build.
Seals
1. Erdtree Seal
For Faith builds, the Erdtree Seal is a powerhouse, requiring 40 Faith to wield. Found near the Omenkiller enemy in Volcano Manor, it's perfect for strength-faith hybrid builds. It doesn't boost specific incantations but provides substantial damage at high Faith levels.
2. Golden Order Seal
Ideal for INT/Faith builds, the Golden Order Seal scales with both stats and boosts Golden Order incantations by 10%. This makes it a perfect match with the Prince of Death's Staff for an all-around magic powerhouse. You can find it in Leyndell, Royal Capital.
3. Dragon Communion Seal
Scaling with Faith and Arcane, the Dragon Communion Seal boosts the power of Dragon Communion incantations by 15%. While it's more niche due to its stat requirements, it's the go-to seal for Faith-Arcane builds, obtainable from the Fringefolk Hero's Grave.
4. Frenzied Flame Seal
The Frenzied Flame Seal is versatile, scaling with Faith, Intelligence, Strength, and Dexterity, and boosts Frenzied Flame incantations by 20%. It's usable by any build due to its zero stat requirements and causes madness buildup. Obtaining it involves completing Hyetta's questline and reaching the Three Fingers in the Subterranean Shunning-Grounds.
Ranged Weapons
1. Pulley Crossbow
Often overlooked, the Pulley Crossbow fires three bolts simultaneously, making it excellent for applying status effects and delivering burst damage. With no scaling, its damage is purely bolt-based, making it versatile for any build. It's found at the Craftsman's Shack in Mt. Gelmir.
2. Black Bow
The Black Bow combines the best of short and longbows, featuring the Barrage skill for rapid-fire shots and higher range. It's perfect for inflicting status effects quickly from a distance. You can find it on a rooftop in Leyndell, Royal Capital.
3. Lion Greatbow
Radahn's Lion Greatbow, obtained from his Remembrance, gets a 20% damage boost with Radahn's Spears and features the unique skill Radahn's Rain, devastating against large targets. Despite its low base damage, the boost with its special arrows makes it formidable. For even more power, wielding two Lion Greatbows provides a significant damage increase.
Conclusion
These secondary weapons are handpicked to enhance your gameplay experience in Elden Ring's upcoming DLC. Whether you're a spellcaster, a faith-based warrior, or a ranged damage dealer, there's something here for everyone. Remember, the key is to have fun and build your character in a way that brings you the most enjoyment.
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