Unlock the Ultimate Power: Top 12 Rare Weapons in Elden Ring

Elden Ring offers a plethora of secrets, mysteries, and more than 300 distinct weapons to help players take down the game's formidable bosses. While most of these weapons can be acquired by killing bosses and exploring the Lands in Between, FromSoftware is known for making it challenging to obtain certain weapons. This is achieved by concealing them behind deceptive walls and reducing the drop rates for weapons to as low as 0.5% per kill.

With the announcement of Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erd Tree DLC, the game is once again gaining attention. This has prompted both new and veteran players to seek new reasons to dive back into the game. Switching up primary weapons in builds can be a fantastic way to revitalize the gameplay experience, particularly with so many areas to explore and bosses to defeat.

All Drop-rate percentages are calculated while having 100 points in the Discovery.

10 Rotten Crystal Spear And Rotten Crystal Staff (8%)

Weapon Classes

: Spear, Glintstone Staff

Required Stats

: (STR - 10, DEX - 16, INT - 16), (STR - 8, INT - 48)

Weight

The Rotten Crystal Spear and Staff are exceptional weapons for mages who have a penchant for Dexterity and seek to inflict the Scarlet Rot status effect along with magic damage. Although the spear category has superior alternatives to the Rotten Crystal Spear, the Rotten Crystal Staff stands out as one of the top Glintstone staves in the game, with an impressive scaling and a 10% bonus to Crystalian sorceries.

Unfortunately, the Scarlet Rot status effect cannot be utilized by players through the Rotten Crystal Staff unless they inflict physical damage using the staff. These two weapons are obtainable by defeating Lesser Crystalian enemies in Elphael, located within Brace of the Haligtree.

9 Haligtree Crest Greatshield (4%)

Weapon Classes

: Greatshield

Required Stats:

STR - 36

Weight

To obtain the Haligtree Crest Greatshield with its 4% drop rate at 100 Discovery, players must overcome a significant challenge - reaching a single enemy located near the Haligtree Roots Site of Grace. While the drop rate may not be considered rare, the difficulty in accessing this farm makes it a coveted item for dedicated players.

Players who strengthen and infuse Haligtree Crest Greatshield will find the final boss, Radagon, a walk in the park, thanks to its high Holy Damage negation.

8 Monk's Flameblade (4%)

Weapon Classes

: Curved Greatsword

Required Stats:

STR - 18, DEX - 18

Weight

Monk's Flameblade is a fantastic option for players looking to add a touch of creativity to their Curved Greatswords following the release of patch 1.09, which saw the range, speed, and other aspects of these weapons receive a significant buff.

It can be acquired from a Fire Monk in the Grave Site Of Grace, belonging to the Giant-Conquering Hero. The weapon can be further customized by infusing it with Ash of War, catering to different playstyles.

7 Envoy’s Greathorn (2%)

Weapon Classes

: Colossal Weapon

Required Stats:

STR - 28, DEX -12, FAI - 24

Weight

This massive weapon, obtained from defeating the Oracle Envoy Giants, boasts a distinctive Ash of War known as the Great Oracular Bubble. While its attack stat may not be impressive, this feature more than compensates for any shortcomings. Additionally, those seeking a formidable yet more manageable weapon can opt for the Envoy's Longhorn, which offers a higher DPS output and is comparatively lighter.

The weapon skill absolutely decimates tanky enemies with relatively smaller hitboxes. Cosplaying Envoys by wearing the Envoy Crown also boosts the base damage.

6 Ripple Crescent Halberd (2%)

Weapon Classes

: Halberd

Required Stats:

STR - 12, DEX - 12, ARC - 20

Weight

Players who have invested points into the Arcane attribute will find the Ripple Crescent Halberd to be an incredibly useful weapon. With the potential to apply any status effect to enemies with just one hit, this weapon boasts an "S" rating in Arcane scaling and lacks default status effects. However, players can enhance the weapon's abilities by using consumables to buff it.

5 Guardian's Swordspear (2%)

Within the community, the Saporific Grease is infamous for its ability to repeatedly impose the Sleep status effect on adversaries when paired with this weapon. However, it is worth noting that this weapon has the potential to utilize both Blood and Poison greases as well.

Weapon Classes

: Halberd

Required Stats:

STR - 17, DEX - 16

Weight

The Halberd is an incredibly rare weapon that is well worth the effort to obtain. It is widely regarded as the best Halberd in Elden Ring, especially for those who have invested heavily in Dexterity. What sets it apart from other weapons in its class is its remarkable speed, which far exceeds that of its peers. Additionally, when paired with the Keen affinity, it boasts an impressive attack rating that is unrivaled. To acquire this astounding weapon, one must defeat the six Erdtree Guardians near the Minor Erdtree Church in Altus Plateau.

Hybrid builds that combine Dexterity and Faith can effectively incorporate spells such as Bloodflame Blade and Vyke's Dragonbolt into their arsenal. This not only allows for a wider range of attack options, but also makes it simpler to inflict status effects on foes who have weaker resistances.

4 Magma Blade (1%)

Weapon Classes

: Curved Sword

Required Stats:

STR - 9, DEX - 15, FAI - 16

Weight

The Magma Blade's striking similarity to Kratos' iconic Blades of Chaos from God of War has captured the attention of the Elden Ring community. Unfortunately, the weapon's extremely low drop rate has made it a challenge for players looking to complete their Kratos cosplay with a pair of these blades.

The Ash of War is a remarkable weapon that unleashes a barrage of molten lava on opponents with each of its three slashes. With Patch 1.09, this weapon has become even more formidable, thanks to the addition of several buffs such as faster running attacks and shorter recovery time.

3 Cleanrot Spear (1%) & Halo Scythe (2%)

Weapon Classes

: Spear, Reaper

Required Stats:

(STR - 16, DEX - 16, FAI - 14), (STR -13, DEX - 16, FAI - 15)

Weight

Farming for the Cleanrot Spear and Halo Scythe, two of the most sought-after Faith-scaling weapons in Elden Ring, can be a challenge due to their drop rates from Lesser Cleanrot Knights in the Swamp of Aeonia. While both are popular, the Halo Scythe has gained even more favor among players thanks to the Ash of War and Miquella's Ring of Light, which greatly increase its effective range compared to the Sacred Ring of Light.

The effectiveness of the Cleanrot Spear remains intact, as it possesses a distinct Ash of War ability that calls forth spears from beneath the earth's surface. This results in a significant amount of holy damage being inflicted upon any foes caught within the range of the attack.

2 Celebrant’s Cleaver, Celebrant’s Sickle, And Celebrant’s Rib-rake (0.5%)

Weapon Classes

: Axe, Dagger, Spear.

Required Stats:

(STR - 12, DEX - 8), (STR - 6, DEX - 11), (STR - 8, DEX - 14)

Weight

The tools consisting of 4.5, 1.5, and 5 are a terrifying set made entirely from human bones. These bone tools can only be found in Dominula, a Windmill village located in the northern region of Altus Plateau. The bone tools are obtained by farming the Celebrants who gather in groups and dance around the village. Despite their seemingly harmless appearance, the Celebrants are actually quite sinister.

The chance of obtaining these weapons is incredibly rare, making it wiser to increase one's discovery rate by consuming a Silver Pickled Fowl Foot instead. These three weapons possess distinct abilities that award 10 runes per hit, and can be augmented further through magic or consumable items.

1 Noble’s Estoc & Noble’s Slender Sword (0.5%)

Weapon Classes

: Thrusting Sword, Straight Sword

Required Stats:

(STR - 9, DEX - 10), (STR - 8, DEX - 11)

Weight

The elusive Noble's Estoc and Noble's Slender Sword are a testament to FromSoftware's penchant for unpredictability. Despite being obtainable through farming the relatively simple Wandering Nobles, their rarity fails to impress the average Elden Ring player seeking formidable gear.

Weapon collectors will be thrilled to obtain this pair of armaments to fulfill their challenge. To acquire them, they must venture to Mistwood Outskirts and travel north to locate three Wandering Nobles. These nobles have a minimal probability of dropping the coveted weapons. Elden Ring is available for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.