Where are all weapons and shields in Elden Ring? Elden Ring is full of vile creatures champing at the bit to turn you to ashes, so you’re going to want to ensure you bring the right weapons and shields to battle. As part of this Elden Ring guide, we’re going to help you even the odds by revealing all weapons and shields and how to get them. Of course, if you’re just beginning the game, then consider consulting our Best Weapons to Get First page as a starting point.
Elden Ring: All Weapons and Shields and Where to Find Them

In this part of the page, we’ll list all weapons and shields and how to get them in Elden Ring. Ultimately, there are four sources for weapons and shields in Elden Ring: starting class equipment, loot drops by enemies, loot found lying around, or purchased from a merchant. Each weapon has its own stat requirements, scaling possibilities, and special attacks.
If a particular weapon strikes your fancy but doesn’t hit quite as hard as you had hoped, fret not as most of them can be upgraded. To better understand how to do so, take a gander at our guide: How to Upgrade Weapons and Armour.
There’s a bounty of offensive options in Elden Ring, all of which have their own quirks and glimpses into the game’s greater world. We’ll break down each weapon and offer up their descriptions to allow you a taste of the history of the Lands Between while you plan out your next build.
Straight Swords
Broadsword

Stats
- Physical: 117
- Critical: 100
Attributes Required
- Strength: 10
- Dexterity: 10
Attribute Scaling
- Strength: D
- Dexterity: E
Skill
- Square Off
Broadsword: Where to Find It
Longsword
Stats
- Physical: 110
- Critical: 100
Attributes Required
- Strength: 10
- Dexterity: 10
Attribute Scaling
- Strength: D
- Dexterity: D
Skill
- Square Off
Longsword: Where to Find It
Short Sword

Stats
- Physical: 102
- Critical: 100
Attributes Required
- Strength: 8
- Dexterity: 10
Attribute Scaling
- Strength: D
- Dexterity: D
Skill
Longsword: Where to Find It
- Astrologer starting weapon
- Dropped by undead foot soldiers
- Sold by Nomadic Merchant in northern Limgrave for 600 runes
Curved Swords
Scimitar

Stats
- Physical: 106
- Critical: 100
Attributes Required
- Strength: 7
- Dexterity: 13
Attribute Scaling
- Strength: D
- Dexterity: D
Skill
- Spinning Slash
Scimitar Location: Where to Find It
Greatswords
Bastard Sword

Stats
- Physical: 138
- Critical: 100
Attributes Required
- Strength: 16
- Dexterity: 10
Attribute Scaling
- Strength: D
- Dexterity: D
Skill
- Stamp (Upward Cut)
Bastard Sword Location: Where to Find It
- Sold by Nomadic Merchant by Castle Morne Rampart Site of Grace for 3000 runes
Lordsworn’s Greatsword

Stats
- Physical: 136
- Critical: 110
Attributes Required
- Strength: 16
- Dexterity: 10
Attribute Scaling
- Strength: D
- Dexterity: D
Skill
- Stamp (Upward Cut)
Lordsworn’s Greatsword Location: Where to Find It
- Found in a treasure chest on the front of a wagon in Gatefront Ruins
Thrusting Swords
Estoc

Stats
- Physical: 107
- Critical: 100
Attributes Required
- Strength: 11
- Dexterity: 13
Attribute Scaling
- Strength: E
- Dexterity: C
Skill
- Impaling Thrust
Estoc Location: Where to Find It
Heavy Thrusting Swords
Great Epee

Stats
- Physical: 124
- Critical: 100
Attributes Required
- Strength: 15
- Dexterity: 16
Attribute Scaling
- Strength: D
- Dexterity: D
Skill
- Impaling Thrust
Great Epee Location: Where to Find It
- Found in a treasure chest in the enemy encampment just east of Agheel Lake South
Katanas
Uchigatana

Stats
- Physical: 115
- Critical: 100
Attributes Required
- Strength: 11
- Dexterity: 15
Attribute Scaling
- Strength: D
- Dexterity: D
Passive Effects
- Causes blood loss buildup (45)
Skill
Uchigatana Location: Where to Find It
- Samurai class starting weapon
Axes
Battle Axe

Stats
- Physical: 123
- Critical: 100
Attributes Required
- Strength: 12
- Dexterity: 8
Attribute Scaling
- Strength: D
- Dexterity: D
Skill
- Wild Strikes
Battle Axe Location: Where to Find It
- Hero class starting weapon
Forked Hatchet

Stats
- Physical: 101
- Critical: 100
Attributes Required
- Strength: 9
- Dexterity: 14
Attribute Scaling
- Strength: D
- Dexterity: D
Passive Effects
- Causes blood loss buildup (50)
Skill:
Forked Hatchet Location: Where to Find It
- Dropped by green gargoyles found in most caves
Hand Axe

Stats
- Physical: 113
- Critical: 100
Attributes Required
- Strength: 9
- Dexterity: 8
Attribute Scaling
- Strength: D
- Dexterity: D
Skill
Hand Axe Location: Where to Find It
- Sold by Nomadic Merchant southeast of Mistwood Ruins for 2000 runes
Highland Axe

Stats
- Physical: 123
- Critical: 110
Attributes Required
- Strength: 12
- Dexterity: 9
Attribute Scaling
- Strength: D
- Dexterity: D
Skill
Highland Axe Location: Where to Find It
Greataxes
Crescent Moon Axe

Stats
- Physical: 146
- Critical: 100
Attributes Required
- Strength: 25
- Dexterity: 15
Attribute Scaling
- Strength: D
- Dexterity: D
Skill
Crescent Moon Axe Location: Where to Find It
Greataxe

Stats
- Physical: 151
- Critical: 100
Attributes Required
- Strength: 30
- Dexterity: 8
Attribute Scaling
- Strength: D
- Dexterity: D
Skill
- Barbaric Roar
Greataxe Location: Where to Find It
- Found in the treasure chest stashed on the back of a wagon being towed by two skewered giants on the road southeast of the Gatefront Ruins
Halberds
Golden Halberd

Stats
- Physical: 134
- Holy: 87
- Critical: 100
Attributes Required
- Strength: 30
- Dexterity: 14
- Faith: 12
Attribute Scaling
- Strength: D
- Dexterity: E
- Faith: D
Skill
- Golden Vow
Golden Halberd Location: Where to Find It
- Dropped by mounted boss Tree Sentinel who roams just south of Church of Elleh
Halberd
Stats
- Physical: 125
- Critical: 100
Attributes Required
- Strength: 14
- Dexterity: 12
Attribute Scaling
- Strength: D
- Dexterity: D
Skill
- Charge Forth
Halberd Location: Where to Find It
Spears
Pike

Stats
- Physical: 115
- Critical: 100
Attributes Required
- Strength: 20
- Dexterity: 14
Attribute Scaling
- Strength: D
- Dexterity: D
Skill
- Charge Forth
Pike Location: Where to Find It
Short Spear
Stats
- Physical: 112
- Critical: 100
Attributes Required
- Strength: 10
- Dexterity: 10
Attribute Scaling
- Strength: D
- Dexterity: D
Skill
- Impaling Thrust
Short Spear Location: Where to Find It
Torchpole

Stats
- Physical: 104
- Fire: 31
- Critical: 100
Attributes Required
- Strength: 14
- Dexterity: 15
Attribute Scaling
- Strength: D
- Dexterity: D
- Faith: E
Skill
- Charge Forth
Torchpole Location: Where to Find It
- Dropped by soldiers patrolling the courtyard of Stormveil Castle who carry this weapon and don red sashes
Great Spears
Lance
Stats
- Physical: 123
- Fire: 31
- Critical: 100
Attributes Required
- Strength: 20
- Dexterity: 14
Attribute Scaling
- Strength: D
- Dexterity: D
Skill
- Charge Forth
Lance Location: Where to Find It
- Found atop building ruins in an enemy encampment just northeast of Warmaster’s Shack
Twinblades
Twinblade

Stats
- Physical: 119
- Critical: 100
Attributes Required
- Strength: 10
- Dexterity: 18
Attribute Scaling
- Strength: D
- Dexterity: D
Skill
- Spinning Slash
Twinblade Location: Where to Find It
- Found in a treasure chest located at the southwest side of the Dragon-Burnt Ruins
Hammers
Spiked Club

Stats
- Physical: 114
- Critical: 100
Attributes Required
- Strength: 12
- Dexterity: 7
Attribute Scaling
- Strength: D
- Dexterity: D
Passive Effects
- Causes blood loss buildup (50)
Skill
- Barbaric Roar
Spiked Club Location: Where to Find It
- Dropped by brutes who wield it, one of which can be found by some rubble underneath an overhang just east of the Artist’s Shack
Warhammers
Battle Hammer

Stats
- Physical: 131
- Critical: 100
Attributes Required
- Strength: 26
- Dexterity: 8
Attribute Scaling
- Strength: C
- Dexterity: E
Skill
- Braggart’s Roar
Battle Hammer Location: Where to Find It
- Dropped by Grave Warden Duelist boss in Murkwater Catacombs
Brick Hammer

Stats
- Physical: 122
- Fire: 31
- Critical: 100
Attributes Required
- Strength: 31
Attribute Scaling
- Strength: B
Skill
- Barbaric Roar
Brick Hammer Location: Where to Find It
- Found on a corpse in a tower on Stormveil Castle’s cliffside edge. After ascending upwards and doing some precarious platforming across wooden platforms to get outside and descending some stairs defended by a shielded guard
Daggers
Dagger

Stats
- Physical: 74
- Critical: 130
Attributes Required
- Strength: 5
- Dexterity: 9
Attribute Scaling
- Strength: D
- Dexterity: C
Skill
Dagger Location: Where to Find It
- Dropped by undead soldiers that can be found scattered across Limgrave
Erdsteel Dagger

Stats
- Physical: 67
- Critical: 110
Attributes Required
- Strength: 7
- Dexterity: 12
- Faith: 14
Attribute Scaling
- Strength: D
- Dexterity: D
- Faith: D
Skill
Erdsteel Dagger Location: Where to Find It
- Received as a reward for completing the Kenneth Haight sidequest started on the ruins north of Mistwood
Great Knife

Stats
- Physical: 75
- Critical: 110
Attributes Required
- Strength: 6
- Dexterity: 12
Attribute Scaling
- Strength: E
- Dexterity: C
Passive Effects
- Causes blood loss buildup (38)
Skill
- Square Off
Great Knife Location: Where to Find It
Reduvia
Stats
- Physical: 79
- Critical: 110
Attributes Required
- Strength: 5
- Dexterity: 13
- Arcane: 13
Attribute Scaling
- Strength: E
- Dexterity: D
- Arcane: D
Passive Effects
- Causes blood loss buildup (30)
Unique Skill
- Reduvia Blood Blade
Reduvia Location: Where to Find It
- Dropped by Bloody Finger Nerijus phantom who invades toward the south end of the Agheel Lake North canyon, due east of the Gatefront Ruins
Flails
Flail

Stats
- Physical: 109
- Critical: 100
Attributes Required
- Strength: 10
- Dexterity: 18
Attribute Scaling
- Strength: D
- Dexterity: D
Passive Effects
- Causes blood loss buildup (50)
Skill
- Spinning Chain
Flail Location: Where to Find It
- Found in a treasure chest stashed on the back of a wagon in Gatefront Ruins
Nightrider Flail

Stats
- Physical: 112
- Critical: 100
Attributes Required
- Strength: 10
- Dexterity: 24
Attribute Scaling
- Strength: E
- Dexterity: C
Passive Effects
- Causes blood loss buildup (50)
Skill
- Spinning Chain
Nightrider Flail Location: Where to Find It
- Dropped by Night’s Cavalry boss found west of the Castle Morne Rampart Site of Grace
Claws
Hookclaws

Stats
- Physical: 89
- Critical: 110
Attributes Required
- Strength: 8
- Dexterity: 14
Attribute Scaling
- Strength: E
- Dexterity: C
Passive Effects
- Causes blood loss buildup (60)
Skill
Hookclaws Location: Where to Find It
- Found off of a corpse in the back of the junk-filled room in Stormveil Castle, behind the stairs close to the castle’s western cliffside entrance.
Bows
Longbow
Stats
- Physical: 80
- Critical: 100
- Range: 50
Attributes Required
- Strength: 9
- Dexterity: 14
Attribute Scaling
- Strength: E
- Dexterity: D
Skill
- Mighty Shot
Longbow Location: Where to Find It
Light Bows
Shortbow

Stats
- Physical: 65
- Critical: 100
- Range: 29
Attributes Required
- Strength: 8
- Dexterity: 10
Attribute Scaling
- Strength: E
- Dexterity: E
Skill
Shortbow Location: Where to Find It
Crossbows
Light Crossbow
Stats
- Physical: 58
- Critical: 100
- Range: 42
Attributes Required
- Strength: 12
- Dexterity: 8
Skill
Light Crossbow Location: Where to Find It
- Sold by Nomadic Merchant by Castle Morne Rampart Site of Grace for 1500 runes
Glintstone Staffs
Astrologer’s Staff

Stats
- Physical: 25
- Critical: 100
- Sorcery Scaling: 115
Attributes Required
- Strength: 7
- Intelligence: 16
Attribute Scaling
- Strength: E
- Intelligence: C
Skill
Astrologer’s Staff: Where to Find It
Glintstone Staff

Stats
- Physical: 25
- Critical: 100
- Sorcery Scaling: 113
Attributes Required
- Strength: 6
- Intelligence: 10
Attribute Scaling
- Strength: E
- Intelligence: C
Skill
Glintstone Staff: Where to Find It
Sacred Seals
Finger Seal

Stats
- Physical: 25
- Critical: 100
- Sorcery Scaling: 114
Attributes Required
- Strength: 6
- Intelligence: 10
Attribute Scaling
- Strength: E
- Dexterity: C
Skill
Finger Seal: Where to Find It
Torches
Torch

Stats
- Physical: 54.0
- Fire: 97
- Critical: 100
Attributes Required
- Strength: 5
- Dexterity: 5
Attribute Scaling
- Strength: D
- Dexterity: D
Skill
- Torch Attack
Torch Location: Where to Find It
- Sold by from Kale at Church of Elleh for 200 runes
Small Shields
Buckler

Stats
- Physical: 58.0
- Magic: 28.0
- Fire: 28.0
- Lightning: 14.0
- Holy: 28.0
- Guard Boost: 30
Attributes Required
- Strength: 8
- Dexterity: 13
Attribute Scaling
- Strength: E
- Dexterity: D
Skill
- Buckler Parry
Buckler Location: Where to Find It
Rickety Shield

Stats
- Physical: 50.0
- Magic: 25.0
- Fire: 20.0
- Lightning: 30.0
- Holy: 30.0
- Guard Boost: 25
Attributes Required
- Strength: 8
Attribute Scaling
- Strength: E
Skill
Rickety Shield Location: Where to Find It
Rift Shield

Stats
- Physical: 66.0
- Magic: 30.0
- Fire: 35.0
- Lightning: 15.0
- Holy: 35.0
- Guard Boost: 37
Attributes Required
- Strength: 8
Attribute Scaling
- Strength: E
Skill
Rift Shield Location: Where to Find It
Riveted Wooden Shield

Stats
- Physical: 64.0
- Magic: 38.0
- Fire: 29.0
- Lightning: 22.0
- Holy: 42.0
- Guard Boost: 35
Attributes Required
- Strength: 8
Attribute Scaling
- Strength: E
Skill
Riveted Wooden Shield Location: Where to Find It
- Warrior class starting shield
- Sold by Nomadic Merchant southeast of Mistwood Ruins for 600 runes
Scripture Wooden Shield

Stats
- Physical: 58.0
- Magic: 38.0
- Fire: 20.0
- Lightning: 35.0
- Holy: 43.0
- Guard Boost: 32
Attributes Required
- Strength: 8
Attribute Scaling
- Strength: E
Skill
Scripture Wooden Shield Location: Where to Find It
Medium Shields
Blue Crest Heater Shield

Stats
- Physical: 100.0
- Magic: 43.0
- Fire: 42.0
- Lightning: 32.0
- Holy: 50.0
- Guard Boost: 44
Attributes Required
- Strength: 10
Attribute Scaling
- Strength: D
Skill
Blue Crest Heater Shield Location: Where to Find It
Blue-Gold Kite Shield

Stats
- Physical: 100.0
- Magic: 47.0
- Fire: 53.0
- Lightning: 35.0
- Holy: 45.0
- Guard Boost: 47
Attributes Required
- Strength: 12
Attribute Scaling
- Strength: D
Skill
Blue-Gold Kite Shield Location: Where to Find It
- Sold by Nomadic Merchant southeast of Mistwood Ruins for 1000 runes
Brass Shield

Stats
- Physical: 100.0
- Magic: 55.0
- Fire: 59.0
- Lightning: 39.0
- Holy: 54.0
- Guard Boost: 56
Attributes Required
- Strength: 16
Attribute Scaling
- Strength: D
Skill
Blue Crest Heater Shield Location: Where to Find It
- Dropped by shield wielding soldiers found frequently on the Bridge of Sacrifice
Hawk Crest Wooden Shield

Stats
- Physical: 85.0
- Magic: 44.0
- Fire: 32.0
- Lightning: 44.0
- Holy: 44.0
- Guard Boost: 38
Attributes Required
- Strength: 8
Attribute Scaling
- Strength: D
Skill
Hawk Crest Wooden Shield Location: Where to Find It
Heater Shield

Stats
- Physical: 100.0
- Magic: 43.0
- Fire: 43.0
- Lightning: 27.0
- Holy: 43.0
- Guard Boost: 38
Attributes Required
- Strength: 10
Attribute Scaling
- Strength: D
Skill
Heater Shield Location: Where to Find It
Large Leather Shield

Stats
- Physical: 76.0
- Magic: 49.0
- Fire: 36.0
- Lightning: 45.0
- Holy: 45.0
- Guard Boost: 40
Attributes Required
- Strength: 8
Attribute Scaling
- Strength: D
Skill
Large Leather Shield Location: Where to Find It
- Hero class starting shield
- Sold by Kale at Church of Elleh for 600 runes
Marred Leather Shield
Stats
- Physical: 76.0
- Magic: 49.0
- Fire: 36.0
- Lightning: 45.0
- Holy: 45.0
- Guard Boost: 40
Attributes Required
- Strength: 8
Attribute Scaling
- Strength: D
Passive Effects
- Causes blood loss buildup (50)
Skill
Marred Leather Shield Location: Where to Find It
- Found off a corpse on the ramparts along the Stormveil Castle walls to the west. Just north of the Stormveil Cliffside Site of Grace
Red Thorn Roundshield

Stats
- Physical: 58.0
- Magic: 30.0
- Fire: 40.0
- Lightning: 35.0
- Holy: 35.0
- Guard Boost: 32
Attributes Required
- Strength: 8
Attribute Scaling
- Strength: E
Skill
Red Thorn Roundshield Location: Where to Find It
- Samurai class starting shield
- Sold by Nomadic Merchant by Castle Morne Rampart Site of Grace for 600 runes
Round Shield
Stats
- Physical: 83.0
- Magic: 50.0
- Fire: 37.0
- Lightning: 43.0
- Holy: 50.0
- Guard Boost: 42
Attributes Required
- Strength: 8
Attribute Scaling
- Strength: D
Skill
Round Shield Location: Where to Find It
- Sold by Nomadic Merchant by Castle Morne Rampart Site of Grace for 1000 runes
Greatshields
Wooden Greatshield

Stats
- Physical: 79.0
- Magic: 49.0
- Fire: 41.0
- Lightning: 51.0
- Holy: 47.0
- Guard Boost: 51
Attributes Required
- Strength: 14
Attribute Scaling
- Strength: D
Skill
Wooden Location: Where to Find It
- Found in the Stormveil Castle courtyard. Sitting on a corpse up some wooden stairs on the balcony along the northeast side.
And that concludes all weapons and shields and where to find them in Elden Ring. Which one are you planning on upgrading all the way? Strike us a blow in the comments section below, and read our Elden Ring guide for tons more.






















