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In Elden Ring, weapon scaling plays a major role in shaping your build’s effectiveness. Whether you're leaning into raw Strength, high Dexterity, or channeling arcane magic, choosing a weapon that scales properly with your stats can drastically improve your damage output. With dozens of powerful tools available, some weapons clearly stand out in terms of how efficiently they convert your character's stats into raw power.

Here are the top 18 weapons in Elden Ring, ranked by their scaling potential across different build types.

18. Zamor Curved Sword

This elegant weapon offers great Dexterity scaling and comes with a frost-inflicting skill that fits well in agile builds. Its unique moveset and solid reach make it a stylish and effective choice for fast strikers.

17. Ruins Greatsword

An absolute monster when it comes to Strength scaling. At max upgrade, it reaches an impressive S-scaling in Strength, ideal for heavy builds. Though slow, it hits like a truck and is perfect for staggering enemies and bosses alike.

16. Dark Moon Greatsword

A spiritual successor to the Moonlight Greatsword, this weapon has Intelligence scaling and synergizes with magic-focused builds. It also adds frost buildup and a ranged magic wave attack, making it a solid pick for sorcerers.

15. Uchigatana

Basic yet deadly, the Uchigatana scales primarily with Dexterity and benefits immensely from bleed infusion. It’s easy to obtain early and remains viable throughout the game, especially for those who buy Elden Ring Items to boost its upgrade speed.

14. Blasphemous Blade

One of the best weapons for hybrid Strength/Faith builds. Its unique weapon skill restores HP on kills and scales well with both stats. A great choice for tanky, self-sustaining builds.

13. Rivers of Blood

This katana scales with Dexterity and Arcane, and it’s infamous for its bleeding prowess. Though slightly nerfed in later patches, it's still devastating in PvE and PvP when upgraded properly—especially if you buy Elden Ring runes to speed up its development.

12. Sword of Night and Flame

For Intelligence/Faith builds, few weapons scale as well as this one. It offers dual magical attacks—Comet Azur and Flame Sweep—which makes it deadly in various scenarios, particularly when fighting large groups or mini-bosses.

11. Nagakiba

Think of it as a longer Uchigatana. It offers excellent Dexterity scaling and a bleed effect, making it ideal for quick-hitting builds. Its long reach gives it an edge in both PvE and PvP duels.

10. Greatsword (Colossal Sword)

Inspired by Guts from Berserk, this behemoth has one of the highest Strength scaling ratings in the game. Once two-handed and fully upgraded, it becomes a monster capable of cleaving through even the toughest enemies.

9. Wing of Astel

A lightweight curved sword with Intelligence scaling and a built-in magic projectile attack. It fits well in fast caster builds and excels in both mobility and ranged pressure.

8. Mohgwyn’s Sacred Spear

Designed for Arcane builds, this spear dishes out heavy bleed damage and excels in group combat. When paired with appropriate talismans, its L2 weapon skill can melt down bosses in seconds.

7. Bloodhound’s Fang

This curved greatsword has strong Dexterity scaling and a fantastic weapon art that lets you strike and retreat in one smooth motion. It’s one of the most beginner-friendly weapons that still scales well into the late game.

6. Eclipse Shotel

This rare curved sword scales with Faith and deals both holy damage and status effects. Its unique weapon skill inflicts death blight, a niche but potentially devastating status in PvP scenarios.

5. Marais Executioner’s Sword

A high-Strength weapon with a unique twirling projectile attack. It scales decently with Arcane too, offering interesting options for hybrid builds.

4. Sacred Relic Sword

The go-to weapon for rune farming, this sword’s Wave of Gold skill clears crowds like nothing else. It scales with Faith and Strength, and when you’re trying to level quickly (perhaps after you buy elden ring runes from U4GM), this sword is practically mandatory.

3. Death’s Poker

A unique weapon for Intelligence builds, it offers three distinct types of magical attacks depending on how you use its skill. Excellent scaling and utility make it a favorite among magic melee hybrids.

2. Moonveil Katana

The poster child of Intelligence/Dexterity builds. Moonveil’s weapon skill, Transient Moonlight, is a fast and powerful ranged slash that scales excellently with INT. It remains one of the most popular choices for a reason.

1. Hand of Malenia

This katana reigns supreme in terms of scaling and elegance. With high Dexterity scaling and a weapon skill (Waterfowl Dance) that can destroy bosses and players alike, it’s not just about power—it’s about mastering the timing.

If you’re planning to respec or optimize your build, focusing on weapons with high stat scaling can significantly impact your gameplay experience. Whether you're starting fresh or looking to reach endgame efficiency, understanding weapon scaling is crucial. And if you're short on resources, many players turn to options like U4GM to buy Elden Ring Items or boost progress by acquiring runes quickly. No matter how you play, choosing the right weapon will always be one of the most rewarding parts of your Elden Ring journey.