Strength Weapons in Elden Ring are formidable tools designed to deliver significant physical damage. These weapons rely heavily on the Strength stat, resulting in powerful, albeit slower, attacks. Players focusing on Strength builds have numerous excellent choices, including the Curved Great Club, Rusted Anchor, Grafted Blade Greatsword, among others.
Each weapon possesses unique advantages and drawbacks, making it essential to understand their characteristics in Elden Ring.
8. Curved Great Club
Attack | Guard | ||
Physical | 145 | Physical | 68 |
Magical | 0 | Magical | 36 |
Fire | 0 | Fire | 36 |
Lightning | 0 | Lightning | 36 |
Holy | 0 | Holy | 36 |
Critical | 100 | Boost | 44 |
Scaling | Requires | ||
Strength | D | Strength | 24 |
Dexterity | D | Dexterity | 10 |
The Curved Great Club stands out as a solid B-tier Strength weapon that excels during the early stages of the game. It features D Scaling in both Strength and Dexterity, providing opportunities for upgrades through Ashes of War or Smithing Stones to enhance its strength efficiency.
This weapon has a special ability, Barbaric Roar, which boosts its attack power, significantly increasing your damage output.
How to obtain: You can find the Curved Great Club by defeating second-generation Albinauric enemies scattered around the Temple Quarter in the Liurnia of the Lakes region.
7. Magma Wyrm’s Scalesword
Attack | Guard | ||
Physical | 114 | Physical | 66 |
Magical | 0 | Magical | 33 |
Fire | 74 | Fire | 48 |
Lightning | 0 | Lightning | 33 |
Holy | 0 | Holy | 33 |
Critical | 100 | Boost | 50 |
Scaling | Requires | ||
Strength | C | Strength | 24 |
Dexterity | D | Dexterity | 15 |
Faith | D | Faith | 18 |
The Magma Wyrm’s Scalesword boasts substantial physical attack power and critical attack potential. Its special skill, Magma Guillotine, allows for fiery strikes against foes and can unleash a magma blast in an area, followed by a devastating cutting blow.
How to acquire: To claim this weapon, head to the Ruin-Strewn Precipice in the northern area of the Liurnia of the Lakes and defeat Magma Wyrm Makar.
6. Rusted Anchor
Attack | Guard | ||
Physical | 147 | Physical | 68 |
Magical | 0 | Magical | 36 |
Fire | 0 | Fire | 36 |
Lightning | 0 | Lightning | 36 |
Holy | 0 | Holy | 36 |
Critical | 100 | Boost | 44 |
Scaling | Requires | ||
Strength | C | Strength | 26 |
Dexterity | E | Dexterity | 6 |
The Rusted Anchor is an A-tier Greataxe that decimates enemies with brute Strength. Similar to the Curved Great Club, it utilizes the Barbaric Roar Skill, enhancing its attack capability. For improved physical damage, pairing it with the Spear Talisman is also a smart choice.
How to obtain: This weapon can be acquired in the later stages of the game. Begin your quest at Morne Tunnel in the Weeping Peninsula and defeat Scaly Misbegotten.
5. Dragon Greatclaw
Attack | Guard | ||
Physical | 120 | Physical | 66 |
Magical | 0 | Magical | 40 |
Fire | 0 | Fire | 40 |
Lightning | 78 | Lightning | 52 |
Holy | 0 | Holy | 40 |
Critical | 100 | Boost | 47 |
Scaling | Requires | ||
Strength | D | Strength | 30 |
Dexterity | D | Dexterity | 14 |
The Dragon Greatclaw is a Colossal A-tier Strength Weapon found in Elden Ring. This powerful weapon excels in dealing high physical and lightning damage, particularly effective against dragon-type enemies. Its lightweight nature also enhances user performance.
It demonstrates D Scaling in both Strength and Dexterity, allowing upgrades with Somber Smithing Stones.
How to find: The Dragon Greatclaw serves as an excellent mid-game option, located within the Capital Outskirts after defeating the Draconic Tree Sentinel, who acts as an overworld boss in the Altus Plateau.
4. Golden Halberd
Attack | Guard | ||
Physical | 134 | Physical | 65 |
Magical | 0 | Magical | 41 |
Fire | 0 | Fire | 41 |
Lightning | 0 | Lightning | 41 |
Holy | 87 | Holy | 56 |
Critical | 100 | Boost | 52 |
Scaling | Requires | ||
Strength | D | Strength | 30 |
Dexterity | E | Dexterity | 14 |
Faith | D | Faith | 12 |
The Golden Halberd is praised as one of the finest early-to-mid game Strength weapons. Its active ability, Golden Vow, bolsters both offensive and defensive stats of the player. Attribute Scaling can be improved using the Somber Smithing Stones.
How to acquire: It can be obtained as a drop from the Tree Sentinel enemies located just outside The First Step.
3. Fallingstar Beast Jaw
Attack | Guard | ||
Physical | 131 | Physical | 70 |
Magical | 85 | Magical | 55 |
Fire | 0 | Fire | 43 |
Lightning | 0 | Lightning | 43 |
Holy | 0 | Holy | 43 |
Critical | 100 | Boost | 50 |
Scaling | Requires | ||
Strength | D | Strength | 34 |
Dexterity | D | Dexterity | 12 |
Intelligence | E | Intelligence | 20 |
The Fallingstar Beast Jaw is distinguished by its unique skill, Gravity Bolt, which allows players to summon electrical strikes against opponents. This weapon is recognized for its impressive speed, elevating it among top-tier Strength weapons in Elden Ring.
Keep in mind that while the weapon cannot be infused with Ashes of War, its scaling can be enhanced using Somber Smithing Stones.
How to obtain: The Fallingstar Beast Jaw can be collected after defeating the enormous field boss named Full-Grown Fallingstar Beast, which is found in the Mt. Gelmir area, north of Liurnia of the Lakes.
2. Grafted Blade Greatsword
Attack | Guard | ||
Physical | 162 | Physical | 80 |
Magical | 0 | Magical | 48 |
Fire | 0 | Fire | 48 |
Lightning | 0 | Lightning | 48 |
Holy | 0 | Holy | 48 |
Critical | 100 | Boost | 53 |
Scaling | Requires | ||
Strength | C | Strength | 40 |
Dexterity | E | Dexterity | 14 |
The Grafted Blade Greatsword is an impressive weapon, consistently delivering extraordinary damage to foes with a unique Ash of War that enhances player health and stamina. Additionally, it features a special skill called Oath of Vengeance, which boosts all weapon stats.
How to get: You will need to defeat the Leonine Misbegotten in Castle Morne, located in the Weeping Peninsula, to acquire the Grafted Blade Greatsword.
1. Starscourge Greatsword
Attack | Guard | ||
Physical | 129 | Physical | 65 |
Magical | 83 | Magical | 47 |
Fire | 0 | Fire | 34 |
Lightning | 0 | Lightning | 34 |
Holy | 0 | Holy | 34 |
Critical | 100 | Boost | 52 |
Scaling | Requires | ||
Strength | D | Strength | 38 |
Dexterity | D | Dexterity | 12 |
Intelligence | E | Intelligence | 15 |
The Starscourge Greatsword, a Colossal Sword imbued with the powerful Starcaller Cry skill, excels in the mid-game. It challenges Gravity-type enemies while delivering remarkable damage through a gravitational wave.
How to obtain: To acquire the Starscourge Greatsword, trade the Remembrance of the Starscourge, obtained after defeating Starscourge Radahn, at the Roundtable Hold. Speak to the NPC Finger Reader Enia, who will exchange this item for the powerful weapon.