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The Shadow of the Erdtree DLC for Elden Ring introduces a variety of new weapons, and Strength-focused builds are getting some serious upgrades. Whether you favor colossal swords, heavy hammers, or unique Strength hybrids, there’s a weapon for every Tarnished warrior looking to crush enemies under raw power.
This guide ranks the 8 best Strength weapons in the DLC, considering damage output, scaling, weapon skills, and versatility. Whether you want to dominate PvE, PvP, or bosses, these weapons will help you unleash devastation across the Lands Between.
Table of Contents
- 1 8. Ancient Meteoric Ore Greatsword
- 2 7. Sword Lance
- 3 6. Beast Claw
- 4 5. Greatsword of Solitude
- 5 4. Shadow Sunflower Blossom
- 6 3. Death Knight’s Longhaft Axe
- 7 2. Anvil Hammer
- 8 1. Fire Knight’s Greatsword – Best Overall Strength Weapon
- 9 Get the Best Elden Ring Weapons with GladiatorBoost
- 10 Final Thoughts
8. Ancient Meteoric Ore Greatsword
📍 Location: Ruined Forge Starfall Past
🎯 How to Get: Activate the altar at the end of the Ruined Forge Starfall Past.
The Ancient Meteoric Ore Greatsword is a Strength/Dexterity/Arcane hybrid, but its Strength scaling makes it a top-tier weapon for raw power builds. Players can either pump Strength and use it as a traditional colossal sword, or mix in Arcane for Ash of War scaling and bleed potential.
🌀 Key Features:
✔ White Light Charge weapon skill delivers massive burst damage in both PvE and PvP.
✔ Excellent for crouch poking and spacing in PvP.
✔ Arcane scaling makes it versatile for hybrid builds.
7. Sword Lance
📍 Location: Shadow Keep, Back Gate Site of Grace
🎯 How to Get: Defeat Commander Gaius and use the Remembrance of the Wild Boar Rider.
The Sword Lance is a highly underrated Strength weapon, perfect for both aggressive and defensive playstyles. While it can be infused with multiple affinities, a Heavy infusion brings its Strength scaling to A, making it an absolute powerhouse for pure STR builds.
🌀 Key Features:
✔ Can be infused with various Ashes of War, making it highly adaptable.
✔ Works as a spear when paired with a Greatshield, allowing poke-and-block strategies.
✔ Surprisingly fast attack animations for a Strength weapon.
6. Beast Claw
📍 Location: Gravesite Plains
🎯 How to Get: Defeat Logur the Beast Claw.
Strength builds are usually slow, but the Beast Claw flips that concept, delivering rapid slashing attacks with Strength-based scaling. A Heavy-infused Beast Claw achieves A scaling in Strength at max level while retaining its innate blood loss buildup (45).
🌀 Key Features:
✔ Fastest Strength-based melee weapon in the DLC.
✔ Bleed buildup makes it devastating in PvE and PvP.
✔ Can be infused with Ashes of War while retaining its base Bleed effect.
5. Greatsword of Solitude
📍 Location: Western Nameless Mausoleum
🎯 How to Get: Defeat Blackgaol Knight.
If you loved the Colossal Greatsword (Guts Greatsword) but want something fresh, the Greatsword of Solitude is your answer. It’s a STR/DEX weapon with A scaling in Strength at max level, offering a balanced mix of raw power and speed.
🌀 Key Features:
✔ Faster swing speed than traditional Colossal Greatswords.
✔ Solitary Moon Slash skill offers a quick and ranged attack option.
✔ Amazing damage per hit without sacrificing attack speed.
4. Shadow Sunflower Blossom
📍 Location: Scadutree Base
🎯 How to Get: Defeat Scadutree Avatar and use the Remembrance of the Shadow Sunflower at Roundtable Hold.
A Strength/Faith hybrid, the Shadow Sunflower Blossom is perfect for Faith-based Strength builds. Its weapon skill—Shadow Sunflower Headbutt—delivers three rapid slams, dealing both physical and holy damage while staggering enemies.
🌀 Key Features:
✔ Massive poise damage—breaks bosses’ stance easily.
✔ Holy damage scaling through Faith investment.
✔ The three-hit combo is perfect for PvE and crowd control.
3. Death Knight’s Longhaft Axe
📍 Location: Scorpion River Catacombs
🎯 How to Get: Defeat the Death Knight boss.
For PvP-focused Strength builds, the Death Knight’s Longhaft Axe is an incredible weapon. It features the Blinkbolt: Long-hafted Axe skill, which lets players dash forward and unleash a powerful lightning-infused swing.
🌀 Key Features:
✔ One of the coolest Ashes of War in the DLC.
✔ Can be built purely for Strength or mixed with Faith for lightning scaling.
✔ Great for aggressive, mobile playstyles.
2. Anvil Hammer
📍 Location: Ruined Forge Lava Intake
🎯 How to Get: Activate the altar at the end of the dungeon.
The Anvil Hammer is a Strength/Faith hammer that deals tremendous Stance damage, allowing players to stagger enemies with ease. While it has fire damage by default, Faith investment enhances its burn potential.
🌀 Key Features:
✔ One of the highest Stance damage weapons in the game.
✔ Fire infusion scales with Faith, making it a must-have for STR/FAI builds.
✔ Smithing Art Spears weapon skill delivers wide AoE destruction.
1. Fire Knight’s Greatsword – Best Overall Strength Weapon
📍 Location: Shadow Keep
🎯 How to Get: Drops from Fire Knights wielding the Fire Knight’s Greatsword.
The Fire Knight’s Greatsword is arguably the best Strength weapon in Shadow of the Erdtree, offering exceptional reach, heavy damage, and a fantastic moveset. Players can choose between Fire Affinity (pure Strength) or Flame Art (STR/FAI hybrid) to tailor it to their playstyle.
🌀 Key Features:
✔ Long reach, making it amazing for both PvP and PvE.
✔ Flame Skewer and Flame Spear Ashes of War provide additional poke damage.
✔ Works in both pure Strength and Strength/Faith builds.
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Final Thoughts
The Shadow of the Erdtree DLC brings some of the best Strength weapons in Elden Ring, catering to different playstyles and hybrid builds. Whether you prefer colossal weapons like the Greatsword of Solitude, fast claws like Beast Claw, or Faith-infused options like the Anvil Hammer, there’s something for every Strength-based Tarnished.
🔥 Pick your weapon. Crush your enemies. Become Elden Lord. 🔥
