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Best blunt weapons in Elden RingHere are the best blunt weapons in Elden Ring for Strength, Dex, Faith, Intelligence builds and more
Here are the best blunt weapons in Elden Ring for Strength, Dex, Faith, Intelligence builds and more
Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/FromSoftware
Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/FromSoftware
Looking for the best blunt weapons in Elden Ring?The best Blunt Weapons inElden Ringtend to be Strength-based Hammers or Warhammers. However, there is also a range of Dexterity, Faith and Intelligence options too if you want to maximise your Strike output.
Join us, as we go through our top picks for blunt weapons in Elden Ring for both early and late-game playthroughs and provide you with the location for each weapon, stats, loadout recommendations and more.
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Best blunt weapons in Elden Ring
Blunt weapons in Elden Ring tend to be either Maces, Hammers, Colossal Weapons or Warhammers (which require two hands to effectively wield). These weapons emitStrike damage, which is usually effective against heavily armoured foes and can even stun enemies. There is a huge selection of blunt weapons in the game currently, with more to potentially drop within theShadow Of The Erdtreerelease.
We’ve organised below the best blunt weapons in Elden Ring based on attributes like Weapon Skill, weapon stats, accessibility from early to late game sections and more. Read on to get the perfect blunt weapon for your playthrough, whether it’s your first time exploring the Lands Between or you’re a returning player looking to try a new build before playing the DLC.
Best blunt weapon for early game
Morning Star
The Morning Star blunt weapon in Elden Ring |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/FromSoftware
The Morning Star is a great early-game blunt weapon option in Elden Ring due to its low weight requirements and accessibility within the Weeping Peninsula. The Morning Star comes with the Weapon Skill,Kickwhich can potentially break an enemy’s poise and stance butother Ashes of War can be applied.
Additionally, the Morning Star causes blood loss buildup, solid damage output and relatively decent scaling, meaning it is one you can use for a fair few levels before moving on to something else within this list.
We recommend pairing the Morning Star with some accessible early armour like theTwinned Armor Set, which has good all-round damage reduction and just requires you to play through the D,Hunter of the Dead questline.
How to get the Morning Star
To get the Morning Star, you simply need to loot it from achest, directly south of theBridge of Sacrificein Limgrave, within the Weeping Peninsula. The chest will be inside a broken carriage.
Best blunt weapon for Strength builds
Giant-Crusher
The Giant-Crusher blunt weapon in Elden Ring |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/FromSoftware
We recommend theLion’s ClawAshes of War which greatly complements Strenth-base builds and allows players to slam enemies to the ground and stun them without being parried. You can get the Lion’s Claw Ashes of War from defeating the Lion Guardian in Fort Gael. For armour, theBull-Goat Setis both the heaviest and most robust and will protect you against most incoming attacks. Additionally, it greatly buffs player poise, meaning you can pretty much steamroll your way through enemy encounters, especially when combined with theBull-Goat’s Talisman.
How to get the Giant-Crusher
The Giant-Crusher is located in a chest, within the back of acarriageinLeyndell, Royal Capital. Travel south of theOuter Wall Phantom TreeSite of Grace. Here, you will see anUlcerated Tree Spirit. Defeat it and loot the chest it is guarding.
Best blunt weapon for Intelligence builds
Bastard’s Stars
The Bastard’s Stars blunt weapon in Elden Ring |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/FromSoftware
Although most blunt weapons will naturally benefit from a Strength-based build, the Bastard’s Stars is a great option for players with aDexterityorIntelligence buildthat want to emit Strike damage against targets.
The Bastard’s Stars is a flail. As such, it cannot be parried. It cannot be imbued with Ashes of War, but its unique Weapon Skill,Nebula, is powerful enough that you won’t want to. The skill summons several stars in a sweeping motion that explode upon impact with enemies. Thanks to the1.07 Elden Ring patch, the attack power of the Nebula skill was further buffed. This cosmic spin attack wins the Bastard’s Stars some serious cool points to boot.
How to get the Bastard’s Stars
Best blunt weapon for Faith builds
Cranial Vessel Candlestand
The Cranial Vessel Candlestand blunt weapon in Elden Ring |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/FromSoftware
The Cranial Vessel Candlestand is a rare, blunt weapon that scales just as well withFaithas it does Strength. This powerhouse of a Warhammer is infused with the Weapon Skill,Surge of Faith, which essentially allows the player to rain down a firestorm of fireballs onto enemies. Additionally thanks to patches 1.07 and1.09, the fireballs have increased in attack power and speed.
Due to the unique skill, you cannot replace it with other Ashes of War. The fire damage you can get, along with the Strike damage, makes it well worth it though.
How to get the Cranial Vessel Candlestand
The Cranial Vessel Candlestand is located within theGiant-Conquering Hero’s Grave, within the Mountaintops of the Giants. To get to this region, you must circle the map and approach it via a landbridge near theGiants' GravepostSit of Grace. Within this location, loot from behind the second imp statue (you’ll need a Stonesword Key).
Best blunt weapon for Dexterity builds
Hoslow’s Petal Whip
The Kick Weapon Skill in action |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/FromSoftware
Hoslow’s Petal Whip is a lightweight option for players that want to deal Strikeandbleed damagewithout sacrificing speed. The whip requires both Dexterity and Strength to initially wield but scales best withDexterity.
As a bleed weapon, the whip can inflict blood loss buildup to an impressive amount. It also comes with theKickWeapon Skill which allows players to kick enemies and potentially break their stance or guard when shielding. If this doesn’t grip you, Hoslow’s Petal Whipcan add Ashes of War, so you can change its loadout to your preference.
Combine this with theOld Lord’s Talismanto extend the spell duration, and the lightweightBlack Knifearmour to complete a solidDexterity build.
How to get Hoslow’s Petal Whip
To get Hoslow’s Petal Whip for yourself, you must follow theVolcano Manorquestlineand defeatJuno Hoslowat the Mountaintops of the Giants.
Best blunt weapon for late game onwards
Prelate’s Inferno Crozier
The Prelate’s Inferno Crozier blunt weapon in Elden Ring |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/FromSoftware
If you’re a fair way through the main game and are looking for something special to wield, look no further than thePrelate’s Inferno Crozier. This Colossal Weapon is best used for Strength Builds and is infused with thePrelate’s Chargeskill. Although, itcan be infused with Ashes of Waralso.
This skill essentially slams the weapon into the ground and then propels the player forward in a fiery blaze until all FP is consumed. With the potential to attack several enemies at once, we recommend sticking with this incredibly useful Weapon Skill.
We also recommend pairing the Prelate’s Inferno Crozier with a robust set of heavy armour, likeLionel’s Setwhich offers staggering physical protection and magical damage negation. We also recommend Talismans to buff your FP pool and increase the duration of the Weapon Skill. Something like theCerulean Amber MedallionorCarian Filigreed Crest.
How to get the Prelate’s Inferno Crozier
To get the Prelate’s Inferno Crozier, you mustdefeat the Fire Prelate inside Fort Laiedd, near the Seethewater Terminus Site of Grace.
That rounds off our guide to the best blunt weapons in Elden Ring. For the best overall weapons in the game, check out our fullweapons guide, or see ourbest armoursets in Elden Ring guide to complete your loadout.
