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Best Faith weapons in Elden RingHere are the best Faith weapons in Elden Ring and where to get them
Here are the best Faith weapons in Elden Ring and where to get them
Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/FromSoftware
Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/FromSoftware
Looking for the best Elden Ring Faith weapons?Faith is one of the eight majorstatsinElden Ringand determines the effectiveness of Incantations (a category ofspellsthat usually require Sacred Seals to power).
Faith weapons tend to have built-in Incantations which increase in effectiveness the more Runes you put into your Faith stat. Faith weapons are a great middle ground if you’re looking to build a melee-focused Tarnished but still wish to dabble with magick.
Below, we’ve gathered a list of the best Faith weapons in Elden Ring for both early and late-game stages, across a range of weapon types. We’ve also included ways to apply Faith scaling to other weapons in the game if you’re attached to a particular armament and wish to customise it for a Faith build.
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Coded Sword
If you want the Coded Sword, you must retrieve itbeforefighting Maliketh.Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/FromSoftware
TheCoded Swordis the best Faith scaling weapon in Elden Ring with a B-grade rating which can go up to S-grade with enhancements. With a fairly accessible Faith requirement, it specialises in dealing Holy damage, making it a great option when facing undead enemies in crypts or against other players in PvP with low Holy defence.
However, it’s worth noting that the weapononly offers Holy damageand no other physical output. Whilst this makes it infinitely useful for ignoring enemy armor and avoiding stagger-inducing bounce-back off shields, it would be wise to switch to another weapon option when dealing with Holy-resistant and demi-god bosses like theElden Beast,Godrick the GraftedorMaliketh, the Black Blade.
The Coded Sword cannot be infused withAshes Of Warbut comes already equipped with theUnblockable BladeSkill. This Weapon Skill essentially elongates your blade, dramatically increasing its reach in the process, and delivers a sweeping attack thatcannot be parried or blocked. This skill costs 18 FP, deals36 stance damageand is where this weapon really shines through.
Thanks to the1.07 Elden Ring patch, the previous FP cost was reduced, attack power increased and the time between delivering the skill and another action was reduced. We recommend pairing this weapon with theSacred Scorpion CharmTalismanwhich further raises Holy damage.
How to get the Coded Sword
The Coded Sword is located on the throne within theFortified ManorinLeyndell, Royal Capital. Unfortunately, the area is inaccessible and you won’t be able to retrieve the weapon if you have completed theCrumbling Farum Azularegion and defeated Maliketh, the Black Blade.
Blasphemous Blade
The Blasphemous Blade is a great option if you want a Faith weapon that deals effects other than Holy. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/FromSoftware
TheBlasphemous Bladehas earned a well-respected spot in the Elden Ring fandom. So much so, that we created aBlasphemous Blade guidefor the sole purpose of fledging out a build around the weapon.
The acclaim around theBlasphemousBlade is mostly thanks to its impressiveTaker’s Flamesskill, which both deals impressive Fire damage and heals the Tarnished with every strike. The FP cost of this skill is 30 and deals22 stance damage. Meanwhile, players canheal up to 10%of their max HP pool +150. If you’re using a Mimic Tear, your Mimic can also heal whilst using this Skill.
The Skill involves the Tarnished raising the sword aloft, then bringing it down with a crash whilst emitting a torrent of life-stealing flames. These flames can grant you HP per hit, making the skill one of the most impressive in Elden Ring.
To get the most out of your Faith build, we recommend having a Sacred Seal on hand to switch between whilst using this weapon. TheFlame, Grant Me StrengthIncantation works particularly well with this build, as it increases both physical and Fire damage. This Incantation can be picked from a corpse behind Fort Gael in Caelid.
How to get the Blasphemous Blade
To get the Blasphemous Blade Greatsword for yourself, you mustdefeat Rykard, Lord of Blasphemyand trade his Remembrance with Enia at theRoundtable Hold. We have a guide full of tips for taking onRykardbut essentially, he is weak against Frostbite, Standard, Slash and Pierce attacks and strong against Fire. Rykard is located atVolcano Manorand you’ll need to either progress through the region via the AudiencePathwaySite Of Graceor complete all three of Tanith’s contracts via the Volcano Manorsidequest.
Maliketh’s Black Blade
Maliketh is a later-game boss, located in the Crumbling Farum Azula region. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/FromSoftware
Maliketh’s Black Bladeis a Colossal weapon best suited for a Faith/Strengthhybrid build. Capable of high physical and Holy damage, theDestined DeathWeapon Skill allows the Tarnished to make a large slash and plunge attack, which releases a storm of blades in an AOE that both deal damage to foes and reduces their maximum HP pool with each hit.
This is an incredibly useful Skill, especially for dealing with enemies with larger health bars. More stats in Faith will increase the Holy damage output, whereas investment in Strength will raise the base physical damage values. As a unique skill, Maliketh’s Black Blade cannot be infused with other Ashes Of War.
The skill deals17 stance damageand cannot be parried if you have enough FP to fund the attack (which costs 40 FP to perform). As this build will require points across at least three stats, we recommend Talismans that will buff them like theCerulean Amber Medallionfor increased FP, theStarscourge Heirloomfor increased Strength or theTwo Fingers Heirloomfor a boost to Faith.
How to get Maliketh’s Black Blade
Erdtree Bow
The Erdtree Bow can be obtained within Leyndell, Royal Captial at any stage of the game. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/FromSoftware
As of writing, theErdtree Bowis the only Bow in Elden Ring that has a Faith scaling. The Bow cannot be infused with Ashes Of War but comes with theMighty Shotskill already attached, which essentially allows you to power up an exaggerated shot, capable of getting past guarded foes.
As such, this Skill makes the bow a good companion weapon alongside other Faith-related Incantations. The Skill requires no FP for the initial stance, but every loosened arrow will take 6 FP. These arrows can travel further, inflict higher damage, status buildup and partially ignore blocking and shields.
When paired with Talismans such as theSacred Scorpion Charmfor increased Holy damage,Arrow’s Stingfor increased arrow attack power and theArrow’s Reachfor increased range, this bow can be an effective ranged option for any Faith build. If you wish to buff your Holy damage even further, you can combine theHoly-Shrouding Cracked Tearin your Flask of Wondrous Physick. This gives you a +20% Holy attack damage (+12.5% in PvP) for 3 minutes.
How to get the Erdtree Bow
The Erdtree Bow is located withinLeyndell, Royal Capitaland can be retrieved regardless of how far into the main plotline you are. To get it for yourself, travel to the Erdtree Sanctuary Site Of Grace, and exit the room via the large balcony area to the south. From the balcony, turn left and climb up the tree root to the above level. Exit the room and make an immediate left, dropping to a walkway in the process. From here, turn left again towards the roof where you’ll see one open window amongst the others. Climb through and turn right to get to the chest containing the Bow.
Winged Scythe
The Winged Scythe is a more obtainable Faith weapon within the earlier game regions. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/FromSoftware
Although you’ll initially need to farm a bit to meet the requirements of theWinged Scythe, it can be obtained extremely early on in Elden Ring and is a fantastic option for earlyFaith builds.
With decent Holy damage, a possiblebleed build-up of 55, and the ability to ignore up to 40% of enemy blocks, the Winged Scythe is solid enough to prioritise. The Winged Scythe cannot be infused with Ashes Of War, but comes wirth theAngel’s WingsSkill.
This Skill allows the Tarnished to jump in the air with an upwards attack, then swing down to deliver a follow-up swing. This can deliver30 stance damageand only costs 17 FP to perform.
How to get the Winged Scythe
The Winged Scythe is located within a chest inside theTombsward Ruinsin the Weeping Peninsula. Besides a few Page servant enemies, you shouldn’t have too much trouble acquiring this weapon.
Sword of Night and Flame
The Sword of Night and Flame has one of the best Weapon Skills in Elden Ring. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/FromSoftware
Although the four stat requirements may put a lot of Elden Ring players off, it would go amiss not to mention theSword of Night and Flameon this list. As arguably one of thebest weapons in Elden Ring, it even warranted its ownSword of Night and Flame buildguide.
The main draw to this weapon is its unique skill, theNight-and-Flame Stance, which allows you to cast theComet AzurSorcery andFlame Sweepattack, delivering both Fire and Magic damage in the process.
Faith will determine the effectiveness of the Flame Sweep attack, whereas any points inIntelligencewill enhance the Comet Azur cast. As this weapon requires scaling into many different stats, we recommend choosing Talismans that will buff as many stats as possible.
When utilised, this weapon can deal33 stance damagewith the Comet Azur and25 stance damagewith the Flame stance. The FP costs of these attacks are 32 and 26. This weapon cannot be infused with Ashes Of War.
How to get the Sword of Night and Flame
The Sword of Night and Flame is located within the east side ofCaria Manorin Liurnia of the Lakes. To reach it, you must climb above the rooftops and walkways to access the locked garden area of the Manor.
Marika’s Hammer
To get Marika’s Hammer, you’ll need to progress to the end of Elden Ring and face the last boss. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/FromSoftware
Marika’s Hammeris an end-game weapon that you’ll only encounter after beating the final Elden Ring boss and achieving your uniqueending. Despite this, it’s well worth a place on this list for players looking to start a new game plus or dive back in for theShadow Of The ErdtreeDLC.
With its unique Weapon SkillGold Breaker, Marika’s Hammer can emulate Radagon’s signature move. This is where the Tarnished can leap into the air, propel forward and smash the hammer down with a heavy attack that emits a wave of golden, Holy energy. As such, it’s an extremely powerful AOE that can target multiple foes at once.
This Skill cannot be replaced with another Ashes Of War and deals40 stance damagewith an FP cost of 26. Thanks to theElden Ring 1.07 patchand additional1.09 patch, both the recovery time of this skill and attack power were increased.
We recommend investing in both Strength and Faith to upgrade the physical and Holy damage output of this weapon. Once fully upgraded, the scaling for stats are: Strength B, Dexterity D, and Faith C.
How to get Marika’s Hammer
As eluded above, to get Marika’s Hammer you must beatRadagonand the Elden Beast boss and trade in the Elden Remembrance with Enia at the Roundtable Hold. We have a guide dedicated to beating theElden Beastbut in short, this boss is strong against Holy attacks (so consider switching weapons for this fight and investing in armor with Holy resistance) and weaker to standard, slash, strike and pierce attacks.
How to add Faith scaling to weapons
The Sanctified Whetblade is one of 6 Whetblades in Elden Ring that can grant unique weapon scaling and damage effects. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/FromSoftware
It is possible to add Faith scaling to any weapon capable of being infused with Ashes Of War. To do so, you’ll need theSanctified Whetblade, located within theFortified Manorin Leyndell (southwest of the West Capital Rampart Site Of Grace).
Now, you only need to rest at a Site Of Grace and choose the ‘Ashes Of War’ menu option. From this menu, select your weapon, then the Ashes Of War you wish to infuse it with. Once selected, you’ll be presented with a menu listing available Affinities.
Choose theSacredoption to apply Holy damage and Faith scaling to your weapon.
That rounds off our guide to the best Faith weapons in Elden Ring and where to get them. For more Elden Ringtips and trickssee ourbest weapons,best armor,Talismans,buildsorboss locationsguides.
