[Top 10] Elden Ring Best Holy Weapons That Are Powerful (And How To Get Them)

Updated:

04 Oct 2022

With Elden Ring having so many weapons and so many different play styles, and spells and incantations being very strong in this game, why not use a holy weapon for once as there are a few great ones. Elden Ring has some of my favorite holy builds and weapons, with this top 10 list I'm sure you will find your holy weapon of choice as well. If you're a dex user with only 10 points In faith, don't fret as you can easily respec your character at Rennala with the use of a Larval Tear.

Incantations are great!

10. Winged Scythe

Not Friede’s Scythe, but close.

The Winged Scythe is a beautiful and strong weapon. With the requirements of 16 dex/ strength and 24 faith, the weapon has good holy damage and holy protection.

Why the Winged Scythe is great:

Has blood loss buildup.
Has anti-block, ignores 40% of blocks, and charged and heavy attacks ignore more.
How to get the Winged Scythe:

Go to Tombsward Ruins.

In the center of the ruins, there are stairs.
Follow the stairs down, the scythe in a chest.

Winged Scythe details: https://eldenring.wiki.fextralife.com/Winged+Scythe

9. Envoy’s Greathorn

Bubbles in the eyes are just as bad as an arrow to the knee.

The Envoy’s Greathorn is a fun Colossal weapon. With the requirements of 28 strength 12 dex and 24 faith, this weapon can be used for a super fun challenge run, as it does good damage and is fun to use.

Why the Envoy’s Greathorn is great:

Good weapon art.
Good holy damage.

How to get the Envoy’s Greathorn:

Go to Miquella’s Haligtree.
Can only be dropped from Giant Oracle Envoy.
2% drop rate at 100 discovery.

Envoy’s Greathorn details: https://eldenring.wiki.fextralife.com/Envoy's+Greathorn

8. Beastclaw Greathammer

The weapon that represents Sherosh, Godfrey’s Regent.

The Beastclaw Greathammer is a weapon that needs 20 strength, 10 dex, and 18 faith to wield it. With an amazing weapon art and moveset, this weapon will be dealing good damage whilst looking great.

Why the Beastclaw Greathammer is great:

Great weapon skill.
Great damage.

How to get the Beastclaw Greathammer.

Go to Gurranq in Caelid.
Give him 7 Deathroots.
The weapon will be rewarded after the 7th one.

Beastclaw Greathammer details: https://eldenring.wiki.fextralife.com/Beastclaw+Greathammer

7. Cipher Pata

Now, this is a faith weapon.

The Cipher Pata is a fist weapon that needs 30 faith to use, with it being obtainable as soon as you step into the roundtable. This weapon doesn’t just look amazing but also deals amazing holy damage.

Why the weapon is great:

Can deal damage through enemies' blocked shields.
When wielded in two hands, you will have one on each hand instead of holding it with both hands.
Only requires faith levels to use.

How to get the Cipher Pata:

Go to the Roundtable Hold:
Go to where Rogier is.
Jump over the railing and right through the door.
Follow the path, the weapon will be on the bed.
You will most likely die to the invader but that is ok, return to him once you’ve leveled up.

Cipher Pata details:https://eldenring.wiki.fextralife.com/Cipher+Pata

6. Eclipse Shotel

You won’t be able to avert your gaze.

The Eclipse Shotel is a curved sword that has amazing damage and a fast moveset. To use this weapon you will need 10 strength, 25 dex, and 30 faith.

Why the Eclipse Shotel is great:

Amazing weapon art.
Does damage through blocks.
Better late-game scaling.

How to get the Eclipse Shotel:

Go to Castle Sol.
The weapon is at the Altar of the church.

Eclipse Shotel details: Eclipse Shotel | Elden Ring Wiki (fextralife.com)

5. Siluria’s Tree

After fighting the Crucible Knights 1000 times, you will finally be able to know their moveset.

The Siluria’s Tree, a weapon that only requires 27 strength, 13 dex, and 20 faith, only the best of faith players can wield this weapon to its full potential.

Why Siluria’s Tree is great:

Amazing weapon art.
Good moveset.
Does a lot of holy damage.
Charged R2 can knock back enemies.

How to get Siluria’s Tree:

Go to Deeproot Depths.
Defeat the Crucible Knight.
The weapon drops after he is defeated.

Siluria’s tree details: Siluria's Tree | Elden Ring Wiki (fextralife.com)

4. Erdtree Seal

All holy players need a good seal.

With all Faith classes needing a good seal, this one is the best. The Erdtree Seal is great as it has great scaling, especially towards the end of the game, but with that scaling also comes the issue of requiring 40 faith to use it.

Why the Erdtree Seal is great:

S scaling at plus 5.
Has 0 weight.
Amazing scaling.

How to get the Erdtree Seal:

Go to Volcano Manor.
The Prison Town site of Grace.
Can be found on a corpse in a cell near the Omenkiller.

Erdtree Seal details: https://eldenring.wiki.fextralife.com/Erdtree+Seal

3. Black Knife

The Black Knife Assassins will be proud.

The Black Knife is an amazingly strong weapon with the requirements of 8 strength, 12 dex, and 18 faith. This weapon has one of the best weapon arts in the game and does a lot of damage with said skill. Using the Holy Shrouding Cracked Tear and the Sacred Scorpion Charm will increase the Blade of Death's damage, as it is 100% holy damage.

Why the Black Knife is great:

Quick R2 double slash.
Blade of death the weapon art has a massive range.
Stealth attacks deal bonus damage.

How to get the Black Knife:

Go to Altus Plateau.
Go to the Sainted Hero’s Grave.
Defeat the Black Knife Assassin.
The weapon will drop after the boss is defeated.

Black Knife details: Black Knife | Elden Ring Wiki (fextralife.com)

2. Marika’s Hammer

Sadly only available to those who have defeated the last boss of the game.

With the requirements of 20 strength, 12 dex, and 19 faith this late-game weapon doesn’t have very high requirements, except that you’re required to beat Radagon and Elden Beast to get this weapon. The hammer is one of the best holy weapons in the game, as it does great damage and looks amazing.

Why Marika’s Hammer is great:

Good damage.
Great weapon art.
Good moveset.

How to get Marika’s Hammer:

Beat Elden Beast.
Get its remembrance.
Take it to Enia at the roundtable.
Trade the remembrance for the weapon.

Marika’s Hammer details: https://eldenring.wiki.fextralife.com/Marika's+Hammer

1. The Golden Order Greatsword

George R.R. Martin’s work is shining through.

The Golden Order Greatsword is a beautiful and strong weapon with the requirements of 16 strength, 21 dex, and 28 faith. This amazing weapon has some of the best lore in-game and is the best-looking sword in all of the Lands Between.

Why the Golden Order Greatsword is great:

Amazing weapon skill that does pure holy damage.
Great range.
Deals 20% + damage to undead enemies and prevents skeleton enemies from reviving.

How to get the Golden Order Greatsword:

Go to the Cave of Forlorn.
Beat the Misbegotten Crusader.
After you beat the boss wielding this weapon, it will drop and be yours.

Golden Order Greatsword details: https://eldenring.wiki.fextralife.com/Golden+Order+Greatsword

Honorable Mention: Sacred Relic Sword

Now you can grind those frog enemies for all the runes you want.

The Sacred Relic Sword is an amazing weapon that the Elden Beast uses. It is a great weapon for holy players, and it requires 14 strength, 24 dex, and 22 faith.

Why the Sacred Relic Sword is great: