After much anticipation, the eagerly awaited expansion for Elden Ring, Shadow of the Erdtree, has finally arrived. It turned out to be everything fans were hoping for, plus more. Despite its elevated difficulty, fans of this studio are more than pleased with the result.
Thanks to this new content, FromSoftware has added all kinds of new weapons for players to try out and experiment with new combat styles. In this list, we’ll tell you about the five fastest weapons you can find in this title.
A New Arsenal for All Elden Ring Players to Experiment With
In this new expansion, the studio got creative and added all sorts of weapons that were previously unavailable. Beyond being aesthetically appealing, these deadly weapons add all kinds of new gameplay mechanics. The studio ensured that Shadow of the Erdtree highlights variety in the new area you can explore. The weapons available are truly spectacular.
To achieve optimal combat, you should always aim to be as quick as possible. That’s why, in this list, we’ll leave you with the five weapons we think are the fastest for your build in this expansion. The list will include the weapon’s name, where to find it, its characteristics, and for which type of character it is particularly useful.
5. Red Bear’s Claw
Claws are one of the new types of weapons included in this expansion. You can use these in close combat, emphasizing quick attacks or short but very effective combos. You can obtain the Red Bear’s Claw by defeating the boss of the same name, situated in the Northern Nameless Mausoleum on a plateau northwest of Castle Ensis.
One of the main characteristics of this weapon, beyond its quick and consecutive attacks, is that it causes bleeding to the opponent. Somber Smithing Stones also serve as an upgrade for this weapon. To achieve optimal use of this weapon, it is recommended to have a class mainly focused on strength and dexterity.
4. Sword of Night
It’s one of the game’s fastest swords and best-looking weapons. It has an attack that deals multiple slashes simultaneously, causing significant damage. Also, part of the DLC, it can be found in the Cathedral of Manus Metyr. Once you complete the entire finger questline for Count Ymir, you will find Jolan in a dejected state nearby. Give her an Iris of Occultation to get the Sword of Night.
It is recommended to use this weapon for any build primarily focused on dexterity. One of the main characteristics of this katana is that it is practically unblockable, allowing several significant hits before the enemy can defend. The weapon has a charged attack that accumulates quickly and deals substantial damage in a non-corporeal strike.
3. Nanaya’s Torch
This downloadable content continues to surprise with the variety of weapons added, one of which is Nanaya’s Torch. It deals incredible area damage and has a very useful melee attack. You can find it on a balcony in Midra’s Manse in the Abyssal Woods. This weapon deals fire damage and creates a temporary barrier to prevent attacks. It is mostly compatible with builds that have intelligence, strength, and faith.
2. Euporia
This twin blade is one of the most impressive weapons in this expansion, dealing unbelievable damage with a single spinning move. You can find it in the Belurat Tower Settlement. This sword is built with a focus on strength, dexterity, and faith. Another feature of Euporia is that it fires a powerful beam at the enemy while spinning.
1. Spear of the Impaler
Arguably, this spear is one of the best weapons in the game. In addition to its speed, it is extremely powerful and has a spectacular secret attack. It can only be obtained by defeating Messmer the Impaler and trading Remembrance to Enia. This spear is compatible with strength, faith, and dexterity. The versatility of this particular weapon is impressive, allowing for ranged attacks, area attacks, and even quick strikes that deal high damage.
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