Boss weapons in Elden Ring are some of the most powerful in the game. They are crafted from Remembrances obtained by defeating major bosses. This guide covers every boss weapon, how to get them, and which are the best for each build.
How Boss Weapons Work
To craft a boss weapon:
- Defeat a major boss to get a Remembrance
- Bring the Remembrance to the Roundtable Hold
- Speak to Enia at the Roundtable Hold
- Choose to "Transpose" the Remembrance into a weapon
- The weapon is added to your inventory
Each Remembrance gives you the choice between two weapons. Choose carefully.
The Remembrances and Their Weapons
Remembrance of the Grafted
Source: Godrick the Grafted (Stormveil Castle)
Weapons: - Grafted Dragon: an arm-mounted weapon that shoots fire. Great for Strength builds. - Axe of Godrick: a large axe with high damage. Great for Strength builds.
Best for: Strength builds.
Remembrance of the Full Moon Queen
Source: Rennala, Queen of the Full Moon (Academy of Raya Lucaria)
Weapons: - Carian Regal Scepter: a staff that boosts sorceries. Great for mage builds. - Dark Moon Greatsword: a magic-infused greatsword. Great for Int/Faith builds.
Best for: Mage and Int/Faith builds.
Remembrance of the Starscourge
Source: Starscourge Radahn (Redmane Castle)
Weapons: - Starscourge Greatsword: a Colossal Weapon with magic damage. Great for Strength builds. - Lion Greatbow: a greatbow that shoots gravity arrows. Great for ranged builds.
Best for: Strength and ranged builds.
Remembrance of the Omen King
Source: Morgott, the Omen King (Leyndell, Capital of Ash)
Weapons: - Morgott's Cursed Sword: a curved sword with blood damage. Great for Arcane builds. - Regal Scepter: a staff with blood sorcery. Great for Arcane mage builds.
Best for: Arcane builds.
Remembrance of the Fire Giant
Source: Fire Giant (Mountaintops of the Giants)
Weapons: - Giant's Red Braid: a whip that deals fire damage. Great for fire builds. - Giant's Cracked Bow: a greatbow that deals fire damage. Great for fire builds.
Best for: Fire builds.
Remembrance of the Blood Lord
Source: Mohg, Lord of Blood (Mohgwyn Palace)
Weapons: - Mohgwyn's Sacred Spear: a spear with blood damage. Great for Arcane builds. - Trident of Moggh: a trident with blood damage. Great for Arcane builds.
Best for: Arcane builds.
Remembrance of Maliketh
Source: Maliketh, the Black Blade (Crumbling Farum Azula)
Weapons: - Maliketh's Black Blade: a greatsword with high damage and defense debuff. Great for Strength/Dex builds. - Black Bow: a bow that deals death damage. Great for ranged builds.
Best for: Strength/Dex and ranged builds.
Remembrance of the Elden Beast
Source: Radagon of the Golden Order + Elden Beast (Erdtree)
Weapons: - Sacred Relic Sword: a greatsword with holy damage. Great for holy builds. - Elden Stars: a sorcery that shoots stars. Great for mage builds.
Best for: Holy and mage builds.
Remembrance of the Blasphemous
Source: Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy (Volcano Manor)
Weapons: - Blasphemous Blade: a greatsword with fire damage and self-healing. Great for fire builds. - Serpent-Hunter: a spear with high damage. Great for Strength builds.
Best for: Fire and Strength builds.
Remembrance of Hoarah Loux
Source: Hoarah Loux, Warrior (Ash of War inside Crumbling Farum Azula)
Weapons: - Axe of Godfrey: a greataxe with high damage. Great for Strength builds. - Red-Haired Hammer: a hammer with high damage. Great for Strength builds.
Best for: Strength builds.
Best Boss Weapons by Build
Best for Strength Builds
- Maliketh's Black Blade - High damage and defense debuff
- Giant-Crusher (from a chest, not a boss) - Highest damage Colossal Weapon
- Starscourge Greatsword - Magic damage on top of physical
- Grafted Dragon - Unique arm-mounted weapon
Best for Dexterity Builds
- Rivers of Blood - Best bleed weapon
- Moonveil - Best katana with magic damage
- Hand of Melenia - Best dexterity katana
Best for Mage Builds
- Carian Regal Scepter - Best staff
- Dark Moon Greatsword - Magic greatsword
- Lusat's Glintstone Staff - Highest damage staff
Best for Faith Builds
- Blasphemous Blade - Self-healing fire greatsword
- Inseparable Sword - Holy damage scaling
- Erdtree Greatbow - Best holy bow
Best for Arcane Builds
- Mohgwyn's Sacred Spear - Blood spear
- Morgott's Cursed Sword - Blood curved sword
- Regal Scepter - Blood sorcery staff
Best Boss Weapons for PvP
- Moonveil - Fast, high damage katana
- Rivers of Blood - Best bleed weapon
- Blasphemous Blade - Self-healing for sustain
- Giant-Crusher - Highest single-hit damage
- Inseparable Sword - Holy damage for anti-faith
Best Boss Weapons for PvE
- Maliketh's Black Blade - High damage and versatility
- Carian Regal Scepter - Best staff for sorceries
- Blasphemous Blade - Self-healing for solo
- Dark Moon Greatsword - Magic greatsword for hybrid
- Starscourge Greatsword - Magic Colossal Weapon
Common Mistakes
- Don't transpose the wrong Remembrance. Each Remembrance gives a choice of two weapons.
- Don't sell Remembrances. They cannot be purchased back.
- Don't forget to upgrade boss weapons. They start at a low level.
- Don't use boss weapons without proper stats. They require specific stats to be effective.
FAQ: Boss Weapons
Q: Can I get both weapons from a Remembrance?
A: No. You must choose one. The other can be purchased from a vendor after reaching a specific point.
Q: Which Remembrance gives the best weapon?
A: Subjective, but Maliketh's Remembrance (Maliketh's Black Blade) is widely considered the best.
Q: Can boss weapons be upgraded?
A: Yes, with regular smithing stones up to +24 and ancient dragon smithing stones for +25.
Q: Are boss weapons required for 100% completion?
A: Yes. Crafting each Remembrance weapon counts toward 100% completion.
Q: Are boss weapons better than regular weapons?
A: Yes, in most cases. Boss weapons have unique skills and higher scaling.
With this guide, you will know which boss weapons to craft for your build. Choose the right Remembrance, upgrade your weapon, and use it to clear every boss.