Top 5 Strength Weapons (STR) in Patch 1.04

Discover the top 5 Strength (STR) weapons in elden ring Patch 1.04, including the Starscourge Greatsword, Prelate's Inferno Crozier, and Grafted Blade Greatsword.

Weapons classified as Strength weapons in elden ring generally require around 40-50 points invested in the Strength stat. While these are often Colossal weapons, there are exceptions. Pure Strength weapons demand the majority of their stat requirements be Strength, unlike hybrid weapons such as the Marais Executioner’s Sword (24 Strength, 23 Arcane). Wielding these heavy weapons necessitates investing points into Endurance to manage equip load, with Talismans like Erdtree’s Favor +2, Arsenal Charms, and Great-Jar’s Arsenal further boosting equip load. This guide focuses on Colossal weapons, as elden ring allows most weapons to gain great Strength scaling by applying the Heavy affinity, maximizing the benefits from Patch 1.04 buffs to Colossal weapons.

#5 - Starscourge Greatsword

The Starscourge Greatsword is obtained via Radahn’s Remembrance at Enia.

This weapon belongs to Starscourge Radahn and is acquired by defeating him in Redmane Castle, Caelid, then purchasing it from Enia at Roundtable Hold. It requires 38 STR, 15 INT, and 12 DEX. Strength is the primary scaling attribute, reaching B at +10. It upgrades using Somber Smithing Stones. When two-handed, it becomes a dual-wielded set. The basic attack is a three-hit swing with a wide arc, and the Heavy Attack is a slam. The dual-wielded version features a slam-swing-slam combo that is highly effective at staggering enemies. Its Ash of War, Starcaller Cry, is potent against regular enemies, drawing them in with a damaging roar for subsequent attacks.

#4 - Prelate’s Inferno Crozier

Prelate’s Inferno Crozier is dropped by a Prelate at Fort Laidd in Caelid.

This weapon is wielded by Prelate enemies found in Fort Laidd and the Mountaintops of the Giants. To obtain it, defeat the Prelate that challenges you within Fort Laidd in Caelid. It requires 45 STR and 8 DEX, with Strength scaling reaching B upon upgrading. It upgrades using regular Smithing Stones. The basic attack is a three-hit slam, and the Heavy Attack is a chargeable upward swing. When two-handed, the initial swings have a wider arc. Its Ash of War, Prelate’s Charge, allows you to plunge the hammer into the ground, creating a persistent fiery trail as you move, finishing with an upward swing upon release.

#3 - Grafted Blade Greatsword

The Grafted Blade Greatsword can be found by defeating Leonine Misbegotten at Castle Morne in Weeping Peninsula.

The Grafted Blade Greatsword, already strong, was further enhanced by Patch 1.04 buffs to Colossal Weapons. It can be found early in the Weeping Peninsula, south of Limgrave, by defeating the Leonine Misbegotten at Castle Morne. This weapon requires 40 STR and 14 DEX, with Strength scaling reaching B when upgraded. It upgrades using Somber Smithing Stones. The basic attack is a three-hit horizontal swing with a wide arc, and the Heavy Attack is a chargeable slam. Two-handing the weapon quickens the recovery rate between swings. Its Ash of War, Oath of Vengeance, temporarily boosts all attributes by 5 for 30 seconds, offering significant stat increases when combined with items like Godrick’s Great Rune.

#2 - Ruins Greatsword

The Ruins Greatsword is dropped from the boss at Redmane Castle Plaza once you’ve already defeated Radahn and returned.