Instead, it is a ‘style’ that you learn.

The success of this category usually depends on the Weapon Skill orAshes of Warinfused with the blade.

With thePerfume Bottleweapon category in Shadow Of The Erdtree, this has been expanded exponentially.

Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree trailer image of a new NPC with a greatsword.

I had particular luck using Perfume Bottles as an off-hand option in tandem with a regular blade.

Unlike other dual-wield weapons, these swords also dodge incoming attacks which is a huge bonus.

As such, they are technically classed as weapons.

Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree screenshot of the Tarnished wielding the Beast Claw on a clifftop.

Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree screenshot of the Tarnished wielding the Great Katana and charging it’s Weapon Skill on a clifftop.

The player obtains the Dryleaf Arts in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree.

Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree screenshot of the Tarnished wielding Milday on a clifftop.

A Tarnished flings sparks from a Perfume Bottle in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree.

Screenshot of the Tarnished wielding the Backhand Blade whilst overlooking the Gravesite Plains in Shadow Of The Erdtree.

A Tarnished stands with the Smithscript Dagger in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree.

Screenshot of the Tarnished wielding the Dueling Shield in Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree.