If you’ve invested yourrunesinto Dexterity, you’ll need a weapon that scales well with that stat.
However, the power behind the Bloodhound’s Fang comes mostly from theBloodhound’s FinesseWeapon Skill.
This skill essentially releases a devastating upward slash, after which, your Tarnished immediately takes a step back.
This inflicts impressive damage whilst maintaining distance between yourself and enemies.
This is a unique skill however, which means that itcannot be infusedwith different Ashes of War.
Uchigatana
TheUchigatanais one of many excellent katana options for aDexterity buildand only requires commonSmithing Stonesto upgrade.
This skill unleashes a large sweeping strike with a follow-up swing.
Although the damage to poise was scaled back slightly in the1.09 patch, this was just for PvP.
This Weapon Skill is chargeable and cannot be parried, and delivers several powerful hits in a row.
Although, it’s worthwhile checking out ourGodskin Duo boss fight walkthroughfor tips on timing and battle general strategy.
Eleonora’s Polebladecannot be infusedwith Ashes of War.
Instead, it comes with theBloodblade DanceWeapon Skill.
The skill costs relatively low FP and received a nice little buff with the1.07 patchto increase damage detection.
When performed successfully, you’ve got the option to dealstance damageandblood loss buildup.
To do so can be done in two different ways.
See our guide to allNPC questlines in Elden Ringfor more details.
Second, you’ve got the option to outright kill Yura and take his Nagakiba katana.
Eleonora will spawn at the Second Church of Marika afterwards.
This will additionally deal an extra 20% damage to gravity-bang out enemies like Onyx Lords andFallingstar Beasts.
Although, itcannot be replacedwith other Ashes of War.
The Hand of Malenia causes considerable blood loss buildup andpoise damageand contains the Weapon Skill,Waterfowl Dance.
Then, you must trade her Rembrance in with Enia at theRoundtable Holdin return for the weapon.
For tips on how to take on the formidable Goddess, see ourMalenia boss fight walkthrough.
Corpse Piler essentially causes the player to perform multiple slashes of cursed blood.
The skill executes a total of6 slashesin a criss cross which dealsstance damageper cut.
Additionally, it is possible to perform follow-up attacks with this Weapon Skill.
The attack power of the skill was further increased with the1.07 patch, making it as formidable as ever.
Remember to also put a few levels into Mind to keep your FP pool nice and healthy.
With this attack, a jet of light slashes across to foes, deliveringpoise damage.
Like with other katanas, it can also causeblood loss buildupover time.
The Moonveil Katana is perfect for any speed-conscious Tarnished who doesn’t want to trade power for speed.
The slashes of the katana are both hard-hitting and fast.
The blade also complements anyIntelligence builds.
Handy for players looking to experiment with both blades andsorceries.
That rounds off our guide to the best dexterity weapons in Elden Ring.
For moreElden Ring tips and tricksto complete your Tarnished loadout, check out ourbest armorguide,best buildsandbest weaponsguides.
