Luckily, the DLC comes with a large range ofnew weaponsandweapon typesto get stuck into.

This is a powerful combo that can cut through foes like butter.

For your Talisman of choice, we recommend picking up theRellana’s Cameo Talismanin Castle Ensis.

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

The bad news is that it is guarded by a large dragon.

The biggest threat this dragon poses is its black flame AOE attack which can kill you instantly.

As with most dragons, give a shot to aim for the head to stagger it.

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

This lightning magic strikes foes with every light or heavy attack.

The area they leave envelops nearby foes in lightning, resulting in a powerful attack/dodge hybrid move.

The Fog Rift Catacombs are located northwest of the Castle FrontSite of Grace, outside Castle Ensis.

The location of the Great Katana on the Shadow of the Erdtree map.

Milady

Miladyis a Light Greatsword that excels in delivering fast and hard-hitting combos.

Think of it as Elden Ring’s entry weapon for a rogueclass.

This can be obtained by followingLeda’s questline.

Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree screenshot of the Tarnished wielding the Death Knight’s Twin Axe and charging it’s Weapon Skill on a clifftop.

The sword will beon a corpse within a mausoleum, in this region.

This greatly increases the sword’s effectiveness and enables a powerful combo attack.

Additionally, the sword benefits from the usual large, powerful slash attacks as befits most Colossal Swords.

Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree screenshot of the Death Knight’s Twin Axes map location.

Consider using equipment that can enhance stamina regeneration as this will be the main stat consumed by this weapon.

Moonrithyll will be beyond the stairs leading to the altar within Castle Ensis.

Swift Spear

TheSwift Spearcould easily be overlooked.

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

It is, however, extremely helpful for stunning enemies and getting past shields.

Additionally, the light attack is capable of emitting three consecutive thrust attacks in quick succession.

I found particular luck pairing the Swift Spear with aPerfume Bottlein my off-hand.

Part of the map of Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree, with the path to the location of the Milady weapon highlighted in yellow.

Beast Claw

TheBeast Clawweapon is ideal for players who like quick and close encounters.

This combo can be devastating to enemies especially if all attacks hit and inflict the aforementioned blood loss buildup.

That rounds up our guide to the best early weapons 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.

Screenshot of the Backhand Blade map location in Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree.

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

Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree screenshot of Moonrithyll’s map location.

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

Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree screenshot of the Swift Spear map location.

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 Beast Claw map location.