As the best of both worlds, a good Intelligence Weapon will often also scale with eitherStrengthorDexterity.

These stats will affect physical damage output, whereas Intelligence will affect spell attack damage.

With this stance and magic damage, the sword is best used against guarded foes.

Elden Ring screenshot of the Tarnished atop a cliff, performing the Wing of Astel Weapon Skill.

To get the most out of this sword, pop some levels intoStrengthas well as Intelligence.

Alternatively, you’re free to apply Intelligence scaling to any weapon that accepts Ashes of War infusions.

The chest is on the back of a wagon, pulled by two trolls.

Elden Ring screenshot of the Tarnished using the Carian Knight’s Sword Weapon Skill.

Where the Death Ritual Spear really comes in handy is through its Weapon Skill, theSpearcall Ritual.

This attack can deal26 stance damage.

Substantial, given the 20 FP cost and relatively low stat requirements of the weapon.

Elden Ring screenshot of the Tarnished atop a cliff, performing the Death Ritual Spear Weapon Skill.

Additionally via the1.07and1.09Elden Ring patches, this skill’s attack power and projectile speed were all increased.

These stars then explode and deal additional stance damage on impact (13 per explosion).

The Bastard’s Stars received some buffs with both the1.08and 1.09 Elden Ring patches.

Elden Ring screenshot of the Tarnished atop a cliff, performing the Bastard’s Stars Weapon Skill.

Classed as a Colossal weapon, this weapon deals a+20% damage to Gravity-bang out enemies.

Its Weapon Skill,Gravity Bolt, sends out a lightning bolt that can both damage and stagger enemies.

Gelmir, (above the Ninth Mt.

Elden Ring screenshot of the Tarnished atop a cliff, wielding the Fallingstar Beast Jaw Colossal Weapon.

Gelmir Site Of Grace).

So much so, that it qualified for its ownSword of Night and Flame build guide.

Essentially, this sword is capable of performing two Weapon Skill Attacks.

Elden Ring player blasting Comet Azur from the Sword of Night and Flames.

Both attacks are impressively powerful and deal solid stance damage as well as elemental.

Additionally, the Weapon Skill’s attack power was further buffed with the Elden Ring 1.07 patch.

The power of the Dark Moon Greatsword comes with its Weapon Skill,Moonlight Greatsword.

Elden Ring screenshot of the Tarnished raising the Dark Moon Greatsword weapon above a cliff edge.

This Skill infuses the Greatsword with65 Magicattack damage and15 Frost build-upon top of its regular value of 55.

Both attacks can hit multiple foes at once if you line it up right.

The poise damage is where the power of this sword really shines through.

Screenshot of the Tarnished in Elden Ring wielding the Moonveil Katana and using the heavy attack.

That rounds off our guide to the best Intelligence weapons in Elden Ring and where to get them.

For more Elden Ringtips and trickssee ourbest weapons,best armor,Talismans,buildsorboss locationsguides.