In the opening hours of Elden Ring, you're often under-leveled and poorly equipped to deal with the threats that lie ahead. A good early game weapon offers a combination of decent damage, scaling, and utility, allowing you to handle tough enemies and bosses while farming Elden Ring Runes more efficiently. Additionally, these weapons often serve as stepping stones until you can upgrade to more powerful mid-to-late game gear.
Top Early Game Weapons in Elden Ring
- Uchigatana
Type: Katana
Location: Starting weapon for the Samurai class or found in Deathtouched Catacombs (Stormhill).
Why It's Great:
The Uchigatana is a versatile weapon with excellent bleed buildup, making it one of the best choices for early-game PvE. Its fast attack speed and decent range allow you to deal consistent damage while applying bleed status to tougher enemies.
Pair With: Early infusion Ashes of War like Blood Slash to increase bleed damage.
- Twinblade
Type: Twinblade
Location: Dragon-Burnt Ruins (near the starting area in Limgrave).
Why It's Great:
The Twinblade's quick combo attacks are perfect for clearing groups of enemies and racking up damage on single targets. Its scalability with strength and dexterity makes it a good choice for hybrid builds.
Tips for Use: Pair with early enhancements like Smithing Stones to buy Elden Ring Items boost damage output.
