With the difficulty of Elden Ring for casual gamers, there can be some factors to make things easier for your first run of the game. Weapons are the most essential things you can adjust to make life in Elden Ring easier when fighting those impossible to beat bosses. There are a lot of possibilities with the arsenal you can have in the game but you can never run out of weapons to find in game. You can experiment with each of them in the game, wherever you feel most suitable for you. Some of the best weapons require you to defeat bosses but most can be found early despite how taxing they can be. Here's a list of some of the best weapons you might want to grab before going to your next fight.

Colossal Sword – Greatsword

Stat requirements: Strength 31, Dexterity 12

This weapon is a heavy sword type that needs huge strength and stamina to equip. The weapon is literally designed to deal heavy damage to anything that blocks your way. This might not be for players who want to use magic or be swift in terms of movement. As how it looks like, it would stagger any opponent, dealing massive raw damage simultaneously. The Greatsword is a good pickup for simple game mechanics of dodging attacks then dealing heavy damage afterwards.

The weapon is located in the Caelid Region East of Limgrave. From the Warmaster's Shack in Limgrave, follow the road heading west, and once the atmosphere changes to a red sky, you're near to picking up the weapon. Eventually, you'll encounter a ruined caravan guarded by dogs. Sneak past them and make your way to the back of one of the wagons to find a chest that will have give you the Greatsword. Of course, the region, where the Greatsword is located, is incredibly dangerous in early game. Either you sneak your way to it or run towards this chest if you already have your horse, Torrent to get away quick and safe. At least life will be easier for you once you acquire this Colossal Sword. 

Dagger – ReduviaReduvia
Stat requirements: Dexterity 13, Arcane 13, Strength 5


Daggers are hard to use and less efficient than other weapons. Even if they are one of the fastest choices, they lack in power and range during combat. The Reduvia dagger however makes up for the lack of range and damage of the dagger class. This dagger inflict damage fast, having its unique skill “Reduvia Blood Blade” that can inflict blood loss damage.

This dagger is one of the easier weapons to find. It is near enough from when you begin the game. The Reduvia is dropped by the red phantom Bloody Hunter Nerijus. It is located outside of Murkwater Cave. Just follow the water stream connected to the lake northand you will encounter Nerijus. If you already spoke with Yura before going here, he'll show up to help in this fight. He is located in the ruins just south of the lake. After defeating Nerijus, Reduvia dagger will be acquired for you to use.

 

Great Axe – Greataxegreataxe
Stat requirements: Strength 30, Dexterity 8

Great Axes are good for tanks, still dealing heavy damage same as Colossal Swords. They are also on the slower side of combat meaning your movement on the battlefield will be limited. It is still one of the best early to learn weapons as you only need to deal heavy damage, before or after dodging a strike against you.

To get the greataxe, just go Limgrave near the bridge and you will encounter a moving caravan, dragged by two giant trolls. To stop the caravan from moving, all you have to do is defeat one troll and not both. Afterwards, go to the caravan you can already steal the Great Axe. 

Reaper – Winged Scythe

Stat requirements: Faith 24, Strength 16, Dexterity 16 

Reaper weapons are blades that focus on long strikes against your opponents. With its range advantage among other weapons, you can play safer than any melee weapon you can equip. You can switch around using magic attacks as well as using melee attacks, without sacrificing your range towards your enemy.  The Winged Scythe leans into character builds that focus on magic and melee damage, and it can be found on t.

Located in the Tombsward Ruins, the Winged Sycthe is found on the Weeping Peninsula, just south of Limgrave. It is found in a chest underneath the destroyed temple once located. Just clear out all enemies you will encounter then you can go into the ruins to get the reaper weapon. With it's unique skill, Angel's Wings, you will be able to deal Holy Damage, slashing an enemy. A balanced build of magic and strength can be done with this weapon.

 

Sword – Sword of Night and Flame

Stat requirements: Intelligence 23, Dexterity 18, Strength 12 


This sword deals magic and melee physical damage simultaneously. This early weapon sword is one of the popular weapons in the Elden Ring community as it fires out beams of energy and flame strikes to enemies. You need the stat requirements above to activate the weapon's abilities. It's unique skill, Night and Flame Stance allows the player to deal both magic and physical damage at the same time with each swing of the sword.

To acquire this weapon, go to Caria Manor, located north of the Liurnia of the Lakes region. This area is specifically dangerous, since you will be dealing with ghost knights and a handful of creepy hand/spider hybrid monsters hiding in the ground. After traversing your way to the second floor, you will find a stone pathway full of ghost soldiers as well. Go to the northeast of this area and find a broken wall. You need to jump down on the roof of a small building and head inside to find a chest. You will find the Sword of Night and Flame in the chest.


Double-Sided Sword – Twinblade

Stat requirements: Dexterity 18, Strength 10

You can immediately get the first twinblade-type weapon in Elden Ring near the opening area. The Twinblade is a double-sided sword favors players who would like to be agile while dealing consistent damage, even in an area of effect. You can land multiple hits on enemies having it as a swift weapon to overwhelm your enemies.

To find this weapon, go to the Dragon Burnt Ruins on the south of the lake in Limgrave. Upon arriving, go to the southern part of the ruins, and there is a building with no entry to go in it. You need your horse Torrent for this. After mounting Torrent, go to the nearby rocks to find a foothold of the building. Do a sprint, then jump twice to get into the building. Find your way down the stairs to find a chest. There, you will be able to acquire the Twinblade.

Curved Greatsword – Great Epee

Stat requirements: Dexterity 16, Strength 15

The Great Epee is a great sword type weapon that pierces through the defense of your enemies. It has a skill that lets you pierce through enemy shields, lunging forward with a strong thrust. 

You need to head southeast from the Agheel Lake South site of grace,  then go to the top of a cliff. You'll will then find a statue of an object that looks like the half a circle. Face the other way, and get down from it. You will see a small enemy camp along with the chest of the Great Epee. You have to however sneak your way out of the area, filled with enemies. Otherwise, you have to fight your way out of the site. 

These are only samples of early game weapons you can already get while starting your Elden Ring journey. They may make your life easier as they have the best stats in the early game, as well as unique skills that could have an advantage in boss fights.