U4GM - Explore 18 Overpowered Elden Ring Weapons Before NG+

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Before diving into New Game Plus (NG+), Elden Ring players often want to make sure they’ve experienced the best tools of destruction the game has to offer. Whether you're wrapping up your first playthrough or just looking to clean up bosses and optional areas with style, this list covers 18 overpowered weapons that truly shine in PvE—and some in PvP, too.

As someone who’s poured hundreds of hours into the game, I can confidently say these weapons offer not just power, but versatility and satisfaction in combat. If you haven’t tried them yet, now’s the time—especially before NG+ ramps up the difficulty.

1. Blasphemous Blade

This Greatsword not only scales well with Strength and Faith, but also heals you on kill. It melts through mobs and bosses alike, making it ideal for sustained fights.

2. Rivers of Blood

Infamous for a reason, this katana deals devastating bleed damage with rapid slashes. Especially potent in Dexterity builds, and it remains a PvP staple.

3. Moonveil

Another katana, Moonveil is favored by Intelligence builds. Its weapon skill fires off a powerful magical projectile, giving you ranged capability without casting spells.

4. Ghiza’s Wheel

A Strength-based monstrosity. This spinning saw blade can stagger enemies with ease and is just fun to use. Not the most subtle weapon, but incredibly effective.

5. Ruins Greatsword

Perfect for pure Strength builds, this colossal weapon boasts high base damage and strong scaling. Pair it with buffs, and you’re swinging for thousands.

6. Sword of Night and Flame

This hybrid weapon has fallen in and out of meta, but it’s still excellent for Int/Faith builds. The dual weapon skills allow for both laser beams and fire sweeps.

7. Bolt of Gransax

One of the few weapons with a unique long-range lightning spear throw. Great for Faith builds and situational boss fights where keeping distance matters.

8. Morgott’s Cursed Sword

Excellent for bleed builds and aggressive melee players. Its weapon skill has fast startup and wide AoE, perfect for staggering enemies or finishing combos.

9. Serpent-Hunter

Designed for the Rykard fight but viable elsewhere. It scales without needing stats and works well for low-level or gimmick builds. Underestimated outside of its boss battle.

10. Eclipse Shotel

A great tool against shield-turtles in PvP and offers unique Holy status effects. Useful for those looking to counter defensive enemies.

11. Wing of Astel

A sleeper pick for Intelligence builds. It has a fantastic heavy attack that launches a magic arc and works well in hit-and-run scenarios.

12. Bloodhound’s Fang

This curved greatsword remains a fan favorite. High damage, bleed buildup, and a weapon skill that offers insane mobility. Very friendly for newcomers.

13. Eleonora’s Poleblade

A twinblade that combines bleed with rapid multi-hit combos. It’s flashy, deadly, and scales well with Arcane. Fun for both PvE and PvP.

14. Starscourge Greatswords

These dual swords used by General Radahn are great for crowd control. The gravity-based weapon art is both stylish and effective.

15. Marais Executioner’s Sword

This weapon charges up a spinning projectile that can stagger even large enemies. A niche but surprisingly powerful pick for Strength/Arcane builds.

16. Greatsword (Berserk Tribute)

The sheer damage and poise-breaking power of this weapon make it a top choice for pure Strength builds. Simple but brutally effective.

17. Nagakiba

Longer than the Uchigatana and excellent for bleed builds, especially in PvP. It gives you extended range and scaling with Dexterity or Arcane.

18. Envoy’s Long Horn

A surprisingly strong weapon that scales with Faith and deals Holy damage via bubble projectiles. It’s a fun pick that works better than you’d expect.

Don’t Miss Out Before NG+

As you prepare for NG+, it’s a good idea to gather any remaining Elden Ring Items you might have missed—weapon upgrade materials, key talismans, or items needed to re-spec. This will give you the most flexibility when jumping into a more challenging second run.

Also, leveling efficiently becomes more important the second time around. Many players look for the best place to buy Elden Ring runes or seek out farming methods to keep pace with the increased difficulty. Whether you're grinding manually or checking out platforms like U4GM to speed things up, make sure you're fully stocked before entering NG+.

Elden Ring is a game that rewards experimentation and bold choices. Trying out these 18 powerful weapons before NG+ not only lets you experience their full potential, but it also helps you prepare for what lies ahead. You might just find a new favorite along the way.