Elden Ring Best Straight Sword Tier List (1.14)
Which is the most powerful straight swords in Elden Ring after the 1.14 patch? Check out our Elden Ring 1.14 Stright Sword Tier List!
Elden Ring Best Straight Sword Tier List in 1.14 Patch
Elden Ring's straight swords boast quick movesets, varied attacks, and high damage output, making them a popular weapon choice among players. The unique skill "Square Off" adds to their versatility, providing high damage and stance damage at low FP cost. Here, we rank all 23 straight swords available in the game, assessing them based on performance, usefulness, and unique attributes.
23. Cane Sword
Starting at the bottom, the Cane Sword ranks lowest due to its poor damage, limited range, and lackluster moveset, making it the least desirable option despite its interesting appearance.
22. Weathered Straight Sword
Just above the Cane Sword, the Weathered Straight Sword suffers from similar drawbacks but offers slightly more damage and a better heavy attack, though it still underperforms compared to other options.
21. Crystal Sword
The Crystal Sword is a magic-based option with poor scaling and a non-unique skill, making it inferior to other magic-infused straight swords that offer more versatility and damage.
20. Lazuli Glintstone Sword
Another magic contender, the Lazuli Glintstone Sword, includes a blocking-heavy attack but lacks effectiveness in damage and stamina management, making it a subpar choice.
19. Carian Knight's Sword
Similar to the Lazuli Glintstone Sword, the Carian Knight's Sword offers a blocking-heavy attack but struggles against most enemy types due to its extended animation and poor scaling.
18. Stone-Sheathed Sword
Unique for its striking damage, the Stone-Sheathed Sword is viable but not optimal, as it lacks buffing and infusing capabilities, placing it lower despite its unique attribute.
17. Sword of St. Trina
This sword features a sleep effect, which is niche and often ineffective against many enemies, placing the Sword of St. Trina lower on the list despite its unique status effect.
16. Miquellan Knight's Sword
The Miquellan Knight's Sword offers a unique lunging heavy attack but is hampered by poor overall scaling and a lack of unique skills, making it a middle-tier option.
15. Velvet Sword of St. Trina
An upgrade over its counterpart, the Velvet Sword of St. Trina improves on the sleep effect but still suffers from the same core issues that limit its utility.
14. Sword of Darkness
Part of the DLC, the Sword of Darkness is designed for debuffing enemies to increase holy damage but is risky to use due to its long animation and high FP cost.
13. Golden Epitaph
Offering a buff against undead, the Golden Epitaph shines in specific scenarios but lacks versatility due to its specialized nature and poor damage output.
12. Sword of Light
Similar to the Sword of Darkness, the Sword of Light is primarily a buff tool, enhancing holy damage but suffering from poor scaling and utility in broader combat situations.
11. Rotten Crystal Sword
A slight improvement over the Crystal Sword, the Rotten Crystal Sword introduces Scarlet rot as a passive effect, adding a layer of utility despite its overall mediocrity.
10. Short Sword
Known for its piercing heavy attacks, the Short Sword offers decent utility and can be a solid choice for players not using the "Square Off" skill.
9. Ornamental Straight Sword
This paired sword excels in power stancing, allowing for high DPS and extended moveset, making the Ornamental Straight Sword a strong contender in close combat.
8. Longsword
A classic choice, the Longsword offers high damage and a balanced moveset, making it a reliable option for many builds despite fierce competition from higher-ranked swords.
7. Warhawk's Talon
Notable for its unique double swipe attack, the Warhawk's Talon stands out with its utility in charged attacks and status effect builds.
6. Noble's Slender Sword
The longest of the straight swords, the Noble's Slender Sword pairs well with critical-heavy builds, offering significant reach and damage potential.
5. Regalia of Eochaid
Mixing dexterity and arcane, the Regalia of Eochaid's skill "Oad's Dancing Blade" is devastating when combined with the right talismans, though it competes closely with similar weapons.
4. Broadsword
The highest base damage among straight swords makes the Broadsword a powerful choice, though it lacks the critical damage and range of its peers.
3. Lordsworn's Straight Sword
With high base damage, good range, and a critical bonus, the Lordsworn's Straight Sword is arguably the best infusable straight sword available.
2. Coded Sword
Specialized for faith builds, the Coded Swordexcels with its skill "Unblockable Blade," offering wide, high-damage attacks that are effective against multiple foes.
1. Sword of Night and Flame
The top spot goes to the Sword of Night and Flame, which is versatile with its dual damage types (magic and fire) and powerful skill options, making it a formidable choice in any Faith/Intelligence build.
This tier list provides a comprehensive overview of straight swords in Elden Ring as of version 1.14, offering players insights into which weapons might best suit their playstyle. Whether you prioritize damage, utility, or unique effects, there's a straight sword for every type of warrior in the Lands Between.