Remembrances are some of the most sought-after items inElden Ring, and it’s easy to see why. Some of the most powerful weapons and spells in the game can only be obtained by trading Remembrances dropped by bosses withEnia, the Finger Readerat Roundtable Hold. Each Remembrance can be traded for one of two items, so it’s important to choose carefully. Remembrances can be duplicated to enable you to obtain both rewards, but you can only do so a handful of times per playthrough.
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As with all things in Elden Ring, some Remembrance rewards are much better than others. You’ll notice this when it comes to weapons, in particular. With that in mind, we decided to put together a list ranking every Remembrance weapon in Elden Ring, including those added in theShadow of the ErdtreeDLC. Keep reading to find out which of these weapons are must-haves and which can be skipped.
27Giant’s Red Braid
We think most people would probably agree that theGiant’s Red Braidis the worst Remembrance weapon in Elden Ring. Whips, in general, are not very good weapons and this one is no exception. The unique skill is decent enough, but the damage output doesn’t justify using the Giant’s Red Braid over other weapons unless you’re going for a gimmicky build.
To make matters worse for the Giant’s Red Braid, the alternative reward you get for trading in the Remembrance of the Fire Giant is considerably better. Don’t get me wrong,Burn, O Flame!is definitely not the best Incantation in the game, but it’s worth picking up even if you don’t play a caster. The Incantation only requires 27 Faith points whereas the Whip requires 21. Not a massive difference in the grand scheme of things.
Weapon Type
Weapon Skill
Weapon Source
Flame Dance Skill
Remembrance of the Fire Giant
Fire Giant
26Winged Greathorn
TheWinged Greathornis another subpar Remembrance weapon that could have just as easily been a random trash mob drop. This weapon is pretty bad even compared to other weapons in its class, to the point where you’re much better off using a basic Greataxe instead. The unique skill can come in handy in very specific scenarios, but there are several other skills and spells that provide similar, if not better, debuffs.
This weapon’s only saving grace is that the alternative reward is arguably even worse.Ancestral Spirit’s Hornwas pretty bad even before the release of Shadow of the Erdtree, but now that we have theBlessed Blue Dew Talisman, it’s downright useless. In other words, you’ll probably end up picking the weapon even if you won’t use it just because the talisman is a waste of inventory space.
Soul Stifler Skill
Remembrance of the Regal Ancestor
Regal Ancestor Spirit
25Bastard’s Stars
This one really stings. Astel, Naturalborn of the Void is one of the most memorable bosses in the base game and can be quite challenging to beat. Naturally, you would expect to receive an amazing reward when you eventually manage to pull it off. Instead, you get theBastard’s Stars, an underwhelming flail that does a poor job of mimicking one of Astel’s most iconic attacks with its unique skill. It doesn’t help that the weapon also has steep requirements.
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Pretty much the only scenario where this weapon can come in handy is when you’re being invaded by other players. With good timing, the unique skill can stagger enemies and leave them vulnerable to follow-up attacks. That said, you could instead trade Astel’s Remembrance for theAsh of War: Waves of Darknessto gain access to a skill that’s even better at dealing with invaders.
Nebula Skill
Remembrance of the Naturalborn
Astel, Naturalborn of the Void
24Axe of Godrick
TheAxe of Godrickis not a terrible weapon considering you can pick it as a reward for beating one of the first bosses in the game. Compared to the other Remembrance weapons we talked about so far, this one seems like an appropriate reward. Unfortunately, you probably won’t have enough Strength and/or Dexterity to use it right away if you’re making a B-line for Stormveil Castle as soon as you start the game, which sort of devalues the whole thing.
If you’re on NG+ and want to try something new, the Axe of Godrick is a decent weapon that can easily carry you through the early game. The unique skill can be somewhat difficult to land, but it’s certainly not impossible provided you have good timing. If you don’t, well, you can just repeatedly smash the trigger button and hope for the best. This skill has one of the largest areas of effect in the game, so you’re bound to hit your target at least once or twice before you get punished for it.
I Command Thee, Kneel! Skill
Remembrance of the Grafted
Godrick the Grafted
23Axe of Godfrey
TheAxe of Godfreyis a little better than the Axe of Godrick, but you’ll need to complete most of the base game to get your hands on this one. This is one of the shortest Colossal Weapons in the game, but it makes up for that with extremely high Physical damage and a reasonably powerful unique skill that buffs the player and allows them to perform a series of special follow-up attacks.
The alternative reward you can get by trading the Remembrance of Horah Loux is an Ash of War that’s not too dissimilar from the weapon art found on the Axe of Godfrey. Unless you want to give a specific weapon a ground slam attack, we would recommend sticking with the Axe of Godfrey since it’s overall a better reward. It’s not the best Remembrance weapon out there, but it has good damage and works really well with certain builds.
Colossal Weapon
Regal Roar Skill
Remembrance of Hoarah Loux
Godfrey, First Elden Lord
22Marika’s Hammer
Speaking of late-game weapons, the next one on our list isMarika’s Hammer. One might assume this weapon would be absolutely amazing seeing as how you can only obtain it by defeating the base game’s final boss. However, in the great words of Thanos, “reality is often disappointing.” Marika’s Hammer is an okay weapon, but it’s easy to see why most players expected something more interesting from Elden Ring’s final boss.
The main reason you’ll want to use this weapon over others is Gold Breaker, a unique skill that enables players to perform a lounging attack that inflicts AoE damage. The skill deals quite a lot of poise damage and the AoE is large enough to where you can use it to quickly take down groups of small enemies. Aside from that, though, it’s difficult to vouch for this weapon, especially when the alternative Remembrance reward is so much better.
Gold Breaker Skill
Elden Remembrance
Elden Beast
21Grafted Dragon
TheGrafted Dragonis a fairly underrated weapon, partially because most players tend to stay away from Fist Weapons. Then, there’s also the fact that the Axe of Godrick seems like a better reward for trading in the Remembrance of the Grafted. But if you were to compare the two weapons, you’ll quickly come to realize that the Grafted Dragon is actually better in some ways, especially after the buffs implemented in the last few patches.
Unlike most of the other Fist Weapons in Elden Ring, the Grafted Dragon can easily compensate for its short range with a powerful unique skill that unleashes a rain of fire on command. The great thing about this skill is that it can be used from the offhand, meaning you’re able to use the Grafted Dragon as a secondary weapon. The weapon works really well with melee builds that want to incorporate some ranged elemental damage to better deal with groups of clumped-up enemies.
Fist Weapon
Bear Witness! Skill
20Greatsword of Radahn (Lord)/Greatsword of Radahn (Light)
We’re talking about both of these at once because they’re essentially the same weapon. The only major difference you’ll notice between them is the unique skill, which is arguably better on the Lord version provided you manage to land the full combo. Aside from that, the weapons are virtually identical and very powerful, but there’s a big issue here in that they’re both just a reskinned version of the Starscourge Greatsword from the base game.
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If the Starscourge Greatsword wasn’t in the game, these weapons would have been much higher up on this list. As it stands, though, there’s very little reason to use these when you may unlock an objectively superior version on your way to the Realm of Shadow. The only time when you could make an argument for using these is when you trade the Remembrance of the Starscourge for the Lion Greatbow instead of the Starscourge Greatsword. It’s possible to get both via duplication, but if that’s not an option for one reason or another, you might as well grab theGreatsword of Radahn (Lord)orGreatsword of Radahn (Light).
Colossal Sword
Promised Consort
Remembrance of a God and a Lord
Promised Consort Radahn
Lightspeed Slash
19Greatsword of Damnation
TheGreatsword of Damnationis one of those weapons that could have been amazing, but instead ended up being just sort of okay. You can choose between this Greatsword andMidra’s Flame of Frenzyafter defeating Midra, the Lord of Frenzied Flame in the DLC. Most players would have justifiably expected the weapon to inflict Madness buildup either with its basic attacks or its unique skill. Instead, what we got is another somewhat generic Holy weapon.
The Greatsword of Damnation is by no means a bad weapon, but it is a disappointing one. The main reason why it’s so high up on this list is because of its infamous grab attack that can be used to punish other players in PvP. It’s not bad against a lot of NPCs in PvE either. This feels like one of those gimmicky weapon arts that will get nerfed sooner or later, so we wouldn’t get too attached to it if we were you. For now, though, the Greatsword of Damnation is still a pretty solid weapon.
Greatsword
Golden Crux
Remembrance of the Lord of Frenzied Flame
Midra Lord of Frenzied Flame
18Sword Lance
Next up we have theSword Lance, a Heavy Thrusting Sword you get as a reward for defeating Commander Gaius. This is one of the better Heavy Thrusting Swords in the game in terms of raw damage and the Ash of War it comes equipped with isn’t too bad, either. Spinning Gravity Thrust doesn’t count as a unique skill, so you’re able to remove it and add it to a better weapon if you wish.
The Ash of War alone is reason enough to choose the Sword Lance instead of theBlades of StoneSorcery when trading in the Remembrance of the Wild Boar Rider. Unless you’ve invested heavily into INT, you won’t be able to use Blades of Stone anyway. The Sword Lance is a strange weapon that can take some time to get used to due to the fact that it feels like a combination of a Heavy Thrusting Sword and a Lance. But once you get the hang of it, you won’t be disappointed by what the Sword Lance has to offer.
