Quick Answer: The best Faith weapons in Elden Ring are the Blasphemous Blade (S-tier Greatsword with Taker’s Flames healing), Maliketh’s Black Blade (curved Greatsword with Destined Death), Erdtree Greatshield, and the Cipher Pata (pure Faith fists). Faith builds excel at incantation spam combined with weapon swings that scale on Faith.
Faith builds in Elden Ring are among the most versatile in the game, blending powerful incantations with weapons that scale on Faith and deal Holy, Fire, or Lightning damage. This guide ranks the best Faith weapons and helps you pick the right one for your build.
Why Faith Weapons Are Strong
Faith weapons reward a stat that also powers incantations, meaning every level you invest does double duty — boosting both your spells and your blade. Many Faith weapons come with exceptional unique skills that deal ranged or area damage, giving Faith builds answers to almost any situation.
S Tier — The Best Faith Weapons
Blasphemous Blade
The Blasphemous Blade is one of the most beloved weapons in all of Elden Ring. It scales with Strength, Dexterity, and Faith, deals Fire damage, and its skill — Taker’s Flames — launches a wave of fire while healing you for every enemy hit. The combination of damage, range, and self-sustain makes it a build-defining weapon.
Golden Order Greatsword
This greatsword scales heavily with Faith and Intelligence, dealing Holy damage. Its skill fires a cross-shaped wave of Holy energy, giving it strong ranged pressure. For Faith builds that want a powerful melee option with a magic kick, it is outstanding.
A Tier — Excellent Choices
Sacred Relic Sword
A late-game greatsword with Holy damage and a skill that releases a sweeping wave of golden light — excellent for clearing groups and famous as a rune-farming tool. Strong Faith scaling makes it a reliable workhorse.
Coded Sword
Unique among weapons, the Coded Sword deals pure Holy damage and has no Strength or Dexterity requirement — it scales only with Faith. For a pure Faith caster who wants a melee backup, it is a perfect fit.
Cipher Pata
Another pure-Faith weapon dealing Holy damage, the Cipher Pata is a fast fist-style weapon ideal for casters who want a quick, low-investment melee option to complement their incantations.
B Tier — Strong Situational Picks
Winged Scythe
A reaper-style weapon with innate Blood Loss buildup and Faith scaling, the Winged Scythe blends status pressure with Faith damage and has solid reach.
Godslayer’s Greatsword
This colossal sword scales with Faith and Dexterity, deals Fire damage, and its skill creates a spectral flame whirl — a strong pick for Faith builds that also want heavy weapon impact.
How to Choose Your Faith Weapon
- All-around best: Blasphemous Blade for damage, range, and healing;
- Pure Faith caster: Coded Sword or Cipher Pata, with no Str/Dex needed;
- Hybrid Faith/Int: Golden Order Greatsword;
- Heavy melee Faith: Godslayer’s Greatsword.
For planning your Faith investment alongside Vigor and Mind, see our stat soft caps guide.
Final Thoughts
Faith weapons give you the best of both worlds — strong melee blades and the incantations to back them up. The Blasphemous Blade alone can carry an entire playthrough, while pure-Faith options like the Coded Sword keep dedicated casters armed. Pick the weapon that matches your stat spread, keep it upgraded, and let the Golden Order guide your blade.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the best Faith weapon?
A: Blasphemous Blade — its Taker’s Flames Ash deals massive damage and heals you on hit. Drops from Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy.
Q: Where do I get Blasphemous Blade?
A: Defeat Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy in Volcano Manor. Exchange his Remembrance at Enia for the Blasphemous Blade.
Q: What Faith level should I aim for?
A: 60 Faith is the standard soft cap for Faith builds. 80 Faith maxes incantation damage. Lower (40) works for hybrid builds.