There are is a deep well of mechanics for players to dive into inElden Ringthat can help out any build find success when fighting one of the numerous powerful enemies and bosses. Thisincludes the Guard Counter, a mechanic that worksvery similarly to that of the perfect parry inSekiroand other FromSoftware titles. It gives players using a defensive build a chance to be a little bit more powerful in combat rather than sitting back and waiting for an opening to strike out at their enemy.
However, not every weapon is going to be the best at using Guard Counter as their stats can vary. Knowing which ones are going to be the best at Guard Counter is a huge part of building out this type of character. This is why this list hasthe best weapons for Guard Counterto help out every player looking to get their defensive capabilities up.
Nightrider Glaive
Hit Hard
Not every weapon is going to scale perfectly with the character that a player is building, and the Nightrider Glaive might be one of those weapons. It scales with Strength and Dexterity at C and E levels, respectively. But it still doesenough damage on a heavy attackto make it worth using for Guard Counter builds, especially early on in the game.
It can be foundin the Liurnia of the Lakes region of the map, which is accessed aftercompleting Stormveil Castle. It is dropped by the Night’s Cavalry mini-boss to the north of the East Raya Lucaria Gate Site of Grace.
Godslayer’s Greatsword
Buffed And Ready For Action
This weapon has made its name on the list thanks to receiving a buff to its guarding which saw its damage affinity increase from 49/38/49/38/38/36 to 63/38/49/38/38/45. This makes ita great option for Guard Counteringeven if its scaling isn’t quite as good as other options in the game.
In order to get this weapon, players will need to get through the Divine Tower of Caelid anddefeat the Godskin Apostle bossthat can be found there.The weapon is in a chest after the boss.
Golden Halberd
Holy Damage
The Golden Halberd is great for Guard Counter thanks to its ability to scale with Strength, Dexterity, and Faith, each of which are needed to have a successful Guard Counter build. Being able to have a weapon that will boost its stats as a person builds out those stats for their character is a huge benefit.
It can also be found easily in the game by defeating the Tree Sentinel in Limgrave. Well, maybe not easy as the Tree Sentinel can be a pain to fight, but comparatively, it’s not bad. If players want to get ahold of this weapon, they just need to be persistent in fighting this big bad.
Bloodfiend’s Arm
Make Them Bleed
What sets this weapon apart from others like it is that it allows players to infuse it with Ashes of War. This is not a common thing with some of the game’s more powerful weapons, but being able to do so with this is a huge benefit. There are a lot of options to choose from, and that doesn’t include using Blood Infusion togive it the ability to build Bleed up.
It can be obtained through defeating a group of Bloodfiends in Prospect Town in the Gravesite Plain.This isn’t too difficultof a task either, which makes this an easy choice.
Star-Lined Sword
Quick And Easy
The Star-Lined Sword comes with some fantastic attacks, mainly thanks to its speed and agility. It can lash out quickly after a guard and make the most of the Guard Counter window. Using this is going tomake any Guard Counter build effectiveand able to stick with any enemy.
As part of theShadow of the ErdtreeDLC, the Star-Lined Sword can be obtained through defeating the Demi-Human Queen Mariggaon the Cerulean Coast.
Starscourge Greatsword
Hit Them Quick, Hit Them Fast
Using the Starscourge Greatsword is a surprisingly quick weapon for a greatsword. Even with its size, it can lash out with surprising speed that can makeusing Guard Counters all the more effective. It also boasts some really solid stats and scaling, which is huge as players continue to level up throughout the game.
The problem is that it can only beobtained by defeating Radahn himself, who isan infamous boss in the game. However, this boss is mandatory to continue the game, which means it is going to have to happen anyway. So this isn’t too much of a knock against this weapon.
Ruins Greatsword
Power In-Hand
One of the best weapons in the game for any Strength build is the Ruins Greatsword. It comes packing a massive punch, and when using its heavy attacks, it can take out entire groups of enemies in a matter of moments. It’sa near-perfect option for Guard Counteringthanks to this.
To find this wonderful weapon, players will need todefeat the Misbegotten Warrior and Crucible Knight bossat Redmayne Castle. These two can only be fought whenthe Radahn festivalis not active.
Giant Crusher
Massive, Massive Hits
Possibly the best weapon for this kind of build is the Giant-Crusher. It is a purely Strength-scaling weapon that will deliver massive amounts of damage with every single hit. And when the Guard Counter is centered on landing heavy attacks with ease,that is going to mean a lot of one-shotting.
It’s also pretty easy to find in the game and won’t require a lot of time or luck. It can be foundinside a carriage in Altus Plateau. The carriage is south of the Outer Wall Phantom Tree Site of Grace.
