From a giant finger to unusual household items, Elden Ring’s weapons are as weird as they are deadly.
Perfume Bottles and Iron Balls are some of the new and odd weapons to discover in Shadow of the Erdtree.
Ghiza’s Wheel, Family Heads, and the Ringed Finger are among the top picks for unique and effective weapons.

From Dex weapons to Colossal Swords, Elden Ring’s The Lands Between is teeming with weapons waiting for you to pick them up. But some stick out more than others due to the sheer oddity of their appearance and use.

Whether it’s a giant finger or a regular household appliance turned deadly, some of these weird and wacky weapons are no less effective against enemies.

Updated July 14, 2024 by Mohamed El Ouardighi: It’s been a while since we last updated this article, and with the release of Shadow of the Erdtree, it was the perfect time to revisit it. We’ve updated the formatting and added a couple of new entries!

15 Perfume Bottles

Let’s start with a new weapon type called Perfume Bottles, introduced in the release of Shadow of the Erdtree. These are literal perfume bottles filled with mixtures that deal elemental damage when you “spray” them. You see where this is going, right? So you attack enemies with “perfume” that causes damage and they can be pretty handy!

The whole concept is unique and elegant, making it more than deserving of its place on this list. A bit of elegance and perfume never hurt anyone—well, except for your enemies!

14 Nox Flowing Sword

The Nox Flowing Sword is one of Elden Ring’s strangest weapons thanks to its weapon skill, Flowing Form. At first glance, this weapon is nothing more than a curved sword that does slash damage to its enemies.

Look further though, and you’ll find that its Flowing Form skill is capable of transforming the weapon into a liquid whip, giving you more range, and calling to mind the transforming armaments of the Hunters in Bloodborne. The weapon scales with Dexterity and can be found in Sellia, Town of Sorcery.

13Cranial Vessel Candlestand

Truly a weird one, a Warhammer in the shape of a domestic household product probably takes the cake for one of the weirdest weapons in the game. The Cranial Vessel Candlestand hits hard and swings hard, with the Surge of Faith skill causing a fiery torrent to shoot out and bathe enemies aflame.

To get this unique weapon, head to Giant-Conquering Hero’s Grave. You’ll need a Stonesword Key to access the fog wall, as the weapon is behind it.

12 Sword Of Milos

The Sword of Milos is sure to be a showstopper as you stroll through The Lands Between. This weird great sword is made out of the spine of a Giant, Milos, who was said to be a hideous creature. Its weapon skill is the Shriek of Milos, further adding to its strangeness. This skill lets out a blood-curdling yell that will lower the damage resistance of your enemies.

The Sword of Milos scales with Strength and Dexterity, and can be found by defeating the Dung Eater in the sewers of Leyndell. Of course the Dung Eater, of all people, would fight with a giant’s backbone.

11Ghiza’s Wheel

Shaped like a giant pizza cutter, Ghiza’s Wheel is as unique and weird as they come. This colossal weapon moves like a chainsaw, its bladed wheel able to stay in motion even while you move, making it an effective weapon against hefty enemies.

If you would like to obtain Ghiza’s Wheel, head first to Volcano Manor. You would have to enter the dining hall of the manor, where you’ll be invaded by Inquisitor Ghiza. Once defeated, they will drop Ghiza’s Wheel as a reward.

10Family Heads

If you’re looking for a strange Elden Ring weapon that’s sure to turn heads, Family Heads may be the one for you. Family Heads is exactly what it sounds like: a handle with a chain at the end holding a family of skulls, modeled after the family of its creator, Necromancer Garris.

Its weapon skill, Familial Rancor, is guaranteed to spook enemies by awakening the spirits of the aforementioned family. To find the Family Heads, which scales best with Dexterity, head over to Sage’s Cave in Atlas Plateau to defeat Necromancer Garris.

9Ringed Finger

It is exactly as it sounds: fighting enemies with a hammer in the shape of a massive, Ringed Finger . And this meme-worthy weapon is quite deadly as well, paired with the skill Claw Flick, which causes the finger to enlarge and flick enemies away like a gnat.

In order to get this spectacular weapon, you must go to Gelmir Hero’s Grave in Mount Gelmir. Just like the Fringefolk Hero’s Grave, you have to traverse a magma-filled cave and a rolling chariot of death. Keep going down the main path till you reach the end, where you’ll find the Ringed Finger inside a chest.

8 Iron Balls

A Fist-type weapon, you literally cover your fists with these hefty iron balls. With the skill of Braggart’s Roar, Iron Ball help you boost your Stamina, Defense, and Attack Recovery. But if you want to get your hands on this, you’d have to defeat Blackguard Big Braggart.

Found in Boilprawn Shack as part of the quest to get to Volcano Manor, you’ll find him… boiling prawns. You’ll then have to retrieve Rya’s Necklace from this NPC who stole it. If you choose to attack, then he’ll drop the Iron Balls along with the quest item.

7 Jar Cannon

This handheld cannon in the form of a brass jar is certainly innovative and creative in a way. Gone are the days of bows and crossbows when you got a portable cannon that shoots greatbolts. It’s certainly handy when you want to deal more damage from afar.

Head to Volcano Cave in Mount Gelmir, where you’ll come face-to-face Demi-Human Queen Margot, and she’ll drop the Jar Cannon cannon once defeated.

6 Varre’s Bouquet

Flowers are beautiful when offered to a loved one, symbolizing love and care. But are they really useful in battle? Varré’s Bouquet t might change your mind. This weapon is a bunch of flowers you can strike your enemies with.

Don’t be fooled by their beauty—every rose has its thorn, or in this case, an ability to inflict Blood Loss buildup on your enemies. This is definitely a bouquet you’d prefer to give to your foes, not your lovers.

5 St.Trina’s Torch

This special torch can, of course, set enemies aflame by whacking them with it. But St. Trina’s Torch holds a special purple flame that, when blown at foes, will cause them to fall asleep immediately. Leaving your enemies defenseless as they snore away, definitely makes things easier to handle.

St. Trina’s Torch can be found at the Consecrated Snowfield in the Mountaintops of the Giants, in the chest inside a moving carriage. Of course, this convoy is well protected, with snow giants pulling it and a team of armored knights behind it. It’s a FromSoftware game, so don’t expect it to be easy.

4 Envoy’s Horn

Well, this is one weird weapon you’d expect to find in The Little Mermaid. Moreover, the Envoy’s Horn is classed as a hammer that shoots what looks like a glass bubble. The latter doesn’t do a lot of damage at all, but this weapon definitely looks like another meme-worthy party horn.

But, if you’re itching to lay your hands on this and blow some adorable rainbow bubbles, the Envoy’s Horn is dropped by Oracle Envoys and there are many of those in Eastern Capital Rampart section of Leyndell, Royal Capital.

3 Jellyfish Shield

One of the best shields in Elden Ring, this odd, yet creative shield is made from the head of the deadly Spirit Jellyfish you find wandering about in some areas of the map. With the skill Contagious Fury, you can increase the damage you inflict.

Of course, using a shield runs the risk of adding to your weight load and decreasing your Agility and Speed. But the defense you gain is well worth it. To get the Jellyfish Shield , you must fast travel to the Foot of the Four Belfries Site of Grace. From there, head north, where you’ll find it on a dead corpse guarded by Spirit Jellyfish.

2 One-Eyed Shield

An odd-looking shield in the shape of a one-eyed giant’s head, it’s quickly obvious that this isn’t a normal shield. Aside from blocking, the One-Eyed Shield actually has a shotgun inside it known as the Flame Spit, which spews out large fireballs.

Located in the Mountaintops of the Giants, you’ll need to go to the Guardians’ Garrison near Whiteridge Road Site of Grace. Moving past the main entrance, turn left and climb up the ladder. Continue up the stairs and smash some crates that are blocking a hidden path, before going up the latter and facing an invader, who’ll drop this shield.

1 Star Fists

Basically an upgraded version of the Iron Balls but with spikes, the Star Fist has the ability to cause blood loss buildup. Its skill is known as Endure, which allows you to cross your arms in front of you and block incoming attacks. But it’s great for walloping your enemies to death.

Found in Leyndell, Royal Capital, start from the Western Capital Rampart Site of Grace. Then, move down the bridge and turn left up a rocky path, where you’ll find a building holding the corpse that drops this weapon.