In the latest video from RageGamingVideos titled “Shadow of the Erdtree – Top 5 New Best HIGHEST DAMAGE Arcane Weapon – Build Guide – Elden Ring DLC!”, the YouTuber delves into the realm of arcane weapons in the newly released Elden Ring DLC. While the DLC has received mixed reviews when it comes to the arcane weapon options, RageGamingVideos highlights some standout choices that are worth considering. As with any early testing, these rankings are not set in stone, but the weapons discussed show promise in terms of damage output and unique abilities.
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Key Takeaways:
- The Poison Hand is a unique addition to the list of arcane weapons, offering a passive AR boost when poison procs near the player.
- The Obsidian Lamina Scythe introduces a dynasty-style Ash of War, allowing for evasive dodges and powerful combo finishes.
- The Flowerstone Gavl Hammer excels in its lightning-based Ash of War, providing long-range strikes and debuffing enemies.
- The Maternal Staff enhances finger sorceries, making it a strong choice for a build centered around impenetrable thorns.
The Poison Hand: A Unique Addition
The Poison Hand stands out among the new arcane weapons due to its passive AR boost when poison procs near the player. While it can be used as a main hand weapon, its true potential lies in having it equipped in the off hand, allowing players to benefit from its passive perks while using other weapons. The weapon itself excels in procing poison and is a vital item for any poison-focused build.
The Obsidian Lamina Scythe: A Dynasty-Style Weapon
The Obsidian Lamina Scythe introduces a new dynasty-style Ash of War, providing players with evasive dodges and powerful combo finishes. While the Scythe’s move set may not be particularly standout, the unique Ash of War allows for effective evasions and punishing combos. Its damage output, bleed buildup, and freedom of movement make it a solid choice for both PvP and boss fights.
The Flowerstone Gavl Hammer: A Lightning-Based Weapon
The Flowerstone Gavl Hammer combines strength and Arcane scaling, making it a straightforward and functional choice for PvE. Its main strength lies in its lightning-based Ash of War, which summons a potent lightning strike onto a target from a considerable distance. The debuff caused by the Ash increases lightning damage, making it a great choice when paired with other lightning-based options. However, the weapon’s counterintuitive stats and scaling make it less effective than it could be.
The Maternal Staff: Enhancing Finger Sorceries
The Maternal Staff is a staff that enhances finger sorceries, making it a crucial component of a build centered around impenetrable thorns. By stabbing themselves and bursting out high DPS thorns, players can quickly build up bleed on a target and deal significant damage. While the staff’s Arcane scaling may seem counterintuitive, it actually scales up the status buildup of sorcery spells that apply bleed, poison, or Arcane scaled status effects. This makes it a top choice for the current meta build in the game.
