Top 5 Straight Swords to use in Elden Ring

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Straight Swords have a storied history in Elden Ring. It is an iconic and reliable class of weapon that every Souls player has used at least a couple of times. The Straight Sword is adaptable, as a lot of builds have access to the category and they usually do not require ludicrous stats to wield effectively. There is a lot of fun to be had when taking this classic route, and Straight Swords are just that good.

Weapons in Elden Ring are some of the best in the Soulsborne franchise. There is just so much variety available that players will get totally lost in trying to pick out their favorite weapon.

With Elden Ring allowing players to customize Ashes of Wars on different weapons, a lot of the weapons that were deemed useless by Souls veterans have started to make a comeback. This list takes a look at some of the best Straight Swords one can use when battling foes in the Lands Between.

The Broadsword is one of the most iconic weapons in the Soulsborne franchise. This sword is the go-to for any Soulsborne veteran as the moveset has remained virtually unchanged. The weapon is the primary choice for Soul Level 1 challenge runs in Dark Souls 3. It is a basic starter weapon for most, but has no problem carrying players to the end of the game.

The Broadsword in Elden Ring is the starting weapon for the Confessor class. The Confessor class is an extremely versatile starting class as they have a good overall stat distribution.

The Broadsword can also be purchased from a Nomadic Merchant who sets up his trade South-East of the Coastal Cave in Limgrave. Players can reach this area as soon as they hit the open world.

The Warhawk’s Talon is an amazing Straight Sword with a lot of versatility. The weapon can be infused with different ashes