Top 5 Thrusting Swords in Elden Ring and where to find them

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Thrusting swords are some of the most popular weapons in Elden Ring. This is primarily because these weapons are usually very fast at launching attacks.

Apart from that, these weapons have a good range and piercing attacks, making them the safer options amongst most weapon types. Either way, Elden Ring offers quite a few options for this weapon type.

While most of these weapons might look average on their own, they can be included in certain builds that will enhance their potential by several folds. Therefore, fans of this weapon type can confidently use them for end-game content.

Note: Heavy Thrusting Swords have not been included as they are categorized separately.

Location: Obtained from Maleigh Marais at Shaded Castle Castellan

This is a unique thrusting sword that can be made to do many things. Ideally, it does not have a lot of physical damage. However, the weapon has scarlet rot as passive.

Apart from that, it can also be infused with Ashes of War. Thus, players can make a build where they can attach it with poisonous mist ash. Then, by using a Black Whetblade, players can give the weapon bleed affinity.

Once that is done, the weapon will have bleed, rot, and poison, all in one place. This combo can outright melt any boss in the game, and once combined with a frost-based weapon, players will have one of the most toxic loadouts in all of Elden Ring.

Location: Obtained from Kingsrealm Ruins, need to defeat the Royal Revenant boss

Frozen Needle is a decent weapon that players can obtain in this category. The weapon has standard strength and dexterity scaling and can inflict frost on enemies.

There are better options in the game, and the fact that it cannot be infused with an Ash of War makes it a bit underwhelming. However, it