Perhaps the reason why so many Tarnished remain maidenless these days is that they lack Faith. A trip to the Dragon Communion Church or a healthy dose ofpapa blessfrom Turtle Pope Miriel won’t suffice in boosting Faith. Tarnished must instead commit to hurling heaven’s wrath at their foes or immolating themselves to be a competent man or woman of the cloth inElden Ring.
If that doesn’t help, a holybig stickcertainly will, assuming prayers and god’s wrath don’t dent that red bar. That’s because theElden Ringcommunity has proven that Faith builds can be just as busted as dedicated magic or bleed builds. For that to happen, it’s time to pump up that Faith and collect these holy (or blasphemous) weapons and smack some belief into those maidenless enemies.
Updated June 02, 2025 by Erik Petrovich: In Elden Ring, the best Faith builds use some of the game’s most iconic weapons (and oftentimes the most broken weapons, like the Blasphemous Blade). But the significance of some of these best Faith weapons Elden Ring players can get might go unappreciated and misunderstood if you don’t pay attention to the item descriptions. In Elden Ring, Faith weapon item descriptions tend to reveal information about the people who once wielded them, or the Gods and Demigods the weapons once took the form of. This guide to the best Faith weapons in Elden Ring has been updated with slightly modified item descriptions that shed light onto the origins and history behind each option, giving players who want to learn more about Elden Ring lore a basic overview of the significance of each weapon.
19Greatsword of Damnation
Golden greatsword that once pierced the body of Midra, master of the manse.
Used by the hornsent in the execution of a damnation like no other.
The barbs that pierce the victim from within wind gently around the blade.
Base Scaling
Strength (D), Dex (E), Faith (D)
TheGreatsword of Damnationis one of the more than a hundred new weapons introduced in theElden RingDLC, but one of the few that scales with Faith and deals about 1/3 of its total damage as Holy damage. This Greatsword is the very same one wielded by Midra, Lord of Frenzied Flame in his boss fight, and though it doesn’t deal Madness buildup on hit, it’s sure to drive your enemies crazy with its Ash of War.
If you successfully hit an enemy with the Golden Crux skill, they will become impaled on the weapon just likeMidra Lord of Frenzied Flame, and you will perform a smarmy little emote after a successful grab. This weapon was used by the Inquisitors to punish Midra, now you, too, can make your opponents beg for the pain to cease – “enough… I have endured… enough”.
Greatsword of Damnation Ash of War: Golden Crux
Golden Crux is the default weapon skill for the Greatsword of Damnation, and cannot be altered. This skill costs 21 FP to cast, and 10 FP to follow up its leaping “grab” with barbs that burst out of the pierced target or in the immediate area if you miss the leap.
Leap up and skewer foe from overhead.
Otherwise, additional input releases barbs in the area.
How To Get Greatsword of Damnation
To get the Greatsword of Damnation,Elden Ringplayers must defeat Midra, Lord of Frenzied Flame, and trade his Remembrance of the Lord of Frenzied Flame with Enia at Roundtable Hold. You do not have to pay any Runes to acquire this Greatsword from Enia.
18Blade Of Calling
Weapon Skill: Blade of Gold
Dagger given to one who set out on a journey to fulfill her duty long ago.
The power of its former owner, the kindling maiden, is still apparent.
The one who walks alongside flame, shall one day meet the road of Destined Death.
Strength (D), Dex (D), Faith (C)
Many consider theBlade of Callingan inferior weapon compared to its edgier and darker counterpart, the Black Knife. However, Blade of Calling still getsadditional points for styledue to its weapon skill, Blade of Gold. It shoots a goldenarc projectileat the enemy in one smooth and graceful animation.
That isn’t to say the Blade of Calling is a poor weapon—it actually has a morereliable poise, break, and interrupt compared to the Black Knife. As long as players aren’t using it for PvP, it’s safe to make theFaith buildrevolve around this weapon.
Blade of Calling Ash of War:Blade of Gold Skill
Blade of Gold is the default weapon skill for the Blade of Calling, and cannot be altered. This skill costs 20 FP to cast.
Leap into the air, charging the armament with golden flames that are then shot at the enemy as a single, blade-like projectile.
Inflicts holy damage.
How To Get Blade Of Calling
On the Grand Lift of Rold, which leads to the Forbidden Lands,turn to the southwestand turn it on to raise the elevator. After a second or two, you should see a level that you can jump onto – jump off the elevator and look for a hallwaywhere the Blade of Callingcan be found on a table.
Weapons Skill: Establish Order
Greatsword made of light, modeled after the Elden Ring itself.
Forged by King Consort Radagon to proudly symbolize the tenets of the Golden Order.
Telltale signs betray that this was once the greatsword bequeathed to him by his first wife, Rennala.
Strength (E), Dex (D), Faith (C)
TheGolden Order Greatswordis one of thelegendary armaments inElden Ringand it takes a while before players can obtain it. It’s theFaith version of the Dark MoonGreatsword, except the weapon skill is worse since it does not grant a prolonged infusion to weapon attacks.
Still, the Golden Order Sword is flashy, and pretty, and can permanentlykill undead enemiesonce they die under this weapon. It also deals more damage to enemies and a lot of players are hopeful that they’ll see some extensive usage for this weapon in the upcomingElden RingDLC,Shadow of the Erdtree.
Golden Order Sword Ash of War:Establish Order Skill
Establish Order is the default weapon skill for the Golden Order Sword, andcannotbe altered. This skill costs 20 FP to cast.
Repeated inputs send out waves of golden light.
How To Get Golden Order Sword
TheGolden Order Sword can be acquiredby defeating theMisbegotten Crusaderin theCave of the Forlorn, a dungeon in the Consecrated Snowfield.
Weapons Skill: Boosts Black Flame spells
Sacred seal of the Godskin Apostles, inlaid with obsidian.
Said to represent the manipulation of black flame, this catalyst enhances godslayer incantations.
Strength (E), Faith (C)
TheGodslayer’s Sealought to be a staple weapon for some rebellious pyromancers in the game who have resorted to dirty tactics against gods. The Godslayer’s Seal willstrengthen Godslayer Incantations, namely the Black Flame, Black Flame Ritual, and Scouring Black Flame.
All three spells are quite useful against bosses, especially since each hit guarantees adamage-over-timetrigger. This damage-over-time also scales with the target’s HP, much like the Black Knife’s weapon skill. Stacking up the buffs for such incantations via the Godslayer’s Seal makes them more powerful.
How To Get Godslayer’s Seal
Toget the Godslayer’s Seal, head toStormveil Castle, specifically the Rampart Tower Site of Grace. Nearby there should be a door locked behind aStonesword KeyImp Statue. Unlock the door with one key to get the Seal and a spellbook.
15Gravel Stone Seal
Weapons Skill: Boosts Dragon Cult spells
Sacred seal made from Gravel Stone thought to be an ancient dragon scale.
The worship of the ancient dragons does not conflict with belief in the Erdtree.
After all, this seal, and lightning itself, are both imbued with gold.
Faith builds inElden Ringalso get to unleash their inner dragons with the plethora ofDragon Cult Incantationsin the game. They’re mostly dragon variants of lightning skills, meaning they’re astonishingly powerful and flashy. Players will do well to stack up buffs for such a build.
That means theGravel Stone Sealis amust-havefor anyone committing to the more furious dragon lightning spells. There are a lot of them, and some of them can even be abused to one-shot certain bosses with specific builds.
How To Get Gravel Stone Seal
The Gravel Stone Seal is found inLeyndell, near theFortified Manor(the mirror version of the Roundtable Hold). Just outside there should be a Cleanrot Knight wielding a spear – defeat this specific Cleanrot Knight to get the seal.
14Erdtree Seal
Weapons Skill: None
A formless sacred seal decorated with an Erdtree crest, once the focus of religion in the Lands Between.
Even though the Elden Ring is shattered, and the Erdtree has dulled from its former radiance, earnest faith continues to hold the answers.
Faith (C)
Of course, there’s always the more direct approach for a Faith build, which is tostack up incantation scalingwith the highest universal multiplier or additive available. That boost would be theErdtree Sealand its reserve for themost faithful ofElden Ringbuilds.
Apart from requiring a hefty 40 Faith, it’s also one of the few seals in the game that reaches S scaling for Faith once it’s fully upgraded. So, for many players who aren’t running specific or niche Faith builds, then the Erdtree Seal willperform with flying colorsas a default choice.
How To Get Erdtree Seal
TheErdtree Seal is foundon acorpse near theOmenkiller (Volcano Manor)world boss near the Prison Town Church Site of Grace in Volcano Manor.
Weighty halberd forged of gold.
Wielded by the Order of Tree Sentinels, heavily equipped knights.
A masterfully crafted weapon that lives up to its heft, but is difficult for one mere human strength to wield.
Turns out one of theearliest bosses inElden Ringholds the key to thehumble beginningsof an overpowered build because he drops theGolden Halberdas a reward. It’s aslow weapon, but the reach and theGolden Vowbuff will surely turn some Confessor or Prophet heads.
Because the Golden Halberd is, first and foremost, aFaith weapon, the holy damage is also great forturning undead into dead. This is because holy damage works like a permanent sleeping pill for those guys. Late-game, the split damage might pose some problems against bloated resistances and defenses, but that’s easily offset by the Golden Vow buff.
Golden Halberd Ash of War:Golden Vow
Golden Vow is the default weapon skill for the Golden Halberd, andcannotbe altered. This skill costs 40 FP to cast.
Skill passed down from antiquity among the knights of the capital.
Raise armament aloft and pledge to honor the Erdtree in battle, granting self and nearby allies increased attack power and defense.
How To Get Golden Halberd
To get the Golden Halberd, players must defeat an old nemesis: theTree Sentinel.Specifically, head back to the beginning of the game in Limgrave near the Church of Elleh anddefeat the Tree Sentinelthat serves as the first “boss” of the game.
12Giant’s Seal
Weapons Skill: Boosts Giant’s Flame incantations
Sacred seal depicting the one eyed god of the Fire Giants, adorned with braids of red hair.
Sacred seal wielded by Fire Monks and Prelates, this catalyst enhances Giants' Flame incantations.
TheGiant’s Seal, true enough to its name, is agargantuan boost to Incantations.With its+25 and 80 Faith, it gives a whopping300+ buffto Faith spells. The downside is that it can only be acquired during the late game, but the payoff is worth it; it’s a worthy replacement for other seals.
More than that, the Giant’s Seal also has a passive effect where it buffs the damage ofFire Giant Incantations. Only a handful of these are in the game, and they’re all powerful, especially when pairedwith talismansthat boost Incantations and fire damage.
How To Get Giant’s Seal
TheGiant’s Seal is found deepin theGiant-Conquering Hero’s Gravein the Mountaintops of Giants. There is a room deep in the dungeon that contains a Troll - once you find it, drop off of either side of the platform in the middle of the room to find another room with a Fire Prelate. Fight or avoid the Prelate and find theGiant’s Sealon a body in a nearby room.
11Halo Scythe
Weapons Skill: Miquella’s Ring of Light
War scythe of the Cleanrot Knights who fought alongside Malenia, Blade of Miquella.
This was the weapon of commanders in Malenia’s army, and the half-halo blade deals holy damage.
Strength (D), Dex (D), Faith (E)
Initially,Halo Scythestarts off withterrible Faith scaling, but it goes up to D at the maximum upgrade level, which makes it somewhat decent. The weapon skill is perfect for switching between fighting styles as it’s a lethal ranged halo projectile that can be tough to evade.
The range is certainly longer compared to theAsh of Warversion, making the Halo Scythe ideal for this kind of weapon skill. The downside is that the scythedoes not work well in enclosed and cramped areas, so players will need to bring a close-quarters substitute.
Halo Scythe Ash of War:Miquella’s Ring of Light Skill
Miquella’s Ring of Light is the default weapon skill for the Halo Scythe, andcannotbe altered. This skill costs 11 FP to cast.
Summon Miquella’s shining halo and fire it forwards.
Can be fired in rapid succession.
How To Get Halo Scythe
Toget the Halo Scythe, you have togrind Cleanrot Knights. The best places to farm this weapon are either the Heart of Aeonia in Caelid (the deep swamp where the remnants of Malenia’s army remains), or theThe Shaded Castle(which is home to several Cleanrot Knights near its end).
10Frenzied Flame Seal
Weapons Skill: Boosts Frenzied Flame spells
Formless sacred seal bestowed by the maiden of the Three Fingers.
This seal is the mark of the Lord of Frenzied Flame.
Strength (E), Dex (E), Int (E), Faith (D)
Obtaining theFrenzied Flame SealSeal can be a daunting process as it requires adedicated Chaos playthrough(and pursuing this kind of ending will cancel out all others). However, given how overpowered Frenzied Flame Incantations are, this seal is more than worth it.
This is because theFrenzied Flame Sealhas a passive bonus that buffs all Frenzied Flame Incantations. This can lead to some busted combos because part of the advantage in Frenzied Flame spells is their low FP cost. Tarnished will just need to be careful of the Madness build-up.
How To Get Frenzied Flame Seal
The Frenzied Flame Seal is rewarded at the end of theFrenzied Flame questlineinvolvingHyetta. Finish the questline and speak with her to get the Frenzied Flame Seal (but be sure to do it before setting everything on fire).
