2. Rivers of Blood

Weapon Scaling:

    Strength (E), Dexterity (D), Arcane (D)

Requirements:

    Strength (12), Dexterity (18), Arcane (20)

How to Get:

    Dropped by Bloody Finger Okina in Elden Ring Runes the Church of Repose

For players focusing on Bleed builds, Rivers of Blood is hands-down the best katana. Its Corpse Piler weapon skill unleashes a devastating flurry of slashes, dealing massive Bleed buildup that can destroy bosses and enemies alike.

When paired with high Arcane investment, the Bleed effect becomes even deadlier, making it an essential choice for those who want to farm Elden Ring Runes quickly. Using Elden Ring Items like Millicent's Prosthesis can further enhance its power, making Rivers of Blood one of the most broken weapons in the game.

1. Nagakiba

Weapon Scaling:

    Strength (D), Dexterity (C)

Requirements:

    Strength (18), Dexterity (22)

How to Get:

    Dropped by Bloody Finger Hunter Yura north of Murkwater Cave

The Nagakiba is the longest katana in the game, giving it an impressive range advantage over other weapons. It functions similarly to the Washing Pole from Dark Souls 3, making it perfect for players who like to keep their distance while still dealing high damage.

When dual-wielded with Rivers of Blood or Uchigatana, it can make Elden Ring feel significantly easier. Buffing it with Vyke's Dragonbolt and stacking Elden Ring Items like Shard of Alexander can result in some of buy Elden Ring Runes the highest DPS in the game.