Top 5 Elden Ring DLC Best Dexterity Weapons & Builds in SotE (1.12.3)

Welcome back to check out more op builds in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree! Today, we are going to cover the top 5 Dexterity weapons in the new expansion after the 1.12.3 post patch. The DLC has introduced some ridiculously good options, making it tough to narrow it down to just five. As usual, we will not only rank the top dex weapons here but also break down how to set up the most OP dex builds with them! 

Elden Ring DLC Best Dex Builds - Top 5 Best Dexterity Weapons & Builds in Shadow of the Erdtree

1. Keen Backhand Blade

The Keen Backhand Blade tops our list due to its exceptional S scaling in Dexterity when fully upgraded. Its unique moveset, similar to two curved swords but not quite the same, offers quick and effective attacks with decent range. The standout feature is its Ash of War, Blind Spot, which provides iFrames, a punishing thrust with pierce damage, and counterattack potential, making it one of the best damage abilities in the game. The ability to buff it with Bloodflame Blade adds significant bleed buildup, enhancing its already incredible damage potential.

Build Setup

• Stats: Focus on maximizing Dexterity for the S scaling, along with sufficient Vigor and Endurance for survivability and stamina.

• Weapon: Keen Backhand Blade +10

• Ash of War: Blind Spot for iFrames and counterattacks

• Buffs: Bloodflame Blade for bleed buildup

• Armor: Light to medium armor to maintain mobility

• Talismans: Talismans that boost Dexterity, bleed buildup, and successive hits for maximum damage output.

2. Claws of Night

The Claws of Night are a new throwing weapon type with a cool passive effect that allows attacks to go through guards effectively. With decent Dexterity scaling and base bleed buildup, it’s a solid weapon. The Ash of War, which delivers a shotgun blast of claws, is where it truly shines. Up close, this Ash of War can deal massive successive hits and bleed damage, making it an excellent boss killer.

Build Setup

• Stats: High Dexterity for scaling, with enough Vigor and Endurance for survivability.

• Weapon: Claws of Night +10

• Ash of War: Shotgun blast for close-range damage

• Buffs: Various talismans to enhance bleed buildup and successive hits.

• Armor: Medium armor for a balance of protection and mobility.

• Talismans: Talismans that boost Dexterity, bleed buildup, and successive hits.

3. Falx+10

The Falx is a curved sword that provides a dual-wield curved sword setup by equipping it once. This lightweight weapon offers excellent running attacks and jump attack spam, with B scaling in Dexterity and base bleed buildup. The Ash of War, Revenger’s Blade, delivers a devastating combo of fast swings, building up successive hits and bleed damage rapidly.

Build Setup

• Stats: Maximize Dexterity for B scaling, with sufficient Vigor and Endurance.

• Weapon: Falx +10

• Ash of War: Revenger’s Blade for fast, successive hits and bleed buildup.

• Buffs: White Mask and successive hit talismans to enhance bleed damage.

• Armor: Light armor to maintain agility.

• Talismans: Talismans that boost Dexterity, bleed buildup, and successive hits.

4. Rakshasa’s Great Katana

Rakshasa’s Great Katana offers decent Dexterity scaling and bleed potential, with a great range and good stagger potential. The key feature is the Weed Cutter Ash of War, which delivers horizontal swings that can be spammed for continuous damage. This weapon excels in trading hits with bosses, building up bleed and successive hit damage effectively.

Build Setup

• Stats: Focus on Dexterity with enough Vigor and Endurance.

• Weapon: Rakshasa’s Great Katana +10

• Ash of War: Weed Cutter for continuous damage and bleed buildup.

• Buffs: Lifesteal and successive hit talismans to enhance DPS.

• Armor: Medium armor for a balance of protection and mobility.

• Talismans: Talismans that boost Dexterity, bleed buildup, and successive hits.

5. Keen Milady

Keen Milady is notable for its decent scaling and raw damage values. Its unique Wing Stance Ash of War provides a quick, effective successive hit combo or a powerful leap and thrust attack that deals incredible damage and pierces defenses. This versatility and the ability to chain light and heavy attacks make it a solid choice.

Build Setup

• Stats: High Dexterity for optimal scaling, with adequate Vigor and Endurance.

• Weapon: Keen Milady +10

• Ash of War: Wing Stance for quick combos and powerful thrusts.

• Buffs: Successive hit talismans to enhance damage output.

• Armor: Light to medium armor to maintain mobility.

• Talismans: Talismans that boost Dexterity, successive hits, and damage output.

That wraps up our top 5 Dexterity weapons in the Elden Ring DLC. Each weapon offers unique advantages and powerful setups to dominate your enemies. We will keep updating more powerful builds for Elden Ring DLC, stay tuned!