Elden Ring Weapons: 11 Best for Faith/Dex Builds
If you're running a Faith/Dexterity hybrid build in Elden Ring, you're probably looking for weapons that can take full advantage of both quick melee scaling and the utility of incantations. This build style offers speed, versatility, and access to powerful buffs and elemental damage types—making it a favorite among players who want fast-paced combat without sacrificing magic potential.
After extensive testing across multiple playthroughs, I’ve put together a list of 11 of the best weapons for Faith/Dex builds, focusing on scaling, weapon skills, and synergy with common incantation strategies.
Why Faith/Dex Builds Work So Well
Faith provides powerful buffs, healing, and elemental damage, while Dexterity gives you speed, lower casting times, and faster attack animations. Together, they create a build that’s effective both at range and up close.
Upgrading these weapons efficiently often requires a decent rune supply, so many players look for ways to farm faster or even buy Elden Ring runes to stay competitive. Just make sure you’re investing wisely into weapons that actually fit the hybrid you're building around.
1. Godskin Peeler
While it’s not inherently Faith-scaling, this twinblade can be infused with Sacred or Flame art ashes to take full advantage of your Faith stat. Its fast moveset complements Dexterity beautifully.
2. Uchigatana (Sacred or Flame Art infusion)
The classic katana becomes extremely effective when paired with a Faith-scaling infusion. It’s lightweight, fast, and deals additional holy or fire damage.
3. Black Knife
This dagger scales with both Dex and Faith and comes with the powerful Blade of Death weapon art, which reduces enemy max HP and deals damage over time.
4. Winged Scythe
One of the best early Faith weapons. It scales with both stats and its skill, Angel’s Wings, prevents enemy healing—useful for both PvE and PvP.
5. Sacred Relic Sword
A late-game Faith-based greatsword with a fantastic area-of-effect weapon skill. It works best when fully upgraded, so grabbing some cheap Elden Ring items can help speed that process up.
6. Halo Scythe
A powerful scythe that builds Holy damage and has a ranged weapon skill that synergizes well with aggressive Faith builds.
7. Coded Sword
Though it has no Dexterity scaling, it’s a pure Faith weapon with unblockable holy damage. Perfect for enemies that turtle behind shields.
8. Blade of Calling
Similar to the Black Knife, this dagger scales well with both Dex and Faith. Its projectile-based weapon skill is great for engaging enemies from a distance before closing in.
9. Erdtree’s Favor (Faith-based buffs to enhance Dex weapons)
While technically a talisman, it’s worth noting that using Faith for buffs like Flame, Grant Me Strength or Golden Vow can make even standard Dexterity weapons shine. Combine this with lightweight Dex weapons to maximize damage without sacrificing mobility.
10. Marais Executioner’s Sword (with buffs)
Though this is typically a Strength/Faith weapon, it works in certain Dex hybrid setups when used alongside buffs. Great reach and strong scaling make it viable if you prefer greatswords.
11. Cipher Pata
One of the few pure Faith weapons that functions like a fist weapon. It bypasses armor with holy damage and is effective when used in a dual-wield setup.
Faith Scaling and Weapon Infusions
With the right Ashes of War, many Dexterity-based weapons can be converted into Faith-scaling tools. Infusions like Sacred or Flame Art allow your Faith stat to drive most of your damage output, letting you mix incantation casting with melee combat effectively. This approach is great for hybrid players who want the best of both worlds.
If you’re just starting out or trying to test multiple builds, it’s often useful to buy Elden Ring runes or pick up cheap Elden Ring items to reduce the grind and experiment more freely with weapon upgrades and respecs.
Faith/Dexterity builds in Elden Ring offer a flexible, high-tempo playstyle that shines in both PvE and PvP. The weapons above are excellent for taking advantage of this synergy, whether you’re dealing holy damage, supporting allies with buffs, or striking fast and dodging faster.
Don’t hesitate to experiment with different combinations of weapons and incantations. The Lands Between reward creative builds—and Faith/Dex is one of the most rewarding.