As 2026 rolls on, the brutal, awe-inspiring bosses of Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree continue to be the ultimate skill check for Tarnished everywhere. These magnificent terrors demand perfection, forcing players to master dodges, study their every weakness like a final exam, and optimize their builds to the absolute limit. The ultimate prize for overcoming these challenges? A powerful Remembrance, which can be exchanged for unique boss weapons, spells, or talismans. While all Remembrance weapons are decent, some are like supernovas in the Lands Between's arsenal, while others flicker out like a damp candle. Let's dive into the best (and most disappointing) tools of destruction you can claim from the DLC's most formidable foes. 🗡️🔥

🥀 Poleblade of the Bud: A Wilted Promise

Where to Get: Remembrance of the Saint of the Bud

Weapon Type: Halberd

The Poleblade of the Bud is the poster child for missed potential. Players were starving for a powerful Scarlet Rot-themed Remembrance weapon, but what they got was... underwhelming. Its Ash of War, Bloom of the Bud, has a lower Rot build-up than many standard Rot sorceries or even normal Ashes of War, which is like expecting a flamethrower and getting a sparkler. 😔

• The Bad: The long skill animation has zero hyper armor, meaning you'll get interrupted more easily than a streamer with a bad internet connection. The damage is lackluster, and the Rot buildup is a mere trickle.

• The Verdict: Even with a dedicated Rot build, this weapon feels like trying to chop down a tree with a butter knife. It's functional, but you'll likely find better options for applying the dreaded rot.

❄️ Putrescence Cleaver: A Frosty Delight

Where to Get: Remembrance of Putrescence

Weapon Type: Greataxe

A hybrid STR/ARC beauty that deals magic damage and inflicts Frostbite, the Putrescence Cleaver is a weapon with a lot to love. Sure, its hitbox is shorter than a weekend in the Lands Between, but its damage and Frostbite scaling more than make up for it.

• The Good: Its Ash of War, Cleaving Cold, is fantastic for punishing large enemy recovery windows and clearing groups, as it can be used almost indefinitely (until your FP or Stamina taps out).

• The Caveat: The recovery animation is long, so timing is crucial against bosses. Its moveset isn't as flashy as the Putrescent Knight's, and the lack of a throwing attack is noticeable.

💀 Greatsword of Damnation: Style Over (Skewering) Substance

Where to Get: Remembrance of the Lord of Frenzied Flame

Weapon Type: Greatsword

Visually, the Greatsword of Damnation is a masterpiece, with twisting ribs covering the blade and a haunting golden sheen—it looks like the spine of a fallen god. Its Ash of War, Golden Crux, is solid in both PvE and PvP, but it has a peculiar quirk.

• The Quirk: The description implies it should impale foes from overhead. While it makes sense it wouldn't work on giant enemies, the fact it doesn't work on any humanoid foes feels like a bug, not a feature. It does work in PvP, however.

• The Silver Lining: If you miss the impaling strike, damaging barbs erupt around you, which is a cool compensatory mechanic.

🐗 Sword Lance: The Commander's Versatile Choice

Where to Get: Remembrance of the Wild Boar Rider (from Commander Gaius)

Weapon Type: Heavy Thrusting Sword

The Sword Lance is a powerhouse that blends the moves of a Heavy Thrusting Sword and a Lance. Dropped by the formidable Commander Gaius, it boasts excellent scaling and some of the highest light attack damage in its class.

• The Strength: Its greatest asset is flexibility. It can be infused and customized to fit any build. Using it in a Bleed build is surprisingly effective and fun.

• The Fun Factor: Its original Ash of War has a wonderfully bombastic, hard-to-pass-up moveset that makes you feel like a cavalry charge incarnate.

🌻 Shadow Sunflower Blossom: The Colossal Bonker

Where to Get: Remembrance of the Shadow Sunflower

Weapon Type: Colossal Weapon

This weapon isn't just good; it's a meta-defining monster. The Shadow Sunflower Blossom has one of the best Ashes of War in the entire game. It doesn't hit once, twice, or even three times—it unleashes a barrage of four separate, devastating attacks.

• Why It's S-Tier:

  • Damage: Deals incredibly high damage, scaling perfectly with FAI.

  • Stance Damage: Deals 65 stance damage if all attacks land. Two full combos will break most bosses' stance.

  • Hyper Armor: The skill has decent hyper armor, letting you trade hits and come out on top.

• The Result: With an optimized build, this weapon lets you chew through boss health bars like they're made of tissue paper. It's a boss-melting machine.

👑 Greatswords of Radahn: The Final Boss's Blades

Where to Get: Remembrance of a God and a Lord (from Promised Consort Radahn)

Weapon Type: Colossal Sword

The weapons of the DLC's incredibly tough final boss are spectacular, though not quite as overwhelming as in his hands. You can choose between the Greatsword of Radahn (Lord) and the Greatsword of Radahn (Light).

• The Disappointment: Both swords share the exact same moveset as each other and the base game's Starscourge Greatsword. Having three identical-looking Colossal Swords feels like a missed opportunity for variety.

• The Difference:

  • Lord Version: Its Ash of War is a powerful three-move combo that deals massive damage but requires careful positioning.

  • Light Version: Features a spectacular and easier-to-use dashing attack that looks absolutely epic.

🔮 Staff of the Great Beyond: The Hybrid Caster's Dream

Where to Get: Remembrance of the Mother of Fingers

Weapon Type: Glintstone Staff

For the hybrid magician who loves blending Sorceries and Incantations, the Staff of the Great Beyond is a gift from the gods themselves. It allows you to cast both spell types without switching catalysts, a quality-of-life improvement that feels as liberating as taking off a heavy backpack after a long hike.

• The Stats: It scales with both INT and FAI, offering high sorcery scaling with the right build.

• The Niche: While other staves like the Prince of Death's Staff have higher total scaling at very high levels, this staff shines at lower to mid-levels and its dual-casting capability is unmatched for versatility.

🌙 Rellana's Twin Blades: Dance of Fire and Moon

Where to Get: Remembrance of the Twin Moon Knight

Weapon Type: Light Greatsword

Who hasn't wanted to wield the iconic flaming and magical blades of Rellana, Twin Moon Knight? Rellana's Twin Blades let you live that fantasy. They allow for true roleplay, with attacks that feel light, feathery, and incredibly fluid.

• The Playstyle: They encourage a weaving, aggressive playstyle, letting you dart in and out to land multiple hits.

• The Catch: The stat requirements (STR, DEX, INT, FAI) are scattered across the board. Reaching their true damage potential often requires a very high character level, making them a late-game or NG+ treasure.

🐍 Spear of the Impaler: Messmer's Fiery Legacy

Where to Get: Remembrance of the Impaler (from Messmer the Impaler)

Weapon Type: Great Spear

From one of the DLC's most popular and spectacular bosses comes one of its most iconic weapons. The Spear of the Impaler lets you perform Messmer's incredible flaming dive attack, which is as satisfying to land as solving a complex puzzle on the first try.

• The Ash of War: Spearcall Ritual is epic. It provides enough movement to dodge attacks if timed well and deals massive damage for its FP cost.

• The Gimmick: Its charged strong attack lets you throw the spear for a fiery explosion—a high-stamina-cost option that's great for ranged pressure or finishing blows.

• The Fantasy: A proper build makes you feel like a vengeful deity, flying through the air and reigning down fiery judgment.

👆 Gazing Finger: The Everything Bagel of Bonks

Where to Get: Remembrance of the Mother of Fingers

Weapon Type: Colossal Weapon

What's better than a giant finger that smashes enemies? A giant finger that smashes enemies and fires a massive wave of holy energy. The Gazing Finger is a bizarre, hilarious, and surprisingly effective weapon—a combination of a colossal hammer, a divine relic, and a cosmic thumbs-down.

• The Power: It has ridiculously high poise damage, making it fantastic for staggering bosses. Its Ash of War is excellent for clearing groups of weaker enemies.

• The Stat Soup: Here's the catch: its physical/magic damage scales with STR/INT, while its Ash of War damage scales with FAI. It's a true "everything bagel" of stat distributions, but for a weapon that's literally a finger from an outer god's child, it's a flavor we can accept. 🤣

🏆 Final Tarnished Thoughts

As of 2026, the Remembrance weapons from Shadow of the Erdtree offer a wild spectrum of power and fantasy. For raw, boss-deleting potential, the Shadow Sunflower Blossom stands alone as the undisputed champion. For style, versatility, and pure fun, Rellana's Twin Blades and the Spear of the Impaler are hard to beat. And for those who love the weird and wonderful, the Gazing Finger is a must-try. Just maybe give the Poleblade of the Bud a pass unless you're a dedicated fashion souls enthusiast. The hunt for these legendary arms remains one of the most rewarding parts of the journey through the Shadow Lands. Happy hunting, Tarnished! 🙌