Use These 17 Elden Ring Weapons to Deflect Magic Attacks
In Elden Ring, dealing with magic attacks can be one of the most frustrating parts of both PvP and PvE encounters. Sorceries and incantations are powerful tools that many enemies and players alike wield with devastating effect. But the good news is, you don't have to be a pure spellcaster to stand a chance. There are specific weapons—both shields and melee arms—that offer strong resistance or outright counters to magical threats. Whether you're trudging through Raya Lucaria or dueling in the Haligtree, these 17 weapons can give you the edge you need.
1. Carian Knight’s Shield
One of the earliest magic-resistant shields you can get, the Carian Knight’s Shield has excellent magic absorption, making it ideal for blocking spells in mid-game areas like Liurnia.
2. Silver Mirrorshield
This late-game shield boasts some of the highest magic resistance in the game. Light but sturdy, it’s a must-have for any build that expects to face off against sorcerers regularly.
3. Erdtree Greatshield
While known for its defensive strength, it also reflects spells using its unique skill Golden Retaliation. This skill consumes a bit of FP but can completely change the tide of battle against a mage.
4. Carian Knight’s Sword
This weapon not only scales with Intelligence but has a solid moveset and magical defense. It’s a reliable choice for hybrid builds that want to keep their defenses up without sacrificing offense.
5. Magic-Resistant Ashes of War
Okay, not a weapon in themselves, but ashes like Carian Retaliation can be infused onto shields, turning any mid-tier shield into a spell-reflecting menace. Combine this with a cheap Elden Ring item loadout to maximize your efficiency early on.
6. Spiralhorn Shield
Lightweight and with decent magic resistance, this shield suits agile builds. It’s especially useful in PvP, where quick reaction times are crucial against spellcasters.
7. Academy Glintstone Staff
Though technically a staff, this is worth mentioning for its role in countering enemy mages. Fire off sorceries like Glintstone Pebble faster than most enemies can react, effectively suppressing incoming threats.
8. Fingerprint Stone Shield
Extremely heavy, but its defense is nearly unmatched. With proper talisman support, it can tank through magic attacks like they’re nothing—though you'll want plenty of stamina.
9. Coded Sword
This Faith-based weapon deals pure holy damage and ignores shields, which makes it excellent against defensive spellcasters who rely on protection more than agility.
10. Blasphemous Blade
Although not directly resistant to magic, its powerful weapon skill and life-leeching properties allow you to power through many encounters, including magic-heavy ones.
11. Maliketh’s Black Blade
A late-game colossus that debuffs enemy health and can interrupt spellcasting. The best defense, sometimes, is a strong offense.
12. Sword of Night and Flame
A classic. Combining both magic and fire damage, it’s uniquely suited to counter enemy mages by out-blasting them. Just make sure to learn its range and recovery timing.
13. Helphen’s Steeple
Its weapon skill boosts magic attack power, which allows you to quickly eliminate threats before their incantations finish. It’s perfect for aggressive Intelligence builds.
14. Moonveil
This katana's weapon skill, Transient Moonlight, launches ranged magical slashes that often interrupt enemies mid-cast. It’s a top-tier dueling weapon for a reason.
15. Greatshield Soldier Ashes
While not a weapon in your hand, these summonable allies can soak up magic damage and allow you to flank enemy casters safely. Combine this with a smart rune investment for sustained survivability.
16. Lucerne
A polearm with decent range and thrusting attacks, it's useful in PvP to stay just outside a caster’s preferred range while chipping away at their poise.
17. Regalia of Eochaid
This curved sword's magical weapon skill Eochaid's Dancing Blade can pressure spellcasters hard, making it hard for them to get any cast time at all.
Elden Ring offers a deep toolkit for surviving the world’s toughest encounters, including those flooded with magic. Learning which weapons give you a tactical advantage can save you countless deaths and rune losses. Speaking of which, if you’re struggling to farm efficiently, you might find yourself looking for Elden Ring runes for sale to catch up or try out new builds faster. Just make sure you understand the risks and stick to trusted sources. Similarly, starting out with cheap Elden Ring items can help bridge the gap when you're still getting your footing—especially in New Game Plus or challenge runs.