[Top 10] Bloodborne Best Strength Weapons and How to Get Them

Updated:

27 Oct 2021

Sometimes you just want to unwind and unleash your inner caveman. Strength weapons are weapons that utilize the Strength stat to deal massive amounts of physical damage, not relying on visceral attacks and fast movement. They usually feature high stagger potential, high rally potential and good scaling, so they become stronger the longer the night progresses. This list will provide you with extra information on some of the best Strength weapons in the game and how to get them.

10. Amygdalan Arm

How to get the Amygdalan Arm

We will start this list off with the Amygdalan Arm! This is one of the most peculiar weapons in the game, mainly because of its origin (apparently, it’s a finger joint of an Amygdala, don’t ask). Despite this, it’s a very good weapon, as it has a straightforward moveset and it’s a stagger machine. To get it, you need to get to the Hunter’s Nightmare (if you own the DLC) and it will be in a cave in the river of blood, guarded by a Gatling Gun Hunter and a Blood-Starved Beast, along with some scourge enemies.

What makes the Amygdalan Arm great:

High Strength scaling
High stagger potential
Tricked moveset is erratic and can catch enemies from odd angles
Consistent untricked R1 R1 R1 combo
High Blunt damage

Weapon stats:

Base: 80 physical damage | Strength scaling: C
Amygdalan Arm +3: 104 physical damage | Strength scaling: B
Amygdalan Arm +6: 128 physical damage | Strength scaling: B
Amygdalan Arm +10: 160 physical damage | Strength scaling: A

9. Boom Hammer

How to get the Boom Hammer

The knee-cap destroyer. Personally, I find this weapon to be one of the most exciting ones to play with. It has a slow wind-up, but when the attack finally connects after 20 minutes, it’s an epic explosion that is simply satisfying. To get it, you need to go to the Hunter’s Nightmare (if you have the DLC) and it will be waiting for you in the building next to where the Cleric Beast would usually be. Be careful though, as it is booby-trapped to explode after picking it up. It features high Blunt damage boosted by tricking, which buffs your next attack with explosive fire damage. Spicy!

What makes the Boom Hammer great:

High Blunt damage
Fire damage from tricked form
High charge-attack damage
Good stagger potential
Besides Strength, it also scales with Arcane
Explosive AOE damage

Weapon stats:

Base: 90 physical damage | Strength scaling: C
Boom Hammer +3: 117 physical damage | Strength scaling: B
Boom Hamer +6: 144 physical damage | Strength scaling: B
Boom Hammer +10: 180 physical damage | Strength scaling: A

8. Hunter Axe

The beyblade. One of the starting weapons, located when entering the Hunter’s Dream for the first time. Over all, this weapon is a good all-in-one package for a playthrough, seeing at it has decent Strength scaling and a solid moveset, adequate for many enemies and bosses. Its signature move is the tricked charged R2, which sends smaller enemies flying and may stagger certain bosses. Spin to win!

What makes the Hunter Axe great:

Good moveset
Good strength scaling
Balanced combat
Stagger potential

Weapon stats:

Base: 98 physical damage | Strength scaling: D
Hunter Axe +3: 125 physical damage | Strength scaling: D
Hunter Axe +6: 152 physical damage | Strength scaling: C
Hunter Axe +10: 196 physical damage | Strength scaling: B

7. Beast Claw

How to get the Beast Claw

This one doesn’t actually have that much Strength scaling compared to the other weapons on this list, but it’s offset by the innate Beasthood meter that you gain when using the Beast’s Embrace rune. I highly recommend this rune as you can utilize the weapon to its maximum potential. However you look at it, this weapon is extremely fun and exciting to use, due to the change in nature to your Hunter, which makes the overall gameplay more wild (assuming you equip the rune, of course). To get it, you need to play through the Loran chalice dungeons, where it will be located in a chest.

What makes the Beast Claw great:

Drastically changes the conventional moveset of these types of weapons
Innate beast meter
Solid, consistent damage output
High mobility

Weapon stats:

Base: 75 physical damage | Strength scaling: D
Beast Claw +3: 96 physical damage | Strength scaling: D
Beast Claw +6: 117 physical damage | Strength scaling: D
Beast Claw +10: 150 physical damage | Strength scaling: C

6. Kirkhammer

Let me get me mallet! The Kirkhammer is a very fun and rewarding weapon that is great for players that want a balanced experience between slow and fast gameplay., and to turn enemies into pancakes. To get it, you need to beat the Cleric Beast, which will drop the Sword Hunter Badge, unlocking this weapon and other items at the Bath Messengers. It is easily handled, smooth and balanced damage-wise. Overall, a great choice and highly recommended.

What makes the Kirkhammer great:

Good damage and Strength scaling
AOE smash attacks
Crushing Blunt damage
Very fun
Righteous damage

Weapon stats:

Base: 105 physical damage | Strength scaling: C
Kirkhammer +3: 135 physical damage | Strength scaling: B
Kirkhammer +6: 165 physical damage | Strength scaling: B
Kirkhammer +10: 210 physical damage | Strength scaling: A

5. Saw Cleaver

Here we have the most popular weapon in Bloodborne: the Saw Cleaver! That is understandable, since it has the highest damage per second in the game, and is considered to be one of the most effective weapons in general. Some features to note are that is has Serrated damage in the untricked form, bonus damage from transforming attacks, good potential to break boss limbs. These features make it an excellent weapon in many respects.

What makes the Saw Cleaver Great:

Very high damage output
Decent scaling
Bonus damage on transforming attacks
Fast gameplay
Vertical reach with tricked R1
Efficient Beast Meter build-up

Weapon stats:

Base: 90 physical damage | Strength scaling: D
Saw Cleaver +3: 117 physical damage | Strength scaling: D
Saw Cleaver +6: 144 physical damage | Strength scaling: D
Saw Cleaver +10: 180 physical damage | Strength scaling: C

4. Bloodletter

How to get the Bloodletter

The madman, Brador, wields this weapon to deadly efficiency. It is a mace-like weapon that transforms into a massive Morningstar using the wielder’s own insides. Metal. Besides being an extremely good Bloodtinge weapon, the Strength scaling is very good, and with the right combination of Bloodtinge and Strength, you can deal massive amounts of damage. To get it, you need to complete Brador’s questline, and you can just take it from his corpse.

What makes the Bloodletter great:

High stagger potential
AOE attack that causes frenzy
Fast untricked attacks
Good reach
Both Strength and Bloodtinge scaling
Tricked attacks knock down enemies that can be knocked down with a firearm

Weapon stats:

Base: 90 physical damage | Strength scaling: C
Bloodletter +3: 117 physical damage | Strength scaling: B
Bloodletter +6: 144 physical damage | Strength scaling: B
Bloodletter +10: 180 physical damage | Strength Scaling: A

3. Ludwig’s Holy Blade

How to get Ludwig's Holy Blade

One of the best overall weapons, Ludwig’s Holy Blade is a quality weapon, meaning that it scales well with both Strength and Skill, offering some of the highest possible damage per second. Untricked, it is an easily handled silver sword, but tricking it transforms it into a greatsword, with added reach and damage. To get it, you need to climb Oedon Chapel after beating the Blood-Starved Beast, and at the top of the tower you will find a chest with the Radiant Sword Hunter Badge inside. This badge will let you purchase the blade from the bath messengers.

What makes Ludwig’s Holy Blade great:

Righteous damage
Vertical reach in tricked form
Extremely high damage output
Good stagger potential
Sweeping tricked attacks with good range

Weapon stats:

Base: 100 physical damage | Strength scaling: D
Ludwig’s Holy Blade +3: 130 physical damage | Strength scaling: D
Ludwig’s Holy Blade +6: 160 physical damage | Strength scaling: C
Ludwig’s Holy Blade +10: 200 physical damage | Strength scaling: B

2. Logarius’ Wheel

How to get Logarius' Wheel

Here we have one of the two weapons with the highest Strength scaling in the game, so you have some insane potential for Strength builds. As other weapons on this list, Logarius’ Wheel has built-in Arcane scaling, and it can buff itself with extra Arcane damage in the tricked form. Besides the scaling, it is a slow, cumbersome weapon, but connecting your attacks will mash anything you come across to bits.

What makes Logarius’ Wheel great:

Very high, Strength-based damage
Arcane boost to attacks
High stagger potential
Fluid, but slow gameplay
Nourishing gems are great for it

Weapon stats:

Base: 100 physical damage | Strength scaling: C
Logarius’ Wheel +3: 130 physical damage | Strength scaling: B
Logarius’ Wheel +6: 160 physical damage | Strength scaling: A
Logarius’ Wheel +10: 200 physical damage | Strength scaling: S

1. Whirligig Saw

How to get the Whirligig Saw

And finally, we come to the last entry on this list: The Pizza Cutt… I mean, the Whirligig Saw. With its extremely high Strength scaling, Serrated damage and great moveset, this weapon will rend its way through just about anything it touches. To get it, you need to get to the Nightmare Church in the Hunter’s Nightmare, and it will be in the area down the steps, right after the snail lady falls down.

What makes the Whirligig Saw great:

Extremely high Strength scaling
Serrated damage
Constant potential for damage output
Good moveset
Very high limb break potential
High stagger potential
Untricked form is quick
The charged R2 is an AOE attack
Versatile gameplay

Weapon stats:

Base: 95 physical damage | Strength scaling: B
Whirligig Saw +3: 122 physical damage | Strength scaling: A
Whirligig Saw +6: 149 physical damage | Strength scaling: A
Whirligig Saw +10: 190 physical damage | Strength scaling: S

With that, we have a comprehensive list of some of the best Strength weapons in Bloodborne. These weapons have their pros and cons, so experiment a bit and see which one you prefer. Either way, you will definitely make an impact on beasts and bosses alike. Fear the Old Blood.