6. Meteoric Ore Blade

Weapon Scaling:

    Strength (D), Dexterity (E), Intelligence (D)

Requirements:

    Strength (15), Dexterity (14), Intelligence (18)

How to Get:

    Found in Caelid Waypoint Ruins inside a chest in a back room guarded by Lesser Kindred of Elden Ring Runes Rot enemies

The Meteoric Ore Blade is an unusual katana that scales with Intelligence, allowing for a more hybrid Samurai build that incorporates magic. While its base scaling isn't impressive, upgrading it with Elden Ring Runes can turn it into a heavy-hitting weapon.

Unfortunately, obtaining it is a challenge—it's found deep in Caelid, one of the most punishing areas in the game. However, for those willing to endure its harsh landscapes, this katana offers a unique and powerful playstyle.

5. Dragonscale Blade

Weapon Scaling:

    Strength (D), Dexterity (C)

Requirements:

    Strength (12), Dexterity (20)

How to Get:

    Dropped by the Dragonkin Soldier in the Lake of Rot

The Dragonscale Blade is an underappreciated katana that comes with an amazing weapon skill: Ice Lightning Sword. This skill calls down a bolt of ice lightning, infusing the blade and dealing frost damage to enemies.

One downside is that its weapon skill can be parried, making it less effective in PvP. However, it remains a strong PvE weapon, especially when paired with Elden Ring Items like the Dragoncrest Greatshield Talisman for buy Elden Ring Runes extra survivability.