With the release of Shadow of the Erdtree, 8 new Weapon categories are added to the already stacked 32 Weapon Categories available in the base game, to a total of 40. This 8 new Weapon categories are: Beast Claws, Hand-to-Hand Arts, Throwing Blades, Backhand Blades, Perfume Bottles, Light Greatswords, Great Katanas, and Thrusting Shields. Learn all about the 8 new weapon types in Shadow of the Erdtree and how to master them! DLC weapon categories: (8 types)