Hey there wanderer, come grab a seat by the Site of Grace. I want to share my ultimate guide on dominating Elden Ring with the chunkiest greatsword available – the iconic Large Sword.
After hundreds of hours experimenting with colossal weapon builds, I‘ve perfected a setup that transforms you into a walking nightmare for any boss or invader. This comprehensive guide will teach you everything you need to embody Guts from Berserk!
Why Choose the Greatsword?
Before we get into the gear, let‘s discuss why the Greatsword should be your go-to ultra weapon in Elden Ring:
- Highest Physical AR – It boasts S-tier Strength scaling resulting in mammoth damage per swing
- Versatile Moveset – Wide slashes, overhead smashes, thrusting impales – it can handle any situation
- Kickass Weapon Arts – I recommend Lion‘s Claw for style points or Bloodhound Step for mobility
- Intimidation Factor – Nothing scares bosses more than a 6 foot metal slab heading towards their face
The Greatsword has everything you need to flatten enemies with colossal force. Now let‘s optimize it even further with the perfect build.
Best Greatsword Stats & Allocation
These are the stats you‘ll need to get the most out of the Large Sword:
| Stat | Allocation |
|---|---|
| Vigor | 60 |
| Mind | 15 |
| Endurance | 50 |
| Strength | 80 |
| Dexterity | 18 |
I prioritized Vigor and Endurance to equip heavy armor while having enough health and stamina to tank hits. Strength is maxed out to capitalize on the Greatsword‘s scaling.
You‘ll have just enough Mind to use a Weapon Art combo and meet the minimum Dexterity requirement to wield the Greatsword itself. Everything else goes into attacking harder!
Top Talismans for Devastation
These 4 talismans will take your greatsword damage into the stratosphere:
Radagon‘s Soreseal – A free +5 boost to Strength, Dexterity, Vigor and Endurance. Invaluable for meeting stat breakpoints.
Claw Talisman – Increases jump attack power by 15%. Pair with the Greatsword‘s leaping overhead smash for insane damage.
Bull-Goat Talisman – Boosts poise significantly so you won‘t get staggered out of attacks.
Great-Jar‘s Arsenal – Further increases maximum equip load for heavier builds.
This complementary combo heightens both your offense and defense to terrifying degrees.
Optimized Armor for Poise & Survival
While providing ample poise and protection, this armor set also looks badass:
Exile Hood – The signature Exile tribe headpiece. Grants solid physical negation.
Blaidd‘s Armor – Stylish battle-worn chest armor with a fur scarf. Thematic and protective.
Blaidd‘s Gauntlets – Rugged leather and plate metal gauntlets fitting the wanderer knight theme.
Exile Greaves – Plate and leather boots completing the Exile tribal appearance.
Together they complete the dark, brooding look of Guts while keeping you alive through lethal blows.
Mastering the Greatsword‘s Moveset
To truly excel with the Large Sword, you must intimately understand its attacks:
Charged Heavies – Fire these off after dodging attacks. The recovery animation locks enemies down for massive damage.
Crouch Poke – Has long range and catches groups. Use it to safely thin the herd.
Jump Attacks – Gap closers that flatten enemies. Use the Claw Talisman to enhance the carnage.
Weapon Arts – Bloodhound Step allows unreal mobility. Lion‘s Claw adds another bashing option.
Fluidly chaining these moves will soon have you outplaying opponents through skill alone. Now go and unleash colossal mayhem! Let me know once you‘ve conquered the realm with your greatsword.
