Greatsword

A coarse iron lump of an ultra greatsword.
Mows down foes by utilizing its incredible weight.

Though handling it likely requires the wielder to have surpassed the realm of the merely human,
it is precisely for this reason the weapon is used to slaughter even inhuman foes.

The Greatsword weapon can be found at the following location:

• Found in CaelidRegion. North-west to the Caelem RuinsGrace Site of Grace, inside the chest in the back of the Carriage guarded by Giant Dogs. [Elden Ring Map Link]

• Weapon Skill: Stamp (Upward Cut)

• This weapon can be infused with Ashes of War

• Can be buffed by Magic or Consumables

• Greatsword can be upgraded by using Smithing Stones

• This weapon's R1 to R2 animation displays the weapon spinning to the new position.

• The description as well as the uncanny resemblance, hints at this Greatsword being a reference to Guts' famous colossal weapon in the acclaimed manga Berserk. It is well known that Kentaro Miura's magnum opus was a huge influence on Miyazaki.

• At 34 Strength, 14 Dexterity and 60 Arcane, the Greatsword has 636 AR and 166 Bleed buildup under Blood infusion, whereas under Occult infusion, the Greatsword has 755 AR.

• At 80 Strength, the Greatsword has 824 AR when one-handed and 884 AR when two-handed under Heavy infusion.

• Sell Value: 100 Runes

• Note: As of Patch 1.08, the Speed of Crouching and Rolling Attack has been slightly increased.

• NOTE: As of Patch 1.09, the scaling values of this weapon were changed. Please refer to the Upgrades Table of this weapon below. Additionally, the speed of guard counters for this weapon has increased.

• Other notes and player tips go here

The Greatsword can be infused with Ashes of War. Click below for a list of all possible Ashes of War that can be applied to the colossal sword.

See usable Ashes of War (click to reveal) All Affinities

Ash of War: Stamp (Upward Cut) [Default] Ash of War: Stamp (Sweep) Ash of War: Lion's Claw Ash of War: Savage Lion's Claw Ash of War: Cragblade Ash of War: Spinning Gravity Thrust Ash of War: Kick Ash of War: Endure Ash of War: Ground Slam Ash of War: Earthshaker Ash of War: Hoarah Loux's Earthshaker Ash of War: War Cry Ash of War: Barbaric Roar Ash of War: Braggart's Roar Ash of War: Troll's Roar Ash of War: Quickstep Ash of War: Bloodhound's Step Ash of War: Raptor of the Mists Ash of War: Beast's Roar Ash of War: Giant Hunt Ash of War: Storm Stomp Ash of War: Vacuum Slice Ash of War: Determination Ash of War: Royal Knight's Resolve Only Standard, Heavy, Keen, Quality, Fire, and Flame Art

Ash of War: Flame of the Redmanes Ash of War: Eruption Ash of War: Flame Skewer Ash of War: Flame Spear Only Standard, Heavy, Keen, Quality, Lightning, and Sacred

Ash of War: Thunderbolt Ash of War: Lightning Slash Ash of War: Blinkbolt Ash of War: Lightning Ram Ash of War: Sacred Blade Ash of War: Sacred Order Ash of War: Shared Order Ash of War: Golden Land Ash of War: Golden Slam Ash of War: Golden Vow Ash of War: Aspects of the Crucible: Wings Only Standard, Heavy, Keen, Quality, Magic, and Cold

Ash of War: Gravitas Ash of War: Waves of Darkness Ash of War: Chilling Mist Ash of War: Ghostflame Call Ash of War: Hoarfrost Stomp Ash of War: Divine Beast Frost Stomp Only Standard, Heavy, Keen, Quality, Poison, Blood, and Occult

Ash of War: Poisonous Mist Ash of War: The Poison Flower Blooms Twice Ash of War: White Shadow's Lure Ash of War: Shriek of Sorrow