Zweihander

Just about the largest sword a mere man is capable of swinging.
True to its name, it is designed to be wielded in both hands, but those of merely ordinary strength will still struggle to do so.

The long blade is heavy and sharp, sending foes reeling back with its broader strokes, while also capable of a devastating piercing thrust.

• Can be purchased from the Isolated Merchant for 3,500 Runes. He can be found in his shack at the very west of the Weeping PeninsulaRegion. [Map link]

• Weapon Skill: Stamp (Upward Cut)

• This weapon can be infused with Ashes of War.

• Can be buffed by Magic or Consumables

• Zweihander can be upgraded by using Smithing Stones.

• The lightest weapon of the Colossal Sword class.

• This weapon, along with the Fire Knight's Greatsword and Troll Knight's Sword, have a unique R2 poke.

• The low requirements, the excellent moveset, and the colossal poise damage make the Zweihänder viable in every build.

• Sell value: 100

• 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

• In real life, the weapon's name is spelled Zweihänder (pronounced "tsvy-hender") and refers to a type of two-handed longsword of medieval German origin. Its name literally means "Two-Hander".

The Zweihander 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