Elden Ring Greathorn Hammer Builds

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Greathorn Hammer

Weapon Type:

Warhammer

Damage Type:

Strike

Weight: 10


Stat	Str	Dex	Int	Fai	Arc
Requires	8	14
Scaling	D	D

Elden Ring Greathorn Hammer is a Warhammer Weapon that inflicts Physical Damage in the form of Strike Attacks with the ability to use the Normal Skill (Barbaric Roar). Greathorn Hammer will require Strength 8, Dexterity 14, and scales based on Strength D, Dexterity D, Stats.

Description: Huge thick horn carved with tree ring-like markings adapted into a bludgeoning weapon. Wielded by ancestral follower warriors. The ancient horn is imbued with the power of ancestral spirits. A small amount of HP is restored upon defeating an enemy.


Tier	Passive	Wgt	Phy	Magic	Fire	Light	Holy
E	N/A	10	134	0	0	0	0


Skill	Type	FP Cost	Description
Barbaric Roar	Normal	16	Let loose a bestial roar to rally the spirit and increase attack power. While active, strong attacks change to savage combo attacks.

Can Be Buffed?

YES

Custom Ash of War?

YES

Attack Type:

Strike

The real strength of Greathorn Hammer is customization. Pick an Ash of War, choose an affinity, and it becomes whatever you need. It's weak as a base warhammer, and the infusion system multiplies your options. You can also buff it with greases and weapon spells for extra damage.

Navigate this Greathorn Hammer Guide using the links below.

Greathorn Hammer Stats

As a pure physical warhammer, Greathorn Hammer is outclassed by most competitors. No element means consistent damage regardless of enemy resistances. Crit value matters for backstabs and ripostes. Stands out for strong physical base damage.

Greathorn Hammer Attack Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
A	Physical Attack	134	TBD
F	Magical Attack	0	TBD
F	Fire Attack	0	TBD
F	Lightning Attack	0	TBD
F	Holy Attack	0	TBD
F	Attack Crit	100	TBD

Greathorn Hammer Guard Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
E	Physical Guard	50	TBD
E	Magical Guard	35	TBD
E	Fire Guard	35	TBD
E	Lightning Guard	35	TBD
E	Holy Guard	35	TBD
E	Guard Boost	35	TBD

Greathorn Hammer Affinity Comparison

Compare how different affinities change the Greathorn Hammer damage, scaling, and guard stats. Apply affinities using Ashes of War at a Site of Grace.

Greathorn Hammer Damage by Affinity
Damage	Heavy	Keen	Quality	Fire	Flame Art	Lightning	Sacred	Magic	Cold	Poison	Blood	Occult
Physical	129	129	129	129	129	129	129	129	129	129	129	129
Magic	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	129	97	-	-	-
Fire	-	-	-	129	129	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Lightning	-	-	-	-	-	129	-	-	-	-	-	-
Holy	-	-	-	-	-	-	129	-	-	-	-	-

Greathorn Hammer Scaling by Affinity
Scaling	Heavy	Keen	Quality	Fire	Flame Art	Lightning	Sacred	Magic	Cold	Poison	Blood	Occult
Str	D	E	C	D	E	E	E	E	D	D	D	E
Dex	-	D	C	E	E	D	E	E	D	D	D	E
Int	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	D	-	-	-	-
Fai	-	-	-	-	D	-	D	-	-	-	-	-
Arc	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	D	D	C

Where To Find Greathorn Hammer Location in Elden Ring

Head to Ancestral Follower for Greathorn Hammer. The exact pickup spot is marked on the map below.

Found in

Siofra River


Location	How To Get
Siofra River

Best Builds for Greathorn Hammer in Elden Ring

Quality builds get the most out of Greathorn Hammer's warhammer moveset. Dexterity (14 minimum) is the priority, with Strength as backup. These builds balance damage output with survivability. You can change the affinity to shift the scaling.

Greathorn Hammer Builds
Tier	Build	Equipment	Skills/Spells/Spirits	Items
B	Diablo Style Barbarian Class Vagabond Warrior Hero Stats Primary: Strength Primary: Endurance Secondary: Vigor Secondary: Dexterity	Weapon Colossal Sword Colossal Weapon Gargoyle's Blackblade Dragon Greatclaw Grafted Blade Greatsword Armor Use any Heavy Armor or Medium Armor Crucible Set Elden Lord Set Talisman Green Turtle Talisman Erdtree's Favor Crimson Seed Talisman	Skills Ash of War War Cry
B	Whirlwind Warrior Build Class Warrior Stats Primary: Vigor Primary: Endurance Secondary: Dexterity Secondary: Strength	Weapon Starscourge Greatsword Magma Wyrm's Scalesword Scimitar Armor Bull-Goat Set Hoslow's Set Talisman Great-Jar's Arsenal Erdtree's Favor Green Turtle Talisman	Skills Ash of War Quickstep Ash of War Storm Blade Ash of War Sword Dance Ash of War Spinning Slash

Greathorn Hammer Upgrade Costs in Elden Ring

+25 with regular Smithing Stones. Greathorn Hammer supports Ash of War swaps, affinity changes, and buff application. That's the full customization package, and the upgrade costs below show exactly what you'll spend.


Level	Material	Rune Cost
+1	Smithing Stone [1]	590 Runes
+2	Smithing Stone [1]	708 Runes
+3	Smithing Stone [1]	826 Runes
+4	Smithing Stone [2]	944 Runes
+5	Smithing Stone [2]	1,062 Runes
+6	Smithing Stone [2]	1,180 Runes
+7	Smithing Stone [3]	1,298 Runes
+8	Smithing Stone [3]	1,416 Runes
+9	Smithing Stone [3]	1,534 Runes
+10	Smithing Stone [4]	1,652 Runes
+11	Smithing Stone [4]	1,770 Runes
+12	Smithing Stone [4]	1,888 Runes
+13	Smithing Stone [5]	2,006 Runes
+14	Smithing Stone [5]	2,124 Runes
+15	Smithing Stone [5]	2,242 Runes
+16	Smithing Stone [6]	2,360 Runes
+17	Smithing Stone [6]	2,478 Runes
+18	Smithing Stone [6]	2,596 Runes
+19	Smithing Stone [7]	2,714 Runes
+20	Smithing Stone [7]	2,832 Runes
+21	Smithing Stone [7]	2,950 Runes
+22	Smithing Stone [8]	3,068 Runes
+23	Smithing Stone [8]	3,186 Runes
+24	Smithing Stone [8]	3,304 Runes
+25	Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone	3,422 Runes
Total	All Levels	50,150 Runes