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Weapon Type:
Axe
Damage Type:
Standard
Weight: 4.5
Stat Str Dex Int Fai Arc
Requires 12 8
Scaling D D

Elden Ring Greatsword is a Axe Weapon that inflicts Physical Damage in the form of Standard Attacks with the ability to use the Normal Skill (Wild Strikes). Greatsword will require Strength 12, Dexterity 8, and scales based on Strength D, Dexterity D, Stats.

Description: A thick, heavy blade attached to a handle. A versatile, standard weapon. Capable of powerful attacks thanks to the weighty blade, these weapons are also regarded for their powerful charge attacks.

Tier Passive Wgt Phy Magic Fire Light Holy
S
N/A
 71 0 0 0 0
S
N/A
 1.5 60 0 0 0 0
S
N/A
 8.5 123 36 0 0 0
S
Causes blood loss buildup (55)
6 72 0 72 0 0
S
N/A
 10 86 0 0 0 103
S
N/A
 13.5 121 0 78 0 0
S
Scales all arrow damage with faith
4 40 0 0 0 50
S
N/A
 21.5 131 85 0 0 0
S
N/A
 29 158 0 0 0 0
S
N/A
 2.5 50 50 0 0 0
S
N/A
 17.5 119 0 77 0 0
S
N/A
 8.5 120 0 0 0 0
S
Causes blood loss buildup (33)
10 96 0 62 0 0
S
N/A
 11.5 118 76 0 0 0
S
Causes blood loss buildup (50)
6.5 89 0 89 0 0
S
N/A
 4.5 99 64 0 0 0
S
N/A
 7 84 0 0 0 0
S
Boosts full moon sorcery
3 24 0 0 0 0
S
Causes frostbite buildup (55)
10 82 98 0 0 0
S
Boosts Dragon Communion incantations
0 25 0 0 0 0
S
Boosts Frenzied Flame incantations, Causes madness buildup (55)
0 25 0 0 0 0
S
N/A
 11.5 102 0 0 0 122
S
Boosts Giants' Flame incantations
1.5 25 0 0 0 0
S
Causes blood loss buildup
7.5 112 72 0 0 0
S
Causes blood loss buildup (50)
6.5 73 87 0 0 0
S
N/A
 4 87 56 56 0 0
S
Causes blood loss buildup (55)
7.5 87 0 0 0 104
S
N/A
 4 55 0 0 0 0
A
N/A
 9 116 0 0 0 75
A
N/A
 1.5 71 0 0 0 43
A
N/A
 8.5 98 0 0 63 0
A
Raises Immunity by 50
5.5 102 0 0 0 66
A
N/A
 6.5 99 64 0 0 0
A
N/A
 8 92 0 0 59 0
A
N/A
 4 96 0 0 0 62
A
N/A
 9.5 120 0 0 0 78
A
Causes blood loss buildup (55)
8.5 118 0 0 0 76
A
N/A
 11.5 101 101 0 0 0
A
N/A
 3.5 79 94 0 0 0
A
N/A
 4 96 0 62 0 0
A
N/A
 20 122 134 0 0 0
A
N/A
 23 124 37 0 0 0
A
N/A
 11 118 0 0 0 76
A
N/A
 5.5 65 78 0 0 0
A
N/A
 4 88 88 0 0 0
A
N/A
 12.5 98 0 98 0 0
A
N/A
 16 120 0 0 78 0
A
N/A
 5.5 110 0 0 0 0
A
N/A
 3 77 0 0 0 77
A
N/A
 19.5 121 0 0 0 78
A
N/A
 15 150 0 0 0 0
A
N/A
 5.5 87 56
A
N/A
 2.5 82 0 53 0 0
A
N/A
 13.5 134 0 0 0 87
A
N/A
 2.5 89 0 57 0 0
A
Causes blood loss buildup
7 117 0 0 0 0
A
Causes frostbite buildup (65)
3 111 0 0 0 0
A
Causes blood loss buildup (50)
7.5 102 0 66 0 0
A
N/A
 10.0 98 0 0 0 98
A
N/A
 22 127 0 0 0 0
A
Causes blood loss buildup (60)
7.5 123 0 0 0 0
A
N/A
 23.5 156 0 0 0 0
A
N/A
 10 90 0 0 0 90
A
N/A
 20 113 0 0 0 73
A
N/A
 4 83 0 0 53 0
A
N/A
 2 66 0 0 0 65
A
N/A
 4.5 106 68 0 0 0
A
N/A
 11.5 112 0 69 0 0
A
N/A
 8 121 0 0 0 0
A
Boosts Godslayer incantations
1.5 25 0 0 0 0
A
N/A
 21 157 0 0 0 0
A
15% Boosts Dragon Cult incantations
1.5 25 0 0 0 0
A
N/A
 4.5 65 30 0 0 0
A
N/A
 15 114 0 74 0 0
A
N/A
 11.5 94 61 0 0 0
A
N/A
 3.5 105 0 0 0 68
A
N/A
 3 101 0 0 0 0
A
Boosts Crystalian sorceries, Induces scarlet rot buildup (50)
4.5 42 0 0 0 0
A
Causes blood loss buildup (45)
3.5 105 0 0 0 0
A
Causes sleep buildup (66)
3 107 32 0 0 0
A
N/A
 9.5 122 0 0 0 79
A
N/A
 2.5 65 78 0 0 0
A
N/A
 4 24 0 0 0 0
A
Boosts Fundamentalist incantations
0 24 0 0 0 0
B
N/A
 0 0 0 0 0 85
B
N/A
 2.5 0 0 0 0 85
B
N/A
 5.5 110 33 0 0 0
B
Causes blood loss buildup (50)
11 142 0 0 0 0
B
N/A
 6 101 0 0 0 65
B
N/A
 6.5 122 0 0 0 0
B
N/A
 4.5 121 0 0 0 0
B
N/A
 5.5 106 68 0 0 0
B
N/A
 5.5 104 31 0 0 0
B
Causes madness (65)
8 103 0 66 0 0
B
Causes scarlet rot buildup (55)
3 98 0 0 0 0
B
N/A
 11 142 0 0 0 0
B
N/A
 6 81 0 0 0 0
B
N/A
 5.5 99 64 0 0 0
B
N/A
 8.5 100 0 0 0 120
B
N/A
 2.5 50 90 0 0 0
B
N/A
 1.5 57 68 0 0 0
B
N/A
 3.5 85 0 0 0 85
B
N/A
 13 151 0 0 0 0
B
N/A
 18.5 116 0 0 0 0
B
N/A
 10 110 71 0 0 0
B
N/A
 2.5 72 0 72 0 0
B
N/A
 6 126 0 0 0 0
B
Causes blood loss buildup (45)
7 104 0 0 0 0
B
N/A
 3.5 101 0 0 0 0
B
N/A
 2.5 79 0 0 0 0
B
N/A
 3.5 136 0 0 0 0
B
N/A
 5 56 0 0 0 100
B
Causes sleep buildup (72)
3 51 0 91 0 0
B
N/A
 20 129 83 0 0 0
B
N/A
 7 122 0 0 0 0
B
N/A
 6 104 0 31 0 0
B
N/A
 18 124 80 0 0 0
B
N/A
 24 186 0 0 0 0
B
N/A
 11 130 0 0 0 0
B
Causes blood loss buildup (65)
9 125 0 0 0 0
B
N/A
 3 25 0 0 0 0
B
N/A
 2.5 58 0 104 0 0
B
Boosts bestial incantations
1.5 31 0 0 0 0
B
N/A
 3 31 0 0 0 0
B
Causes frostbite buildup (60)
2.5 99 0 0 0 0
B
N/A
 12 103 0 0 0 123
B
Boosts lava sorcery
2.5 29 0 0 0 0
B
N/A
 14.5 130 0 0 0 0
B
N/A
 6.5 124 0 0 0 0
B
N/A
 2 60 60 0 0 0
B
N/A
 12.5 147 0 0 0 0
B
N/A
 12 111 0 0 0 0
B
Boosts Thorn sorcery, Causes blood loss buildup
4.5 38 0 0 0 0
B
Boosts Gravity sorcery
4.5 39 0 0 0 0
B
Boosts invisibility sorcery
2.5 22 0 0 0 0
C
N/A
 5 80 0 0 0 0
C
N/A
 5 114 0 0 0 0
C
N/A
 12.5 146 0 0 0 0
C
N/A
 4.5 82 0 0 0 0
C
N/A
 18 165 0 0 0 0
C
N/A
 5 118 0 0 0 0
C
N/A
 3 94 0 0 0 0
C
N/A
 3.5 98 0 0 0 0
C
N/A
 16 111 0 0 0 0
C
N/A
 17 112 0 0 0 0
C
N/A
 17.5 115 0 0 0 0
C
N/A
 20 170 0 0 0 0
C
N/A
 123 0 0 0 0
C
N/A
 11.5 133 0 0 0 0
C
N/A
 8.5 123 0 0 0 0
C
N/A
 17 100 0 0 0 0
C
Causes blood loss buildup (55)
9.5 144 0 0 0 0
C
N/A
 4.5 115 0 0 0 0
C
Causes blood loss buildup (55)
3.5 110 0 0 0 0
C
N/A
 3.5 77 0 0 0 0
C
N/A
 16 111 0 0 0 0
C
N/A
 15 192 0 0 0 0
C
N/A
 4.5 115 0 0 0 0
C
N/A
 12 107 0 0 0 69
C
N/A
 5.5 89 57 0 0 0
C
N/A
 4.5 102 66 0 0 0
C
N/A
 20 162 0 0 0 0
C
Causes scarlet rot buildup (75)
18 165 0 0 0 0
C
N/A
 16 153 0 45 0 0
C
N/A
 2.5 108 0 0 0 0
C
N/A
 22 142 0 0 0 0
C
N/A
 2 82 53 0 0 0
C
N/A
 1.5 25 0 0 0 0
C
N/A
 17.5 115 0 0 0 0
C
Causes blood loss buildup
5 118 0 0 0 0
C
N/A
 20.5 175 0 0 0 0
C
Causes blood loss buildup (50)
5 114 0 0 0 0
C
N/A
 2.5 58 0 104 0 0
C
N/A
 1.5 54 0 97 0 0
C
N/A
 19 165 0 0 0 0
D
N/A
 4.5 78 0 0 0 0
D
N/A
 16.5 143 0 0 0 0
D
N/A
 114 0 0 0 0
D
N/A
 4.5 78 0 0 0 0
D
N/A
 8 128 38 0 0 0
D
N/A
 4 113 0 0 0 0
D
N/A
 8.5 134 0 0 0 0
D
Grants runes upon landing attacks.
8.5 138 0 0 0 0
D
N/A
 15 110 0 0 0 0
D
N/A
 10 145 0 0 0 0
D
N/A
 15 110 0 0 0 0
D
N/A
 3.5 77
D
N/A
 11 60 0 0 0 65
D
N/A
 13.5 120 0 0 0 78
D
N/A
 3.5 109 0 0 0 0
D
N/A
 3.5 109 0 0 0 0
D
Causes blood loss buildup (70)
19 156 0 0 0 0
D
N/A
 26.5 155 0 0 0 0
D
N/A
 21.5 158 0 0 0 0
D
N/A
 10 135 0 0 0 0
D
N/A
 4.5 78 0 0 0 0
D
N/A
 4 80 0 0 0 0
D
N/A
 16 111 0 0 0 0
D
N/A
 4 112 0 0 0 0
D
Causes blood loss buildup (50)
6 112 0 0 0 0
D
N/A
 5 77 0 0 0 0
D
N/A
 14 108 0 0 0 0
D
N/A
 3 106 0 0 0 0
D
N/A
 4 113 0 0 0 0
D
Causes blood loss builup
6 120 0 0 0 0
D
Causes blood loss buildup (50)
2.5 102 0 0 0 0
D
N/A
 3 101 0 0 0 0
D
Causes poison buildup (72)
2.5 92 0 0 0 0
D
N/A
 3 25 0 0 0 0
D
Causes blood loss buildup (55)
11.5 141 0 0 0 0
D
Boosts Sword sorcery
3 25 0 0 0 0
D
Causes blood loss buildup (50)
8 109 0 0 0 0
D
N/A
 4 109 0 0 0 0
D
N/A
 3.5 103 0 0 0 0
D
Causes blood loss buildup (50)
8 122 0 0 0 0
D
Boosts Crystalian sorceries
4.5 31 0 0 0 0
D
N/A
 13.5 118 0 0 76 0
D
Causes blood loss buildup (50)
5 109 0 0 0 0
D
N/A
 17 154 0 0 0 0
D
N/A
 5.5 81 0 0 0 0
D
N/A
 10 125 0 0 0 0
D
N/A
 2 92 0 0 0 0
D
N/A
 3.5 112 0 0 0 0
D
N/A
 11.5 142 0 0 0 0
D
N/A
 6.5 123 0 0 0 0
D
N/A
 10 144 0 0 0 0
D
N/A
 7.5 115 0 0 0 0
D
N/A
 3.5 108 0 0 0 0
D
N/A
 4.5 114 0 0 0 0
D
Causes blood loss buildup
3 94 0 0 0 0
D
N/A
 2 100 0 0 0 0
E
N/A
 3.5 77 0 0 0 0
E
Grants runes upon landing attacks.
4.5 119 0 0 0 0
E
N/A
 5 109 0 0 0 0
E
N/A
 11.5 138 0 0 0 0
E
N/A
 12 149 0 0 0 0
E
N/A
 9 134 0 0 0 0
E
N/A
 3.5 77 0 0 0 0
E
N/A
 4 76 0 0 0 0
E
N/A
 2 75 0 0 0 0
E
N/A
 4.5 78 0 0 0 0
E
N/A
 6 69 0 0 0 0
E
N/A
 4.5 123 0 0 0 0
E
N/A
 3.5 77 0 0 0 0
E
N/A
 2.0 81 0 0 0 0
E
N/A
 4 117 0 0 0 0
E
Rune Gain on Hit
1.5 79 0 0 0 0
E
N/A
 10.5 135 0 0 0 0
E
N/A
 4.5 107 0 0 0 0
E
N/A
 12 131 0 0 0 0
E
N/A
 10 132 0 0 0 0
E
N/A
 7 127 0 0 0 0
E
N/A
 11.5 134 0 0 0 0
E
N/A
 10 134 0 0 0 0
E
N/A
 23 164 0 0 0 0
E
N/A
 23 164 0 0 0 0
E
N/A
 9 139 0 0 0 0
E
N/A
 5.5 124 0 0 0 0
E
N/A
 8.5 131 0 0 0 0
E
N/A
 10 126 0 0 0 0
E
A small amount of FP is restored upon slaying a foe.
5.5 128 0 0 0 0
E
Causes scarlet rot buildup (50)
2.5 79 0 0 0 0
E
Imbues arrows with poison
5.5 75 0 0 0 0
E
Causes blood loss buildup (50)
2 75 0 0 0 0
E
N/A
 4 112 0 0 0 0
E
N/A
 2 96 0 0 0 0
E
N/A
 3 58 0 37 0 0
E
N/A
 3 105 0 0 0 0
E
N/A
 19 155 0 0 0 0
E
N/A
 7.5 118 0 0 0 0
E
N/A
 10 131 0 0 0 0
E
Causes blood loss buildup (55)
8 130 0 0 0 0
E
N/A
 5 68 0 0 0 0
E
N/A
 11.5 147 0 0 0 0
E
Boosts Stonedigger sorcery
4.5 38 0 0 0 0
E
N/A
 10 138 0 0 0 0
E
N/A
 12.5 104 0 0 0 0
E
N/A
 4.5 123 0 0 0 0
E
Causes blood loss buildup (60)
2 89 0 0 0 0
E
N/A
 6 120 0 0 0 0
E
N/A
 3.5 71 0 0 0 0
E
Boosts Death sorcery
3 25 0 0 0 0
E
Causes blood loss buildup (55)
7.5 125 0 0 0 0
E
Causes poison buildup (66)
6 120 0 0 0 0
E
N/A
 3.5 70 45 0 0 0
E
N/A
 5.5 130 0 0 0 0
E
Causes blood loss buildup
5.5 115 0 0 0 0
F
N/A
 2.5 96 0 0 0 0
F
N/A
 8 123 0 0 0 0
F
N/A
 3 75 0 0 0 0
F
N/A
 1.5 75 0 0 0 0
F
N/A
 1.5 67 0 0 0 0
F
N/A
 1.5 70 0 0 0 0
F
N/A
 2 70 0 0 0 0
F
N/A
 4.5 70 0 0 0 0
F
N/A
 2 72 0 0 0 0
F
N/A
 1.5 70 0 0 0 0
F
N/A
 3.5 74 0 0 0 0
F
N/A
 9 138 0 0 0 0
F
N/A
 4 70 0 0 0 0
F
N/A
 3 75 0 0 0 0
F
N/A
 12.5 122 0 0 0 0
F
N/A
 1.5 68 0 0 0 0
F
N/A
 3.5 76 0 0 0 0
F
N/A
 2.5 96 0 0 0 0
F
N/A
 3 65 0 0 0 0
F
N/A
 3.5 76 0 0 0 0
F
N/A
 9 124 0 0 0 0
F
Causes blood loss buildup (50)
2.5 101 0 0 0 0
F
N/A
 3 74 0 0 0 0
F
N/A
 1.5 75 0 0 0 0
F
N/A
 3.5 113 0 0 0 0
F
N/A
 10 135 0 0 0 0
F
N/A
 2 62 0 0 0 0
F
N/A
 3.5 76 0 0 0 0
F
N/A
 3.5 77 0 0 0 0
F
N/A
 6.5 64 0 0 0 0
F
N/A
 3.5 76 0 0 0 0
F
N/A
 2.5 101 0 0 0 0
F
N/A
 3 74 0 0 0 0
F
N/A
 10.5 110 0 0 0 0
F
N/A
 4 58 0 0 0 0
F
N/A
 3.5 110 0 0 0 0
F
N/A
 10 99 0 0 0 0
F
N/A
 7.0 121 0 0 0 0
F
N/A
 2 70 0 0 0 0
F
N/A
 3 68 0 0 0 0
F
N/A
 12 129 0 0 0 0
F
N/A
 3.5 104 0 0 0 0
F
N/A
 7 120 0 0 0 0
F
N/A
 2.5 96 0 0 0 0
F
N/A
 2.5 65 0 0 0 0
F
N/A
 1 70 0 0 0 0
F
N/A
 8.5 86 0 0 0 0
F
N/A
 3 102 0 0 0 0
F
N/A
 2.5 65 0 0 0 0
F
N/A
 3.5 54 0 0 0 0
F
Causes blood loss buildup (70)
11.5 116 0 0 0 0
F
Causes blood loss buildup (55)
10 141 0 0 0 0
F
N/A
 8 122 0 0 0 0
F
Causes blood loss buildup (39)
2 46 0 0 0 0
F
Causes blood loss buildup (55)
8 126 0 0 0 0
F
N/A
 8 121 0 0 0 0
F
N/A
 3 101 0 0 0 0
F
N/A
 3 103 0 0 0 0
F
N/A
 4.5 78 0 0 0 0
F
Causes poison buildup (90)
13.5 136 0 0 0 0
F
N/A
 10 142 0 0 0 0
F
N/A
 8 125 0 0 0 0
F
N/A
 2 72 0 0 0 0
F
Causes blood loss buildup (70)
9.5 98 0 0 0 0
F
N/A
 1.5 90 0 0 0 0
F
N/A
 4.5 63 63 0 0 0
F
N/A
 9 138 0 0 0 0
F
N/A
 1.5 74 0 0 0 0
F
N/A
 2 67 0 0 0 0
F
N/A
 10 129 0 0 0 0
F
N/A
 6.5 124 0 0 0 0
F
N/A
 8 125 0 0 0 0
F
N/A
 3 74 0 0 0 0
F
N/A
 11.5 160 0 0 0 0
F
N/A
 2.5 97 0 0 0 0
F
N/A
 10 141 0 0 0 0
F
N/A
 9 136 0 0 0 0
F
N/A
 3.5 115 0 0 0 0
F
Causes blood loss buildup (50)
3 75 0 0 0 0
F
N/A
 4 65 0 0 0 0
F
Causes blood loss buildup (60)
1.5 83 0 0 0 0
F
Causes blood loss buildup (45)
2 91 0 0 0 0
F
N/A
 7 119 0 0 0 0
F
N/A
 8 95 0 0 0 0
F
N/A
 15.5 141 0 0 0 0
F
Boosts Glintblade Sorcery by 15%
2.5 22 0 0 0 0
F
N/A
 0 25 0 0 0 15
?
Thrn sorceries status effct build up is increased
2.5 17 0 0 0 0
Skill Type FP Cost Description
Wild StrikesNormal6 / 10Swing armament with wild abandon. Hold to continue swinging. Can be followed up with a normal or strong attack.
Can Be Buffed?
YES
Custom Ash of War?
YES
Attack Type:
Pierce, Standard

Greatsword is a weak axe that you can customize with any Ash of War and affinity. That flexibility means it fits Str, Dex, Int, Faith, or Arcane builds depending on how you infuse it. You can also buff it with greases and weapon spells for extra damage.

Navigate this Greatsword Guide using the links below.

Greatsword Stats

Greatsword is outclassed by most competitors as an axe dealing pure physical damage. One defense check per hit keeps output consistent against most enemies. Strength scaling at D is where you'll see the biggest returns.

Greatsword Attack Stats
Rank Stat Base Max
A
Physical Attack
123TBD
F
Magical Attack
0TBD
F
Fire Attack
0TBD
F
Lightning Attack
0TBD
F
Holy Attack
0TBD
F
Attack Crit
100TBD
Greatsword Guard Stats
Rank Stat Base Max
E
Physical Guard
47TBD
E
Magical Guard
31TBD
E
Fire Guard
31TBD
E
Lightning Guard
31TBD
E
Holy Guard
31TBD
E
Guard Boost
31TBD

Greatsword Affinity Comparison

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

Greatsword Damage by Affinity
Damage Heavy Keen Quality Fire Flame Art Lightning Sacred Magic Cold Poison Blood Occult
Physical159159159159159159159159159159159159
Magic-------159119---
Fire---159159-------
Lightning-----159------
Holy------159-----
Greatsword Scaling by Affinity
Scaling Heavy Keen Quality Fire Flame Art Lightning Sacred Magic Cold Poison Blood Occult
StrDEDDDEEEDDDE
Dex-DDEEDEEEEEE
Int-------DD---
Fai----D-D-----
Arc---------DDC

Where To Find Greatsword Location in Elden Ring

Purchased from the Twin Maiden Husks located in teh Roundtable Hold. Bring enough runes and it's yours without any combat. Check the map below for the fastest route.

Twin Maiden Husks
Obtained From
Twin Maiden Husks
Roundtable Hold
Found in
Roundtable Hold

Purchased from the Twin Maiden Husks located in teh Roundtable Hold

Locations List

Best Builds for Greatsword in Elden Ring

The builds below use Greatsword as an axe centerpiece for Quality builds. Push Strength (12 minimum) as your primary damage stat. Each setup includes stat targets, gear, and talisman picks. You can change the affinity to shift the scaling.

Greatsword Builds
Tier Build Equipment Skills/Spells/Spirits Items
S
Faith Scythe Build
Class
Confessor
Prophet
Stats
Primary: Faith
Primary: Mind
Secondary: Vigor
Secondary: Dexterity
Weapon
Winged Scythe Winged Scythe
Godslayer's Seal Godslayer's Seal
Godslayer's Greatsword Godslayer's Greatsword
Armor
Ruler's Mask Ruler's Mask
Mausoleum Knight Set Mausoleum Knight Set
Spells
Black Flame Black Flame
Black Flame Blade Black Flame Blade
S
Moonveil Crit Build
Class
Prisoner
Samurai
Stats
Primary: Intelligence
Primary: Vigor
Secondary: Dexterity
Secondary: Arcane
Weapon
Moonveil Moonveil
Armor
Black Knife Set Black Knife Set
Land of Reeds Set Land of Reeds Set
White Reed Set White Reed Set
Talisman
Carian Filigreed Crest Carian Filigreed Crest
Assassin's Cerulean Dagger Assassin's Cerulean Dagger
Spells
Loretta's Greatbow Loretta's Greatbow
Glintstone Pebble Glintstone Pebble
Carian Greatsword Carian Greatsword
Skills
Transient Moonlight
A
Colossal Bonk Crusher
Class
Hero
Vagabond
Stats
Primary: Strength
Secondary: Vigor
Secondary: Endurance
Weapon
Giant-Crusher Giant-Crusher
Greatsword Greatsword
Armor
Bull-Goat Helm Bull-Goat Helm
Bull-Goat Armor Bull-Goat Armor
Bull-Goat Gauntlets Bull-Goat Gauntlets
Bull-Goat Greaves Bull-Goat Greaves
Bull-Goat Set Bull-Goat Set
Talisman
Claw Talisman Claw Talisman
Great-Jar's Arsenal Great-Jar's Arsenal
Starscourge Heirloom Starscourge Heirloom
Erdtree's Favor Erdtree's Favor
Spirits
Black Knife Tiche Black Knife Tiche
Skills
Lion's Claw
Royal Knight's Resolve
Items
Strength-knot Crystal Tear Strength-knot Crystal Tear
Stonebarb Cracked Tear Stonebarb Cracked Tear
Exalted Flesh Exalted Flesh
A
Darkmoon Spellblade Build
Class
Prisoner
Samurai
Astrologer
Stats
Primary: Intelligence
Primary: Mind
Secondary: Vigor
Weapon
Dark Moon Greatsword Dark Moon Greatsword
Carian Glintblade Staff Carian Glintblade Staff
Armor
Snow Witch Set Snow Witch Set
Spellblade Set Spellblade Set
Talisman
Godfrey Icon Godfrey Icon
Radagon Icon Radagon Icon
Green Turtle Talisman Green Turtle Talisman
Spells
Magic Glintblade Magic Glintblade
Glintstone Pebble Glintstone Pebble
Greatblade Phalanx Greatblade Phalanx
Loretta's Greatbow Loretta's Greatbow
Unseen Form Unseen Form
Skills
Moonlight Greatsword
A
Glass Cannon Melee Build
Class
Vagabond
Warrior
Hero
Stats
Primary: Vigor
Primary: Endurance
Secondary: Dexterity
Secondary: Strength
Weapon
Starscourge Greatsword Starscourge Greatsword
Magma Wyrm's Scalesword Magma Wyrm's Scalesword
Axe Axe
Colossal Sword Colossal Sword
Colossal Weapon Colossal Weapon
Great Axe Great Axe
Armor
Use any Heavy Armor or Medium Armor
Hoslow's Set Hoslow's Set
Bull-Goat Set Bull-Goat Set
Talisman
Great-Jar's Arsenal Great-Jar's Arsenal
Skills
Ash of War Quickstep Ash of War Quickstep
B
Diablo Style Barbarian
Class
Vagabond
Warrior
Hero
Stats
Primary: Strength
Primary: Endurance
Secondary: Vigor
Secondary: Dexterity
Weapon
Colossal Sword Colossal Sword
Colossal Weapon Colossal Weapon
Gargoyle's Blackblade Gargoyle's Blackblade
Dragon Greatclaw Dragon Greatclaw
Grafted Blade Greatsword Grafted Blade Greatsword
Armor
Use any Heavy Armor or Medium Armor
Crucible Set Crucible Set
Elden Lord Set Elden Lord Set
Talisman
Green Turtle Talisman Green Turtle Talisman
Erdtree's Favor Erdtree's Favor
Crimson Seed Talisman Crimson Seed Talisman
Skills
Ash of War War Cry Ash of War War Cry
B
Whirlwind Warrior Build
Class
Warrior
Stats
Primary: Vigor
Primary: Endurance
Secondary: Dexterity
Secondary: Strength
Weapon
Starscourge Greatsword Starscourge Greatsword
Magma Wyrm's Scalesword Magma Wyrm's Scalesword
Scimitar Scimitar
Armor
Bull-Goat Set Bull-Goat Set
Hoslow's Set Hoslow's Set
Talisman
Great-Jar's Arsenal Great-Jar's Arsenal
Erdtree's Favor Erdtree's Favor
Green Turtle Talisman Green Turtle Talisman
Skills
Ash of War Quickstep Ash of War Quickstep
Ash of War Storm Blade Ash of War Storm Blade
Ash of War Sword Dance Ash of War Sword Dance
Ash of War Spinning Slash Ash of War Spinning Slash
C
Pure Tank Build
Class
Vagabond
Warrior
Hero
Stats
Primary: Strength
Primary: Vigor
Secondary: Endurance
Secondary: Dexterity
Weapon
Lordsworn's Greatsword Lordsworn's Greatsword
Gargoyle's Greatsword Gargoyle's Greatsword
Bastard Sword Bastard Sword
Dragonclaw Shield Dragonclaw Shield
Great Shield Great Shield
Armor
Use Heavy Armor
Bull-Goat Set Bull-Goat Set
Lionel's Set Lionel's Set
Talisman
Bull-Goat's Talisman Bull-Goat's Talisman
Erdtree's Favor Erdtree's Favor
Starscourge Heirloom Starscourge Heirloom
Green Turtle Talisman Green Turtle Talisman
Skills
Ash of War Endure Ash of War Endure
Ash of War Square Off Ash of War Square Off
Ash of War War Cry Ash of War War Cry
Ash of War Cragblade Ash of War Cragblade
Ash of War Vow of the Indomitable Ash of War Vow of the Indomitable
Ash of War Barricade Shield Ash of War Barricade Shield
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Greatsword Upgrade Costs in Elden Ring

Greatsword uses standard Smithing Stones and maxes at +25. You get full customization: swap Ashes of War, pick any affinity, and stack greases or weapon buffs on top. Maximum flexibility.

Level Material Rune Cost
+1Smithing Stone [1]1,180 Runes
+2Smithing Stone [1]1,416 Runes
+3Smithing Stone [1]1,652 Runes
+4Smithing Stone [2]1,888 Runes
+5Smithing Stone [2]2,124 Runes
+6Smithing Stone [2]2,360 Runes
+7Smithing Stone [3]2,596 Runes
+8Smithing Stone [3]2,832 Runes
+9Smithing Stone [3]3,068 Runes
+10Smithing Stone [4]3,304 Runes
+11Smithing Stone [4]3,540 Runes
+12Smithing Stone [4]3,776 Runes
+13Smithing Stone [5]4,012 Runes
+14Smithing Stone [5]4,248 Runes
+15Smithing Stone [5]4,484 Runes
+16Smithing Stone [6]4,720 Runes
+17Smithing Stone [6]4,956 Runes
+18Smithing Stone [6]5,192 Runes
+19Smithing Stone [7]5,428 Runes
+20Smithing Stone [7]5,664 Runes
+21Smithing Stone [7]5,900 Runes
+22Smithing Stone [8]6,136 Runes
+23Smithing Stone [8]6,372 Runes
+24Smithing Stone [8]6,608 Runes
+25Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone6,844 Runes
TotalAll Levels100,300 Runes
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