Elden Ring Grossmesser Builds

Weapons List

Grossmesser

Weapon Type:

Curved Sword

Damage Type:

Slash

Weight: 4.5


Stat	Str	Dex	Int	Fai	Arc
Requires	14	12
Scaling	D	D

Elden Ring Grossmesser is a Curved Sword Weapon that inflicts Physical Damage in the form of Slash Attacks with the ability to use the Normal Skill (Spinning Slash). Grossmesser will require Strength 14, Dexterity 12, and scales based on Strength D, Dexterity D, Stats.

Description: Curved sword boasting a large blade. This weapon is designed to make use of its weight in combination with its sharp cutting edge. A thoroughly reliable choice of weapon for those who can master its particulars.


Tier	Passive	Wgt	Phy	Magic	Fire	Light	Holy
C	N/A	4.5	115	0	0	0	0


Skill	Type	FP Cost	Description
Spinning Slash	Normal	6 / 12	Slash foes as your body spins. This momentum can connect into a final heavy attack.

Can Be Buffed?

YES

Custom Ash of War?

YES

Attack Type:

Slash

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

Navigate this Grossmesser Guide using the links below.

Grossmesser Stats

Pure physical means no elemental split to worry about. Grossmesser is a decent pick that gets the job done for a curved sword, and the attack values below show exactly what you're working with. Strength scaling at D is where you'll see the biggest returns.

Grossmesser Attack Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
B	Physical Attack	115	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

Grossmesser Guard Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
E	Physical Guard	46	TBD
E	Magical Guard	34	TBD
E	Fire Guard	34	TBD
E	Lightning Guard	34	TBD
E	Holy Guard	34	TBD
F	Guard Boost	28	TBD

Grossmesser Affinity Comparison

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

Grossmesser Damage by Affinity
Damage	Heavy	Keen	Quality	Fire	Flame Art	Lightning	Sacred	Magic	Cold	Poison	Blood	Occult
Physical	110	110	110	110	110	110	110	110	110	110	110	110
Magic	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	110	88	-	-	-
Fire	-	-	-	110	110	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Lightning	-	-	-	-	-	110	-	-	-	-	-	-
Holy	-	-	-	-	-	-	110	-	-	-	-	-

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

Where To Find Grossmesser Location in Elden Ring

Check the location guide below to track down Grossmesser. The map pin shows the exact spot.

Best Builds for Grossmesser in Elden Ring

For Quality builds, Grossmesser works as a curved sword you can build around. Check the setups below for proven stat allocation. You can change the affinity to shift the scaling.

Grossmesser Builds
Tier	Build	Equipment	Skills/Spells/Spirits	Items
A	Blackflame Build Class Prophet Confessor Hero Stats Primary: Faith Primary: Mind Secondary: Vigor Secondary: Dexterity	Weapon Uchigatana Nightrider Flail Bloodhound's Fang Godslayer's Seal Armor Black Knife Set Land of Reeds Set Spellblade Set Talisman Moon of Nokstella	Spells Black Flame Black Flame Blade Catch Flame Bloodflame Blade Skills Ash of War Bloody Slash Ash of War Unsheathe
A	Duel Wield Bleed Build Class Vagabond Warrior Hero Bandit Stats Primary: Vigor Primary: Endurance Secondary: Dexterity Secondary: Arcane	Weapon Reduvia Scavenger's Curved Sword Scimitar Armor Use Light Armor or Medium Armor Royal Remains Set Exile Set Talisman Lord of Blood's Exultation Arrow's Reach Talisman Kindred of Rot's Exultation	Skills Ash of War Bloody Slash
B	Bleed Stacking Mimic Build Class Samurai Warrior Bandit Stats Primary: Dexterity Primary: Arcane Secondary: Vigor Secondary: Endurance	Weapon Scavenger's Curved Sword Rivers of Blood Moonveil Meteoric Ore Blade Armor Black Knife Set Land of Reeds Set White Reed Set Talisman Lord of Blood's Exultation Winged Sword Insignia	Spirits Mimic Tear Ashes Skills Ash of War Bloody Slash
B	Holy Tank Build Class Confessor Prophet Hero Stats Primary: Faith Primary: Endurance Secondary: Vigor	Weapon Coded Sword Halo Scythe Eclipse Shotel Miquellan Knight's Sword Erdtree Greatshield Brass Shield Carian Knight's Shield Armor Banished Knight Set Scaled Set Carian Knight Set Talisman Faithful Canvas Talisman Sacred Scorpion Charm	Spells Blessing's Boon Skills Ash of War Golden Vow Ash of War Sacred Blade Ash of War Barricade Shield	Items Holy-Shrouding Cracked Tear
B	Poison & Blood Build Class Samurai Warrior Vagabond Bandit Stats Primary: Strength Primary: Dexterity Secondary: Vigor Secondary: Endurance	Weapon Scavenger's Curved Sword Bandit's Curved Sword Grossmesser Armor White Mask Mushroom Crown Talisman Millicent's Prosthesis Rotten Winged Sword Insignia Kindred of Rot's Exultation Lord of Blood's Exultation	Skills Poisonous Mist Seppuku

Grossmesser Upgrade Costs in Elden Ring

Standard Smithing Stones take Grossmesser to +25, the highest upgrade level. Swap Ashes of War freely, change the affinity to match your build, and apply greases for even more damage.


Level	Material	Rune Cost
+1	Smithing Stone [1]	290 Runes
+2	Smithing Stone [1]	348 Runes
+3	Smithing Stone [1]	406 Runes
+4	Smithing Stone [2]	464 Runes
+5	Smithing Stone [2]	522 Runes
+6	Smithing Stone [2]	580 Runes
+7	Smithing Stone [3]	638 Runes
+8	Smithing Stone [3]	696 Runes
+9	Smithing Stone [3]	754 Runes
+10	Smithing Stone [4]	812 Runes
+11	Smithing Stone [4]	870 Runes
+12	Smithing Stone [4]	928 Runes
+13	Smithing Stone [5]	986 Runes
+14	Smithing Stone [5]	1,044 Runes
+15	Smithing Stone [5]	1,102 Runes
+16	Smithing Stone [6]	1,160 Runes
+17	Smithing Stone [6]	1,218 Runes
+18	Smithing Stone [6]	1,276 Runes
+19	Smithing Stone [7]	1,334 Runes
+20	Smithing Stone [7]	1,392 Runes
+21	Smithing Stone [7]	1,450 Runes
+22	Smithing Stone [8]	1,508 Runes
+23	Smithing Stone [8]	1,566 Runes
+24	Smithing Stone [8]	1,624 Runes
+25	Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone	1,682 Runes
Total	All Levels	24,650 Runes

Enemies That Drop Grossmesser

List of enemies that drop the Grossmesser weapon in Elden Ring, with their locations and drop chance.


Enemy	Location	Drop Chance
Skeleton (Scimitar)	Tombsward Catacombs	2.00%
Skeleton (Scimitar)	Black Knife Catacombs	2.00%
Skeleton (Scimitar)	Gelmir Hero's Grave	2.00%
Skeleton (Scimitar)	Auriza Hero's Grave	2.00%
Skeleton (Scimitar)	Caelid Catacombs	2.00%