Elden Ring offers a huge variety of weapons to choose from—daggers, katanas, twin blades, hammers, axes, and more. There's something for everyone across over 32 categories. In this article, we will focus on the top 10 best Great Swords you can acquire in Elden Ring. Here are the best and most powerful picks you can take with you on your adventure:
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10. Lordsworn's Greatsword
Lordsworn's Greatsword is a fantastic weapon pick in Elden Ring that scales primarily with Strength and Dexterity. It's an excellent choice for melee encounters but also delivers heavier hits with longer reach. You can get this great sword from a chest located at the back of a carriage, found along the western road leading out of Gatefront Ruins. Lordsworn's Greatsword performs well throughout the entire game, which makes it an amazing weapon choice in Elden Ring.
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9. Bastard Sword
Grab this greatsword for a strength-based build in Elden Ring. It stands out with a balance between speed and power. Its name hints at its dual nature, capable of both one-handed and two-handed power. Keep in mind that it will be much slower if wielded with one hand.
8. Inseparable Sword
This is a weapon of both myth and legend, said to be forged from the essence of an unbreakable bond. Its name comes from the story of two souls forever entwined within its hilt and blade, granting it unparalleled strength. It's a great pick for Faith-based build in Elden Ring.
7. Gargoyle's Greatsword
The Gargoyle's Greatsword in Elden Ring is a weapon inspired by the formidable creatures themselves. Crafted with expert craftsmanship, its blade has a serrated edge reminiscent of the teeth of gargoyles. It has great Strenght scaling and its special skill can turn the weapon into a projectile.
6. Claymore
The Claymore is amazing for high-strength wielders. It delivers heavy sweeping attacks and powerful piercing thrusts. Additionally, you can infuse this weapon with Ashes of War. It features the Lion's Claw skill, enabling you to somersault towards enemies while dealing damage.
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5. Dark Moon Greatsword
The Dark Moon Greatsword is a legendary weapon in Elden Ring, known for its devastating power. With remarkable strength and versatility, its special skill temporarily increases magic attack power and imbues the blade with frost.
4. Golden Order Greatsword
This sword has great Holy Damage and it's a great choice in both medium-range and melee scenarios. It is obtained as a drop from the Misbegotten Crusader in the Cave of the Forlorn. The skill 'Established Order' triggers a golden explosion, launching forth Holy light. The Golden Order Greatsword is an excellent weapon choice for Faith-centered builds in Elden Ring.
3. Banished Knight's Greatsword
A great option for dealing significant damage, this weapon primarily scales with Dexterity and Strength, making it an ideal choice for those focused on pure strength builds. While some may label it as basic, we prefer to describe it as a reliable classic. You can obtain it as loot from Banished Knight enemies.
2. Sacred Relic Sword
This greatsword is one of the most well-known weapons in Elden Ring, and you probably won't be surprised to find it on this list. It has amazing stats and the Wave of Gold special skill, which, when activated, unleashes a golden wave towards your enemies. It's particularly effective for farming and PvE situations. To get the Sacred Relic Sword, trade Elden Remembrance with Enia at Roundtable Hold.
1. Blasphemous Blade
The Sacred Sword of Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy, stands as one of the best weapons in Elden Ring. Its fiery wave easily takes down smaller foes and holds the potential to overcome even the toughest bosses. Its skill, Taker's Flames, covers the blade with blasphemous red flames and steals HP from those it touches. Simply said, it gives you a small heal, which helps with sustainability.
These were some of the best greatswords you can find in Elden Ring. Check out the rest of our Elden Ring content!
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