Elden Ring: The Ultimate Colossal Sword Guide from a Pro Gamer
As a professional gamer with over 1000 hours of playtime in Elden Ring, I‘ve mastered all kinds of ultra greatswords and colossal weapons. If you want to smash your way through The Lands Between with raw overwhelming power, you need the right colossal sword.
In this guide, I‘ll share my deep expertise on the top 5 colossal swords based on experience and testing. I‘ll analyze their unique strengths,combat dynamics, scaling, acquisition and role in various builds.
Follow our guide to the Elden Ring best colossal sword to find out which one to use in your strength build playthrough.
Overview of Top 5 Picks
Here‘s a quick snapshot of the swords we‘ll cover:
| Name | Skill | Unique Properties |
|---|---|---|
| Greatsword | Standard | Extreme strength scaling, Physical damage |
| Starscourge Greatsword | Gravity Magic | Paired curved swords, Quality scaling |
| Godslayer‘s Greatsword | Black Flame | Divine fire damage over time |
| Grafted Blade Greatsword | Stat Boost | Strongest physical blows, Critical hits |
| Royal Greatsword | Leaping Explosion | Acrobatic moves, Frost buildup |
Now let‘s analyze each weapon‘s strengths and combat traits in detail across various factors:
Greatsword – The Guts Dragonslayer
This colossal sword is clearly inspired by Guts‘ iconic Dragonslayer from the Berserk manga. Just like its namesake manga, the Greatsword in Elden Ring focuses purely on brute force physical damage.
Greatsword Stats
Acquisition
- Dropped rarely from Caria Manor Soldiers (1.7%)
- Found on Teardrop Scarab (7.5%) west of Lenne‘s Rise, Caelid
Skill: Standard Greatsword
Attack Power
| Damage Type | Attack Rating |
|---|---|
| Physical | 164 |
| Magic | 50 |
| Fire | 50 |
| Lightning | 50 |
| Holy | 50 |
Guard Boost: 84
Required Attributes
- Strength: 31
- Dexterity: 12
Scaling Grades
- Strength: C
- Dexterity: E
Weight: 23.5
Greatsword Analysis
Despite its sheer size and weight, the Greatsword is effectively one-handed allowing you to pair with a shield or secondary weapon. Its basic Standard Greatsword skill can be swapped out for more advanced Ashes like Giant Hunt to augment damage.
With C rank strength scaling at +25 upgrade, each point invested in strength pays back big dividends in raw physical power. The extreme gravity of the sword lets you utilize jumping heavy attacks to smash through guards and flatten enemies.
I recommend the Claw Talisman, Raptor‘s Black Feathers and Shard of Alexander to further boost those crashing vertical chops. Charging these attacks lets you time enemy movements to release the full force just as they come in range.
While easy to use early with a bit of investment into strength, the Greatsword truly comes into its own later once your strength hits the soft cap.
Starscourge Greatsword – Legend of Radahn
The paired Starscourge Colossal Swords were once wielded by Starscourge Radahn before his gravity magic bloated him to monstrous size. These curved greatswords are suited for fluid dexterity.
Starscourge Stats
Acquisition
- Defeat Starscourge Radahn (100%)
Skill: Starcaller Cry
Attack Power
| Damage Type | Attack Rating |
|---|---|
| Physical | 129 |
| Magic | 65 |
| Fire | 34 |
| Lightning | 34 |
| Holy | 34 |
Guard Boost: 83
Required Attributes
- Strength: 38
- Dexterity: 12
- Intelligence: 15
Scaling Grades
- Strength : D
- Dexterity: D
- Intelligence: E
Weight: 20.8 each
Starscourge Analysis
With Quality scaling, the Starscourge Greatsword performs well on builds that meet its Strength, Dexterity and Intelligence requirements. It works great on spellsword builds.
The unique Starcaller Cry skill creates an ethereal gravity vortex that lifts enemies helplessly into the air before slamming them down with a meteor crash. This deals percentage magic damage based on max HP.
Dual wielding two colossal swords together unlocks a paired moveset that alternates wide cleaving strikes between the blades or spins them elegantly in harmony. While demanding on stamina, the moveset diversity rewards skillful play.
I recommend boosting charge attacks with Claw Talisman and Raptor‘s Black Feathers to utilize the gravity magic to its fullest. Swift follow up with normal attacks if the enemy survives.
Godslayer’s Greatsword – Divine Blackflame
Godskins are fanatical apostles that wield this greatsword brimming with god-slaying blackflame. Defeat the Godskin Noble in Windmill Village to obtain it yourself.
Godslayer’s Stats
Acquisition
- Dropped by Godskin Apostle (Windmill Village) – 22.49%
Skill: Black Flame Tornado
Attack Power
| Damage Type | Attack Rating |
|---|---|
| Physical | 119 |
| Magic | 38 |
| Fire | 77 |
| Lightning | 38 |
| Holy | 38 |
Guard Boost: 63
Required Attributes
- Strength: 20
- Dexterity: 22
- Faith: 20
Scaling Grades
- Strength: D
- Dexterity: D
- Faith: D
Weight: 17.5
Godslayer’s Analysis
With mid-range requirements across Strength, Dexterity and Faith, the Godslayer’s Greatsword is suitable for smaller builds compared to dedicated strength weapons. The fire damage ignores physical defense.
It excels however in its unique skill – channeling swirling black flames before launching a large tornado that applies a percentage-based burn on enemies. This stacks with physical blows for monstrous damage.
The Blackflame tornado can roll catch in PvP and puts constant pressure. To maximize damage, I recommend pairing with Fire Scorpion Charm, Flame Grant me Strength and Golden Vow on a dedicated faith build.
Buffalo your weapon just as the enemy commits to an attack animation for a fiery punishing counter. Chip down toughest foes with repeated weapon arts.
Grafted Blade Greatsword – Monstrous Force
This malformed colossal sword is forged from grafting multiple weapons melted together. Wielded by Misbegotten Warriors and crucible knights.
Grafted Blade Stats
Acquisition
- Carriage in Lower Liurnia Highway (100%)
Skill: Oath of Vengeance
Attack Power
| Damage Type | Attack Rating |
|---|---|
| Physical | 162 |
| Magic | 48 |
| Fire | 48 |
| Lightning | 48 |
| Holy | 48 |
Guard Boost: 80
Required Attributes
- Strength: 40
Scaling Grades
- Strength: D
Weight: 21
Grafted Blade Analysis
With monstrous S-grade strength scaling when fully upgraded, the Grafted Blade Greatsword is designed for pure physical punishment. Critical hits deal a whopping 30% extra damage.
Its unique Oath of Vengeance skill temporarily boosts all your combat stats for a duration at the cost of FP and slight HP drain – perfect when you need raw power to crush a tough enemy.
Combined with Claw Talisman and Raptor‘s Feathers, you can utilize jump attacks to maximize falling damage with the Grafted Blade‘s sheer weight and force.
This is the go-to colossal sword if you‘re running a dedicated Strength builds aiming to level Vigor, Endurance and Strength with Heavy infusion. Smash your way through the game with the biggest bonks!
Royal Greatsword – Blaidd’s Legacy
This quality greatsword channels wolf knight Blaidd‘s last fight, fusing frantic dexterity with raw mighty strikes.
Royal Greatsword Stats
Acquisition
- Dropped by Blaidd the Half-Wolf (33.2%)
Skill: Wolf’s Assault
Attack Power
| Damage Type | Attack Rating |
|---|---|
| Physical | 112 |
| Magic | 71 |
| Fire | 44 |
| Lightning | 44 |
| Holy | 44 |
Guard Boost: 63
Required Attributes
- Strength: 26
- Dexterity: 18
- Intelligence: 22
Scaling Grades
- Strength: D
- Dexterity: E
- Intelligence: D
Weight: 20
Royal Greatsword Analysis
With Quality scaling, the Royal Greatsword grants flexibility for builds that meet its Strength, Dexterity and Intelligence demands. Magic damage from Intelligence bypasses physical resistances.
Its true highlight lies in the unique Wolf‘s Assault skill. Build frost on foes by launching skyward and slamming the frosty sword down for splash damage. Use Frost and Magic boosting talismans to maximize this burst potential.
The gravity leap covers huge distances allowing you to evade attacks before crushing your target. I like to combine with Bloodhound Step or Quickstep for relentless aggressive mobility – constantly attacking from unexpected angles.
If you prefer dexterous combat enhanced by the reach and weight of a colossal sword, the Royal Greatsword is a top choice for Quality builds.
Verdict: My Top Colossal Sword Pick
All the colossal swords above excel in certain scenarios based on build requirements, combat style and preferred damage types. But my personal favorite is the Grafted Blade Greatsword for its sheer physical force and utility in Strength builds.
It has the highest pure physical attack power that works against almost all enemies, unlike split magic or elemental damage which gets reduced by resistances. Paired with critical damage boosting talismans and the right skills, a properly built Grafted Blade Greatsword can one shot most enemies and flatten bosses with jumping Heavy attacks.
While the unique skills of other colossal swords have flashy ranged attacks, I prefer the reliable smash of the Grafted Blade. Plus with Oath of Vengeance, you have an emergency button to boost all stats when facing trouble.
So if you want my top pick for Elden Ring’s best colossal sword from 1000+ hours of experience – go with the Grafted Blade and smash everything in The Lands Between! Let me know which colossal sword became your favorite.
