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The Greatsword is an ultra greatsword in Dark Souls III.

In-Game Description

This ultra greatsword, with its thick blade, is one of the heaviest of its kind.
Highly destructive if intolerably heavy.
There would appear to be some credence to the rumors that this sword tested the true limits of human strength.
Skill: Stomp
Use one's weight to lunge forward with a low stance and increased poise, and follow with strong attack for a spinning slash.

Availability

Found in the Farron Keep, on top of one of the two broken bridge sections, near the area with the first brazier and opposite to some Purple Moss Clumps.

Characteristics

Although being the third heaviest ultra-greatsword in the game at 20 units, the Greatsword has an incredibly low dexterity requirement of 10 and has the highest attack rating potential on a strength-focused build.

Moveset

Attack Description
One-handed
Weak Attack
Horizontal slashes.
One-handed
Strong Attack
Overhead vertical slashes.
Two-handed
Weak Attack
Vertical slam, followed by a vertical front-to-back sweep. Can hit enemies behind the player.
Two-handed
Strong Attack
Alternating horizontal sweeps.
Jump Attack Jumping chop.
Two-handed
Jump Attack
Same as 1-handed.
Running Attack Overhead slam.
Two-handed
Running Attack
Same as 1-handed.
Rolling Attack Spinning sweep.
Two-handed
Rolling Attack
Same as 1-handed.
Kick Standard kick.
Off-handed
Weak Attack
???
Off-handed
Strong Attack
???

Notes

  • The Greatsword's design and description are references to the Japanese manga Berserk by Kentaro Miura.
  • Has an A scaling in Strength with a Heavy infusion and sufficient upgrades.

Upgrades

Reinforced with Titanite.

Videos

Dark_Souls_3_Greatsword_-_Weapon_Arts_Showcase

Dark Souls 3 Greatsword - Weapon Arts Showcase

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