Talk:Greatsword/@comment-24.52.239.173-20130907025513/@comment-5264386-20130907040410

In statistical terms, the Greatsword is better than the Black Knight Greatsword:
 * It has a relatively faster moveset than the Black Knight Greatsword, as well as featuring thrust attacks.
 * It is also easier to upgrade and offers a more diverse range of damage types, since it uses normal, Red, Blue, Green or White Titanite in the upgrade process.
 * It can be augmented with spells or Pine Resins, unlike the Black Knight Greatsword
 * It is 2 units lighter than the Black Knight Greatsword.
 * The Greatsword requires less Strength and Dexterity to use it than the Black Knight Greatsword, and has better scaling for balanced Strength/Dexterity builds. (However, the Black Knight Greatsword has better Strength scaling, and is thus better for Strength builds.)

So overall, the Greatsword is a better choice in most situations, purely because it can be buffed if needed.