Talk:Greatshield of Artorias/@comment-25072616-20140806041010/@comment-4511886-20140806091159

The Greatshield is considerably easier to use, while the sword is situational, since most builds that don't plan for it will be unable to wield it.

If you have the 20 INT and FTH I'd say go for the sword, otherwise get the shield. There is little to lose as there are other greatshields that you can use until you get another Soul of Sif, if you don't like the sword.