Talk:Zweihander/@comment-25950924-20150118121503/@comment-4511886-20150118123440

Pick your attacks well. It's really slow throughout the game, but the damage output and poise breaking capabilities are well worth it. Make use of the range and remember to make every hit count.

Poise helps, and so does attacking after the opponent has, to avoid being stunned out of the swing. This is especially important against weaker enemies, as you're likely to underestimate them, ending in five hollows cutting you up with their 6-hit rage combos.