- For other uses, see Greatsword (disambiguation).
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 weight units, the Greatsword has an incredibly low Dexterity requirement of 10 and has the highest attack rating potential on a Strength-focused build. This is supplemented by the fact that it acquires an A scaling in Strength with a Heavy infusion and sufficient upgrades.
The Greatsword's sheer size contributes to its immense attack range. Its overhead swings have very tall reach, and its horizontal attacks have excellent spatial coverage.
Moveset
Attack | Description |
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One-handed Weak Attack |
Horizontal counter-clockwise slash, followed by clockwise slash. |
One-handed Strong Attack |
Overhead vertical slashes. |
Two-handed Weak Attack |
Overhead slam, followed by an upward half-circle sweep. Second attack can hit enemies behind the player. |
Two-handed Strong Attack |
Horizontal counter-clockwise swing, followed by overhead smash. |
Jump Attack | Jumping chop. |
Two-handed Jump Attack |
Same as 1-handed, but using both hands. |
Running Attack | Overhead slam. |
Two-handed Running Attack |
Same as 1-handed, but using both hands. |
Rolling Attack | Spinning clockwise sweep. |
Two-handed Rolling Attack |
Same as 1-handed. |
Kick | Standard kick. |
Off-handed Weak Attack |
Block. |
Off-handed Strong Attack |
Same as 1-handed weak attack, but mirrored. |
Notes
- At 99 Strength, a fully upgraded Heavy Greatsword has 676 AR.
Trivia
- The Greatsword's design and description is in reference to the Dragonslayer from the Japanese manga Berserk by Kentaro Miura.
Upgrades
Reinforced with Titanite.