Elden Ring Greatsword Tier List 2024 (Best Swords Ranked)

Elden Ring Greatsword Tier List

Greatswords have been a popular weapon choice for players in any Souls games, including Elden Ring.

Although they’re heavier and slower than other weapon categories, they offer exceptional range and come with some of the best weapon skills in the game. Besides that, greatswords have been dubbed as poise-breakers because of their ability to stagger enemies with just a few hits.

Excluding curved greatswords, there are about 21 greatswords in total in Elden Ring, which means it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the number of options you have.

You might also want to think about what build you’re aiming for, so just because you’ve chosen our number one pick, doesn’t mean it’ll work to its full potential with your character. Don’t worry, we’ve made sure to include every kind of build in this list.

Best Greatswords In Elden Ring

So, without further ado, here is a ranking of the best greatswords in Elden Ring!

1. Sacred Relic Sword

Sacred Relic Sword

The Sacred Relic Sword making the top of this list is a no-brainer. It’s popular mainly because of the added Holy damage it gives and its late-game farming capabilities.

This greatsword emphasizes strength, faith, and dexterity beyond everything else. With its Wave of Gold skill, you can attack incoming enemies by launching waves of gold light at them, making it great for PvE situations.

You can snag this weapon by exchanging Elden Remembrance with Enia at Roundtable Hold.

2. Claymore

Claymore best elden ring greatswords

It was a player favorite in Dark Souls 3, and it’s just as good in Elden Ring. Claymore has something other greatswords don’t really have: thrust attacks, which is why it takes our number two spot.

It has a fancy Lion’s Claw skill that lets you somersault forward and strike your enemies. This weapon can be found inside a chest hidden somewhere in Castle Morne, which is located in the Weeping Peninsula. 

3. Blasphemous Blade

Blasphemous Blade elden ring

The Blasphemous Blade is the Lord of Blasphemy’s signature weapon and is notorious for its weapon skill, Taker’s Flame. It’s way too powerful that it has to be nerfed at some point because it’s strong enough to knock Malenia down.

This weapon skill engulfs your enemies in flames and steals their HP from each hit, healing you in the process. This greatsword is great for Faith-based players, especially when the healing effects are stacked using talismans. 

4. Banished Knight’s Greatsword

Banished Knight’s Greatsword

Wielded and dropped by Banished Knights, this greatsword is a simple but highly effective weapon. It has one of the best movesets and can be upgraded using standard Smithing Stones, making it one of the greatest swords you can have in Elden Ring.

5. Bastard Sword

Bastard Sword

The Bastard Sword doesn’t have the greatest moveset, but it’s one of the lightest greatswords in the game and is pretty great on Strength-based builds. You can get this weapon early on from the Nomadic Merchant in the Weeping Peninsula.

The Bastard Sword can also be paired with many Ashes of War, making it a versatile weapon. 

6. Dark Moon Greatsword

Dark Moon Greatsword

The Dark Moon Greatsword is one of those weapons you can’t just obtain by killing enemies or going to a specific location in Elden Ring.

You’ll have to get this sword by completing a quest for Ranni the Lunar Princess. It’s home to one of the most aesthetically-pleasing weapon skills, the Moonlight Greatsword, which adds magic damage and frost buildup to attacks. 

You might be familiar with the Dark Moon Greatsword if you’ve played other FromSoftware games such as Dark Souls, Demon Souls, Bloodborne, and King’s Field. Some believe the universes are all connected, while others see it as a fun easter egg.

7. Flamberge

Flamberge

Flamberge is used for shredding enemies and building up blood loss, making it a perfect option for Bleed builds. It once belonged to a witch hunter named Jerren, but you don’t have to fight him to get this weapon.

The Flamberge can actually be found as soon as you reach Redmane Castle after defeating Starscourge Radahn.

The Stamp (Upward Cut) skill makes for a great counter move with its high-poise damage. It first blocks an incoming attack and follows with an upward slash, which means that it’s helpful against all kinds of enemies including invaders.

8. Inseparable Sword

Inseparable Sword

What makes the Inseparable Sword stand out is that it has a badass two-handed moveset, and that it has the second highest Holy damage among sacred-infused weapons at 447.

Using its Sacred Blade skill will buff your weapon with additional Holy damage and is great against undead enemies.

9. Golden Order Greatsword

Golden Order Greatsword

This Legendary greatsword holds a special meaning in the game for its rich history, the sword was designed after the Elden Ring itself and was given to Lord Radagon by his first wife, Rennala.

Although it’s a gorgeous-looking weapon, it’s pretty underwhelming compared to the other greatswords you get. And funnily enough, despite it being owned by the second Elden Lord, the legendary weapon can be found in a random cave.

Still, it has an amazing weapon skill called Establish Order, which sends out a wave of golden explosions once activated.

10. Forked Greatsword

Forked Greatsword

This might not look like your typical greatsword, but the Forked Greastsword is as good as other weapons on this list. The only downside is that it’s a difficult weapon to obtain, which means you’re probably better off using other weapons.

However, if you do come across it, the Forked Greatsword is not a bad weapon to have. It’s great for builds that focus on status effects, whether it’s frostbite, poison, or bleed.

Conclusion

That’s our ranking for the best greatswords in Elden Ring! Just know that there are way too many amazing greatswords to fit into this list, so it’s best to keep an open mind whenever you encounter other greatswords.

This ranking is also based on research and a mix of personal experience, so the order might be different for others and there might be a weapon we haven’t included that works better for you.

Elden Ring is chock full of options not only when it comes to weaponry but on spells, armor, and even storyline. If you want to learn more about the world of Elden Ring, we have plenty of guides to help you on your journey.

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