Espadas colosales de Elden Ring

Discover the ultimate list of the most powerful colossal swords in Elden Ring, including new additions from the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. This comprehensive guide details where to find each weapon, their key stats such as physical, magic, fire, holy, and lightning damage, along with attribute requirements and upgrade options. Explore optimized builds to maximize the potential of these imposing weapons, ideal for players looking to dominate in both PvE and PvP. Find out which colossal sword is best for your playstyle and how to get the most out of its Strength scaling.

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    Grafted Blade Greatsword

    98 Global Votes

    The Grafted Blade Greatsword stands out as a colossal sword due to its early accessibility and powerful 'Oath of Vengeance' weapon skill, which provides a significant stat boost. It is an excellent choice for players seeking a formidable Strength weapon early in Elden Ring.

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    Ruins Greatsword

    71 Global Votes
    • Awesome colossal bonking with poise damage

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    The Ruins Greatsword stands out for its "Wave of Destruction" weapon skill, which deals massive area damage and high stagger, making it particularly effective in Strength and Intelligence builds. Its ability to be buffed with the Godfrey Icon talisman allows for even more devastating charged attack damage, making it a formidable choice for combat.

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    Starscourge Greatsword

    22 Global Votes
    • Paired weapon

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    The Starscourge Greatsword is a colossal sword that offers exceptional Strength and Intelligence scaling, making it ideal for hybrid builds. Its unique gravity skill allows for enemy crowd control and significant damage output, proving highly effective against bosses and groups.

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    Troll Knight's Sword

    0 Global Votes
    • Good weapon for Int/Str builds

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    The Troll Knight's Sword stands out for its ability to inflict both physical and magic damage, scaling with Strength, Dexterity, and Intelligence, making it ideal for hybrid builds. Its "Troll's Roar" skill provides effective crowd control and an offensive follow-up, adding a strategic layer to its combat use.

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    Troll's Golden Sword

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    • Good weapon for dire battles

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    The Troll's Golden Sword stands out for its impressive inherent holy damage and excellent scaling with Strength/Faith builds, reaching nearly 900 attack rating with an optimal setup. Its ability to permanently defeat the undead with holy damage makes it an invaluable strategic tool in certain areas of the game.

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    Ancient Meteoric Ore Greatsword

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    • High physical damage

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    The Ancient Meteoric Ore Greatsword delivers exceptional damage, particularly for builds that combine Strength and Intelligence. Its acquisition in the Ruined Forge Starfall Past makes it a valuable find for players seeking to maximize their offensive power. This weapon allows users to perform devastating charged attacks, making it highly effective in various combat situations.

Frequently asked questions

This ranking evaluates Elden Ring Colossal Swords specifically for PvE (Player versus Environment) combat, considering their overall performance, damage, speed, and utility in various builds.
Each sword's position is based on an analysis of its PvE performance, including factors such as damage, attack speed (despite being inherently slow), stagger potential, and scaling with different attributes (Strength, Intelligence).
While this ranking is an editorial guide, users can find information about builds and community opinions that influence the general perception of each sword's effectiveness. We encourage discussion in the comments.
No, this ranking focuses exclusively on the performance of Colossal Swords in PvE (Player versus Environment) mode and is not designed to evaluate their effectiveness in PvP (Player versus Player) combat.

How we built this ranking and what to consider when choosing

Our ranking of Elden Ring Colossal Swords is based on a comprehensive analysis of their performance in the PvE environment, utilizing community insights and game guides to provide a balanced perspective.

  • We evaluate each Colossal Sword by its raw damage, stagger potential, and scaling with attributes like Strength and Intelligence, which are crucial for PvE.
  • We consider attack speed and reach; although Colossal Swords are inherently slow, we value those that offer a balance or unique advantages in combat.
  • Unique weapon skills (Weapon Arts) and their impact on gameplay are taken into account, as is the viability of different builds that utilize them.
  • Game patch information, such as 1.15 or 1.08, is incorporated to ensure the ranking reflects the current state of weapons in Elden Ring.
  • We gather and analyze opinions and experiences from the player community to better understand preferences and perceived performance of each sword in real game situations.
  • Only weapons explicitly classified as 'Colossal Swords' within the Elden Ring universe are included, which replace the Ultra Greatswords from Dark Souls.
  • Relevance for PvE combat is fundamental; swords are selected and evaluated for their utility against enemies and bosses in the game.
  • Swords offering interesting synergies with different stats (Strength, Dexterity, Intelligence) are considered to accommodate a variety of playstyles.
  • Both unique swords and those that can be upgraded and are accessible throughout different stages of the game are included.
  • A sword's ability to inflict significant damage and cause regular staggers, despite its speed, is a key factor for its inclusion.