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Greatswords

Swords Two-handed

They follow the same attack pattern as one-handed swords (a three-hit combo and a ×3 secondary attack) but with more damage per swing. You pay for it with the shield.

Main damage Slash
Elements in variants fire, frost, lightning, poison

Why choose it

  • Big damage on every swing
  • Secondary attack ×3
With main damage (slash)
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With elemental variants (fire, frost, lightning, poison)
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Weaknesses

  • No shield
  • Very expensive in stamina
Weak against enemies that resist slash
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Full lineup

Krom Mistlands 150 Block 52 Weight 4 Open station icon Black Forge lvl 1
Slayer Ashlands 170 Block 64 Weight 4 Open station icon Black Forge lvl 3
Brutal Slayer Ashlands 170 Block 64 Weight 4 Open station icon Black Forge lvl 4
Scourging Slayer Ashlands 170 10 Block 64 Weight 4 Open station icon Black Forge lvl 4
Primal Slayer Ashlands 170 10 Block 64 Weight 4 Open station icon Black Forge lvl 4
Nord Greatsword Deep North 210 Block 76 Weight 4 Open station icon Frost Foundry lvl 1
Thunderblood Greatsword Deep North 220 45 Block 76 Weight 4 Open station icon Black Forge lvl 4
Frostfire Greatsword Deep North 186 12 88 Block 76 Weight 4 Open station icon Black Forge lvl 4

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