Great Sword sits in the Heavy weapon class — Slow attack speed, High damage. Best paired with the Damage Boost trait and ores like Darkryte. Here's the full breakdown.
HeavyClass
SlowSpeed
HighDamage
Damage BoostIdeal Trait
Great Sword — At a Glance
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Weapon Class | Heavy |
| Attack Speed | Slow |
| Damage Profile | High |
| Recommended Trait | Damage Boost |
| Top Ore Picks | Darkryte, Peak Ore, Embercite |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Pros: Highest single-hit damage, strong block, boss killer
Cons: Slow animation, stamina drain, easy to punish
Best Great Sword Recipes
Three tested recipes for Great Sword, each targeting a different playstyle:
Meta Damage Build
Recipe: Darkryte + Peak Ore + Embercite
→ Activates Damage Boost trait consistently, tuned for boss damage.
Balanced Build
Recipe: Darkryte + Obsidian + Mithril
→ Trades some peak damage for defense trait activation.
Budget Build
Recipe: Obsidian + Ruby + Silver
→ Accessible early-mid game recipe with respectable output.
How to Play Great Sword
The Great Sword rewards players who understand its rhythm. With Slow attacks and High damage per hit, the priority is landing hits at the right moment — not spamming attacks. Combine that with the Damage Boost trait for consistent bonus damage.
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