Elden Ring Greatsword: How To Get The Guts Dragonslayer Sword From Berserk (2024)

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The Elden Ring Greatsword, a not-so-subtle nod to Kentaro Miura’s influential manga Berserk, is yours for the taking--assuming you have the guts to get it.

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Elden Ring may tell an original story set within a universe from Miyazaki and George R.R. Martin, but it packs a few pop culture references that eagle-eyed fans are sure to notice. One such reference is the Elden Ring Greatsword--a not-so-subtle nod to the influential manga Berserk--and it can be yours for the taking without too much trouble by venturing into the eastern region of Caelid. Even better, it's an extremely powerful armament that should round out any build crafted for heavy weapons. In this guide, we'll tell you where you can get the Greatsword.

How to get the Greatsword in Elden Ring

The Greatsword is in northwestern Caelid, on the road that leads south toward the Cathedral of Dragon Communion. The easiest way to get there is starting at the Smoldering Church and just following the road east. If you’ve yet to visit Caellid or northern Limgrave, you can reach the Smoldering Church by either going north from the Third Church of Marika or following the road east from Stormhill Shack across the bridge.

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The Greatsword is in an abandoned treasure cart off the side of the road. The trouble is that two giant zombie dogs are guarding it. In the early and mid-game, these enemies can easily overwhelm you with fast bites that stagger, so we recommend dealing with them either using ranged attacks or on horseback (or both). Take them down, then interact with the card to grab the sword.

Is the Greatsword worth it in Elden Ring?

If you’re using a Strength-based character, it is. Without enhancement, the Greatsword’s physical attack stat is 162, making it one of the strongest colossal swords in the game. You need 31 Strength and 12 Dexterity to wield it.

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Greatsword stats

Here’s how the Greatsword stacks up.

Attack

  • Physical attack: 164
  • Critical: 100

Guard

  • Phys: 67
  • Magic: 50
  • Fire: 50
  • Lightning: 50
  • Holy: 50
  • Boost: 38

Scaling

  • Strength: C
  • Dexterity: E

Stamp, the special ability, is slightly underwhelming, though. Apart from being a common skill, it takes time to set up and execute properly. You need to press the skill button and then follow up with a strong attack to pull it off. If you rarely use skills or just want a big sword that hits hard, it’s not that important.

On the bright side, it’s considered a normal weapon, which means you can upgrade the Greatsword using regular Smithing Stones. If you need a few more points in your Strength stat, check out some of the best areas to farm thousands of Runes.

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Elden Ring Greatsword: How To Get The Guts Dragonslayer Sword From Berserk (2024)

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Elden Ring Greatsword: How To Get The Guts Dragonslayer Sword From Berserk? ›

Once players travel far enough, they will reach a small ridge overlooking a camp. Nearby the site sits a noticeably large, black carriage in Elden Ring's open world. Approach the backside of the coach to find a lootable chest. Interact with the node to receive the iconically-designed Berserk Greatsword in Elden Ring.

How to get the Berserk sword in Elden Ring? ›

Once players travel far enough, they will reach a small ridge overlooking a camp. Nearby the site sits a noticeably large, black carriage in Elden Ring's open world. Approach the backside of the coach to find a lootable chest. Interact with the node to receive the iconically-designed Berserk Greatsword in Elden Ring.

How to get Greatsword Guts Greatsword? ›

Guts' Greatsword is found in Caelid in Elden Ring. More specifically, it is found inside a chest that is on an abandoned carriage in the Dragonbarrow area of Caelid. If you're traveling here from Limgrave, you'll find that one of the closest Sites of Grace is the Rotview Balcony.

Is the Greatsword in Elden Ring a reference to Berserk? ›

2) The Sword

Perhaps the most obvious reference of all, let's talk about The Sword. Guts' iconic blade from the Berserk manga and anime has been featured in Elden Ring, and the other Souls' games in a variety of places.

How do you get the berserker sword? ›

You will need to fight your way through a bunch of ghouls and an Ashbeast. Eventually, you will enter an old temple through a hole in the roof with a bunch of ghouls standing around it. Once you climbed up, the Berserker Sword can be found next to one of the 4 pillars in the room, sticking out from the ground.

What is Guts sword called? ›

In the (chronologically) later arcs, Guts wields the Dragonslayer, a zweihander or two-handed sword about 7' long and 12" wide at its base. It is more than an inch thick at the middle of the blade, giving it incredible weight and power.

What is the largest sword in Elden Ring? ›

The Greatsword is one of the Colossal Sword Weapons in Elden Ring, found in Caelid. Colossal swords boast immense size making them unstoppable when wielded with two hands, and best used for those who prefer weighted combat with a focus on Strength.

How do you get the godslayer Greatsword? ›

The Godslayer's Greatsword can be found at the end of the Divine Tower of Caelid dungeon, located under the divine tower in the Dragonbarrow region far north of Caelid. To claim it, you will need to defeat the Godskin Apostle boss that guards it.

How big is Guts Greatsword? ›

Based on how long this weapon is compared to Guts himself, who evidently stands at 6'3," or 190 centimeters, the Dragonslayer sword is anywhere from 60 to 72 inches in length, or 150 to 182 centimeters. Most likely, the Dragonslayer is at the higher end of that estimated range, such as 71 inches.

How do you get the stone sword Elden Ring? ›

Elden Ring Stonesword Key locations
  1. One can be taken as a keepsake at the start of the game.
  2. One is found on the body by the Storm Hill shack Site of Grace on Storm Hill. Simply follow the road up from the Gatefront to find it.
  3. You can buy three from Finger Reader Enia in the Roundtable Hold for 4,000 runes each.
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How do you get the God Slayer sword in Elden Ring? ›

Descending Divine Tower Of Caelid

Once the player has reached the Divine Tower Site of Grace, they will then need to move inside and descend all the way down to the basem*nt of the tower, where the Godslayer's Greatsword is kept.

Is there a way to get D's sword Elden Ring? ›

To get the Inseparable Sword, you must fulfill D, Hunter of the Dead's Questline (that also ties in with Fia's Questline). This involves getting the Cursemark of Death from the Divine Tower of Liurnia (tying into Ranni's Questline), and speaking to Fia until she kills D and flees the Roundtable Hold.

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