Greatswords are among the most powerful,interesting and unique weapons in the entirety ofElden Ring.They come in an array of shapes and sizes, some simplistic in their design, and others offering an otherworldly level of power and destruction.
When it comes to picking up one to take on the Lands Between, players should make sure to equip some equally powerful talismans to match the capabilities and potential of these immense weapons. Though simple stat buffs are a great choice, there are several items that fit perfectly with the fantasy of swinging around a heavy sword and dishing out enormous damage to any and all foes.
8Godfrey Icon
Fire, Earth, Wind And Lightning
A mid-game buff that scales well into the later bosses, the Godfrey Icon talisman is a massive boost to any and all chargedskill-based weapons. And when used in conjunction with some unique weaponry like the Moonlight Greatsword, it turns it from from a hefty frost weapon, to spell-spamming machine.
There are plenty of other instances where a greatsword has a great skill but maybe the player can’t make the most use out of it because of high fp costs or other factors. 15% is substaintial enough to warrant equiping it and finds its home in plenty of greatsword builds.
7Viridian Amber Medallion +3
Keep The Hits Coming
Grestswords are heavy. Heavy weapons need stamina, therefore a talisman that alleviates some of that worry is a great way of boosting damage output and uptime when it comes to boss fights that can be easily staggered.
There are several versions of the item dotted throughout the Lands Between, the first and smallest buff is found very early on in theWeeping Peninsulaand the best of the set is found at the midpoint of the DLC. Having at least 11% bonus stamina at all times is incredibly useful for swinging around gigantic weapons and helps keep the aggression up for finishing off a fight quickly.
6Shard of Alexander
The Power Of A Fellow Warrior
Another great talisman to be used alonside greatsword skills, being gifted it as a reward for finishig Alexander’s quest, the player can take advantage of the combined buff from this and the Godfrey Idol for some serious skill firepower.
The quest itselftakes players far and wide, culminating inCrumbling Farum Azulatowards the climax of the game. But once collected, the final few bosses and the DLC become no match for ranged waves and devastating slams.
5Claw Talisman
Death From Above
An incredibly early pick and one that shouldn’t be missed, the claw talisman transforms the game into a bunny-hopping simulator, with some ridiculous damage attached to the end of it. The greatsword trick is to powerstance. Thanks to the addition all the way back inDark Souls 2,the player is able to equipt two of the same weapon, one in each hand and swing, slam and decapitate anything that gets in their way.
Some weapons are dropped and are not an issue, but the player will need a friend to fetch the copy or collect it in their second playthrough, but once both are in hand, the world is very much their oyster to be cracked up and tore to pieces.
4Two-Headed Turtle Talisman
Lower Downtime, Higher DPS
If a big stamina bar wasn’t enough, then add on a near-insant regeneration and the ability to keep the hits coming becomes relentless and borderline unstoppable.The first turtle is availablein the base game, but players should for sure seek out its brother, as the difference can be felt and makes fights effortless.
By mitigating the down-side of high stamina costs, greatswords start looking more like daggers in terms of the number of attacks and the frequency of hits. And when things get dicey, the ability to roll spam for as long as needed is incredibly useful and thanks to this little turtle, the player can get straight back into the action in no time.
3Axe Talisman
Charge It Up And Swing Away
Don’t let the name be a red herring. Despite being advertised for axes,greatswords are the perfect pairfor this surprisingly powerful talisman that comes with zero downsides and a pretty substantial boon.
Players can pick this up within about five minutes of starting a playthrough, and it can stay in their pocket for virtually the whole game. There is something just so satisfying about holding down the right trigger and releasing it once the sound queue plays, to unleash a boat-load of damage, only added to by this little trinket.
2Talisman of Lord’s Bestowal
Take A Breather Then Get Stuck In
HP is important, but so is keeping up the fight. This talisman is helpful for those who struggle to use anestus flask, then get back up on the offensive. By upping their poise, the player can potentially get a few extra hits in with their greatsword, whilst brushing off any oncoming blows from the enemy.
Combined with some extra buffs from physick flasks and consumables and the player can retreat, heal, then return to battle feeling like they just activated a second-phase themselves. It is great when used with heavy weapons, as getting a large hit canceled sucks, so being able to power through makes fights feel easier and bosses fall like dominoes.
1Two-Handed Sword Talisman
Heavy Damage For Heavy Weapons
If it wasn’t obvious enough, this talisman was practically designed with greatswords in mind. The object itself depicts a figure holding one, so it is a clear winner and definitive option when it comes to choosing the best talisman for those battling with a greatsword.
A 15% buff for doing virtually nothing is absurd, hence why it is tucked away midway through the DLC, requiring some difficult battles to be taken before being rewarded with what could be the most overpowered damage buff talisman in the entire game.
