Moonlight Greatsword — Bossing

S-Tier Intelligence/Strength Build • Bossing Variant

With the weapon buff active, charged R2s send frost waves that deal enormous damage. This variant maximizes that burst potential against bosses.

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Stat Distribution (Level 150)

  • Vigor: 50
  • Mind: 28
  • Endurance: 25
  • Strength: 16
  • Dexterity: 11
  • Intelligence: 65
  • Faith: 8
  • Arcane: 9

Equipment Changes

  • Talisman: Shard of Alexander — Boosts the weapon buff's wave attack damage
  • Physick: Magic-Shrouding + Stonebarb Tear — Magic damage boost + increased stagger chance

Strategy & Tips

  • Always keep the weapon buff active during boss fights
  • Charged R2 frost wave does devastating damage to large bosses
  • The frost buildup from the buff + wave procs frost for a massive HP chunk
  • Jump R2 is excellent for both stagger and frost application
  • Reapply weapon buff whenever it expires — the DPS difference is enormous