Giant Crusher Build

A-Tier Strength Build • Elden Ring
Giant Crusher Build
  • Radahn's Redmane Helm
    Helm
    Radahn's Redmane Helm Increases Strength by 2 but reduces FP by 15%
  • Crucible Axe Armor
    Chest Armor
    Crucible Axe Armor Heavy armor with excellent physical defense
  • Crucible Gauntlets
    Gloves
    Crucible Gauntlets Heavy gauntlets for maximum protection
  • Crucible Greaves
    Legs
    Crucible Greaves Completes the Crucible Knight set
  • Giant-Crusher
    Two-Handed (Primary)
    Giant-Crusher Colossal weapon with massive damage. Two-hand for maximum power and moveset
  • Brass Shield
    Left Hand (Optional)
    Brass Shield Medium shield for occasional blocking when not two-handing
  • Great-Jar's Arsenal
    Talisman
    Great-Jar's Arsenal Vastly increases maximum equip load
  • Two-Handed Sword Talisman
    Talisman
    Two-Handed Sword Talisman Enhances attacks with two-handed weapons by 15%
  • Claw Talisman
    Talisman
    Claw Talisman Enhances jump attacks by 15%
  • Dragoncrest Greatshield Talisman
    Talisman
    Dragoncrest Greatshield Talisman Enormously boosts physical damage negation by 20%
  • Flask of Crimson Tears 14
    Flask of Crimson Tears
    Restores HP. Maximum healing for sustained combat.
  • Flask of Cerulean Tears 1
    Flask of Cerulean Tears
    Restores FP. One flask for emergency ash of war usage.
  • Flask of Wondrous Physick
    Flask of Wondrous Physick
    Strength-knot Crystal Tear + Stonebarb Cracked Tear
    Effects
    Temporarily boosts Strength by 10
    Makes it easier to break enemy stance
  • Exalted Flesh
    Exalted Flesh
    Temporary attack power boost. Stack for massive damage windows.
  • Boiled Crab
    Boiled Crab
    Increases physical damage negation. Perfect for trading hits.

Stat Distribution (Level 150)

  • Vigor: 60 (Maximum survivability)
  • Mind: 15 (Minimal FP needs)
  • Endurance: 50 (Heavy weapon stamina needs)
  • Strength: 80 (Soft cap for maximum damage)
  • Dexterity: 12 (Minimum requirement)
  • Intelligence: 8 (Base stat)
  • Faith: 8 (Base stat)
  • Arcane: 9 (Base stat)

How to Get Giant-Crusher

  • Found in Caelid Waypoint Ruins in a caravan
  • Location: South Caelid, in the back of a wagon
  • No boss fight required - just loot from the caravan
  • Can be obtained early in the game

Recommended Ash of War

  • Royal Knight's Resolve: Massive damage boost for next attack
  • War Cry: Attack power boost and enhanced heavy attacks
  • Barbaric Roar: Damage boost with faster recovery
  • Giant Hunt: Thrust attack effective against large enemies

Gameplay Strategy

  • Two-Hand Always: Giant-Crusher is meant to be two-handed for full moveset
  • Jump Attacks: Primary damage dealer - massive damage and stance break
  • Crouch Pokes: Safe poke attacks to control space
  • Heavy Attacks: Charge for maximum damage and stance breaking
  • Positioning: Use reach advantage to hit enemies before they reach you
  • Trading: High poise lets you trade hits favorably

PvP Notes

  • One-Shot Potential: Can eliminate opponents in 1-2 hits
  • Range Advantage: Excellent reach for catching players
  • Jump Attacks: Hard to punish and massive damage
  • Counters: Vulnerable to fast weapons and magic spam
  • Mind Games: Threat of massive damage forces defensive play

Alternative Equipment

  • Weapon: Greatsword or Great Stars for different movesets
  • Helm: Lionel's Helm for maximum poise
  • Armor: Bull-Goat Set for highest poise in game
  • Talisman: Bull-Goat's Talisman for extra poise