Giant Crusher — Early Game

A-Tier Strength Build • Early Game Variant

The Giant-Crusher is found on a road near the Outer Wall Phantom Tree in Altus Plateau. This variant uses early Strength weapons with the same jump attack playstyle.

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Stat Distribution (Level 50)

  • Vigor: 25
  • Mind: 10
  • Endurance: 20
  • Strength: 30
  • Dexterity: 12
  • Intelligence: 9
  • Faith: 8
  • Arcane: 7

Equipment Changes

  • Weapon: Large Club (Heavy) — Found early in Limgrave from trolls; same colossal moveset
  • Alternative: Greataxe — Drops from Misbegotten enemies; solid early strength option
  • Ash of War: Lion's Claw — Massive poise damage skill; found in Fort Gael

Strategy & Tips

  • Start Hero class for highest Strength base
  • Jump R2 with colossal weapons is the strongest attack in early game
  • Get Lion's Claw Ash of War from Fort Gael — it's your main skill until endgame
  • Heavy affinity on any weapon gives pure Strength scaling
  • Rush Altus Plateau via the Grand Lift of Dectus to get Giant-Crusher earlier