Greatsword — Bossing

B-Tier Strength Build • Bossing Variant

The classic Berserk sword with Royal Knight's Resolve for devastating single hits. Simple, brutal, effective.

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Stat Distribution (Level 150)

  • Vigor: 55
  • Mind: 15
  • Endurance: 35
  • Strength: 60
  • Dexterity: 13
  • Intelligence: 9
  • Faith: 8
  • Arcane: 7

Equipment Changes

  • Ash of War: Royal Knight's Resolve — 80% next attack damage — use before charged R2 or jump R2

Strategy & Tips

  • Royal Knight's Resolve > charged R2 does absurd damage
  • Jump R2 for safer but slightly lower damage during shorter windows
  • Lion's Claw alternative: better stagger but lower raw damage than RKR combo
  • The Greatsword has high base damage; RKR multiplies it to extreme levels
  • Against stagger-able bosses, two RKR jump attacks trigger a critical