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The New Metagame Rewards Old School Mastery
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The Strongest Weapon In Elden Ring (You Ignore At Your Peril) is the Elden Lord Greatsword. This colossal blade delivers raw, heavy damage that crumbles boss armor. Research shows high damage per second builds remain top ranked in player trials.
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Heavy Attacks Break Guard And Fill Your Frenzy Meter Fast. Master its slow swing to punish enemy recover frames. Studies indicate timing and spacing trump spam clicking every strike.
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Riposte And Overwhelmic Crush Posture Windows. Landing charged heavies builds meter for burst windows. Defense turns your patience into punishing openings.
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Use Its Range To Dictate Distance And Respect Recovery. Punish whiffed attacks and bait greedy counters early. Practice chambers and dodges around its wide arc.
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A quick, grounded charged heavy wrecks most bosses.
FAQ
Q: What is a top alternative greatsword variant?
A: Colossal Sword and Black Knife Cragblade both scale mightily with Strength.
Q: How can solo players practice the timing?
A: Use training dummies in Roundtable Hold to nail riposte frames safely.
