Elden Ring: Shadow of The Erdtree – Best Light Greatswords, Ranked

Elden Ring: Shadow of The Erdtree - Best Light Greatswords, Ranked

As a seasoned Elden Ring player with hundreds of hours under my belt, I’ve come to appreciate the intricacies and diversity of weapons that FromSoftware has so masterfully crafted. And let me tell you, Rellana’s Twin Blades have left an indelible mark on my adventure.


The latest expansion for Elden Ring, named Shadow of the Erdtree, entices gamers with fresh attractions: novel weapons to use, armor sets to don, unexplored territories, and formidable foes to vanquish. Among these new additions, the Light Greatsword type particularly captures the attention of numerous players.

Using these weapon animations, artistic weapon skills, and damaging capabilities, players can secure triumph in both player versus environment (PvE) and player versus player (PvP) scenarios with panache. The Light Greatswords exhibit diverse characteristics, such as being imbued, incorporating multiple elemental harms, and showcasing a distinctive weapon featuring an expeditious buff-removal Ash of War.

Caution: Certain items on this list may disclose storyline and boss details from Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, potentially affecting your gaming experience.

3 Milady

Physically Damaging Light Greatsword With Huge Potential

Elden Ring: Shadow of The Erdtree - Best Light Greatswords, Ranked

How to GetCastle Ensis, the Milady Light Greatsword can be found inside a chest. The chest is located at the top of a watchtower.
Weapon TypeLight Greatsword
Damage Inflicted116 Physical
ScalingStr D, Dex D
RequirementsStr 12, Dex 17
Weight6.5

As a gamer, I find the Milady weapon truly impressive with its long and swift design. Each attack takes a significant leap forward, extending my reach even further. The heavy strike starts up quickly and has a short cooldown, making it perfect for both thrusting and slashing ashes. This versatile weapon shines best when infused with status effects like cold or bleed, especially when paired with the Winged Sword Insignia Talisman.

As a gamer, I can tell you that Milady, this Light Greatsword, truly shines with its impressive damage output and swift movement, showcasing the might of this weapon class. However, it comes with a downside – its Poise damage for PvP is extremely low. In PvP scenarios, players can take advantage of the Wing Stance Ash of War to inflict massive damage. The heavy AoW comes with an unexpected range, leaving opponents vulnerable to a follow-up heavy attack that could easily be rolled into, making for an effective roll catch. Milady also boasts some built-in animation cancels, allowing players to seamlessly transition between attacks and maximize the weapon’s potential – particularly noteworthy is any R2 (jump, run, neutral) into R1 combo. Each of these hits shares the same speed, making up one cohesive combo that significantly increases Milady’s burst damage.

As a gamer, I’ve noticed that Milady’s regular attack to charged attack transition has been shortened. This means that when I encounter an unarmored opponent, I can stun them with a normal attack and seize the opportunity to swiftly execute a powerful charged attack. Additionally, her running charged attack allows me to seamlessly transition into another charged attack, enabling me to unleash two quick, heavy attacks in rapid succession for a total of four hits – all within a short period if I have enough stamina to spare.

2 Leda’s Sword

Mixture Of Physical And Holy Damage With High Quantity

Elden Ring: Shadow of The Erdtree - Best Light Greatswords, Ranked
How to GetFound on Needle Knight Leda’s corpse in Enir-Ilim along with Leda’s Armor after she and the rest of Miquella’s followers are defeated.
Weapon TypeUnique Light Greatsword
Damage Inflicted101 Physical 65 Holy
ScalingStrength E Dexterity C Faith D
RequirementsStrength 11 Dexterity 22 Faith 19
Weight7.5

Discovered close to the end of the game, Leda’s Sword holds great significance for a character build. Unlike many other weapons, this one relies on the player’s Armor Rating (AR) instead of Faith stat for its Ash of War, Needle Piercer. The Needle Piercer ability deals Piercing damage and can be enhanced using the Spear Talisman. Even without wielding two weapons, a player can effortlessly activate multiple-hit effects (Rotten Winged Sword Insignia, Millicent’s Prosthesis, Thorny Cracked Tear) by making full use of the Light Greatsword’s extensive move set. This strategy could potentially minimize the impact of Needle Piercer’s lower damage due to its swift casting speed.

Additionally, this weapon’s expertise lies in stripping opponents of their buffs, acting similarly to the Law of Regression Spell in combat while inflicting damage. The weapon is predominantly tied to Dexterity rather than Faith, yet it performs admirably against DLC challenges even without an ideal setup. Its accompanying Ash of War attack boasts a hitbox on the sword swing and dishes out significant damage for its swiftness and forgiveness. In confrontations with enemies employing buffs like Messmer Soldiers, its miniature Law of Regression effect can prove effective, making it a formidable asset in both PVE and PVP scenarios.

1 Rellana’s Twin Blades

Stylish Paired Twin Light Greatsword With Fire And Magic Infusion

Elden Ring: Shadow of The Erdtree - Best Light Greatswords, Ranked

How to Get

Exchange the Twin Moon Knight’s Remembrance with Enia at the Roundtable Hold for obtaining this weapon.

Weapon Type

Unique Twin Light Greatsword

Damage Inflicted

Physical (103), Magic (66), Fire (66)

Scaling

Strength D, Dexterity D, Intelligence D, Faith D

Requirements

Strength 13, Dexterity 16, Intelligence 16, Faith 16

Weight

8.0

Rellana’s Twin Blades is a paired weapon, meaning the player only needs to have one copy in order to dual wield them. The sword use depends on the hand it is wielded in. This allows dedicated Int or Faith builds to use only the sword that suits their build, and potentially pair it with an infused Milady on the other hand. However, this also means that it cannot be dual wielded to use a pair of the Int swords. The left-hand weapon will always be the Fire (Faith) blade, even if two sets of Rellana’s Twin Blades are equipped. Thanks to its stats, the weapon is at its most useful during PvE, as the fire stance can obliterate even the Scadutree Avatar if a player manages to time it just right on its head. A player can potentially almost one-shot an enemy with only 50 Faith and at the 10th level.

The Magic weapon stance is fairly effective in PvE, allowing you to stun most enemies and serve as a helpful crowd control method or finishing touch from a moderate distance. However, it receives only average scaling in all four stats, with minimal benefit from Int and Faith beyond the Ash of War skill. This weapon boasts an appealing design and can prove invaluable for challenging PvE situations within the game’s expansion that may be too tough for some players, whether newcomers or veterans alike, as they continue to explore the content.

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2024-07-15 17:03