Elden Ring Best Colossal Weapons [Tips from a 270-Hour Player]

After its massively successful release, Elden Ring has gone through multiple patches and updates to improve the game further. Patch 1.04 has been particularly noticeable in this regard since it included major buffs to some of the best Elden Ring weapons, including Strength Weapons and colossal ones. This means that many Colossal Weapon wielders and even new players inclined toward tank builds will get some significant buffs in their performance. This is why, in this guide, I shall give you a list that includes the Best Colossal Weapon in Elden Ring.

The Best Colossal Weapons In Elden Ring

There are a total of 5 Best Colossal Weapons that I have discussed in detail in this article, which are as follows. The following table entails how the best Colossal Weapons compared to each other in Elden Ring:

1. The Ruins Greatsword

The Ruins Greatsword is one of the best Colossal Swords in the game. It primarily scales with strength (A) or intelligence (D). It is a good choice if you want some additional magical damage with your physical damage. Also, note that this weapon can not be infused with Ashes of War. This is an excellent choice for pure strength builds due to higher scaling. 

Unlocking & Requirements

To unlock this weapon, you must defeat the Misbegotten Warrior and the Crucible Knight at the Redmane Castle Plaza. This boss fight is only available before or after defeating Starscourge Radahn and exhausting the Witch-Hunter Jerren’s dialogue.  To wield this weapon, you must have the following stats.

• 50 Strength
• 16 Intelligence

You need Somber Smithing Stones to upgrade this weapon.

Stats

The weight of the Ruins Greatsword is 23.0. Lastly here are the base stats for this weapon.

2. The Giant Crusher

The second Colossal Weapon on my list is the the Giant Crusher – primarily scales with Strength (A), like most Colossal Weapons. While its scaling isn’t as strong as the Ruins Greatsword and lacks magical damage, it boasts higher base physical damage.

Duel-wielding this weapon can yield a total of 895 damage with 60 Strength and a +25 upgrade level. The Giant Crusher can also be infused with Ashes of War, making it an excellent choice for pure strength builds focused on physical damage. For more details, check out the Elden Ring Giant Crusher build guide

Unlocking & Requirements

Unlocking this weapon is incredibly easy. You can find it in a chest directly to the south of the Outer Wall Phantom Tree site of grace.

The stats required to wield this weapon is solely 60 strength.

Stats

The weight for the Giant Crusher is 26.5 and the complete stat list is as below.

3. Prelate’s Inferno Crozier

The Prelate’s Inferno Crozier is a Colossal Weapon that primarily scales with Strength (B) and Dexterity (E). The Base stats on this weapon are almost identical to the Giant Crusher. This giant red hammer is a great weapon if you like physical attacks which can launch enemies into the air.

This weapon can also be infused with Ashes of War, and you can also buff it with magic and consumables.

Unlocking & Requirements

This weapon is dropped from an enemy wielding it inside Fort Laiedd near Seethewater Terminus site of grace. The drop is always guaranteed. The stats required to use this weapon are 45 Strength and 8 Dexterity.

This weapon can be upgraded by using smithing stones.

Stats

The weight of the Prelate’s Inferno Crozier is exactly 23.5. All other base stats are in the table below.

4. Starscourge Greatsword

Now of course a list of the Colossal Weapons in Elden Ring would be incomplete without the Starscourge Greatsword. It has a nice mix of physical and magical damage and primarily scales with Strength (C), Dexterity (D), and Intelligence (D). Due to the weapons skill on this weapon, it is a great choice if you are looking for something to clear packs of enemies.

This weapon cannot be infused with Ashes of War.

Unlocking & Requirements

The Starscourge Greatsword can be obtained once you defeat Radahn and trade the Remembrance of the Starscourge with Enia at the Roundtable Hold. The stats required to use this weapon are 38 Strength, 12 Dexterity, and 15 Intelligence.

This weapon can be upgraded using Somber Smithing Stones.

Stats

The weight of the Starcaller Cry is 20. The rest of the stats are as below.

5. Grafted Blade Greatsword

The Grafted Blade Greatsword is a great-looking weapon that resembles a lot of the Prelate’s Inferno Crozier in terms of its base stats and scaling. Just like the Prelate’s Inferno Crozier the Grafted Blade Great Sword scales with Strength (C), and Dexterity (D). This weapon cannot be infused with Ashes of War.

It was explicitly mentioned in the 1.04 patch notes that the Grafted Blade Greatsword will get a damage buff. So, this has now become an excellent candidate for strength/ dexterity builds.

Unlocking and Requirements

To unlock this weapon, you must defeat Leonine Misbegotten in the Castle Morne at the Weeping Peninsula. Now to wield this weapon you must have 40 Strength and 14 Dexterity.

This weapon can be upgraded using Somber Smithing Stones.

Stats

The Grafted Blade Great Sword has a weight rating of 21. The rest of its base stats are as below.

My Thoughts On The Best Colossal Weapon In Elden Ring

My pick for the best Colossal Weapon in Elden Ring is Godslayer’s Greatsword. Its general moveset is different from other weapons of its category, features incredible range, and has one of the most highly damaging Ash of War in the game. One sweep from the Queen’s Blackflame, and even the giants don’t survive. In colossal hammers, Prelate’s Inferno and Fallingstar Beast Jaw were also some of my favorites.

The Infermo Crozier works extremely well against low-poise bosses such as Malenia due to its incredible Ash of War. Falling star Beast Jaw, due to its ability to land extreme blows from afar, is also a great choice for end-game areas.

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