Grossmesser

Grossmesser
Attack	115 Physical
Critical	100
Scaling	Str D, Dex D
Requires	Str 14, Dex 12
Effect
Guard	46% physical, 28 guard boost
Type	Curved Sword
Attack Type	Slash
Skill	Spinning Slash
FP Cost	6 / 12
Weight	4.5
Upgrades With	Smithing Stones, to +25
Sell Price	100

The Grossmesser is a Curved Sword in Elden Ring. It can be picked up early in a run.

The Grossmesser is a curved sword with a large blade, designed to combine its weight with a sharp cutting edge, described as a thoroughly reliable choice for those who master its particulars. It drops from Skeletons that wield it alone, without shield or bow, such as those in the Tombsward Catacombs in the Weeping Peninsula. It is one of the heavier curved swords and scales evenly with Strength and Dexterity. Its Spinning Slash skill spins to cut every foe in range, which is especially good against groups. It suits a Strength and Dexterity build that wants a weightier curved sword.

How to Get Grossmesser Guide

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It is a rare drop from the Skeletons that wield it, such as those in the Tombsward Catacombs.

1. Travel to the Tombsward Catacombs in the Weeping Peninsula.
2. Look for Skeletons armed only with a Grossmesser, with no shield or bow.
3. Defeat them until one drops the sword.

Where to find Grossmesser Location?

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Grossmesser map location:

Map credit by Map Genie.

Upgrades

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It upgrades with regular Smithing Stones up to +25. Greases and weapon buffs work on it as well.

Level	Material	Amount	Attack	Scaling
+1	Smithing Stone [1]	x2	121 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+2	Smithing Stone [1]	x4	128 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+3	Smithing Stone [1]	x6	135 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+4	Smithing Stone [2]	x2	141 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+5	Smithing Stone [2]	x4	148 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+6	Smithing Stone [2]	x6	155 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+7	Smithing Stone [3]	x2	161 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+8	Smithing Stone [3]	x4	168 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+9	Smithing Stone [3]	x6	175 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+10	Smithing Stone [4]	x2	181 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+11	Smithing Stone [4]	x4	188 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+12	Smithing Stone [4]	x6	195 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+13	Smithing Stone [5]	x2	201 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+14	Smithing Stone [5]	x4	208 Physical	Str C, Dex D
+15	Smithing Stone [5]	x6	215 Physical	Str C, Dex D
+16	Smithing Stone [6]	x2	221 Physical	Str C, Dex D
+17	Smithing Stone [6]	x4	228 Physical	Str C, Dex D
+18	Smithing Stone [6]	x6	235 Physical	Str C, Dex D
+19	Smithing Stone [7]	x2	241 Physical	Str C, Dex D
+20	Smithing Stone [7]	x4	248 Physical	Str C, Dex D
+21	Smithing Stone [7]	x6	255 Physical	Str C, Dex D
+22	Smithing Stone [8]	x2	261 Physical	Str C, Dex D
+23	Smithing Stone [8]	x4	268 Physical	Str C, Dex D
+24	Smithing Stone [8]	x6	275 Physical	Str C, Dex D
+25	Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone	x1	281 Physical	Str C, Dex D

Skill

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Spinning Slash costs 6 / 12 FP. The wielder spins the whole body to slash foes in a wide circle, and an additional input adds two more spins. Small weapons spin quickly, while greatswords, spears, halberds and other large weapons use a slower, sweeping version. The skill cannot be parried. It is the weapon's default Ash of War, so another can take its place.

"Skill favored by dexterous warriors. Slash foes as your body spins. Additional input allows for a follow-up attack."

Suggested Build

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Use its fast curved sword swings with extra heft, and spin through groups with Spinning Slash or add bleed through an infusion.

Stats	Strength 55, Dexterity 55, Vigor 40 to 60, Endurance 24, Mind 10
Affinity	Quality for its even Strength and Dexterity scaling, or Blood for bleed.
Ash of War	Spinning Slash against groups, or Seppuku on a Blood version.
Talismans	Lord of Blood's Exultation, Millicent's Prosthesis, Winged Sword Insignia

Notes

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"Curved sword boasting a large blade. This weapon is designed to make use of its weight in combination with its sharp cutting edge. A thoroughly reliable choice of weapon for those who can master its particulars."

All Curved Swords

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The table below lists all Curved Swords in Elden Ring.

Name	Image	Physical	Magic	Fire	Light	Holy	Crit. Boost	Weight	Str.	Dex.	Int.	Fai.	Arc.	Sell Price	Skill
Bandit's Curved Sword		118 48	0 36	0 36	0 36	0 36	100 36	5	D 11	D 13	0	0	0	100	Spinning Slash
Beastman's Curved Sword		113 44	0 33	0 33	0 33	0 33	100 27	4	C 13	E 11	0	0	0	100	Spinning Slash
Dancing Blade of Ranah		88 37.0	0 28.0	0 29.0	0 29.0	0 27.0	100 20	3.5	9	B 20	0	0	0	500	Unending Dance
Eclipse Shotel		77 35	0 25	0 25	0 25	77 50	100 25	3.0	E 10	D 25	0	D 30	0	1000	Death Flare
Falchion		109 42	0 31	0 31	0 31	0 31	100 26	3.5	D 9	D 13	0	0	0	100	Spinning Slash
Falx		107 42.0	0 31.0	0 31.0	0 31.0	0 31.0	100 23.0	4.0	D 12	D 15	0	0	0	200	Revenger's Blade
Flowing Curved Sword		109 42	0 31	0 31	0 31	0 31	100 26	3.5	D 9	D 17	0	0	0	200	Spinning Slash
Grossmesser		115 46	0 34	0 34	0 34	0 34	100 28	4.5	D 14	D 12	0	0	0	100	Spinning Slash
Horned Warrior's Sword		108 48.0	0 36.0	0 36.0	0 36.0	0 36.0	100 30	5.0	D 11	D 14	0	E 14	0	200	Horn Calling
Magma Blade		96 44	0 30	62 44	0 30	0 30	100 27	4	D 9	D 15	0	D 16	0	200	Magma Shower
Mantis Blade		112 44	0 33	0 33	0 33	0 33	100 27	4	D 10	D 12	0	0	0	200	Spinning Slash
Nox Flowing Sword		112 40	0 30	0 30	0 30	0 30	100 25	3.5	E 8	D 15	0	0	0	200	Flowing Form
Scavenger's Curved Sword		105 40	0 30	0 30	0 30	0 30	100 25	3.5	D 9	D 14	0	0	0	200	Spinning Slash
Scimitar		106 40	0 30	0 30	0 30	0 30	100 25	3	D 7	D 13	0	0	0	100	Spinning Slash
Serpent-God's Curved Sword		113 44	0 33	0 33	0 33	0 33	100 27	4	D 13	E 9	0	0	0	500	Spinning Slash
Shamshir		108 42	0 31	0 31	0 31	0 31	100 26	3.5	D 7	D 13	0	0	0	100	Spinning Slash
Shotel		96 37	0 27	0 27	0 27	0 27	100 22	2	E 9	D 19	0	0	0	100	Spinning Slash
Spirit Sword		92 38.0	59 38.0	0 26.0	0 26.0	0 26.0	100 19	2.5	E 8	D 16	D 16	0	0	200	Rancor Slash
Wing of Astel		65 28	78 52	0 23	0 23	0 23	100 23	2.5	E 7	D 17	D 20	0	0	200	Nebula