Zweihander

Zweihander

Attack	141 Physical
Critical	100
Scaling	Str D, Dex D
Requires	Str 19, Dex 11
Effect
Guard	67% physical, 45 guard boost
Type	Colossal Sword
Attack Type	Standard
Skill	Stamp
FP Cost	5 / 8
Weight	15.5
Upgrades With	Smithing Stones, to +25
Sell Price	100

The Zweihander is a Colossal Sword in Elden Ring.

When to Use It

Early game. It is found around Weeping Peninsula, in the opening stretch of a run, so it is one of the first real upgrades you can carry.

Why Players Pick It

The class's entry ticket: 19 Str / 11 Dex and 15.5 weight, the lowest requirements and lightest weight in the class, bought from the Isolated Merchant in the Weeping Peninsula. Infusable, and 's max Keen table gives it A Dexterity at 319 physical, the class's only realistic Dex option.

Upgrades

Ordinary Smithing Stones carry it all the way to +25, and because it is not a Somber weapon it will also hold a grease or a weapon buff, which is a damage source the unique blades simply do not have.

Build

Its scaling runs Str at D and Dex at D, so Str and Dex are the stats worth levelling, and you need Str 19 and Dex 11 before you can lift it. Any Ash of War and any affinity will sit on it, so its scaling can be re-cut towards whichever stat you are already levelling.

Notes

Just about the largest sword a mere man is capable of swinging. True to its name, it is designed to be wielded in both hands, but those of merely ordinary strength will still struggle to do so. The long blade is heavy and sharp, sending foes reeling back with its broader strokes, while also capable of a devastating piercing thrust.

How to Get Zweihander Guide

Isolated Merchant in his shack in the Weeping Peninsula region (x1).

Where to find Zweihander Location?

Map credit by Map Genie.

All Colossal Swords

Name	Physical	Magic	Fire	Light	Holy	Crit. Boost	Weight	Str.	Dex.	Int.	Fai.	Arc.	Sell Price	Skill
Ancient Meteoric Ore Greatsword	154 80.0	46 55.0	0 49.0	0 49.0	0 49.0	100	22.0	D 35	E 10	0	0	D 19	1000	White Light Charge
Fire Knight's Greatsword	147 69.0	0 42.0	44 47.0	0 42.0	0 42.0	100	16.0	D 22	D 18	0	D 12	0	100	Stamp (Upward Cut)
Godslayer's Greatsword	119 63	0 38	77 49	0 38	0 38	100 45	17.5	D 20	D 22	0	D 20	0	1000	The Queen's Black Flame
Grafted Blade Greatsword	162 80	0 48	0 48	0 48	0 48	100 53	21	C 40	E 14	0	0	0	200	Oath of Vengeance
Greatsword of Radahn (Light)	129 65.0	83 47.0	0 34.0	0 34.0	0 34.0	100	20.0	D 32	D 24	E 15	0	0	1000	Lightspeed Slash
Greatsword of Radahn (Lord)	129 69.0	83 42.0	0 47.0	0 42.0	0 42.0	100	19.0	D 32	D 24	E 15	0	0	1000	Promised Consort
Greatsword	164 84	0 50	0 50	0 50	0 50	100 56	23	C 31	E 12	0	0	0	100	Stamp (Upward Cut)
Maliketh's Black Blade	127 68	0 36	0 36	0 36	82 49	100 55	22	D 34	E 12	0	D 20	0	100	Destined Death
Moonrithyll's Knight Sword	124 70.0	80 55.0	0 43.0	0 43.0	0 43.0	100	18.0	D 20	D 14	D 18	0	0	500	Tremendous Phalanx
Royal Greatsword	112 71	134 63	0 44	0 44	0 44	100 52	20	D 26	E 18	D 22	0	0	500	Wolf's Assault
Ruins Greatsword	124 82	37 56	0 50	0 50	0 50	100 56	23	B 50	0	E 16	0	0	1000	Wave of Destruction
Starscourge Greatsword	129 65	83 47	0 34	0 34	0 34	100 52	20	D 38	D 12	E 15	0	0	100	Starcaller Cry
Troll Knight's Sword	124 70	80 55	0 43	0 43	0 43	100 50	18	D 20	D 14	D 18	0	0	200	Troll's Roar
Troll's Golden Sword	155 76	0 46	0 46	0 46	0 46	100 51	19	D 29	D 10	0	0	0	200	Troll's Roar
Watchdog's Greatsword	142 82	0 49	0 49	0 49	0 49	100 55	22	C 30	E 10	0	0	0	100	Stamp (Upward Cut)
Zweihander	141 67	0 40	0 40	0 40	0 40	100 45	15.5	D 19	D 11	0	0	0	100	Stamp (Upward Cut)