Summary
Along withchallenging bosses, a grim world filled with vicious creatures, and an atmosphere of hopelessness, theDark Soulsfranchise has always been known for its massive swords.Dark Souls 3is the perfect example of this, as players can make use of various devastating bladed weapons that can help them survive the Kingdom of Lothric.
Ultra Greatswords are known for having very high Strength requirements and being slow to swing, which can sometimes be inconvenient, especially if players haven’t invested enough Souls into their Poise Stats. On the other hand, they also hit like a truck and are among some of themost overpowered weapons in the game. Here are thebest Ultra Greatswords inDark Souls 3, ranked.
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Scaling
Strength (C), Dexterity (E)
TheCathedral Knight Greatswordis a massive weapon wielded by Cathedral Knights in the Cathedral of the Deep. These enemies are formidable, especially in the rafters section, as there’s little space to roll around and dodge their attacks.The Mercenary Classis great against Cathedral Knights, as it’s paired with the Sellsword Twinblades, which are swift and powerful.
To get the Cathedral Knight Greatsword, players will have to farm Cathedral Knights until they drop it. The drop rate isn’t very high, so anyone interested in getting it should buckle up for a long session of farming. The Cathedral Knight Greatsword deals decent Physical Damage and scales okay with Strength.
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Strength (D), Dexterity (C)
For many players, the Abyss Watchers boss fight is the first real skill-check that they’ll encounter during theirDark Souls 3journey. The fight is very challenging due to the enemy’s moveset and also because there’s more than one.
For defeating the Abyss Watchers, players will be rewarded with the Soul of the Blood of the Wolf, which can be transposed to get theFarron Greatsword. This weapon doesn’t deal a lot of Physical Damage, but its Dexterity scaling is decent, and its moveset is quicker than that of other Greatswords, making it one of thebest boss weapons inDark Souls 3.
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Strength (C), Dexterity (E), Intelligence (E), Faith (E)
The Ringed CityDLC is an amazing expansion to the base game, as it adds new and powerful enemies, a few unforgettable boss fights, and an overall challenge that’s meant to be taken on as late into the game as possible, or even after one or two runs through NG+.
As players explore the Ringed City, they will often come across dangerous Ringed Knights, which are wielding theRinged Knight Paired Greatswords. These weapons hit like a truck and have a low Dexterity requirement, making them ideal fora quality build inDark Souls 3.Besides the high Strength requirement, the only other downside to the Ringed Knight Paired Greatswords is that it’s hard to get the hang of them, but once players do, they’ll be unstoppable.
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Hailing from Anri of Astora’s homeland, theAstora Greatswordis a solid choice for players who want to balance Strength and Dexterity. As opposed to other weapons in this category, this great sword does not feature any special aesthetic elements to make it look intimidating, relying on its low requirements and sober design to make it shine.
Out of all the Greatswords on this list, the Astora Greatsword has the lowest Strength requirement, which means that it can be wielded by players early in the game. Players looking for a larger attack range and similar requirements should check out the Washing Pole, orany of the other katanas inDark Souls 3.
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Strength (C), Dexterity (D)
Few bosses in theDark Soulsfranchise have put players to the test as much as Pontiff Sulyvahn in Irithyll of the Boreal Valley. Not only does this boss swing its two blades viciously, but during its second phase, it also summons a clone, which makes things much harder.
Players who manage to defeat this mighty foe will be rewarded with the Soul of Pontiff Sulyvahn, which can be transposed to get theProfaned Greatsword. With decent Physical Damage, mid-level Strength requirements, and okay Strength scaling, this weapon should be in every Ashen One’s armory.
Black Knights are formidable enemies that have been in the franchise since the first installment. Not only do they hit like a truck, but they’re also very resilient to all types of damage, which makes them very difficult to kill.
As players progress through the game, they will often come across Black Knights that are either wielding Greataxes, spears, or theBlack Knight Greatsword. This weapon calls for 30 Strength, 18 Dexterity, and deals 185 points of Physical Damage, making it a balanced choice for players making a quality build.
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Strength (D), Dexterity (D), Intelligence (D), Faith (D)
When players reach the end of the game, they will have to fight Lothric and Lorian, the Twin Princes. This boss flight is always very challenging, but especially so during the second phase when players will have to face both twins at the same time.
When players finally manage to defeat them, they’ll be rewarded with the Soul of the Twin Princes, which can be transposed to getLorian’s Greatsword. This massive weapon not only looks amazing, but also scales with Strength, Dexterity, Intelligence, and Faith, making it ideal for builds that need versatility.
Strength (A, or S when upgraded to +5), Dexterity (E)
Lastly, there’s theFume Ultra Greatsword, commonly nicknamed “FUGS”. This weapon has everything players working on an overpowered Strength and Poise build could ever ask for. Its base Physical Damage is nothing extraordinary, and it requires a whopping 50 Strength to wield, making it one of the heaviest weapons in the game.
However, it’s all well worth it. The Fume Ultra Greatsword has an “A” rating for Strength scaling, and if players manage to upgrade it all the way up to +5, this rating will increase to “S”, making it the best Strength weapon and one of thebest weapons inDark Souls 3overall. The FUGS can’t be infused, but who needs that with such scaling stats?
