How to get the Ruins Greatsword in Elden Ring

The greatsword can be acquired by defeating a dual boss fight.

How to get the Ruins Greatsword in Elden Ring

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In Elden Ring, players embark on an epic journey through the Lands Between. It is a world full of dangers, mysteries, and a plethora of weapons for players to experiment with. One of the most coveted weapons in Elden Ring is the Ruins Greatsword. The Ruins Greatsword is an especially sought-after weapon, as it is a part of the ten legendary armaments.

To wield the Ruins Greatsword, you’ll need to invest heavily in Strength. You’ll need at least 50 points invested to one hand the Ruins Greatsword. However, you can two-hand the weapon with 34 points. The Ruins Greatsword starts with B scaling in Strength. The scaling improves to A scaling at higher enhancement levels, with scaling going up to S scaling at +10. You will also need 16 inches to wield the Ruins Greatsword. It has a low but not insignificant D scaling in Int. Here’s how to get the Ruins Greatsword in Elden Ring.

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Where to find the Ruins Greatsword in Elden Ring

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The first step to acquiring the Ruins Greatsword is defeating Starscourge Radahn, one of the most challenging bosses of the mid-game. Radahn is a formidable foe, so be prepared to use all your skills and strategies to defeat him. Once you’ve defeated him, return to Redmane Castle and speak to Witch-Hunter Jerren. You can find Jerren in the church above and behind Redmane Plaza. He is the organizer of the Radahn Festival and looks like Slave Knight Gael. Exhaust his dialogue, and he will later become involved in Sorceress Sellen’s quest.

After speaking to Jerren, reload the area and head back to Redmane Plaza. You will find that the plaza is now blocked by a boss gate. You’ll have to defeat a dual boss of the Misbegotten Warrior and another sword- and shield-wielding Crucible Knight. It takes a minute for the knight to spawn after the Misbegotten. The best strategy is to overwhelm the Misbegotten with DPS and eliminate it before the Knight joins the fight.

Once you defeat the dual boss, the Ruins Greatsword will automatically be given to you as a reward. This powerful weapon has the standard Colossal Sword moveset with wide, sweeping arcs for its light attacks and forward hammer strikes for heavy. The Ruins Greatsword’s Ashes of War, “Wave of Destruction,” is a highly damaging close-range gravity magic strike with a short wind-up.

The Ruins Greatsword is a heavy weapon that requires a large amount of Endurance to perform its full combo or wear heavier armor with it. So be sure to allocate your stats wisely and choose your battles carefully. With the Ruins Greatsword in your hands, you’ll be able to deal massive damage and crush your enemies in the world of the Elden Ring.

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