Greatsword reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 228 Reddit reviews across 23 subreddits and 50 posts to rank the best Greatsword brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Eldenring, r/MHRise, r/bloodborne, r/darksouls3, r/EldenRingBuilds. Top-rated brands include Greatsword (4.4/5), Bloodborne (4.7/5), Claymore (4.8/5).
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Posts50
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#1
Greatsword
4.4
(64)
"Quakeblade in a strictly 1 v 1 bc if you get someone stunned and proned not only do they eat a Guili but they also get hit with Gia before they can fully defend and for most that’s death."
"Quake blade for PvP"
"Quakeblade for pvp"
"Quakeblade is king in PvP, hit chance, collision chance an passive that can one shot people and what many people forget, the highest base attack speed from all great swords."
"Trenchant strikes is the primary DPS perk."
"Iron Greatsword is best infusable Greatsword. Great power and range."
"Yes, berserker gs is best in slot for most people."
"Best raw for GS is nightshade -> radobaan -> basically any other raw GS."
"If you want one good GS than go for Radobaan, upgrade it to Class 10 and put Bad Awake 3 in."
"Great reach, versatile moveset, powestancing."
#2
Bloodborne
4.7
(15)
"Has damage, high poise, insane range, a very vast moveset, is quite fast for how hard it hits. One of the best weapons both in PvE and PvP."
"Whenever I make a character and get to where I can get it, it becomes my secondary weapon, I fucking love it, it’s a lot of fun and great at crowd control"
"It is the best weapon out there"
"It is THE greatsword dude, I loved using it as my main right hand weapon but more than that I love the lore behind it being Ludwig’s guiding light."
"I think it's a Top 3-5 weapon in the game, so yes."
"It’s pretty amazing
Top 3-5 ish for most"
"Proper build and gems, the thing is a beast just spamming R1."
"I’d say it’s my second favorite weapon in the game after the Rakuyo. I’m using it in my current run and it’s a fucking beast"
"Not sure why it’s controversial, tbh. It scales with strength AND arcane, it has a good basic moveset, both untransformed and transformed."
"It's a snazzy AF weapon that can hit pretty dang hard so it's not only visuals here."
#3
Claymore
4.8
(12)
"Best generic options"
"Would look clean"
"Probably has the best moveset with the pokey R2 and it weighs less."
"Claymore is my favourite weapon in the game."
"Claymore gives you heavy single target-damage with it's poking heavy-attacks and a great Ash of War"
"Claymore is Baemore."
"Claymore if ya want versatile weapons for aow,damage type and bloodhound fang if ya want that easy dps numbers"
"Claymore."
"The Claymore is a very solid greatsword, has good dex/str scaling."
"Claymore, zweihander, dmgs."
#4
Moonlight
4.5
(12)
"This weapon is a legend，just use R2"
"I collect this sword in every game FS puts it in and I always love it most in BB"
"It is the best variant of Moonlight sword in the whole Dark Souls series"
"Love this weapon so much I got an IRL version of it. The sword also has the greatest dmg potential out of any weapon in the game"
"The Moonlight sword would hit like a train and wreck shit even in deep chalice dungeons."
"It's extremely fun weapon tho, one of my favorites if not top 1"
"It's objectively a great weapon."
"It is the coolest, and does a lot of damage."
"It's still a top tier weapon"
"Its good in every game bro"
#5
Hunting Horn
5.0
(5)
"Hunting horn or Gunlance. Hunting horn for the buffs to keep you and your friends alive."
"Hey guys, did you know that In terms of Hunting Capabilities, The Hunting Horn is the best weapon for skill and fun compatibility?"
"Hunting horn. It’s versatile enough that you can give your friend helpful buffs so they have an easier time playing."
"Try Hunting Horn! I've been a Great Sword main since Tri and I love the weapon as much as any GS main does."
"Use the hunting horn. You bop and buff your friend. Best combo"
#6
Dark Souls
3.8
(6)
"The greatsword is my favorite. Heavy, tons of stagger, super strong."
"It was the first longsword (sorry, 'greatsword') I passed the whole game with, and if you have enough twinkling titanite for the upgrade, it's essentially a nuke."
"Flamberge, Zwei, Fire knights, Claymore, knights , Solitude, are all good options."
"If you want Ultra Greatswords, the Zweihander, Demon Great Machete, and Black Knight Greatsword are all strong options for a STR build."
"The Abyss Greatsword is the best of them, but it's still a lot of stat investment for not enough payoff."
"Honestly, the Artorias Greatswords are really, really bad for how much stat investment they require."
#7
Jaeyun
5.0
(4)
"Jaeyun definitely, hard to say who's second tbh they're all very strong."
"Jaeyun. Amazing stat lineup with signatures that kill ridiculously early."
"It always has been jaeyun, stat wise and secondary weapons wise."
"Jaeyun is the best GS legend. Mako is a close second."
#8
Blasphemous Blade
4.8
(4)
"Never worry about hp and fp again"
"Blasphemous Blade. Some runners up are Darkmoon GS, Death's Poker and Claymore."
"Blasphemous Blade. But also 90% of greatswords."
"BB is the best overall but it's kind of boring if you are just spamming the ash of war."
#9
Charge Blade
4.8
(4)
"Charge blade. One of us. One of us. One of us."
"Big flashy moves, AND two weapons at once?"
"Gotta say, CB with an elemental phial set up and some top tier elemental CB's in the equipment box.. nothing feels as satisfying."
"More complicated and flashier than the greatsword but you absolutely get those big damage numbers you crave"
#10
Monster Hunter
4.8
(4)
"I think it’s called Immane Blade III. That thing is amazing if you’re not maxing an artian. Also the Arkveld one is great for dragon damage."
"The regular arkveld one is the GS I’ve been using. With 3 focus as a skill it’s really good"
"Amatsu - best option if you are very consistent with strongarm stance (SAS) true charge slash (TCS) because of the Amatsu weapons buff."
"Kamura - very good early since it's easy to craft and have good overall stats."
#11
Flamberge
4.3
(3)
"For Keen, Flamberge is the best. Has a slightly higher AR than other keen GSs and has bleed buildup."
"Bleed"
"For a little bleed"
#12
Insect Glaive
4.0
(3)
"Insect Glaive! Theres just something so satisfying about being the dominator of the skies."
"I completed MHRS with Surge GS, Bonk, GL, SA, avoided using counters."
"Insect glaive main here. This weapon can actually now do serious damage in the air."
#13
Dual Blades
4.0
(3)
"If you want the exact opposite of the Great Sword, I'd suggest the Dual Blades."
"The dual blades are a great choice for anyone whom may want to try a new weapon as they offer good mobility and decent dps."
"Dual Blades. Dash back and forth in between monsters legs while slashing like an anime ninja until it's dead."
#14
Lordsworn
3.7
(3)
"The Lordsworn GS can be picked up really early too and is a good start."
"I would use lordsworn greatsword. Usually it's not that great, but it has higher crit and low stat requirements."
"Bastard or lordsworn"
#15
Serenity
5.0
(2)
"Thats why Serenity is so good with the double trenchant perks illegal combo."
"Serenity is by far the best, but will make you quit the game if you try to farm it."
#16
Exile Greatsword
5.0
(2)
"Exile greatsword can carry you the whole game."
"I loved the exile great sword for my first play through."
#17
Astora Greatsword
4.5
(2)
"Astora greatsword my beloved❤❤❤❤"
"I highly recommend the astora greatsword!"
#18
Sword of Milos
4.5
(2)
"Never worry about hp and fp again"
"For Quality, Sword of Milos has the best AR, but you can't change it's ash of war."
#19
Iron Greatsword
4.5
(2)
"Do the most damage on pretty much every infusion"
"Iron greatsword is generally the best for infusible greatswords."
#20
Banished Knight's Sword
4.5
(2)
"Best generic options"
"Are fine"
#21
Mk. 8 Greatsword
4.5
(2)
"Super reliable and easy horde clear while under pressure."
"Both Force Greatswords are good for crowd control with a slight edge to Mk. 8."
#22
Wyvern Ignition
4.5
(2)
"Two words: Wyvern Ignition. It's strong and had a literal jet engine strap to it."
"You can try to get Wyvern ignition sword, its an event quest called Every Hunters Dream."
#23
Jagras
4.5
(2)
"Fire- Jagras Deathclaw II
Water- Jagras Deathclaw II
Thunder- Jagras Deathclaw II
Ice- Jagras Deathclaw II
Dragon- Jagras Deathclaw II"
"If you don't use Defender, I guess Jagras or Azure Rathalos."
#24
Lance
4.0
(2)
"Lance is amazing. You’re staying in front of the monsters face the entire time, guarding through any attack."
"Lance feels good too because I like playing tanks in most games, and Lance can block a lot of attacks and counterattack."
#25
Switch Axe
4.0
(2)
"SWAXE MAXIMUM UNGA BUNGA. No guard, small dodge, exhaust phial can bonk skulls and cut tails."
"I'm having fun with switchaxe, it is a huge sword,and a huge axe."
#26
Zweihander
4.0
(2)
"Zweihander is about as low investment as it gets."
"Zweihander is about as low investment as it gets."
#27
Guts Greatsword
4.0
(2)
"Ive been using the guts great sword with decent success."
"I’d say a solid one is: Guts greatsword (as you want to use it) with Braggart’s roar."
#28
Banished Knight Greatsword
4.0
(2)
"Has a unique moveset if you two hand it as well"
"Banished Knight Greatsword has the same moveset as the KGS and has better damage and scaling."
#29
Death's Poker
4.0
(2)
"Late game ideas"
"Death's Poker, Blasphemous Blade, and Sacred Relic Sword all look cool + have some of the most insanely OP unique ashes of war in the game."
#30
Knights
3.5
(2)
"Knights greatsword is the longest infusible greatsword."
"Or knights greatsword"
#31
Nightshade Greatsword
5.0
(1)
"Nightshade GS with a rude awakener build will crush basically all 8 stars"
#32
BMGS
5.0
(1)
"Lightning BMGS is the strongest greatsword, but it doesn’t scale with any stats."
#33
Hollowslayer Greatsword
5.0
(1)
"The hollowslayer great sword is my go to on DS3."
#34
Chrysamere
5.0
(1)
"Chrysamere is a great option for look and functionality, followed by ice blade of the monarch then umbra."
#35
Knight Greatsword
5.0
(1)
"Knight gs for sure, use impaling thrust or piercing fang."
#36
Lions Claw
5.0
(1)
"Get Lions Claw."
#37
Lucent Narga
5.0
(1)
"The Top 3 Greatswords for Endgame are: - Scorned Mangnamalo - Lucent Narga - Amatsu."
#38
Amatsu
5.0
(1)
"Amatsu is best in slot because it grants bonus damage to Wirebug skill."
#39
Lucent Nargacuga
5.0
(1)
"Go with Lucent Nargacuga probably, more flexible than Amatsu."
#40
Bloodhound's Fang
5.0
(1)
"Bloodhound's fang upgrades quickly and just poops out more damage faster than most weapons, with high base-dmg and a bleed-effect."
#41
Moonlight Greatsword
5.0
(1)
"The last boss melts to the Moonlight greatsword."
#42
Lightning Bluemoon Greatsword
5.0
(1)
"A Lightning Bluemoon Greatsword with Dark Weapon is by far the strongest greatsword in NG."
#43
Hammer
5.0
(1)
"Welcome to the hammer cult! We have all the power of the greatsword but better style in a blunted fashion."
#44
Greatsword (Guts Greatsword)
5.0
(1)
"The greatsword called Greatsword. Often referred to as the Guts Greatsword, it's the one that has been following us around since the days of DS2."
#45
Bastard Sword
5.0
(1)
"Would look clean"
#46
Fire Knights Greatsword
5.0
(1)
"Have the longest reach"
#47
Force Greatsword
5.0
(1)
"Good cleave. Special attack even if uncharged staggers groups including dogs and it goes through walls."
#48
Power Reaper Greatsword
5.0
(1)
"I can easily get 26k dps and I don't even have full ascended gear yet."
#49
Sunlight Greatsword
5.0
(1)
"Ah yes, Sunlight Greatsword."
#50
Erdsteel Dagger
5.0
(1)
"Erdsteel Dagger is an insane weapon with Flaming Strike."
#51
Nightrider Glaive
5.0
(1)
"If you havent given nightrider glaive a try, do it."
#52
Revenant Vindicator
4.0
(1)
"Revenant - vindicator isn't a bad choice."
#53
Reaper Greatsword
4.0
(1)
"Reaper can very easily play GS only, with very little dps loss."
#54
Defender Greatsword
4.0
(1)
"Of course the defender greatsword felt really good, it is literally designed to bring you through the whole base game very quickly."
#55
Acidic Shredder
4.0
(1)
"Acidic Shredder is the best in ideal situations."
#56
Rajang Greatsword
4.0
(1)
"Right now the rajang GS looks really spicy"
#57
Lost Sinner Sword
4.0
(1)
"Lighting Lost Sinner Sword or Lightning Bluemoon Greatsword with Dark Weapon"
#58
Beastman's Cleaver
4.0
(1)
"For me it's the beastmans cleaver I just love the way it looks."
#59
Ore Tree Greatsword
4.0
(1)
"Since greatsword is so slow, you are best off generally going for the highest raw damage."
#60
Generic Greatsword
4.0
(1)
"Mostly when moving through the early parts I stick to good raw damage with a not annoying amount of sharpness."
#61
Somnicanth Greatsword
4.0
(1)
"Sleep GSs do kinda slap. You won't get max dps, but 3-4 wake ups a hunt is just satisfying."
#62
Knight's
4.0
(1)
"Knight's and Lordsworn are good contenders if you prefer length or crit damage."
#63
Holy Avenger
4.0
(1)
"I would say it is extremity powerful."
#64
Stormfang
4.0
(1)
"Stormfang, bloodskal blade, ebony blade are among the best greatswords."
#65
Straight Sword
4.0
(1)
"The Lothric Knight Straight Sword is a very solid weapon that can bring you through the whole game."
#66
Knight's Greatsword
4.0
(1)
"The best two infusible greatswords are generally considered either Knight's Greatsword for length."
#67
Black Knight Greatsword
4.0
(1)
"If you're a melee and have little fth and int, then you could try black knight greatsword, it also inflicts fire dmg."
#68
Sword and Shield
4.0
(1)
"I really tried sword and shield one day and I love it so much. I haven't looked back."
#69
Longsword
4.0
(1)
"Longsword. If you have timings down it’s fun countering everything a monster throws at you."
#70
Banished Knight
4.0
(1)
"I personally like farming the banished knight in caelid for 2 of them. Look awesome and if 2 handing have a great moveset."
#71
Dark Moon Greatsword
4.0
(1)
"Late game ideas"
#72
Helphen's Steeple
4.0
(1)
"Late game ideas"
#73
Forked Greatsword
4.0
(1)
"Bleed"
#74
Ark
4.0
(1)
"The other Ark sword is better. White sharpness and focus 3 baked in."
#75
Jin Dahaad
4.0
(1)
"Jin Dahaad GS and the Nerscylla GS aren't bad."
#76
Nerscylla
4.0
(1)
"Jin Dahaad GS and the Nerscylla GS aren't bad."
#77
Skyforge
4.0
(1)
"If it's one to be custom enchanted the Skyforge steel has low perk costs and relative to weight a very good damage output."
#78
Purgation's Atrocity
4.0
(1)
"I really liked Purgation’s Atrocity and Berserker sword tbh."
#79
Greatsword Mods
4.0
(1)
"You can download greatsword mods to have Aragorn looking swords iirc"
#80
Greatsword Dragonhunter (Guardian) Build
4.0
(1)
"Accessible dragonhunter (guardian) build that camps greatsword."
#81
Reaper Necromancer
4.0
(1)
"Reaper Necromancer kindve does. It's more like camp reaper form and then spam GS abilities."
#82
Jagras Greatsword
3.0
(1)
"The thing is, the Jagras GS has higher Raw dmg, but worse sharpness."
#83
Taiyi
3.0
(1)
"Taiyi greatsword is decent."
#84
Gargoyle Greatsword
3.0
(1)
"Might be a slig"
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