Zweihander is a Colossal Sword in Elden Ring that scales with Strength and Dexterity. Read on to learn how to get the Zweihander, as well as its location, description, upgrades, stat requirements, and best Ashes of War.
List of Contents
- Location
- Description and Stats Overview
- Weapon Upgrades
- Ashes of War
- Related Guides
Zweihander Location
Bought from Merchants
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The Zweihander can be bought from the Merchants shown above.
Zweihander Description and Stats Overview
Basic Information
 Zweihander | Overview |
|---|---|
| Type: Colossal Sword ATK Type: Standard Skill: Stamp (Upward Cut) Weight: 15.5 | |
| Description | |
| 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. | |
Required Stats to Equip
| STR | DEX | INT | FAI | ARC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Stat Scaling
| STR | DEX | INT | FAI | ARC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | - | - | - |
Basic Stats
| Phys. Atk. | 141 | Phys. Def. | 54.0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mag. Atk. | 0 | Mag. Def. | 40.0 |
| Fire Atk. | 0 | Fire Def. | 40.0 |
| Lght. Atk. | 0 | Lght. Def. | 40.0 |
| Holy Atk. | 0 | Holy Def. | 40.0 |
| Crit. Atk. | 100 | Guard Boost | 36.0 |
Zweihander Upgrades
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|---|---|---|
| Base vs. Max | Max Upgrades | Req. Materials |
Base and Max Level Comparison
| Lvl. | Phys. Dmg. | Sec. Dmg. | STR | DEX | INT | FAI | ARC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0 | 141 | 0 | D | D | - | - | - |
| +25 | 345 | 0 | D | C | - | - | - |
Max Upgrade Level in Each Affinity
Scaling is ordered as (from left to right) STR, DEX, INT, FAI, and ARC. Additionally, passive Effect numbers are affected by your stats.
| Affinity | Phys. DMG | Sec. DMG | Scaling | Passive Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| +25 Standard | 345 | 0 | D/C/-/-/- | - |
| +25 Heavy | 319 | 0 | B/-/-/-/- | - |
| +25 Keen | 319 | 0 | E/B/-/-/- | - |
| +25 Quality | 278 | 0 | B/B/-/-/- | - |
| +25 Magic | 265 | 265 | E/E/B/-/- | - |
| +25 Fire | 231 | 231 | C/E/-/-/- | - |
| +25 Flame Art | 265 | 265 | D/D/-/C/- | - |
| +25 Lightning | 231 | 231 | E/C/-/-/- | - |
| +25 Sacred | 265 | 265 | D/D/-/-/C | - |
| +25 Poison | 292 | 0 | C/C/-/-/D | Poison (141) |
| +25 Blood | 292 | 0 | C/C/-/-/D | Blood Loss (122) |
| +25 Cold | 244 | 183 | C/C/C/-/- | Frost (153) |
| +25 Occult | 306 | 0 | E/D/-/-/B | - |
Required Upgrade Materials
| Levels | Material | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| +1~+3 | Smithing Stone 1 | (2/4/6) |
| +4~+6 | Smithing Stone 2 | (2/4/6) |
| +7~+9 | Smithing Stone 3 | (2/4/6) |
| +10~+12 | Smithing Stone 4 | (2/4/6) |
| +13~+15 | Smithing Stone 5 | (2/4/6) |
| +16~+18 | Smithing Stone 6 | (2/4/6) |
| +19~+21 | Smithing Stone 7 | (2/4/6) |
| +22~+24 | Smithing Stone 8 | (2/4/6) |
| +25 | Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone | (1) |
Zweihander requires a total of 12 Smithing Stones for every 3 levels to upgrade, with the exception of the final level at +25 which requires an Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone.
Smithing Stones Farming Guide
Zweihander Ashes of War
Zweihander Best Ashes of War
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Elden Ring Related Guides
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Weapon Guides
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| How to Upgrade Weapons | Weapon Stat Scaling Explained |
| DLC Weapons | Best DLC Weapons |
| DLC Bleed Weapons | DLC Unique Weapons |
List of Weapons by Stat Scaling
| Strength | Dexterity | Intelligence | |||
| Faith | Arcane | ||||
List of Weapons by Damage Types
| Standard | Strike | Slash | Pierce |
| Magic | Fire | Holy | Lightning |
List of Weapons by Status Effects
| Bleed | Frost | Scarlet Rot |
| Sleep | Poison | Madness |
List of Weapon Types
| Melee Weapons | |
|---|---|
| Axes | Claws |
| Colossal Swords | Colossal Weapons |
| Curved Greatswords | Curved Swords |
| Daggers | Fists |
| Flails | Greataxes |
| Greatswords | Great Hammers |
| Great Spears | Halberds |
| Hammers | Heavy Thrusting Swords |
| Katanas | Reapers |
| Spears | Straight Swords |
| Thrusting Swords | Torches |
| Twinblades | Whips |
| Spellcasting Weapons | |
| Glintstone Staves | Sacred Seals |
| Ranged Weapons | |
| Light Bows | Bows |
| Greatbows | Crossbows |
| Ballista | |
| Shields | |
| Small Shields | Medium Shields |
| Greatshields | |
| DLC Weapons | |
| Backhand Blades | Beast Claws |
| Great Katanas | Hand-to-Hand Weapons |
| Light Greatswords | Perfume Bottles |
| Throwing Blades | Thrusting Shields |
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