A towering blade forged for warriors who embrace raw power. Every swing of the Great Sword carries crushing force capable of cleaving through enemies in a single devastating arc.
OVERVIEW:
The Great Sword is a colossal two-handed weapon designed for slow, punishing attacks. It rewards careful positioning and timing with some of the highest per-hit damage in The Forge.
Role: Heavy punisher. Capitalize on enemy openings and deliver massive, fight-ending blows.
Strengths:
- Extremely high damage per hit
- Exceptional reach keeps enemies at a safe distance
- Wide swing arcs capable of hitting multiple enemies
- Powerful stagger potential against tougher foes
Weaknesses:
- Very slow attack speed
- Missed attacks are heavily punished
- Requires precise timing and positioning
- Struggles against fast or highly mobile enemies
| Damage | 20 DMG |
| ATK Speed | 1.12s |
| ATK Range | 10 |
| Chance | 1/1 |
| Base Price | $1355 |
Overview:
The Great Sword deals 20 damage with a 1.12-second attack speed, resulting in approximately 17.86 DPS. With an exceptional range of 10 and a guaranteed 1/1 crafting chance, it is one of the safest and most powerful late-game heavy weapons available.
How to Obtain:
The Great Sword is crafted at the forge using 40–50 ores. Its guaranteed crafting success makes it the most reliable colossal weapon to obtain. High-multiplier ores such as Rivalite or Magmaite dramatically increase its already massive damage output.
Combat Strategy:
The Great Sword rewards patience, spacing, and precise execution.
- Wait for enemy openings before committing to slow swings
- Use the extended reach to strike enemies safely
- Position carefully to hit multiple targets per attack
- Pair with defensive or stagger-enhancing runes to survive long windups
