Dark Souls 3: Best Ultra Greatswords, Ranked

Summary

• Dark Souls 3 offers a variety of Ultra Greatswords for different playstyles and preferences.
• Farron Greatsword is a reward for defeating the Abyss Watchers, with decent Dexterity scaling.
• Fume Ultra Greatsword stands out with outstanding Strength scaling, requiring 50 Strength to wield.

Along with challenging bosses, a grim world filled with vicious creatures, and an atmosphere of hopelessness, the Dark Souls franchise has always been known for its massive swords. Dark Souls 3 is 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 the most overpowered weapons in the game. Here are the best Ultra Greatswords in Dark Souls 3, ranked.

8

Cathedral Knight Greatsword

Decent Physical Damage Output And Not Much Else

The Cathedral Knight Greatsword is 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 Class is 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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Farron Greatsword

A Just Reward For Defeating The Abyss Watchers

For many players, the Abyss Watchers boss fight is the first real skill-check that they’ll encounter during their Dark Souls 3 journey. 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 the Farron 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 the best boss weapons in Dark Souls 3.

6

Ringed Knight Paired Greatswords

Wielding Them Is A Spectacle, But They’re Hard To Master

The Ringed City DLC 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 the Ringed Knight Paired Greatswords. These weapons hit like a truck and have a low Dexterity requirement, making them ideal for a quality build in Dark 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.

5

Astora Greatsword

Directly From Anri’s Homeland

Hailing from Anri of Astora’s homeland, the Astora Greatsword is 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, or any of the other katanas in Dark Souls 3.

4

Profaned Greatsword

A Decent Ultra Greatsword With Okay Strength Scaling

Few bosses in the Dark Souls franchise 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 the Profaned Greatsword. With decent Physical Damage, mid-level Strength requirements, and okay Strength scaling, this weapon should be in every Ashen One’s armory.

3

Black Knight Greatsword

Formidable Damage Output And A Great Design

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 the Black 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.

2

Lorian’s Greatsword

Ideal For Builds Looking For Versatility

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 get Lorian’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.

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Fume Ultra Greatsword

Outstanding Strength Scaling

Lastly, there’s the Fume 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 the best weapons in Dark Souls 3 overall. The FUGS can’t be infused, but who needs that with such scaling stats?