Building a weapon heavy in Elden Ring involves pumping up your Strength stat. Big weapons need big muscles and the game’s lore revolves around praying for thunderous blows. A strength build involves pumping up Strength to 80, but there are some things you should keep in mind before beginning the build. You may be surprised to learn that you can get by with a lower Strength level than you think.

Sacred Relic Sword

Sacred Relic Sword is a Melee Armament in Elder Ring. This item is obtained by killing the boss in Elden Ring and bringing Elden Remembrance to Enia in Roundtable Hold. You can use it to clear the rest of the world and unlock the New Game+ mode. The Sacred Relic Sword requires 11 Strength, 24 Dexterity, and 22 Faith to use.

Sacred Relic Sword vs Dark Moon Greatsword

There are many similarities and differences between the two weapons, but a key difference is the type of skill used to master them. Generally, the Sacred Relic Sword excels at melee combat while the Dark Moon Greatsword excels at crowd control. Neither of these two weapons is great at healing. Both, however, have their strengths and weaknesses. Listed below are some of the differences between the two.

Wing of Astel

The Wing of Astel is a melee weapon with decent Intelligence scaling. The weapon is a great choice for aspiring battle mages. It launches a short range beam. You can find this weapon in the Ainsel River area and the Uhl Palace Ruins. It is located behind the massive hanging Malformed Star enemies. You can powerstance this weapon with another curved sword or Spellblade Set.

Eleonora’s Poleblade

If you’re looking for a powerful twinblade, look no further than Eleonora’s Poleblade. This weapon scales with Dexterity, Strength, and Arcane and deals massive amounts of Fire Damage and Blood Loss Build Up. Its weapon skill lets you execute a flurry of tornado-like attacks. It is also extremely easy to obtain and is well worth its weight in gold.

Ghiza’s Wheel

A Colossal Weapon, Ghiza’s Wheel is a powerful piece of equipment that scales with Strength and Dexterity. Once equipped, it can be set to spin at the maximum speed and hit the target. A former torture device for the Inquisitor Ghiza, the wheel causes enormous pain and blood loss. The Iron Virgins have adopted the wheel as their own, and it’s an effective weapon in the hands of skilled players. The weapon can be bolstered and upgraded with Magic and Consumables.

Speaking to a blacksmith

Making an Elden Ring weapon heavy is easy enough. You can find the first blacksmith in Roundtable Hold. Speaking to Melina will open the Way of Eldritch Crafting Hub. If you haven’t already done so, you can go here to start. This hub is dedicated to the Elden Ring and features a guide to weapon crafting. Then, talk to the blacksmiths in that area to make the necessary changes.