That the last place sword, the one from DS3, is still so good says all you need to know about this weapon. You can't go wrong with it no matter which game you're playing. Michael Saki definitely loves this sword.
No Dragon Bone Smasher? I know it doesn't specifically look like any of Guts' weapons, but the description makes it clear that's it's an outright reference. They just simply wanted to cleverly nod to it, rather than just straight up include a Dragonslayer in the game. That, coupled with DBS being an absolute monster in the game makes it probably my favorite Berserk-like weapon in the series.
The DS1 greatsword looks like Guts sword from golden age arc, before a certain cataclysmic event. Later greatswords mimic the later design. I wonder if that is to say we were still naive in DS1, and somehow the world is gonna get even shittier.
I used gut’s greatsword for ds3 my first playthrough, I just utilized the regular moveset and never used its weapon art. But the way u can change from horizontal to vertical swings is so handy. Two-handed just stun locks the shit out of most. I need to pick up and try the other ultra great swords but using it for a whole playthrough was definitely a homage to berserk lol
One of the coolest things about the Elden Ring Greatsword is that you can block with it very effectively and no one mentions it. You don't need a shield so you can have heavier armor, and in heavy armor with high strength and vigor, you have enough damage negation so the 84% physical guard rate is really good. You won't even notice the chip damage when you block with the Greatsword. Truly one of the Greatswords of all time.
When they buffed the (Elden Ring) Greatsword to be an actually proper shield for those pinch situations, I fell even more in love with it than I already was.
I don't see the advantage of the vertical slams over the horizontal slashes. The slashes can hit like half a room of monsters, versus the vertical slams can only hit people in a line or very close together. Also, no need to aim the horizontal slashes at all, it's a great angle (except for tiny monsters).
vertical slash can be amazing, just look at ds1 zweihander. if it has incredible range, insane poise dmg, absurdly large hitbox and an even larger stun hitbox (which zwei has) then it is game breakingly good. very few people actually realize that ds1 zwei has insane range, and a huge hitbox and even a bigger stun hitbox so even if you somehow press it too early and miss you will still stun all nearby (all 3/4 enemies in front of you including bosses). and since greatsword has identical dps+scaling with zwei in ds1 means it applies to Greatsw0rd as well. only reason it fals short is cuz of not having the comically large range as well hitbix/stn hitbox of zwei in my first playthrough of ds1, i didnt learn dodge timings, didnt parry once , all i did was zwei's vertical slam and stunl0cked everything to 0 HP. it even stuocks super smough. you can stunl0ck everything to 0HP except only Seath, Kalameet and Manus. do you realize how broken that vertical swing actually is ?
Should've mentioned Braggart's Roar in Elden Ring, since it changes its heavy charged attack into into a running vertical slice that gives hyper armor when charging. It felt like great rushing into some bosses with that move
Shoutouts to the Cathedral Knight greatsword too, outside of the hilt it honestly looks even more like the dragonslayer and the strike damage is really nice against all the armoured bosses, same with the poke r2
doubt you’ll read this youwy but if you do, i strongly suggest doing a club ranking. and by club i mean the deprived class’ starting club for every game but if that’s too boring, expanding it to stone club/reinforced club and even the large and great clubs of each games. cheers!
As a UGS lover, I’ll admit I do not miss the vertical slams. The hardest part of big boy weapons is hitting small dudes, and wide swings make whiffing way harder. Makes my life significantly easier to use the newer versions of UGS/Colossal
You kinda mentioned it but since in elden ring, equipment load is tied to endurance, you can essentially just focus on leveling vitality, endurance, and strength. Consolidating all of your levels to 3 stats makes it easier to become very strong.
Pretty surprised to see the DS1 version in 3d place but I can see the reasoning. My third DS1 run was basically an Iron Tarkus cosplay and compared to my previous runs it straight up felt like playing on easy mode.
The DS3 GUGS is the best PvP ultra greatsword in the game. Its the only one that can true combo a SECOND r1 into a third r1, is the highest damage one that can be infused, and the r2 is good for catching rolls. It does insane damage on a dark build, and can chunk like 300 damage in chip damage through a black knight shield.
Not quite the Gurserk, but actually playing with the Zweihander right now and just past Morgott but kind of still not entirely sold on BEEG sword. I think I just kind of don't know what to do when there's no Impaling Thrust? Lol The moveset is a bit awkward, I feel. The poke is not QUITE as long as it looks like it would be and the horizontal swipes are too high up and end up missing a bunch of smol enemies like Imps, Rats and Basilisks sometimes, which is quite annoying. Was good to be reminded Vacuum Slice exists though. Lion's Claw is solid and I've used it a fair amount. Also had more success than I expected with Hoarfrost Stomp, which was pretty nice. But recently remembered Giant Hunt and this MAY be the ticket? Just stunlocking all the Omen in the sewers like crazy, had a refreshingly good time Am I sleeping on other good AoW options?
Dark Souls 2 has my favorite iteration of the great sword because of how versatile Dark Souls 2 is with its stats. Created a Dark Mage build with strength and it was fantastic in PvE AND PvP.
Funny for me the one in DS3 is way better than in Elden ring. The moveset is incredibly good and makes the game a breeze. The only greatsword that you can easily use in tight spaces, good for single targets and crowds as well. Also looks the best out of all of them (elden ring greatsword is more the golden age weapon). Idk it just clicks for me as the best weapon in the game apart from the sellsword twinblades.
DS2 greatsword is my favorite video game weapon of all time! One of the few weapons where I strategically use the one hand and two hand animations (one hand for bigger enemy groups and two handed when I’m focused on one enemy)
Look wise I feel the one from Elden Ring is best. It just looks so smooth. Plus paired with lions claw and it just becomes the best pancake maker around. Usage wise though I might have to go with DS2. Massive damage no matter the infusion. Poise breaks every hit and the range is great. Anytime I try other weapons in DS2 I just go back to "ole reliable" because that is what it is. It is reliable and can power through most of the stupid shit that game dishes out.
DS2 version is the best. It has the hardest hitting R1s and L1s in the entire game with its 1.3 counter and because of the fact that it is best uninfused (pure physical damage is far superior than split or elemental in DS2). Also the range and the poise damage are very important because in DS2 enemies have the highest poise of all the Souls games.
Eh I feel like greatsword in ds2 is the best overall. It outputs way more damage in proportion to elden ring. You can’t one-shot elden ring bosses with a dual wield heavy attack from two UGS.
As far as looks go, I really don’t like the Greatsword design. I loved the Ds2/3 great swords, and those were already ridiculous, even more than the dragon slayer, but in Elden Ring it’s even more ridiculous. It’s WAY too thick and ends up very ugly in my opinion. Why change it so much from Ds3? Other weapons carried over look similar or near identical.
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The pancake moveset for the GS (some of them anyway) in DS3 is so sexy. I really miss tbh, shame that it isn’t in ER. I actually prefer it’s move set in PvE more than the horizontal swipes. PvP not so much.
gus from berk knows how to pick his weapons
I think his name is nuts
@@xenoseryeah buddy preeeetty sure its butts
Gus Fring my favorite berk villain
fromsoft should make a game based on berserk at this point
They made 4
@@chikinsami4230 nice pfp
@@chikinsami4230you mean 7
Going back from DkS2 to DkS1 made me laugh at just how small the greatsword is.
At least it has a nice personality (damage).
That the last place sword, the one from DS3, is still so good says all you need to know about this weapon. You can't go wrong with it no matter which game you're playing. Michael Saki definitely loves this sword.
Dark souls 2 one is the coolest in my opinion feels the chunkiest
Nope it sucks
@@Blittsplitt5 my opinion wasn’t based off how well it does in game , just how cool it looks with its move set
DS2 along ER has one of the most coolest animations attacks on Souls games.
Ooh Im waiting to see back the bone fist like weapon.
Used it for the entirety of my playtrough, and mid game i added another one and powerstanced them till the ivory king.
@@JoseViktor4099 I agree dude , especially the backstab animations they just feel meaty
guts cosplay in elden ring never felt so good. you can even summon spirit ashes to represent his friends and be even more authentic
Now we need zweihander tier list
And Claymore
@@paint4r he already did claymore tier list
No Dragon Bone Smasher? I know it doesn't specifically look like any of Guts' weapons, but the description makes it clear that's it's an outright reference. They just simply wanted to cleverly nod to it, rather than just straight up include a Dragonslayer in the game. That, coupled with DBS being an absolute monster in the game makes it probably my favorite Berserk-like weapon in the series.
Bro doesn’t know how to read a title
@@Mo_Mudabber demon souls is a souls games tho
@@Mo_MudabberBro doesn't know how to read a goddamn comment.
Maybe, but it doesn't really look like Gattsu's sword tbh.
It does kinda look like the sword Zodd throws to Guts though
Agree 100%. ER greatsword is a beast. I used to powerstance them at some point.
The DS1 greatsword looks like Guts sword from golden age arc, before a certain cataclysmic event. Later greatswords mimic the later design. I wonder if that is to say we were still naive in DS1, and somehow the world is gonna get even shittier.
I used gut’s greatsword for ds3 my first playthrough, I just utilized the regular moveset and never used its weapon art. But the way u can change from horizontal to vertical swings is so handy. Two-handed just stun locks the shit out of most. I need to pick up and try the other ultra great swords but using it for a whole playthrough was definitely a homage to berserk lol
One of the coolest things about the Elden Ring Greatsword is that you can block with it very effectively and no one mentions it. You don't need a shield so you can have heavier armor, and in heavy armor with high strength and vigor, you have enough damage negation so the 84% physical guard rate is really good. You won't even notice the chip damage when you block with the Greatsword. Truly one of the Greatswords of all time.
When they buffed the (Elden Ring) Greatsword to be an actually proper shield for those pinch situations, I fell even more in love with it than I already was.
I don't see the advantage of the vertical slams over the horizontal slashes. The slashes can hit like half a room of monsters, versus the vertical slams can only hit people in a line or very close together. Also, no need to aim the horizontal slashes at all, it's a great angle (except for tiny monsters).
It's good to have both in a weapon because horizontal slashes are bad in tight hallways and stuff because it a clank off the wall
vertical slash can be amazing,
just look at ds1 zweihander. if it has incredible range, insane poise dmg, absurdly large hitbox and an even larger stun hitbox (which zwei has) then it is game breakingly good.
very few people actually realize that ds1 zwei has insane range, and a huge hitbox and even a bigger stun hitbox so even if you somehow press it too early and miss you will still stun all nearby (all 3/4 enemies in front of you including bosses). and since greatsword has identical dps+scaling with zwei in ds1 means it applies to Greatsw0rd as well. only reason it fals short is cuz of not having the comically large range as well hitbix/stn hitbox of zwei
in my first playthrough of ds1, i didnt learn dodge timings, didnt parry once , all i did was zwei's vertical slam and stunl0cked everything to 0 HP. it even stuocks super smough. you can stunl0ck everything to 0HP except only Seath, Kalameet and Manus. do you realize how broken that vertical swing actually is ?
ds2 crystal lizards 😂
Should've mentioned Braggart's Roar in Elden Ring, since it changes its heavy charged attack into into a running vertical slice that gives hyper armor when charging. It felt like great rushing into some bosses with that move
My favorite sword in the entire francis, what an awesome video, nice one bro
Perfect summary of the ds2 great sword. Just did a playthrough with it and everything you said was spot on.
Bro needs to put his grasses on
YES, I’ve been waiting for this
Shoutouts to the Cathedral Knight greatsword too, outside of the hilt it honestly looks even more like the dragonslayer and the strike damage is really nice against all the armoured bosses, same with the poke r2
The Crypt Black Sword from DS2 is the goat
4:19 The running attack does the same with even more poise damage while also being faster than the Zweihander R2.
I just love how great swords swing in ds1
The camera shake on every swing makes them feel very impactfull.
Who remembers smacking dudes off the iron keep bridge in early ds2 pvp days with that running r1 😂😂 so goated
Aw man, I was really hoping for the Watchdog Greatsword in Elden Ring. Absolutely fantastic weapon, feels more chunky
No Dragon Bone Smasher? The description for it is a word for word reference of the Dragon Slayer.
doubt you’ll read this youwy but if you do, i strongly suggest doing a club ranking. and by club i mean the deprived class’ starting club for every game
but if that’s too boring, expanding it to stone club/reinforced club and even the large and great clubs of each games.
cheers!
another banger
Zwahander is next please 😊
Youwy do a area tier list
As a UGS lover, I’ll admit I do not miss the vertical slams. The hardest part of big boy weapons is hitting small dudes, and wide swings make whiffing way harder. Makes my life significantly easier to use the newer versions of UGS/Colossal
You kinda mentioned it but since in elden ring, equipment load is tied to endurance, you can essentially just focus on leveling vitality, endurance, and strength. Consolidating all of your levels to 3 stats makes it easier to become very strong.
Pretty surprised to see the DS1 version in 3d place but I can see the reasoning.
My third DS1 run was basically an Iron Tarkus cosplay and compared to my previous runs it straight up felt like playing on easy mode.
The DS3 GUGS is the best PvP ultra greatsword in the game. Its the only one that can true combo a SECOND r1 into a third r1, is the highest damage one that can be infused, and the r2 is good for catching rolls. It does insane damage on a dark build, and can chunk like 300 damage in chip damage through a black knight shield.
Not quite the Gurserk, but actually playing with the Zweihander right now and just past Morgott but kind of still not entirely sold on BEEG sword. I think I just kind of don't know what to do when there's no Impaling Thrust? Lol
The moveset is a bit awkward, I feel. The poke is not QUITE as long as it looks like it would be and the horizontal swipes are too high up and end up missing a bunch of smol enemies like Imps, Rats and Basilisks sometimes, which is quite annoying.
Was good to be reminded Vacuum Slice exists though. Lion's Claw is solid and I've used it a fair amount. Also had more success than I expected with Hoarfrost Stomp, which was pretty nice.
But recently remembered Giant Hunt and this MAY be the ticket? Just stunlocking all the Omen in the sewers like crazy, had a refreshingly good time
Am I sleeping on other good AoW options?
Before bloodhounds step got nerfed i used it on the greatsword for an entire playthrough and had an absolute blast. Good times
Mate, I've defo seen you working at retail store at Sydney, or am I just tripping.
The Elden Ring one is by far the best one. Lion’s Claw on that thing is amazing and it’s 2hand Heavy attacks gives you hyperarmor
The ranking for ds3 and 2 shocked me the most
DS2 great sword i like the most because it feels like my character actually has control over it and isn’t wildly swinging
Sooooo lit!
Why no Demons Souls?
Whens the rapier ranking
Ds1 great scythe taking that
It's Nuts from Kerk
Youwy you’re the only streamer who I can’t understand at 2x speed
I literally always end up using greatswords whenever I play souls games lmao
DS2 Crypt Blacksword is the chunkier and thicc version of Guts Greatsword
guts sword best sword
Ah yes, the Greatsword, a colossal sword not to be confused with the greatswords category
I thought the tracking on the jumping attack was pretty good on the DS2 Greatsword
washing pole tier list when?
The best guts sword for me in DS 3 is the fume ultra greatsword.
nice
Dark Souls 2 has my favorite iteration of the great sword because of how versatile Dark Souls 2 is with its stats. Created a Dark Mage build with strength and it was fantastic in PvE AND PvP.
Berserk is my favorite manga
Funny for me the one in DS3 is way better than in Elden ring. The moveset is incredibly good and makes the game a breeze. The only greatsword that you can easily use in tight spaces, good for single targets and crowds as well. Also looks the best out of all of them (elden ring greatsword is more the golden age weapon).
Idk it just clicks for me as the best weapon in the game apart from the sellsword twinblades.
I think you should of included the other swords, just one from each game
DS2 greatsword is my favorite video game weapon of all time! One of the few weapons where I strategically use the one hand and two hand animations (one hand for bigger enemy groups and two handed when I’m focused on one enemy)
Yeah the ER greatsword is by far the best
missing the crypt blacksword unfortunately my friend
I said in the intro why I didn’t include other weapons
@@youwy unfortunately for you my friend i didnt even watch it
18 or 19 Vitality is enough to wield the Greatsword with decent armor in DS3. Not too bad
Look wise I feel the one from Elden Ring is best. It just looks so smooth. Plus paired with lions claw and it just becomes the best pancake maker around.
Usage wise though I might have to go with DS2. Massive damage no matter the infusion. Poise breaks every hit and the range is great. Anytime I try other weapons in DS2 I just go back to "ole reliable" because that is what it is. It is reliable and can power through most of the stupid shit that game dishes out.
DS2 version is the best. It has the hardest hitting R1s and L1s in the entire game with its 1.3 counter and because of the fact that it is best uninfused (pure physical damage is far superior than split or elemental in DS2). Also the range and the poise damage are very important because in DS2 enemies have the highest poise of all the Souls games.
DS1's Greatsword could oneshot a lot of things with the Leo Ring
Personally I find the dark souls 3 version the best. I love the vertical attacks and refused to use it in elden ring because they changed it
Honestly, i just want my Fume Knight Greatsword back...
What about the demon souls guts greatsword?
It doesn’t have one
@@youwy I don't understand, I did a playthrough with it 😭
@@honkified8280it has a greatsword but it doesn’t look anything like guts sword. The one that looks closest to it is the dragon bone smasher
@youwy still the greatsword, thought that would've been included, I guess not. Even then where would you rank it if you had to
Idk I’d rank it ds2, ds3, elden ring, ds1 from best to worst
honestly its easier to list what isnt a berserk reference in dark souls lol.
Giant Hunt has to be one of the filthiest moves From Soft has ever put in a game.
Eh I feel like greatsword in ds2 is the best overall. It outputs way more damage in proportion to elden ring. You can’t one-shot elden ring bosses with a dual wield heavy attack from two UGS.
Baemore marathon
Already done
Dark souls 3 best one
Look wise imo also I had alot of fun with it
I think the ds2 Just feels better than it should because normal greatswords kinda suck
Seek strenght build.
The rest will follow.
except ds3, cuz the astora ugs that game has is basically the zwei but for Dex with better moveset
As far as looks go, I really don’t like the Greatsword design. I loved the Ds2/3 great swords, and those were already ridiculous, even more than the dragon slayer, but in Elden Ring it’s even more ridiculous. It’s WAY too thick and ends up very ugly in my opinion. Why change it so much from Ds3? Other weapons carried over look similar or near identical.
How dare you insult the golf swing from dark souls 2? There's nothing better than yeeting someone off the iron keep bridge or a coiff with it
Upon thorough reflection and careful consideration, it is with unwavering conviction and unbridled enthusiasm that I wholeheartedly endorse the sentiments conveyed in the video under examination. In a world often beset by uncertainty, discord, and ambiguity, encountering a source of insight and inspiration as profound as the one encapsulated within the confines of this video is nothing short of a revelation. From its incisive analysis of pressing social issues to its impassioned plea for collective action and transformative change, every facet of the video resonates with a clarity and urgency that is as refreshing as it is indispensable.
To begin with, I find myself in enthusiastic concordance with the overarching thesis espoused by the video, which boldly asserts the inherent dignity and worth of every individual, irrespective of race, gender, creed, or socioeconomic status. In an era marked by rampant inequality, systemic injustice, and pervasive discrimination, such a clarion call for universal recognition and respect strikes a resonant chord, inspiring hope and galvanizing action in equal measure. Moreover, the video’s emphasis on empathy, compassion, and solidarity as guiding principles for social interaction and political engagement represents a beacon of light in an often tumultuous sea of moral ambiguity and ethical uncertainty.
Furthermore, I am deeply appreciative of the video’s nuanced engagement with complex issues such as climate change, economic inequality, and political polarization, which it tackles with a rare combination of intellectual rigor and moral clarity. Rather than succumbing to the facile temptation of reductionism or ideological dogmatism, the video adopts a holistic approach that acknowledges the multifaceted nature of contemporary challenges and the interconnectedness of seemingly disparate phenomena. In doing so, it invites viewers to transcend narrow parochialisms and embrace a more expansive conception of citizenship and global responsibility.
Moreover, I am heartened by the video’s unwavering commitment to truth, reason, and evidence-based discourse, which it upholds with a steadfastness that is as admirable as it is rare in an age of rampant misinformation and epistemic relativism. By foregrounding the importance of critical thinking, empirical inquiry, and intellectual humility, the video empowers viewers to become active participants in the marketplace of ideas, equipped with the tools necessary to discern fact from fiction, reason from rhetoric, and wisdom from folly.
In conclusion, it is with unreserved enthusiasm and unqualified admiration that I wholeheartedly endorse the sentiments expressed in the video under consideration. From its impassioned advocacy for social justice and human rights to its rigorous engagement with complex issues of global significance, every aspect of the video resonates with a clarity and urgency that is as inspiring as it is indispensable. May its message continue to reverberate far and wide, igniting the flames of hope, empathy, and solidarity in the hearts of all who encounter it.
I aint readin none of that
Ds2 r1 is so much faster than elden ring
Horizontal slashes better
The pancake moveset for the GS (some of them anyway) in DS3 is so sexy. I really miss tbh, shame that it isn’t in ER.
I actually prefer it’s move set in PvE more than the horizontal swipes. PvP not so much.
The absolute lamest weapon and lamest build in all of souls games is the guts sword build.
low effort bait
My boi just wants some attention
@@Axelux99 you can’t fathom someone thinking differently so it must be bait.
ds2 has the best guts greatsword I don’t care what anyone says
Let’s all be honest dark souls 3 is the most closest to guts
Dark souls weapons are just pokemons. Challange me to conversation.
I hate saying this but, your tracking complaints in dks2 are definitely skill issues
You can redirect attacks much better in the other games. That’s just a fact. even if I was the worst player in the game there is no disputing that
Play through the games with the mace! And, to make it even more interesting, the cleric class!!