Best Light Greatsword build in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree

Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree features a ton of Light Greatswords, one of the eight new weapon types that have been added to the game with the DLC. While similar to Greatswords, their lighter build and slimmer form make Light Greatswords ideal for landing some heavy-hitting combos. Paired with the right tools, players can make an excellent build around this weapon.

This article highlights one of the best Light Greatsword builds in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree.

Disclaimer: This article is subjective and takes into consideration the personal opinions of the writer.

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What is the best weapon for Light Greatsword build in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree?

Rellana's Twinblades is one of the best Light Greatswords in the game (Image via FromSoftware)

Rellana's Twinblades in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree will be the main choice of weapon for the Light Greatsword build. You can get your hands on this weapon by defeating Rellana, Twin Moon Knight, located straight from the Castle-Lord's Chambers Site of Grace. Make sure you have all the Somberstone bell bearings because you will need to upgrade your weapon to +10 to defeat this boss.

Rellana's Twinblades has one of the best Ash of Wars in the DLC. The Moon-and-Fire Stance is capable of unleashing two heavy-hitting attacks that can make short work of most threats in the Land of Shadow. You will also have to use the Clawmark Seal for incantations.

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Best stats for Light Greatsword build in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree

Rellana's Twinblades' Ash of War in action (Image via FromSoftware)

Rellana's Twinblades quadruple scales with Strength, Dexterity, Intelligence, and Faith. As most of your physical damage will come from these two stats, it is recommended to put Strength and Dexterity ahead of Int and Faith. Apart from these, you should have Vigor at 50+, Endurance at 35+, and Mind at 35+.

Here's a look at what your stats should look like for Rellana's Twinblades Light Greatsword build:

• Vigor: 50
• Mind: 30
• Endurance: 40
• Strength: 40
• Dexterity: 40
• Intelligence: 35
• Faith: 30
• Arcane: 8

If you want to boost the attack of your Magic spell, invest in Int, and for the Fire attack, invest in Faith. You should also consider investing your runes in Vigor, since enemies in the DLC can be ruthless.

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How to create the best Light Greatsword build in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree

Plenty of Strength and Dexterity is what makes this build shine (Image via FromSoftware)

Upon putting everything together, this is what one of the best Light Greatsword builds in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree looks like:

Weapon

• Rellana's Twinblades (+10)
• Clawmark Seal (+25)

Talismans

• Great-Jar's Arsenal
• Shard of Alexander
• Rotten Winged Sword Insignia
• Rellana's Cameo

Incantations

• Flame, Grant me Strength
• Golden Vow

Armor Set

• Solitude Armor set

Apart from Great-Jar's Arsenal, all three of your Talismans will boost your attack power. If you mix this with the Flame, Grant Me Strength, and Golden Vow incantations, you can shred almost all enemies in the DLC without breaking a sweat. If you wait for the right windows to attack and make good use of your Ash of War, not many will be able to stand up to this build in Elden Ring SOTE.

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