Elden RingDLC has introduced many new and powerful weapons, including several strong additions to the colossal sword class, such as the Ancient Meteoric Ore Greatsword, Moonrithyll’s Knight Sword, and Fire Knight’s Greatsword. Among these,Fire Knight’s Greatswordstands out as one of the strongest due to its powerful moveset and ability to use different Ashes of War.
Fire Knight’s Greatsword features the light attack combo of the legendary Godslayer Greatsword, the classic poke attacks of colossal swords, and the lightweight nature of the iconic Zweihander. Additionally, the ability to choose the weapon’s skill and infusion ranks Fire Knight’s Greatsword among the best weapons in theElden RingDLC. Its only downside is its rarity, as it is a drop reward from rare Fire Knights found inShadow Keep. Once you have obtained theFire Knight’s Greatsword, you can create a powerful build centered around it. This sword requires 22 Strength, 18 Dexterity, and 12 Faith to wield. Follow this guide to discover the best talismans and Ashes of War for creating the ultimate Fire Knight’s Greatsword build.
Best Affinity and Stats for Fire Knight’s Greatsword
One special feature of Fire Knight’s Greatsword is its innate ability to gain extra damage from fire-related Ashes of War or greases, as explained in its description:
Greatsword of the Fire Knights.
A long, slender blade that undulates like fire.
Blessed with a flame incantation. Further flame imbuement will amplify the effect and greatly increase the armament’s power.
Flame is the best affinity for Fire Knight’s Greatsword as it scales highly with the Faith stat. However, Fire infusion is also viable since the sword scales well with Strength. Other infusions are not as effective for this weapon. You should ideally aim for 60 Faith for Flame affinity or 60 Strength for Fire affinity for raising Fire Knight’s Greatsword’s attack. Beyond 60, you will start getting diminishing returns from raising only one stat.
If you have a Strength, Faith, or hybrid Strength-Faith build, Fire and Flame affinities are the best choices. For enemies weak to fire, switching to Heavy or Sacred affinity might be beneficial.
Best Ashes of War for Fire Knight’s Greatsword
Fire Knight’s Greatsword can access many powerful Ashes of War. Given its higher damage with Flame infusion, you should choose Ashes of War that deals fire damage, provide fire infusion, and have Fire or Flame affinity. TheShadow of the ErdtreeDLC added two new Ashes of War that meet these requirements:Ash of War: Flame SpearandAsh of War: Flame Skewer.
Flame SpearandFlame Skewerare two powerful Flame affinity Ashes of War inElden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. Flame Spear has more range and deals a thrusting attack to close the gap between you and the enemy, similar to the Ice Spear skill. Flame Skewer is a fiery variant of theGiant Huntskill with a follow-up attack. Both skills grant bonus fire damage, with Flame Skewer lasting 15 seconds and Flame Spear lasting 45 seconds.
Other strong Ashes of War for Fire Knight’s Greatsword include:
Best Talismans for Fire Knight’s Greatsword
Choosing thebest talismansdepends on your playstyle and the weapon. For Fire Knight’s Greatsword, using an Ash of War with fire infusion is optimal. TheShard of Alexanderbecomes essential for 15% extra damage if you plan to use Ashes of War on Fire Knight’s Greatsword.
TheFire Scorpion Charmis a must-have talisman for any fire-related build inElden Ring, providing a 12% fire damage bonus at the cost of lowered damage negation. This can be risky, especially in PVP and against endgame bosses if you are not confident in your dodging skills.
TheSpear Talismanis a good choice if you plan to trade hits with enemies, as Fire Knight’s Greatsword has thrust attacks on its crouch and charge attacks. The charged thrust can be further boosted by theGodfrey Icon, which is also great for Flame Spear’s charged skill attack.
For extra survivability, Erdtree’s Favor +2 and Bull Goat’s talisman can be useful, providing enough poise to land your hits. As colossal swords consume quite a lot of stamina, you can also consider theTwo-Headed Turtle Talismanfor faster stamina regeneration.
Best Buffs for Fire Knight’s Greatsword
Fire Knight’s Greatsword can be buffed in several ways. The easiest is by drinking the Flask of Wondrous Physick withFlame-Shrouding Cracked Tear(increased fire damage) andStonebarb Cracked Tear(increased stance damage). you may also replace Stonebarb Cracked Tear withSpiked Cracked Tear(increased charged attack damage) or Oil Soaked Tear. TheOil Soaked Tearapplies oil to enemies, causing them to take extra fire damage, but it can also coat you in oil, making you vulnerable to fire attacks.
A Faith build for Fire Knight’s Greatsword grants access to many beneficial spells, including buffs.Golden Vowincreases damage and provides extra damage negation and can be stacked withFlame, Grant me Strengthincantation for more fire and physical damage.
