Summary
- The Grossmesser is a versatile weapon in Elden Ring that can be obtained as a random drop from Skeleton enemies in the Tombsword Catacombs. It is especially effective in the early stages of the game.
- Players looking for the Grossmesser should increase their Item Discovery stat to improve their chances of obtaining the weapon.
- The Grossmesser can be customized with Elden Ring's Ashes of War and can be infused or buffed with various effects. It can be wielded in multiple ways, including two-handed, one-handed, and dual-wielded. Its low stat requirements and versatility make it a reliable weapon overall.
Elden Ring is a massive game in terms of the available gear and locations that players can discover. So much so, that many players are still discovering things for the first time, despite playing Elden Ring for a long time now.
One weapon in particular, the Grossmesser, has gained plenty of popularity on Reddit ever since one player showcased the weapon, along with how to get it. Overall, this post goes to show that although players may have reached every ending in Elden Ring and/or gotten all the achievements, there still may be undiscovered secrets to find that lead to some surprisingly powerful items in Elden Ring.
Where to Find the Grossmesser Curved Sword in Elden Ring
The Grossmesser is a curved sword in Elden Ring that can be dropped by enemies who wield the weapon. One place where players can find this weapon is from Skeleton enemies in the Tombsword Catacombs of the Weeping Peninsula. Players can reach this location very early in the game, which is where this weapon generally excels. The Grossmesser is still a decent weapon throughout the end game, but it doesn't quite compete with the current meta builds in Elden Ring.
Since it's a random chance drop, players looking to find this weapon should increase their Item Discovery stat before attempting to collect the Grossmesser. Item Discovery is naturally tied to the player's Arcane skill in Elden Ring, although there are other ways to directly boost Item Discovery.
With the low stat requirements for this weapon and its ability to be buffed and wielded in multiple ways, it's a reliable weapon all around. While it may not be part of Elden Ring's endgame meta builds, the versatility of the Grossmesser is still surprisingly commendable.
Why Players Are Starting New Playthroughs Just to Use Elden Ring’s Grossmesser
A recent Reddit post highlights how rare the weapon can be, which has prompted other users in the comment section to share their findings of other weapons that are also powerful yet extremely rare. Grossmesser may not be one of the strongest weapons in Elden Ring, but it's still a great mid-game weapon that is prompting many players to start new playthroughs to utilize it.
What this weapon lacks in damage, it makes up for with other features. The main reason this weapon is so good is that it's incredibly versatile. Specifically, the Grossmesser is a weapon that players have the choice of slotting one of Elden Ring's Ashes of War into. The Grossmesser is classified as a curved sword, so it has access to all the Ashes of War available for this weapon type.
The Grossmesser also isn't naturally infused with any of Elden Ring's Status Effects or Elemental damage types. Because of this, players have the option to infuse this weapon with permanent or temporary buffs. This is a great feature to have on a weapon since it can be changed appropriately when facing each new threat throughout the game. If players are ever dealing lackluster damage with the Grossmesser, they can usually infuse or buff the weapon without having to change major parts of their build.
Lastly, another feature of the Grossmesser is that it can be two-handed, one-handed, and even dual-wielded. Two-handing the weapon means that it will swing slightly slower, but it will generally do more damage with each strike, although players will have to block with the weapon instead of using one of Elden Ring’s shields. Dual-wielding the weapon is a risky tactic because it takes away the ability to block with the weapon altogether, but in turn, it adds a new combo attack to the weapon's arsenal. With the low stat requirements for this weapon and its ability to be buffed and wielded in multiple ways, it's a reliable weapon all around. While it may not be part of Elden Ring's endgame meta builds, the versatility of the Grossmesser is still surprisingly commendable.
Elden Ring
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 95 /100 Critics Rec: 98%
- Released
- February 25, 2022
- ESRB
- M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Language, Suggestive Themes, Violence
- Developer(s)
- From Software
- Publisher(s)
- Bandai Namco Entertainment, From Software
- Engine
- Proprietary
- Multiplayer
- Online Co-Op, Online Multiplayer
- Cross-Platform Play
- PS4 & PS5 and Xbox One & Xbox Series X|S
WHERE TO PLAY
ELDEN RING, developed by FromSoftware, Inc. And BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc., is a fantasy action-RPG adventure set within a world created by Hidetaka Miyazaki and George R.R. Martin. Danger and discovery lurk around every corner in FromSoftware’s largest game to date. Hidetaka Miyazaki - President and Game Director of FromSoftware Inc. Known for directing critically-acclaimed games in beloved franchises including Armored Core and Dark Souls.
George R.R. Martin is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of many novels, including the acclaimed series A Song of Ice and Fire - A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast For Crows, and A Dance with Dragons. As a writer-producer, he has worked on The Twilight Zone, Beauty and the Beast, and various feature films and pilots that were never made. He lives with the lovely Parris in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
- Platform(s)
- PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X
- How Long To Beat
- 58 Hours
- Metascore
- 96
- Platforms That Support Crossplay
- PS4 & PS5 and Xbox One & Xbox Series X|S
- PS Plus Availability
- N/A
