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Elden Ring Giant Crusher Build Guide

The Giant Crusher is one of the most powerful weapons in Elden Ring, known for its incredible damage output and ability to break enemy stance. This build guide will help you maximize its potential.

Weapon Overview

  • Type: Colossal Weapon (Hammer)
  • Scaling: Strength (S) → Strength (S) at +10
  • Weight: 22.5
  • Skill: Endure
  • Passive: None

Where to Find Giant Crusher

The Giant Crusher is dropped by a giant soldier in the Altus Plateau. It’s located near the Minor Erdtree.

Early Game (Levels 1-40)

  • Vigor: 25
  • Mind: 10
  • Endurance: 25
  • Strength: 30
  • Dexterity: 8
  • Intelligence: 8
  • Faith: 8
  • Arcane: 8

Mid Game (Levels 40-80)

  • Vigor: 30-35
  • Mind: 12
  • Endurance: 30
  • Strength: 50
  • Dexterity: 8
  • Arcane: 8

Late Game (Levels 80+)

  • Vigor: 40-45
  • Mind: 15
  • Endurance: 35
  • Strength: 60+
  • Dexterity: 8
  • Arcane: 8

Ash of War

Endure (Built-in) - Good defensive skill

  • Effect: Reduces damage taken for a short time
  • Use: Use when you’re about to take heavy damage

Alternative Ashes of War

  • Square Off - Good for stance breaking
  • Carian Grandeur - Adds magic damage
  • Flaming Strike - Adds fire damage

Talismans

  • Alexander’s Shard - Enhances weapon skills
  • Talisman of the Lord’s Favor - Increases stamina
  • Dragoncrest Shield Talisman - Reduces physical damage
  • Ritual Sword Talisman - Boosts damage at full HP

Armor

  • Veteran’s Set - Good physical defense
  • Brave’s Set - Balanced protection
  • Malformed Blade Set - High poise
  • Scaled Set - Good all-around stats

Playstyle

  1. Heavy Attacks - Use charged attacks for massive damage
  2. Stance Breaking - Break enemy stance for critical hits
  3. Jump Attacks - Use jump attacks for extra damage
  4. Tank Builds - This weapon works well with tank builds
  5. Poise Breaking - Break enemy poise with heavy attacks

Weapon Upgrades

  • Standard Upgrade Path - Use Smithing Stones
  • Infusion Options:
    • Heavy - Maximizes strength scaling (Recommended)
    • Quality - Adds dexterity scaling
    • Fire - Adds fire damage

Combos

  1. Charged Attack → Light Attack → Charged Attack
  2. Jump Attack → Heavy Attack → Light Attack
  3. Endure → Charged Attack Combo
  4. Roll → Heavy Attack → Light Attack Chain

Strengths and Weaknesses

Strengths

  • Incredible damage output
  • Excellent stance breaking
  • Massive poise damage
  • Great for tank builds
  • Works well with strength builds

Weaknesses

  • Very heavy (slow attacks)
  • High stamina cost
  • Requires high strength
  • Vulnerable to fast enemies
  • Cannot be infused with many options

Final Tips

  • Practice Charged Attacks - Master the timing of charged attacks
  • Use Endure Wisely - Save it for dangerous situations
  • Learn Enemy Patterns - To avoid taking damage
  • Upgrade Your Weapon - Regularly for optimal performance
  • Consider Strength - High strength is essential

The Giant Crusher build is perfect for players who want to deal massive damage and break enemy stance. It’s one of the most satisfying weapons to use in the game.

For more weapon builds, check out our other build guides!

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