Two-handing weapons is a great way to approach combat in Elden Ring thanks to the versatility and power it provides but how exactly can you two-hand weapons?
Knowing how to two-hand your weapon inElden Ringcan increase your damage and let you unleash an expanded moveset with your weapon of choice. Whether it’s a Katana likeRivers of Blood, andUchigatana, or a heavy-hitting Axe, two-handing is a great tactic to add to your arsenal.
This is everything you need to know about two-handing in Elden Ring, including the benefits and how to pull it off on each platform.
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How to Two-Hand Weapons in Elden Ring
To two-hand a weapon in Elden Ring simply follow the steps below for your platform of choice:
Two-handing a weapon willincrease the power of your attacks and give you an altered moveset to experiment with.
While your attacks do become more powerful, you’ll sacrifice the ability to use a shield or a secondary weaponwhen two-handing which means you’ll need to be as precise as possible when you’re dodging and parrying.
Due to thehigher damage per hitthat two-handing typically provides, it can be particularly usefulwhen you’re fighting one extremely tough enemyso we’d recommend using it duringbossbattles.
If you’re in a fight where you need to block regularly, or up against multiple foes at once, however, sticking to one-handed combat may be better.
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