How much does two handing increase strength Elden Ring?

How Much Does Two-Handing Increase Strength in Elden Ring?

In fromSoftware’s latest masterpiece, Elden Ring, two-handing has become a norm for many players. This mechanic increases the damage output of your weapon dramatically, making it a crucial part of dealing with tough enemies and bosses in the game. But how much does this simple yet powerful technique increase your base strength?

What is Two-Handing?

Before we get started, let’s clarify what two-handing means in Elden Ring. Two-handing is a mechanic in the game where you hold certain weapons with both hands, increasing both the damage output and the character’s critical hit chance. This technique is not available for magic and archery, as it’s only applicable for a select range of melee weapons.

Statistics and Mechanics

To explore the effects of two-handing on strength effectively, let’s take a closer at several key statistics and mechanics in the Elder Ring.

Table 2.1: Weapon Damage Multipler

Weapon Type (Two-Handed)	Damage Multiplier
Light Attack 144%
Assault Sword 160 %
Sword Shield 156%
Great Blade 170%
Whip 140	%=

As you inspect the table, you’ll notice that assault swords and great blades benefit the more from two-handing, enjoying a 60% increase in assault sword damage and 70% (or more) for great blasts. Meanwhile, lighter weapons, such as two-handed whips, only garner a 20% boost.

% **Figure 2.1 Graph: Strength and Damage Multipltier**
*Note: The graph depicts a comparison between average strength and two-handed damage ratios for assault swords and great great blades.* The data is based within the game itself. The following graph indicates the increase in strength value and its relation to the weapons’ two-handed damage:

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Here’s a few key observations:
* **More strength increases the damage much more:** Strength increases the benefit of two-handed significantly. For all weapons, more strength means having a better effect on final damage.

**How a Two-Handed Weapon Afects Strength?**

When you two-hit a weapon in Elden Ring, every 2% increase in strength becomes 3% for the weapon based on two-handing. This means an 8-minute increase in strength would result the same amount as 12 units of two-handing

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