How to Obtain the Fire Giant Crusher

To get the Fire Giant Crusher, you will need to follow a series of steps that involve navigating through specific locations in the Elden Ring world, with the Giant-Crusher being found in a chest in the back of a carriage directly south of the Outer Wall Phantom Tree site of grace, and then upgrading it to its Fire version. The Giant-Crusher can be upgraded and modified with various Ashes of War, including those that imbue it with fire or other elemental properties, but to specifically get the Fire Giant Crusher, you will need to apply a Fire affinity Ash of War to the Giant-Crusher.

FAQs

General Information

1. What is the Giant-Crusher? The Giant-Crusher is a colossal hammer in Elden Ring, known for its high Strength requirement and significant damage potential, making it a favorite among players with Strength-based builds.
2. Where to Find Giant-Crusher in Elden Ring? The Giant-Crusher can be found in a chest located in the back of a carriage directly south of the Outer Wall Phantom Tree site of grace, within the outer ward of Leyndell, Royal Capital.
3. How to Get the Giant-Crusher Early in Elden Ring? To get the Giant-Crusher early, players must navigate to the specific carriage, which may involve sneaking past or defeating the Ulcerated Tree Spirit, and then claim the Giant-Crusher from the chest on the carriage.

Upgrades and Modifications

4. How to Make the Giant-Crusher Stronger? The Giant-Crusher can be made stronger by upgrading it with Smithing Stones and ensuring the player has sufficient Strength and Endurance to wield it effectively, with a significant soft cap at level 55 for Strength.
5. What Ash of War is Best for the Giant-Crusher? While opinions may vary, Lion’s Claw is considered one of the best Ashes of War for a Greatsword, offering high damage, hyper armor, knockdown, and easy positioning, but for the Giant-Crusher, an Ash of War that complements its Strength scaling and enhances its elemental damage, such as a Fire affinity, would be ideal.

Comparison with Other Weapons

6. Is Giant-Crusher Better than Greatsword? The Giant-Crusher and Greatsword have different strengths; the Giant-Crusher excels in Strength scaling and can deal more damage at maximum upgrades but has a worse range, making it a matter of playstyle preference.
7. What is the Strongest Strength Build Weapon in Elden Ring? The Giant-Crusher is often considered the strongest Strength build weapon due to its high Strength stat requirement and high stagger potential against enemies.

Gameplay Strategies

8. What Can You Dual Wield with Giant-Crusher? A popular combination is dual-wielding the Giant-Crusher and Prelate’s Inferno Crozier, requiring high Strength but offering significant damage potential, especially in PvP contexts.
9. How Much Damage Does the Giant-Crusher Do? The Giant-Crusher‘s damage can vary based on Strength, Endurance, and upgrades, but with 99 STR and 99 DEX on a quality Giant-Crusher, it can deal around 1,556 damage, not including any bonus from Ashes of War or other buffs.

Other Elden Ring Weapons and Gear

10. What is the Best Magic Sword in Elden Ring? The Dark Moon Greatsword, acquired through the Ranni quest line, is a powerful choice for magicians, offering a unique skill that buffs weapon damage and adds a beam attack.
11. What is the Best Mid-Game Sword in Elden Ring? The Magma Blade is considered one of the best mid-game swords, dealing heavy damage and having a unique skill that slashes while spewing magma, effective against bosses.
12. What is the Best Axe in Elden Ring Early Game? The Great Axe is a powerful early-game axe, found in a chest of a carriage near the gateway to Stormveil Castle, offering high damage for Strength builds.

Character Development

13. What is the Max Strength in Elden Ring? The maximum Strength in Elden Ring has a hard cap of 150 for scaling physical damage, with soft caps at 20, 50, and 80 affecting how Strength contributes to magic, fire, lightning, or holy damage.
14. How to Unlock the Skull Crusher? The Skull Crusher can be unlocked in Warzone by getting five kills with a melee weapon in a single match 15 times, best achieved in a respawn playlist like Caldera Clash.

Additional Tips

15. What is the Best Heavy Early Game Armor in Elden Ring? The best heavy early-game armors include the Knight Set, Scaled Armor Set, Vulgar Militia Set, Lionel’s Armor Set, Godrick Soldier Set, Banished Knight Set, Royal Remains Set, and the Carian Knight Set, offering protection and poise for Strength builds, with the Carian Knight Set being particularly recommended for its balance of weight and defense.