Heavy weapons in Elden Ring offer devastating power, but anyone who favors colossal swords, greathammers, or ultra greatswords knows that fatigue is real. Whether it’s the slow wind-up time, stamina drain, or sluggish roll speed, managing your character’s performance becomes just as critical as dishing out damage.
As someone who’s logged over 200 hours in Elden Ring—most of them swinging a Greatsword through the Lands Between—I’ve learned that proper item management can make or break your build. Here are 7 must-have Elden Ring items that help you overcome heavy weapon fatigue and unleash your full strength without compromise.
- Radagon’s Scarseal / Radagon’s Sourceal
These talismans increase Strength, the core stat for heavy weapon builds. The Sourceal provides a greater bonus than the Scarseal, but at the cost of taking more damage. Personally, I found the Sourceal most effective in boss fights where burst damage was more important than defense. It helped me wield the Great Club without hitting strength soft caps too early.
Where to Find: Radagon’s Sourceal can be found in Fort Gael. Be prepared to face strong enemies.
- Green Turtle Talisman
Stamina management is a must for heavy weapon users. The Green Turtle Talisman increases stamina recovery speed, allowing for more consistent swinging and dodging. I remember using this during the Radahn fight—it saved me from being a sitting duck after every jump attack.
Location: Found in Summonwater Village in a locked room—use a Stonesword Key.
- Erdtree’s Favor
Increasing your max HP, stamina, and equip load, this talisman is a triple threat. For heavy weapon builds, especially those in full Bull-Goat armor like mine, Erdtree’s Favor ensures you can swing, block, and roll with enough reserves to spare.
Location: The +1 and +2 versions offer greater boosts and are found in later-game areas like Subterranean Shunning-Grounds and Leyndell.
- Great-Jar’s Arsenal
Heavy weapons weigh a lot, and combining them with heavy armor can easily push you into fat roll territory. Great-Jar’s Arsenal massively boosts your equip load, allowing you to stay in the medium or even light roll category.
Personal Experience: This was a game-changer for my PvP build. I could finally wield a Colossal Weapon and still fast roll—huge difference in duels.
Location: Complete the Great-Jar duel challenge in Caelid’s Dragonbarrow.
- Flask of Wondrous Physick (Greenburst Crystal Tear)
Mixing the Greenburst Crystal Tear into your Flask of Wondrous Physick temporarily boosts stamina recovery, which synergizes beautifully with the Green Turtle Talisman. This combination got me through several dungeon bosses where every swing had to count.
Where to Find: Dropped by Erdtree Avatars or found near Minor Erdtrees.
- Spiked Cracked Tear
If you like jump attacks with heavy weapons (and who doesn’t?), this tear boosts their damage when mixed into your Flask of Wondrous Physick. Jump attacks are already excellent for breaking poise; the added damage helps end fights even quicker.
My Take: I paired this with the Claw Talisman for maximum jump attack power—ideal for aggressive playstyles.
Location: Dropped by the Erdtree Avatar near the Weeping Peninsula’s Minor Erdtree.
- Bull-Goat Set
While technically a full armor set rather than a single item, the Bull-Goat Set is the pinnacle of poise. Wearing it lets you tank through enemy attacks and continue your slow heavy swings unimpeded. I wore this set when tackling Malenia and stood toe-to-toe without getting interrupted.
Drawback: It’s incredibly heavy, so pair it with the Great-Jar’s Arsenal or Erdtree’s Favor for optimal use.
Location: Found in Dragonbarrow after defeating the invader Great Horned Tragoth.
Equip Smart, Swing Hard
Using heavy weapons in Elden Ring can feel like trying to win a footrace in full armor. But with the right gear, stamina-boosting talismans, and some thoughtful planning, you can mitigate fatigue and dominate with raw power.
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