Unlocking Ordovis’s Greatsword in Elden Ring: A Guide

Ordovis’s Greatsword is a sacred blade granted to one of the two Crucible Knights, featuring strength attributes and delivering holy damage to foes in Elden Ring.

To get your hands on this remarkable greatsword, you’ll need to conquer a pair of bosses hidden within a lesser-known dungeon. Allow us to guide you on your journey to obtain Ordovis’s Greatsword and craft a powerful Strength/Faith build around it.

Where to Find Ordovis’s Greatsword

You can acquire Ordovis’s Greatsword after defeating the Crucible Knight Ordovis within Azuria Hero’s Grave.

This location is situated in the eastern region of the Altus Plateau, just outside Leyndell, the Royal Capital. To reach the dungeon, head toward Leyndell from the Grand Lift of Dectus until you reach the Outer Wall Phantom Tree Site of Grace.

From there, head northeast until you reach the Minor Erdtree. Continue along the southeast path to locate the entrance to Azuria Hero’s Grave.

This dungeon is quite extensive, filled with numerous Skeleton enemies and lethal chariots. Make your way through Azuria Hero’s Grave until you reach the boss arena.

Once you enter, you’ll face off against two bosses concurrently: the Crucible Knight along with Crucible Knight Ordovis. This encounter can become chaotic in no time, so we highly suggest employing Mimic Tear Ashes to help level the playing field.

Maintain your distance and attack only during openings. Upon their defeat, Crucible Knight Ordovis will drop Ordovis’s Greatsword.

Stats and Requirements for Ordovis’s Greatsword

To wield Ordovis’s Greatsword, you’ll need 25 Strength, 13 Dexterity, and 15 Faith. It has C scaling for Strength, E scaling for Dexterity, and D scaling for Faith.

This greatsword possesses a unique skill known as Ordovis’s Vortex. This skill allows you to perform a swing with the sword infused with light, followed by a powerful slam down that creates a vast area-of-effect (AoE) attack.

Note that this weapon cannot be infused with any Ash of War or consumables like grease, nor can it be enchanted with magic.

You can enhance Ordovis’s Greatsword using Somber Smithing Stones, reaching a maximum level of +10. At this level, it will deal 262 Physical and 169 Holy damage to enemies.

This greatsword has a weight of 12 and can be sold for 1,000 Runes to any merchant throughout the game.

Optimal Build for Ordovis’s Greatsword in Elden Ring

This build incorporates a fully upgraded Ordovis’s Greatsword and the Clawmark Seal, which is utilized to cast various spells.

For armor, opt for the Crucible Axe set, obtainable by defeating Crucible Knight Ordovis.

Include the following talismans in your setup:

Since this is a strength-focused build, distribute your skill points as follows:

• Vigor: 50
• Strength: 60
• Faith: 40

This Ordovis’s Sword build will provide you with ample power to take down bosses and even chain-stun Malenia effortlessly.