How to Get Giant Crusher in Elden Ring
Why Choose the Giant Crusher
The Giant Crusher is a Colossal Weapon in Elden Ring that boasts incredible Strength scaling, making it one of the most powerful weapons for strength-focused builds. With a base Physical Attack of 155 and the ability to scale with Strength, this weapon can dish out massive damage, especially when infused with the right Ashes of War or enhanced with smithing stones.
However, the Giant Crusher isn't for everyone. Its sheer size and weight require significant Strength investment (60 Strength to wield effectively) and can slow down your mobility. Pairing it with heavy armor or shields will often push you into the “Heavy Load” category, so investing in Elden Ring Items like Radagon's Scarseal or Radagon's Scarseal Talisman is essential to balance your build.
Where to Find the Giant Crusher
To acquire the Giant Crusher, you'll need to journey into a dangerous area in the mid-to-late game. The weapon is located in the Altus Plateau, specifically within a location known as the Outer Wall Phantom Tree. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you secure this Colossal Weapon:
Step 1: Reach the Altus Plateau
Before hunting for the Giant Crusher, you'll need access to the Altus Plateau. There are two primary ways to reach this area:
Using the Grand Lift of Dectus: You'll need to collect both halves of the Dectus Medallion—found in Fort Haight (Limgrave) and Fort Faroth (Caelid)—to activate the lift and gain entry to the plateau.
Traversing the Ruin-Strewn Precipice: This alternate route requires climbing through the Ruin-Strewn Precipice, a series of caves northeast of Liurnia of the Lakes.
Once you've reached the Altus Plateau, continue northward toward the Outer Wall Phantom Tree Site of Grace.
Step 2: Locate the Caravan
The Giant Crusher is hidden inside a Treasure Caravan guarded by a formidable group of enemies. From the Outer Wall Phantom Tree Site of Grace, head west along the road, and you'll find the Caravan surrounded by giant enemies, including two Tree Sentinels.
Step 3: Defeat the Guards or Sneak Past
The area is heavily guarded, so you have two options:
Fight: Prepare for a tough battle, as the Tree Sentinels and other enemies can easily overwhelm you. Equip powerful Elden Ring Items like healing flasks, buffing incantations, or the Mimic Tear Spirit Ash to help in the fight.
Sneak: If you prefer stealth, try to approach the Caravan under the cover of Torrent's speed. With careful timing, you can loot the treasure chest on the back of the Caravan without engaging the enemies.
Step 4: Claim the Giant Crusher
Open the treasure chest on the Caravan to claim your prize: the Giant Crusher. With this weapon in hand, you're ready to crush your enemies with unmatched brute force.
How to Maximize the Giant Crusher
While acquiring the Giant Crusher is a feat in itself, unleashing its full potential requires some investment in upgrades and complementary Elden Ring Items. Here's how you can make the most out of this weapon:
Upgrade with Smithing Stones
The Giant Crusher can be upgraded using Somber Smithing Stones, which can be found throughout the Lands Between or purchased from merchants after obtaining the required Bell Bearings. Upgrading the weapon significantly boosts its damage output, making it a deadly tool in both PvE and PvP.
Ashes of War
The Giant Crusher's default weapon skill is Endure, which increases poise temporarily, allowing you to trade blows with enemies. However, you can customize it with different Ashes of War to suit your playstyle. For example:
Lion's Claw: Enhances your mobility with an acrobatic flip attack, adding versatility to the Giant Crusher's otherwise slow moveset.
Flaming Strike: Adds fire damage to your attacks, increasing DPS against enemies weak to fire.
Strength-Boosting Items
To wield the Giant Crusher effectively and maximize its damage, invest in strength-boosting Elden Ring Items such as:
Radagon's Scarseal/Scarseal Talisman: Increases Strength at the cost of additional damage taken.
Ritual Shield Talisman: Boosts your defense when at full health, compensating for the Giant Crusher's slow attack speed.
Farming Elden Ring Runes to Complement the Giant Crusher
Upgrading and optimizing the Giant Crusher requires a significant amount of Elden Ring Runes, which act as the primary currency in the game. Here are a few efficient methods to farm runes:
Stormveil Castle: Clear out groups of enemies in Stormveil Castle, which offer a steady rune supply in the early game.
Caelid's War-Scarred Landscape: Enemies in Caelid provide high rune rewards, but be prepared for a challenge. Use Spirit Ash summons or ranged attacks to thin out mobs safely.
The Elden Ring Rune Arc Method: Activate Rune Arcs for temporary boosts in stats, making it easier to defeat enemies and farm runes faster.
Using these methods, you can quickly amass the runes needed to enhance your Giant Crusher and experiment with different builds.
Crushing Foes with the Giant Crusher
The Giant Crusher is not just a weapon; it's a statement of raw power. Its colossal size and immense damage make it one of the most satisfying weapons to wield in Elden Ring. Whether you're breaking through enemy shields or annihilating bosses in just a few hits, the Giant Crusher is the ultimate tool for strength-focused players.
By investing in the right upgrades, pairing it with complementary Elden Ring Items, and farming sufficient Elden Ring Runes, you can transform the Giant Crusher into an unstoppable force of destruction. If you're ready to embrace the might of this Colossal Weapon, venture into the Altus Plateau, claim your prize, and let the crushing begin.