Knowing how to two-hand your weapon in Elden Ring is crucial, as it can make or break your damage depending on what kind of build you are going for. If you are dual-handling weapons, then this doesn't apply.
However, if you're looking for extra damage and are using one weapon, this guide will explain everything there is to know about how to two-hand your weapon in Elden Ring.
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How to Two-Hand a Weapon in Elden Ring
This is something that isn’t that well explained in Elden Ring, even in the controls menu. The instructions aren’t quite clear enough to prompt the player to know what to do. Compared to the other FromSoftware titles, the way to do it differs ever so slightly.
In order to two-hand a weapon, simply hold Triangle or Y and then use L1 or R1 (LB or RB for Xbox users). If you’re a rogue mouse and keyboard user, you’ll want to hold down E and left or right-click, respectively.
Using this technique is a great way to maximize the amount of damage you are knocking out using your light and heavy attacks. Of course, if you are two-handing a weapon, you won’t be able to use a shield at the same time, so you’ll have to rely on dodging or parrying to avoid damage.
That’s everything you need to know about how to Two-Hand a weapon in Elden Ring! Good luck in the Lands Between, Tarnished.
Need help with other Elden Ring basics? We also have guides on how to parry, how to unlock leveling up, and more!
