Melee · Heavy

Greatsword

Greatsword is a Melee Heavy in Minecraft Dungeons 2.

Greatsword
Type
Melee · Heavy
Weight
Heavy
Build roles
Melee · Tank
Known regions
4
Unique version
The Darkshard

Quick stats

Base DPS
28.7
Combo Damage
54
Attacks
1
Reach
4
Weight
Heavy
Build roles
Melee · Tank

Base comparison values. In game, Item Power, Effects and Enchantments change the final result.

What makes Greatsword different?

Base profile traits: Melee · Tank · Long reach · Heavy hits · Wide swings. Use them to compare attack pattern, speed and reach against other weapons.

Combat stats

Combo Damage
54
Attacks
1
Base DPS
28.7
Reach
4
Attack Arc
360

1-hit combo, 4 blocks reach across a 360° attack arc.

A per-hit breakdown is not published for this weapon yet, so only the verified combo values are shown.

Hidden Weapon Stats →

Where to find Greatsword

Exact per-weapon drop percentages are not published data, so we show source membership instead of a made-up number.

How to farm Greatsword

Base & Unique

Unique version

The Darkshard

The Darkshard is the Unique version of the Greatsword base weapon.

Effects it can roll

Gear effects this weapon can roll from the shared loot pool. A Unique keeps this pool and adds its fixed effect.

Build fit

Playstyle groups follow what a weapon can actually support in a build, not an internal class name.

Builds that use them

Compare Greatsword

Popular comparison

The Darkshard

Greatsword VS The Darkshard

Compare Greatsword

Full comparison →

Blacksmith & enchanting

Three different layers can change a weapon. Keep them apart.

Fixed Unique effect

Comes with the Unique weapon and cannot be re-rolled.

Rolled gear effect

Rolled on the item and re-rollable at the Blacksmith.

Applied enchantment

Added separately to a compatible item.

Common player questions

  • Where can I get Greatsword?

    It can drop in 4 known regions. See Where to find above, then use the Farm Finder for a route that fits your progress.

  • Is Greatsword melee or ranged?

    Greatsword is a Melee Heavy.

  • Which effects can Greatsword roll?

    It draws from a shared pool of 15 gear effects. See Effects it can roll above.

  • How does Greatsword compare with The Darkshard?

    Open the Weapon Compare tool to see The Darkshard and this weapon side by side.