Hey fellow Tarnished! 🗡️ I've been absolutely obsessed with Curved Greatswords in Elden Ring lately. They're like the perfect fusion of speed and power – think of a Curved Sword's elegance but with the devastating impact of a colossal weapon. After the game-changing patch that gave this class some massive buffs, I decided to dive deep and figure out which ones are actually worth your time and upgrade materials in 2026. Let's break it down from the disappointing to the downright divine.

🥲 9. Monk’s Flameblade – The Cosmetic Letdown

Let's be real, the Monk's Flameblade is a weapon that looks way cooler than it performs. It's got that fiery aesthetic, but that's sadly its only redeeming quality. 😔 Compared to its brethren, it's shorter, hits like a wet noodle, and lacks any unique skill or passive to make up for it. The real kicker? It's a pain to get! It only drops from a single Fire Monk in the Giant-Conquering Hero’s Grave, and it's not even a guaranteed drop. Unless you're a hardcore completionist, farming for this blade is a total waste of effort. Save your sanity for better weapons.

🔮 8. Onyx Lord’s Greatsword – The Confusing Hybrid

This is the only Curved Greatsword with natural Intelligence scaling, which sounds perfect for a battlemage, right? Not quite. 🤔 Its regular attack damage scales better with Strength, while its unique skill, Onyx Lord’s Repulsion, only scales with Intelligence. This forces you into a tricky stat split. The skill itself pushes enemies away, which is often counterproductive in melee. It can knock down smaller foes, but overall, it feels clunky. You get it from the Onyx Lord in the Sealed Tunnel (Altus Plateau). It's a niche pick for very specific builds.

📏 7. Dismounter – The Long Reach Specialist

Don't expect top-tier damage from the Dismounter, but what it lacks in power, it makes up for in length! It's the second-longest in its class and, crucially, the longest one that can be customized with any Ash of War. This flexibility is its superpower. 🎯 You can slap on your favorite skill and make it your own. It's a fantastic choice if you value spacing and poke attacks over raw AR. You can farm it early from Kaiden Sellswords, especially in Limgrave.

❄️ 6. Zamor Curved Sword – The One-Trick Wonder

As a standard melee weapon, the Zamor Curved Sword is underwhelming. It's the shortest in the class and its damage is subpar. However, its Zamor Ice Storm weapon skill is its entire raison d'être. 🌪️ This skill creates a massive, beautiful whirlwind of ice that deals heavy damage and builds Frostbite incredibly fast. It's a spectacular tool for crowd control or setting up big damage combos. You'll find it on the Ancient Hero of Zamor in the Giant-Conquering Hero’s Grave. It's a situational but powerful trick up your sleeve.

💪 5. Beastman’s Cleaver – The Raw Powerhouse

If pure, unadulterated damage is what you crave, look no further. The Beastman's Cleaver is an absolute monster for Strength builds. Among customizable Curved Greatswords, it reigns supreme in damage output. Yes, it's short and heavy, but the trade-off is more than worth it for that satisfying thwack. You can get it surprisingly early by using the Crumbling Lands Waygate at the Four Belfries to access a snippet of Crumbling Farum Azula and farming the Azula Beastmen there.

⚖️ 4. Omen Cleaver – The Perfect Middle Ground

To me, the Omen Cleaver is the quintessential Curved Greatsword. It doesn't have the extreme reach of the Dismounter or the extreme damage of the Beastman's Cleaver, but it offers a beautifully balanced package of good reach, solid speed, and high damage. It's the reliable workhorse of the category. You can farm it from Omen enemies, with one available early game outside the Liftside Chamber in Stormveil Castle.

🌋 3. Magma Wyrm’s Scalesword – The Faithful Eruption

This is the go-to weapon for Strength/Faith builds. It scales with both stats and packs a fiery punch. Its true glory is the Magma Guillotine skill. 🪓 You leap into the air and slam down, creating a magma explosion, followed by a devastating second chop. The hyper-armor on the leap is fantastic, and the damage output against bosses is immense. You can grab it by defeating Magma Wyrm Makar in the Ruin-Strewn Precipice, making it accessible relatively early.

🩸 2. Morgott’s Cursed Sword – The Graceful Bleeder

This weapon is pure style and substance. It's the longest and lightest Curved Greatsword, comes with innate Bleed buildup, and has a base damage that's nothing to scoff at. But the star is its Weapon Skill: Cursed-Blood Slice. 💥 You dash forward with a slash that leaves trails of cursed fire and blood. It's visually stunning, has great range, and deals massive damage. It makes you feel like an anime protagonist. You get it by trading Morgott's Remembrance at the Roundtable Hold.

👑 1. Bloodhound’s Fang – The Undisputed King

And here we are, at the top. The Bloodhound's Fang isn't just the best Curved Greatsword; it's arguably one of the best weapons in the entire game, even years after release. Here's why it's S-Tier:

• Early & Easy Access: Get it in Limgrave by defeating Bloodhound Knight Darriwil.

• Incredible Versatility: High damage, great reach, innate Bleed.

• Unique Buffability: Unlike most Somber weapons, you can buff it with Greases or spells!

• God-Tier Skill: Bloodhound's Finesse is a two-part move with invincibility frames, massive damage, and incredible mobility. The follow-up heavy attack is a game-changer.

This weapon can carry you from start to finish. It's the perfect package and an absolute must-try for any Tarnished. What's your favorite curved greatsword? Let me know! 👇