When I first heard whispers about the Two-Handed Sword Talisman in Shadow of the Erdtree, I practically dropped my controller – a straight 15% damage boost for colossal weapons with zero drawbacks? You bet I scrambled to find this game-changer for my Strength build! It’s wild how this little charm turns already beefy weapons into absolute monsters. And the best part? You can grab it early without tangling with any big bad bosses. Talk about a power spike that’ll make your Tarnished do a happy dance!

Where I Snagged the Goods

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My journey started at Highroad Cross – that cozy Site of Grace we all know. Instead of charging toward Shadow Keep like some overeaten lobster, I did a 180° and hugged the lower eastern path. After dodging some cranky wildlife, I stumbled into this dank cave guarded by two Perfumers who clearly skipped their morning coffee. Pro tip: sprint past ’em unless you enjoy perfume-induced sneezing fits!

Once outta that claustrophobic hole, I stuck left like my life depended on it (because, well, it kinda did). Next thing I knew, Rauh Base spread out before me – all crumbling ruins and eerie silence. Felt like the ghosts of temple builders were judging my fashion choices. Made a beeline to the Temple Town Ruins Site of Grace, then scanned the southern walls like a hawk. Took me three tries to spot that sneaky broken wall – the overgrown grass was playing hide-and-seek champion!

Treasure Hunting Shenanigans

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After hopping up some stairs and taking a leap of faith (literally – hope you packed fluffy knees!), this jacked Horned Warrior patrolled ahead. Dude looked like he bench-presses boulders for fun. My options:

  • ⚔️ Fight him for bragging rights

  • 🏃‍♂️ Yeet past him toward glory

Being temporarily chicken-hearted, I bolted. And there it was – a chest sitting pretty at the dead end like a gift-wrapped dream. Cracked it open and... bam! That sweet my-epic-hunt-for-elden-ring-s-two-handed-sword-talisman-image-2 Two-Handed Sword Talisman practically glowed in my hands. Felt like Christmas morning fused with a boss victory!

Making That Damage Sing

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Now that this beauty’s glued to my gear slot, let me spill some tea about maximizing it:

Combo Effectiveness Why It Slaps
Colossal Weapon + Talisman 😍 Perfect synergy 15% extra oomph per swing
Dual Wielding 😬 Nada Doesn't work if you’re holding two separate weapons
Stack with Claw/Axe Talismans 🤯 Brutal Jump attacks hit like meteor strikes

I’ve been pairing it with my trusty Guts Greatsword – the damage numbers make me giggle like a mad scientist. But word to the wise: this ain’t no magic wand for dual katanas or dagger builds. Stick to bonking enemies with one gigantic slab of metal!

Looking back, hunting down this talisman was the smartest detour I’ve taken in the Lands Between. That initial thrill of discovery? Still gives me goosebumps every time my colossal weapon smashes another enemy into confetti. Some gear just gets us Strength junkies – and this little charm? It’s pure poetry in battle.