How to Two Hand In Elden Ring [Easy Steps]

Like the last Dark Souls 3, current players of Elden Ring are also wondering how to wield weapons with two hands to pursue their ideal play style. Elden Ring is all about melee weapons in a highly detailed RPG world where your decisions and choices significantly influence the storyline. Not only that, but you will also be able to use numerous items, shields, and abilities to enhance the defenses of your character.

Especially if you want to turn yourself into a mass-murdering sorcerer by using the Ashes of War Skill, you might want to know how to two hand weapons in Elden Ring. This guide entails in-depth detail of wielding weapons with two hands and their effect on your character’s performance. With that said, let’s get right into it. 

How to Two-Hand Weapons?

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But do not fret, as knowing these control button combinations does not have to be complicated.

1. All you need to do is pick up your favorite Sword or spear.
2. Next, you will have to press down the Y button on Xbox or the triangle▲button if you are playing on PlayStation while holding R1 or RB.
3. Doing so will allow your character to put anything from the shield or other items away and grab the weapon with both hands.
4. There you go; that is how you will use a two-hand weapon in Elden Ring to make the most out of your unique gameplay. 
5. If you are playing on a PC, you will have to draw out the weapon you want to wield with both hands.
6. Then you might want to hold down E along with the left mouse control button.
7. As soon as you perform the combo, you will be able to see your character holding a weapon with two hands. 

Now, since most players have their own configuration for playing a complex game like Elden Ring, this button combination might be different for everyone. Some will have to hold the E+right mouse button to shift to the two-hand weapon.

Here is a quick overview of what combinations you want to consider for carrying a weapon with two hands in Elden Ring.

PlayStation 4 & 5	Triangle ▲+ R1
Xbox One & Series X/S	Y + RB
PC/Windows	E + Left or Right Click on the mouse

Now that you have found the Two-Hand Control combinations to transition into the two-hand weapons in Elden Ring, you might also want to learn to revert the effect for your character. Meanwhile, that too is not difficult as pressing the same combination again will return the players to a one-handed stance. 

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Would I Recommend Two Hand?

Using a two-handed weapon will significantly benefit the players seeking their ideal character build and want to utilize the Skills like Ashes of War. But it also has numerous other benefits and downsides that will play a significant role in the gameplay.

Apart from the relaxed character stance with the two-handed weapons, you will achieve a higher damage output. The game’s mechanics focus on showing how your character will swing the melee weapon, causing massive damage with the two-handed weapon. 

Meanwhile, it is going to cost you a slow swing speed. This is because your character will require some time to push the melee weapon and make the big strike that will register harsh damage to the enemies. Unfortunately, that is going to cost you the defenses. This means that while wielding a weapon with both hands, you will not be able to use your shield to dodge the incoming strikes from enemies. Thus exposing your character to more serious damage. 

However, that is not a problem with the game mechanics. You will have to learn the tactics yourself to dodge these attacks from the enemy. Wielding the weapon with two hands requires practice to roll out of the way quickly during incoming strikes from the enemies. This way, you will dodge the attacks and inflict higher damage with a massive swing of two-handed strategy. 

It is highly recommended to use the best weapon for playing with two-handed stances that are light and ideal for dealing damage.

Plus, you will want to ensure you are not carrying massive weight in the inventory. This is because while using the two-handed stances, you will have to dodge and roll out of the area where the enemy will attack. That is your only defensive measure without a shield. 

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