BlueMoon Greatsword | Dark Souls 2 Wiki

yeah we all know it's fake and thatit has no scalling, but i actually like it because of it's bulkier shape compared to the original moonlight, and it's decent ar when raw and +10 don't even make it a half-bad weapon

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I hate this garbage. Doesn’t even shoot blue beams like in Elden ring and other dark soul games

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Sorcerer builds be like: ewww 28 STR!!! *Proceeds to put 14pts into STR*

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I appreciate the existence of this because it doesn't require you to go a pure mage build for it to be optimal unlike the "true" one

I've always loved the look of the moonlight greatsword
But could never use it since it's a mostly pure intelligence weapon and I never liked doing mage builds in these games,
This sorta lets non-mage builds have their own answer to the Moonlight Greatsword
Also, I cant be the only one who likes the look of this "fake" more than the "true" moonlight greatsword, it's much more ornate looking and vibrant, and the blade has a much more beautiful bright shade of blue to it than the Moonlight Greatsword, which is honestly kinda muted, greenish and dull by comparison, I'd argue this looks more akin to the original moonlight greatsword than the "true" one does

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Mom, can we have Moonlight Greatsword?
No, we already have Moonlight Greatsword at home.
Moonlight Greatsword at home:

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You were at my side all along

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See this faint glow? It's not magic power. It's the glow of insanity, for it reflects it's creator's mad quest to become truly eternal.

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Something to keep in mind is that enemies in the DLC resist ranged attacks (flat 50%) not magic damage per se. So if you are thinking about enchanting this for the DLC, you might still get more damage out of magic +5.

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Spectacular SL1 weapon with DLC shield and strength ring. More AR than the zweihander when infused raw.

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My favorite thing to do is to get 14str,10 dex, spend everything else in 32 adp(for the optimum rolls) and vig/end split. The only downside is the durability, which I get the ring for asap

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If you kill Benhart right after you inherit his Greatsword, you get a dupe. Pretty cool for powerstances.

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Full upgrade + magic infusion + magic weapon sorcery = a "fake" being far better than the real thing

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Minimum stat req maximum damage! Simply perfect

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It should also be noted that Magerold will also talk about this sword if you talk to him. Saying that he danced around the topic of the sword with Benhart as to not make him feel bad.

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531 max raw damage!

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dollar store moonlight greatsword

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Now, as a meelee mage i love this thing, and i was wondering, magic or enchanted if i'm going 50 int + any magic buff worth using (most likely crystal magic sword obv)?

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This is like one of those adidas and nike copies, but the shoe is actually made of good material

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With Vessel Shield and STR Ring, you can swing this Lore Flavorful Great Sword on a SL1 Character!

(If you're like me who do not want to kill our homie Bernhart while keeping your SL1 run fair against the bosses, I would suggest dropping fire aesthetic twice to the Prowling Magnus bonefire, in order to complete his quest.)

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The moonlight greatsword's younger yet cooler brother

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Ironically better for caster builds than the MLGS. Fully upgraded MLGS only beats out base Magic BMGS AR once you hit about 50 INT, and then BMGS shatters it with literally any buff. BMGS has the better moveset as well, although it's Achilles heel is it's durability which can be mitigated with rings.

Also, I think someone at Fromsoft screwed up the model. It's very clear that the original model of what was intended to be the moonlight greatsword ends up being the BMGS.
Look at it, it's bright as if shining with moonlight. Meanwhile, the MLGS is stretched, you can actually see the texture warping on the hilt and certain parts of the blade. Furthermore, it's dull as hell, as if it's a mere imitation. Just my 2 cents

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My dissapointment is immeasurable, and my day is ruined.

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sus

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"Mom, can I have Moonlight Greatsword?"
"We already have Moonlight Greatsword at home"

Moonlight Greatsword at home:

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This weapon is underrated as hell. Even if you are a mage and intend to buff it, 262 of elemental damage is not bad at all. Elemental scaling is usually **** anyway, you won't get much more than around 50 except for very specialized builds. This would put this weapon more or less at the same level as a Magic Mastodon GS with scaling. If you only invest 14 points of STR in order to two-hand it, this is definitely one of the best Greatswords in the game even for mages.

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It's actually the Bastard Sword moveset, not Mastodon. The 1HR2 is a strike, not a thrust.

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I think this one is the actual sword made from Seath's soul, but with its magical power already faded, as it was probably made many ages ago.

I think Maughlin says its a fake because he probably heard about the legendary sword, but when he saw this one, he didn't see its former power in it.

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haters will say it's fake

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Cons:
End game acquirement
Heavy (may as well use ultra greatsword)
Low durability

Pros: I have 60 on all stats find it to work better with infusion no idea what this wiki states. With magic infusion and crystal weapon it would outdps moonlight greatsword which cannot be buffed post nerfs
Good horizontal animation swing

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You saw me standing, without a dream in my heart;
without a love of my own.

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Low durability, tons of raw damage. The perfect definition of glass cannon. This fake gets sht done like a real deal.

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mom can we get moonlight greatsword
no we already have moonlight greatsword at home
moonlight greatsword at home:

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Damage wise it's one of the best greatsword in the game. With just Ring of Blades +2 and raw infusion this is doing 481 damage

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Benhart was right. Only a true swordsman can unlock the true power of this sword. Not a wizard

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Best raw in ds2

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despite the fake-ness the sword is very very fatal for Vig/End/Vit builds, get a Bracing ring for it and you get big AR despite no scaling

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Unironically superior to the real thing. Just make that ***** Raw.

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What if every anonymous post was the same person... Hehehehe think bout that, all the arguments, conversations, and comments all just one singular being talking to them self. Or my self?

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"You know your pro-wrestling greatsword is fake, right Benhart?" "IT'S REAL TO ME, DAMN IT."

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This badboy carried me from Last Giant to Aldia. This sword may be a fake, but it's one hell of a fake. Shout out to the smith who managed to craft a sword even better than the legendary blade he was attempting to replicate.

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Is it a decent weapon tho?

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431 damage with a raw infusion will stand toe to toe damage wise with pretty much any other great sword even with a 50/50 Strength/Dexterity build behind it. If you start as the knight, that requires only 17 strength and one point in dexterity, as opposed to over 40 levels in each to get the hard caps for a claymore. Definitely worth picking up, even worth killing Benhart as soon as possible, as this weapon will make you a monster at low-mid levels. Just keep your eye on the durability, as this thing breaks quickly.

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You know, it's long been my headcanon that Benhart knows exactly what his sword is: He treasures it because it's an old family heirloom, and he never actually claims it's some kind of magical blade. He just says that "only a true man can wield it right." I figure what he means by that is that it's the skill of the swordsman that matters, not any inherent quality of the weapon. He probably wouldn't even be interested in the real Moonlight Greatsword considering it's a pure Intelligence weapon, and Benhart kinda doesn't strike me as the type who'd consider intelligence and magic talent to be the best quality of a manly warrior.

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"If Maughlin is in his final stage, where he yells "I'm rich, I'm rich!", he will not say anything about the sword" He does, actually.

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Anyone notice after enchanting it kinda glows.

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An enchanted bluemoon greatsword +10 at 99 INT will only do 415 AR whereas a raw bluemoon greatsword +10 will do 431 AR, if you want to be using this sword for physical damage the raw infusion is the way to go as it completely outclasses the enchanted infusion.

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This weapon is a fake of the moonlight Greatswords

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Is this a noob-trapping great-sword?

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Despite being a "fake," I would actually highly recommend this weapon. Yes, it has low durability, but if used sparingly in PVE, or used in PVP area matches, this sword can shine as brightly as a full moon in September.

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Very low durability. Peroid

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