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TheSmithscript Greathammeris perhaps the onlyviable throwing weaponout of all the ones introduced in theElden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. The others aren’t necessarily unusable, but they certainly don’t have the best damage output, leaving much to be desired when dealing with tougher enemies.
The Smithscript Greathammerhas the highest damage out of the bunch, and its damage fall-off isn’t too bad when thrown. With an optimized build, players can use it to go through the DLC without too much trouble. The fact that it can be infused helps quite a lot with its overall damage.
Best Infusions for Smithscript Greathammer
If you’re looking to maximize the amount of damage you can deal with each singular attack, the Smithscript Greathammer should beinfused with a Magic, Sacred, or Flame infusion. These have the highest total damage, and change the scaling of the greathammer, reducing the STR dependency and making it scale better with either INT or FAI. If you want to use sorceries alongside this weapon, the magic infusion will optimize your stat spread.
However, the Sacred and Flame infusions will optimize your stats so you can more easily use incantations. Since the DLC has amuch better selection of incantationscompared to sorceries, this might be the best overall option. Since many enemies in the DLC are resistant to Holy, you’ll get the best damage when you have the Flame infusion. You can also use a Poison, Blood, or Cold infusion to give the greathammer the ability to cause the corresponding debuffs.
Since you can infuse the weapon with your preferred element, the exact stat spread will change depending on how you want to use the greathammer. Spread your stat points according to the scaling of the weapon with your preferred infusion.
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Best Talismans for Smithscript Greathammer
The exact selection of Talismans will depend on what infusion you have on your weapon. However, there are a few must-have talismans that benefit the build no matter which direction you want to go.
The fourth slot will depend on the type of infusion you’ve given the weapon.Magic Scorpion Charmfor a magic infusion,Fire Scorpion Charmfor a flame infusion, and aSacred Scorpion Charmfor a sacred infusion. If you’re running with a standard infusion, you can usethe Two-Headed Turtle Talismanfor extra stamina regeneration, or you can use theArrow’s Reach Talismanto increase the effective range of the weapon.
Best Wondrous Physick Mixture for Smithscript Greathammer
The Spiked Cracked Tear will increase the damage of any charged attacks you do with the greathammer, whilethe shrouding cracked tearswill increase the corresponding damage type of your weapon. If you don’t have any elemental damage, you coulduse the Opaline Hardtearto boost your defensive capability.
