The Great Mace is a formidable Warhammer featured in Elden Ring, known for its exceptional strength scaling. This oversized hammer, an enhanced version of its smaller counterparts, can obliterate foes with its sheer power.
In this guide, we will walk you through the process of finding the Great Mace hidden in a treasure chest and suggest ways to build a Strength-focused character around it.
Where to Find the Great Mace in Elden Ring
You can obtain the Great Mace by looting a treasure chest located in the northern region of Liurnia. To reach it, head to the northeastern corner of Liurnia, just south of the Grand Lift of Dectus entrance.
Look for a small campsite situated northwest of the minor Erdtree; it’s guarded by trebuchets and the Flame priests. Defeat these enemies to access the treasure chest and claim the Great Mace.
Stats and Requirements for the Great Mace
To equip the Great Mace, you need a minimum of 28 Strength. It has a C ranking for Strength scaling. The weapon’s unique ability, called Endure, temporarily boosts your poise against incoming damage.
The Great Mace can be upgraded using Smithing Stones to a maximum level of +25. At that peak upgrade, it inflicts 328 Standard damage and boasts S scaling for Strength when fully upgraded with the Heavy path.
You can also infuse this Warhammer with suitable Ashes of War or consumables, including grease. Additionally, applying magic to this weapon enhances its effectiveness. The Great Mace is particularly effective against tough opponents like Crystalians and Radagon.
Optimal Build for the Great Mace in Elden Ring
For the best build, utilize a +25 Great Mace with a Heavy upgrade along with a +25 Blood Short Sword.
Be sure to use a +25 Finger Seal to cast the following incantations:
Leverage these talismans for enhanced performance:
- Lord of Blood’s Exultation
- Blade of Mercy
- Two-handed Sword Talisman
- Axe Talisman
For the Flask of Wondrous Physick, combine these cracked tears:
- Spiked Cracked Tear
- Bloodsucking Cracked Tear
This build is optimized for level 150, utilizing the following stats:
- Vigor: 40
- Endurance: 32
- Strength: 80
- Faith: 32
Equip the White Mask of Varre to boost attack power by 10% when bleeding is in effect. Utilize medium armor to maintain stamina management and facilitate quick rolling. This build has the potential to deal over 2500 damage to foes in both PvP and PvE scenarios.
