Elden Ring: How Do You Two-Hand a Weapon?

In Elden Ring, two-handing a weapon increases your attack power and changes your moveset, allowing for more powerful strikes. Here’s how to do it on various platforms:

PlayStation:

Hold the Triangle button and press R1 to two-hand your right-hand weapon. Hold Triangle and press L1 to two-hand your left-hand weapon.


Xbox:

Hold the Y button and press RB to two-hand your right-hand weapon. Hold Y and press LB to two-hand your left-hand weapon.


PC:

Hold the E key and right-click to two-hand your right-hand weapon. Hold E and left-click to two-hand your left-hand weapon.


By two-handing a weapon, you can maximize its damage potential and change your combat dynamics. This technique is especially useful for dealing with tougher enemies or when you need to break through an opponent’s guard.