How did Artorias' Sword get that big?

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When you first find Sif, he is weilding Artorias' greatsword, and the thing is as long as a bus! However, when you find him later in the DLC, he is only around twice the size of the Chosen Undead, and his sword is much smaller (wink).

Is there anything in the lore about how the sword grew/what caused it?






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What does Artorias sword scale with?

The Greatsword of Artorias has mediocre scaling in all four stats and has split AR, which decreases the total damage significantly. With the highest possible stats in Strength, Dexterity, Intellligence and Faith, this weapon's damage is comparable to a two-handed Claymore at 27 strength 40 dex.

Is Artorias a giant?

The 'god' giants, such as ornstein, gwyn, cirian, artorias, silver knights, etc. are all normally 6-10 feet tall but grow as they absorb more souls.

Why did Sif get big?

My theory is that when he got out of Oolacile, he was granted the sword, AND probably a soul, too (the one he drops). Most creatures that acquire power through souls become big in these games, I guess Sif gained enough power to grow so large.

Is Artorias a Greatsword?

The Greatsword of Artorias is a greatsword in Dark Souls. Sword born from the soul of the great grey wolf Sif, guardian of the grave of the Abysswalker Knight Artorias. Sir Artorias hunted the Darkwraiths, and his sword strikes harder against dark servants.



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