Elden Ring – How to Two-Hand Weapons

how to two-hand weapons in elden ring

In this guide, you will learn how to two-hand weapons while playing Elden Ring.

How to Two-Hand in Elden Ring

Because the Two-Hand mechanic is not applied by default, many players struggle to find a way around it. Yet, once applied, it can wreak havoc on enemies.

Here is how to Two-Hand in Elden Ring, depending on your system.

On PC

  • Unequip your Shield or any other secondary weapon by holding ‘E’ on your keyboard.
  • Right-click, and your chosen weapon will now be two-handed.

On PlayStation & Xbox Consoles

  • After you unequip your secondary weapon, hold down the “Triangle” button on your PS Controller.
  • Xbox users can hold down the “Y” button to open your pouch.
  • Finally, go on press either the L1 or R1 button on your PS Controller.
  • Similarly, use the LB or RB button on Xbox consoles.
  • You have now successfully enabled the two-hand feature.

Two-Handing works on any type of weapon, be it Katanas, Greatwords, Bows, and even Shields.


Elden Ring is an action role-playing game developed by FromSoftware and released in 2022 for PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4.

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