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Zamor Curved Sword

Zamor Curved Sword is a frost-building curved greatsword dropped by the Ancient Hero of Zamor in Giant-Conquering Hero’s Grave. Its distinctive agile moveset and Zamor Ice Storm skill give Dexterity-focused builds close-range frostbite control.

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Key Takeaways

Frost-focused curved greatsword

Zamor Curved Sword is a unique curved greatsword with innate Frost buildup, giving it a status-oriented identity alongside its physical attacks.

Signature weapon skill

Its fixed skill, Zamor Ice Storm, creates a close-range icy area around the wielder and is the weapon’s defining combat mechanic.

Character requirements

The weapon requires 16 Strength and 18 Dexterity, so it is not an early choice for characters that do not invest in both attributes.

Boss-linked acquisition

It is obtained by defeating the Ancient Hero of Zamor in the Giant-Conquering Hero’s Grave, making access dependent on reaching the Mountaintops of the Giants.

Specialized upgrade path

As a unique weapon, it uses Somber Smithing Stones for reinforcement and retains its fixed skill rather than accepting Ashes of War.

Trade-off against lighter curved swords

Compared with ordinary curved swords, it offers the heavier curved-greatsword moveset and frost utility at the cost of greater equipment and attribute demands.

Overview

Zamor Curved Sword is a unique curved sword in Elden Ring, found through a late-game encounter in the Mountaintops of the Giants. Its defining feature is the combination of curved-sword mobility, innate Frostbite buildup, and the fixed Zamor Ice Storm skill, which gives it a broader area-control role than most weapons in its class.

Unlike standard curved swords, Zamor Curved Sword is a unique weapon with a fixed identity rather than a platform for freely changing Ashes of War and affinities. Its attacks retain the quick, sweeping character associated with curved swords, while its cold-themed skill creates a freezing storm around the wielder. That combination lets the weapon pressure nearby enemies instead of relying only on repeated single-target slashes.

The sword’s frost effect is central to its role. Regular attacks can contribute to Frostbite buildup, and Zamor Ice Storm adds a distinct area attack that can catch groups or enemies pressing into close range. This does not make the weapon a replacement for every other curved sword: its value depends on the player wanting a fixed skill and a cold-status identity rather than maximum customization or a different weapon-specific moveset.

Its place in progression is also distinctive. The weapon is tied to the Ancient Hero of Zamor encounter in the Mountaintops of the Giants, so it enters the player’s options during the later portion of the base game rather than at the start of a run. The acquisition context gives it a clear progression niche: it is a reward for reaching and clearing a dedicated challenge, not a routine early-game pickup or a general-purpose shop weapon.

For comparison purposes, Zamor Curved Sword is most relevant to other curved swords that compete for a fast melee slot, but the deciding difference is its combination of innate frost and a non-customizable signature skill. Players who want to build around status pressure and close-range area control may find that identity useful; players who depend on interchangeable Ashes of War, weapon buffs, or a different affinity will generally prefer a more flexible alternative.

Statistics

Elden Ring publishes no 0–100 stat bars, so this page lists the verified requirements, scaling and handling figures instead. Taken from the project's verified weapons database, not from generated text.

Category
Colossal Swords
Damage Type
Standard
Primary Scaling
Str D
Weight
16
Skill
Barbaric Roar
Str Req
28
Dex Req
10
How to Obtain
Volcano Manor

Figures verified against Consolidated Game Weapons Database.

Compared to similar colossal swords

Weapon	Str Req	Dex Req	Weight	Primary Scaling
Zamor Curved Sword	28	10	16	Str D
Ruptured Crystal Sword	25	15	14	Int C
Envoy's Greathorn	20	13	18	Arc C
Grossmesser	23	14	13.5	Str D / Dex D
Maliketh's Black Blade	23	15	13	Arc C

Requirements, scaling grades and weight are the game’s own published figures. From Consolidated Game Weapons Database.

How to Obtain

Before you start

Access to the Mountaintops of the Giants through the main story route and the Grand Lift of Rold.
This is a base-game acquisition with no DLC requirement. The sword is available once the dungeon can be reached, is not tied to a quest, and is not missable through quest progression.
The drop is one per playthrough. A further copy can be obtained in New Game Plus or another subsequent playthrough.

01Travel to the Giant-Conquering Hero's Grave in the Mountaintops of the Giants, located west of the Forge of Giants. Enter the dungeon and reach its boss arena.
02Defeat the Ancient Hero of Zamor at the end of the dungeon. The boss drops the Zamor Curved Sword as a guaranteed reward; no vendor, quest, or additional item is required.

Mechanics and Handling

Frostbite and curved-greatsword pressure

The Zamor Curved Sword uses the broad, mobile attack pattern associated with curved greatswords, combining sweeping cuts with forward movement and a relatively light handling profile for that weapon class. Its attacks build Frostbite, so repeated contact can create pressure beyond the sword’s direct physical damage. Frost buildup is a status effect rather than a permanent damage bonus: it must be accumulated on the target, and its value depends on connecting enough attacks before the buildup dissipates.

Spacing is important because the sword’s normal attacks cover arcs rather than a narrow thrusting line. The wide swings are useful against groups or targets that remain close, while their commitment can make poorly timed attacks vulnerable to interruption. Jumping and charged attacks remain situational tools for punishing openings or applying heavier single-hit pressure; the weapon’s defining area control comes from its skill rather than from a separate ranged attack.

Upgrades and Variants

Strengths, Weaknesses and Best Uses

Strengths

Innate Frost buildup gives its normal attacks a status-based damage payoff without requiring an affinity change or consumable coating.
Zamor Ice Storm creates a damaging freezing area around the wielder, letting the weapon pressure nearby groups and punish enemies that remain in close range.
Its curved greatsword moveset combines more reach than a standard curved sword with sweeping attacks that can catch clustered targets.
The weapon's frost theme is useful against enemies vulnerable to Frostbite, adding a distinct reason to choose it over a generic curved greatsword.

Weaknesses

Zamor Ice Storm is a committed close-range skill: starting it requires the wielder to remain in danger near the affected area, and mistiming it can leave the player exposed.
As a unique Somber weapon, it cannot accept an Ash of War or freely change affinity, limiting customization compared with infusible alternatives.
Its larger curved-greatsword attacks are slower and more stamina-committing than standard curved-sword attacks, making missed swings more costly.
Enemies resistant or immune to Frostbite reduce one of the weapon's main advantages, while the skill remains a close-range commitment regardless of that resistance.

Best uses

Use it in PvE against clustered enemies or encounters where Zamor Ice Storm can cover the space around the wielder.
Choose it for a melee build that wants Frostbite pressure without sacrificing curved-greatsword reach and sweeping attacks.
It is most persuasive against enemies susceptible to Frostbite; use a more customizable or less frost-dependent weapon when the matchup resists the status.
Treat the skill as a close-range area-control tool rather than a universally safe opener, especially against fast enemies or bosses that punish lengthy animations.

Compared With Similar Weapons

Compared With Similar Weapons
Weapon	Class and build role	Skill and flexibility	Key trade-off
Zamor Curved Sword	Zamor Ice Storm; fixed skill and Somber reinforcement	Distinctive frost-area skill, but less customizable than standard curved greatswords	—
Dismounter	Default skill can be replaced; compatible with Ashes of War and affinities	More adaptable for affinity and skill-based builds, without Zamor's unique frost-area attack	—
Beastman's Cleaver	Default skill can be replaced; compatible with Ashes of War and affinities	A stronger fit for strength-led customization, while Zamor offers a more specialized frost identity	—
Omen Cleaver	Default skill can be replaced; compatible with Ashes of War and affinities	Useful as a customizable alternative when fixed skill choice is undesirable	—

Used In

Ancient Hero of ZamorDefeating this boss in Giant-Conquering Hero's Grave rewards the Zamor Curved Sword.
Giant-Conquering Hero's GraveThe dungeon where the Ancient Hero of Zamor is encountered and the Zamor Curved Sword is obtained.

Lore and Design

The Zamor Curved Sword is associated with the Zamor, an ancient warrior people remembered for earning glory during the War against the Giants. Its item lore presents the Zamor as a distinct group of heroes rather than identifying the sword with a named individual, and it does not establish a broader personal history for this particular weapon.

The sword’s frost-focused skill and its connection to the Zamor reinforce the group’s identity as formidable adversaries of the giants. That association is explicit in the weapon’s lore; broader claims about the Zamor’s origins, culture, or relationship to other factions should remain interpretive unless supported by separate text. No documented developer commentary or official design material establishes a real-world model, cultural inspiration, or development history for the weapon.

Trivia

The name “Zamor Curved Sword” identifies the weapon with the Zamor warriors rather than describing only its frosted appearance. Its item description associates those warriors with the ancient war against the giants.