How to Two-Hand Weapons in Elden Ring

Quick Answer

Hold the event-action button and press the attack button for the hand holding the weapon; repeat the input to return to one-handed use.

Before You Start

• Check which hand holds the weapon.
• Hold the event-action input.
• Press that hand's normal attack input.
• Confirm the stance and moveset changed.
• Repeat the combination to switch back.

Use this checklist in order. If the current game version shows a different prerequisite, stop and follow the live prompt; this guide does not replace version-specific UI or patch notes.

Step-by-Step

1. Check which hand holds the weapon

Complete this step using the current in-game objective, inventory, or interface as the authority. Confirm the result before moving on so a missed prerequisite does not create a later failure.

2. Hold the event-action input

Complete this step using the current in-game objective, inventory, or interface as the authority. Confirm the result before moving on so a missed prerequisite does not create a later failure.

3. Press that hand's normal attack input

Complete this step using the current in-game objective, inventory, or interface as the authority. Confirm the result before moving on so a missed prerequisite does not create a later failure.

4. Confirm the stance and moveset changed

Complete this step using the current in-game objective, inventory, or interface as the authority. Confirm the result before moving on so a missed prerequisite does not create a later failure.

5. Repeat the combination to switch back

Complete this step using the current in-game objective, inventory, or interface as the authority. Confirm the result before moving on so a missed prerequisite does not create a later failure.

Progress Check

Step	Action	Confirmation
1	Check which hand holds the weapon	The relevant in-game state confirms completion
2	Hold the event-action input	The relevant in-game state confirms completion
3	Press that hand's normal attack input	The relevant in-game state confirms completion
4	Confirm the stance and moveset changed	The relevant in-game state confirms completion

Important Conditions

• This page is scoped to Current base game and Shadow of the Erdtree-compatible systems; recheck the latest official calibration notice.
• Platform, edition, expansion, world state, or character progress can change which options appear.
• Exact balance values are omitted unless the cited source publishes a stable current value.
• Make a save or preserve resources before an irreversible choice when the game supports it.

Common Mistakes

• Pressing both attack buttons at once.
• Forgetting that two-handing hides the off-hand item.
• Following a similarly named guide for another edition, platform, or patch.
• Skipping the final in-game confirmation before spending a limited item or committing progress.

FAQ

What should I check first?

Check the current objective, game version, platform or edition, and the prerequisite named in the Quick Answer. Those four checks resolve most cases where the expected option is missing.

Can this change after an update?

Yes. Live-service balance, interface routes, and some progression requirements can change. The source and verification date below define the boundary of this answer.

Does this guide include hidden odds or exact values?

Only when an authoritative source publishes them and they remain necessary to answer the query. It does not invent drop rates, damage values, prices, coordinates, or patch numbers.

Where should I go next?

Return to the game hub and follow one of the related guides selected for the same progression cluster.

Sources

• Elden Ring official site
• Elden Ring community reference wiki

Related Guides

Use the related guide links attached to this article. They stay within the same game hub and lead to the next verified task rather than unrelated site content.