It is upgraded with Titanite and is very easy to use. If you like swords, then this is one of the best if you can fully upgrade it. The composition of the alloy of these swords remains a mystery, but in Drangleic the attempt to imitate it resulted in the similar bradden steel.” “ Straight sword originating in Heide, A special alloy makes it very durable. In SOTFS, ascend the ladder in the same area and you will find the same chest in another spot.
When you get to the Smelter Demon boss fog, turn around and run straight, jump over a small gap and continue to the iron chest at the end. It is actually pretty easy to find, but you must be at the Iron Fortress. If you can get it to +10 with Titanite, then you will be all set. Some say that it is overused, but that is because the weapon is soo good. This is the perfect weapon if you want to have a heavy sword. As the name suggests, the Zweihander is held with two hands, but its weight is such that even wielding it in this manner requires strength worthy of the blade.“ “ An ultra greatsword, the heaviest of weapons.