As a result, it can open up interesting build options.
Ludwig's Holy Blade is known as a "quality build" (STR/SKL) weapon due to its scalings.
Transforming this trick weapon takes a considerably longer time than others, except the Kirkhammer where it's roughly the same speed.
This trick weapon, along with the Kirkhammer, has a unique mechanic where pressing R1 immediately after a neutral transformation causes the hunter to perform a special attack that combines the fighting style of both forms.
Though slower, the damage and stagger exceeds R1
Pressing L2 in the greatsword stance allows you to perform powerful overhead attacks with good forward reach.
It can be useful for catching opponents off-guard if they think they're safe after dodging the initial lunge.
The charged R2 can be followed up by another R2 capable of pancaking a victim and dealing high damage.
The charged R2 attack is a thrust with excellent range.
The moveset is modified and grants many anti-mob attacks.
It's slightly slower than the normal mode when swung, but it has a longer reach and great stagger.
The transformed mode is essentially an oversized greatsword.
Remember that you can still use a sidearm while in this form.
While it has decent range, it's mainly useful against a single target.
The normal form is a basic silver longsword, used for quick strikes against an opponent.
Can be purchased for 20,000 echoes from the Messengers after obtaining the Radiant Sword Hunter Badge.
Both forms receive the Righteous Damage modifier and deal 50% extra damage to enemies vulnerable against this subgroup.
When transformed, it's wielded with two hands instead.
The normal form is wielded with one hand.
This Trick Weapon is a longsword that can be transformed into a greatsword (by combining the sheath, as mentioned above in the description).
It exhibits several departures from the workshop's design, suggesting that the Church anticipated much larger inhuman beasts." When transformed, it combines with its sheath to form a greatsword. It is said that the silver sword was employed by Ludwig, the first hunter of the church. A trick weapon typically used by Healing Church hunters.