Longsword or Greatsword?

[Venator Vicain]

Title says it all, really.

Do you prefer Straight Swords or Greatswords, and why?

[timmy]

I like both. I have a quality build that mainly uses the Sun Sword and Mirrah Greatsword. It pretty much depends on the situation.

[Pyramid Bread]

Straight swords track better (heide 1h heavy attack is amazing esp in pvp), greatswords are just classier, and despite how balanced they are can be really dangerous. I'd have to pick greatswords.

The 2h rolling attack is fantastic for roll catching on most greatswords, and with swords like the Drakeblood, Watcher, and Charred Loyce, the heavy 2h attack is similar but slightly differently timed to the 2h rolling attack and can be mixed up for even better roll catches that do more dmg.

The 1h weak attacks are great for ground control and can be spammed, and the reach of the weapon class, the thrust attacks and the middling weight of most greatswords make them all-round amaizng weps.

[bonito flakes]

while greatswords usually have higher damage output in a single swing, straightswords will out dps them for sure.
one advantage greatswords have is the length and the poise break being generally higher.
but remember, the tracking on straightswords are broken as hell. Its a tough weapon to fight against.

[Venator Vicain]

Interesting responses.

I'm currently trying to run a fast, hard-hitting build. Would you suggest a longsword over a greatsword, or vice versa?

[Pyramid Bread]

Longsword as mentioned has better dps. With stone ring on they also become as poise-damaging at greatswords. Longsword clear option

[bonito flakes]

depends. are you pvp or pve? In pve I prefer greatsword because of the higher poise break. it also works better with a shield offhand.
in pvp, as much as I hate to say it, longswords are powerful as hell. use it if you want easy, no sweat wins.

[Venator Vicain]

Since I'm running a character cosplay, I suppose I'll go for Longsword, even if it is a bit easy in PVP. Thank you for your answers :D

[❌ Peath]

GS gave better range & alpha, SS have low stamina consumption and tracking.
It is up to preference, but If I had to pick I'll take that Bastard Sword.