I have always used katanas and dex weapons only since this game came out . On my main account , i have 600 hrs in ER currently at ng plus 35 . So I decided to do a fresh playthrough while only using STRENGTH weapons and I'm so glad i gave it a shot . I think the best strength weapon in the entire game is this chicken leg . The charge attack of this weapon despite being a colossal weapon is crazy quick . I tested this on bleed , flame art , heavy affinities and in my opinion flame art gives some diabolical damage but at higher levels . So i just sticked to heavy . This thing took 4 hits with RKR for Maliketh /Radagon and 6 hits for Elden beast / Godfrey . This thing is so broken 💔 . Im in love with this weapon . Also for honourable mentions ,
i would like to highlight the GUTS GS + Lions Claw combo , it's not super damaging or effective against certain bosses but extremely easy and simple to use and can easily carry anyone until late game.