The Dark Souls series has many unique weapons, but none is more iconic than the Greatsword of Artorias. The giant blade was used by the legendary knight to strike down Darkwraiths and, upon his death, was wielded by his loyal companion, the great grey wolf Sif.

　　The legend of Artorias and Sif has captured the hearts of many a Souls fan and now, thanks to YouTube series Man at Arms, it has been brought to life just a bit.

　　The team of swordsmiths, machinists, armourers, and engravers at Baltimore Knife and Sword have crafted a real-life version of the blade, and you can watch the whole process in the video above. The team capture every detail depicted in the virtual version of the sword, which was designed by From Software.

　　As you can imagine, the final product is huge and so heavy that it has to be rested on a shoulder. Unlike Artorias, who is shown effortlessly swinging around the blade, the most the team can do is let it come crashing down on various mundane objects.

　　The video was created in partnership with Bandai Namco, who is set to launch Dark Souls 3 on April 12. GameSpot's Dark Souls 3 review awarded the sequel 8/10.

　　"There are several possible endings to Dark Souls 3, and although most are anticlimactic, they drive home the loneliness of the paths we took," said reviewer Mike Mahardy.

　　"The old lords have abandoned their posts, and in the hunt to usurp them, we descend into those dark valleys, and climb those imposing peaks. This is the essence of Dark Souls III: periods of doubt, followed by great reward. The journey may be rocky, but there's a throne waiting at the end."