Hrothgar's sword is powerless against her but Beowulf sees another, so big it looks like it must have been forged for a giant. He lifts the huge sword and strikes at his foe… ...

Thane: They look like marks made by giant claws ... fight him he will destroy you and your men. Your swords and spears will not help you. Beowulf: I won’t need swords or spears when I fight ...