Weapons
120 records · stats, scaling, requirements and upgrade paths
Abyss GreatswordUnique-tier (Demon Titanite), +5 cap. Created by Giant Blacksmith from Soul of Artorias + any +10 Dagger/Straight Sword/Greatsword (except BAstora's Straight SwordUNIQUE WEAPON (Twinkling Titanite, max +5, no infusions). Durability 160 is the confirmed in-game value (PS4), matching three independent wiAvelynConfirmed in game (PS4): base damage 37, matching the wikidot page. Shoots 3 bolts per shot (triple ammo cost). Same 6-path restriction as oBalder Side SwordWidely considered the best standard DEX straight sword in the game - reaches A-grade DEX scaling at +14/+15. Rare drop (1%) from Balder KnigBandit's KnifeDaggersBarbed Straight SwordThe only Straight Sword that inflicts bleed (33 buildup/strike, 30% of target's max HP on proc). Deals only thrust attacks despite standard-Bastard SwordStandard 10-path Greatsword, 400 souls/level (Greatsword-class flat cost). Likely Occult-path source- table quirk: the raw table appeared toBattle AxeBandit class starting weapon. Standard 200 souls/upgrade throughout. Ascension base for Golem Axe: a +10 Battle Axe with Demon Titanite becoBlack Bow of PharisHighest range of any bow (Bow Dist Rate +30), but low base damage and low STR scaling - built for very high DEX investment specifically. FulBlack Knight GreataxeUNIQUE WEAPON (Twinkling Titanite, max +5, no infusions). 2,000 souls/upgrade. At 40 STR/18 DEX fully upgraded, reaches 610 AR. Cross-check:Black Knight GreatswordUNIQUE WEAPON (Twinkling Titanite, max +5, no infusions). Deals 20% bonus damage against Demon-type enemies, a shared trait across all BlackBlack Knight HalberdUNIQUE WEAPON (Twinkling Titanite, max +5, no infusions). 20% bonus damage vs Demon-type enemies, shared trait across Black Knight equipmentBlack Knight SwordUnique-tier (Twinkling Titanite), +5 cap. Drops from Black Knights (20% rate); deals bonus damage to demon enemies.Blacksmith Giant HammerGENUINELY UNIQUE CASE (first of its kind): Unique-tier weapon (Twinkling Titanite, max +5, page tagged both 'unique_equipment' and 'lightninBlacksmith HammerDropped by Andre of Astora when killed. Shares identical scaling percentBroad SwordStarting weapon of the Knight class. No thrust attack - pure slashing sword, effective against groups. Standard 200 souls/upgrade throughoutBroken Straight SwordIMPORTANT: has a full Standard 10-path tree, contrary to what its 'junk weapon' framing might suggest - it is NOT restricted-tier. Lowest daButcher KnifeRestores 5 HP per hit (up to 40 HP against certain dying enemies), stacks with Ring of the Evil Eye - same trait pattern as Server (Curved GCaestusCannot be two-handed.Channeler's TridentUnique-tier (Twinkling Titanite), +5 cap; hybrid physical/magic damage with genuine INT scaling (B grade).Chaos BladeBOSS WEAPON (Demon Titanite, max +5, no infusions) - created from Soul of Quelaag + any +10 Katana. Drains 20 HP per strike from the wielderClawCannot be two-handed. Cross-check: Cross-validated against Fextralife's Claws upgrade table - every value matches exactly across all 10 pathClaymoreStandard 10-path Greatsword, 400 souls/level. Fully confirmed across all paths.ClubStarting weapon of the Deprived class. Has its own unique scaling curve distinct from other Hammers in the class (highest STR scaling at 110Composite BowShortest range of any bow (Bow Dist Rate -24), unfit for sniping but strong at close range. Full 10-path standard tree. Same Fire- infusion Crescent AxeUNIQUE WEAPON (Twinkling Titanite, max +5, no infusions). Deals split physical/magic damage naturally (115/115 base) with an innate Divine/HCrystal Greatsword5th confirmed instance of the 'Crystal weapon' fixed-forever category alongside Crystal Straight Sword: CANNOT be upgraded or repaired at alCrystal Straight SwordFIFTH restriction category found: 'Crystal weapon' - has real STR/DEX scaling (58%/52%) but CANNOT be upgraded OR repaired at all, fixed forDaggerBasic/Raw/Crystal/Lightning/Magic paths are byte-identical to Bandit's Knife (same base 56 physical). Divine/Occult/Enchanted differ slightlDark HandFOURTH restricted category, distinct from Unique/Dragon/Boss: Dark Hand has NO upgrade path at all - fixed at base stats permanently, cannotDark Silver TracerUNIQUE WEAPON - single upgrade path only, no infusions. PRECISION DISCREPANCY (stated both): wikidot gives whole numbers (75/82/90/97/105/11Dark SwordCovenant reward: reach rank 2 (+2) in the Darkwraith Covenant. Only one obtainable per character (standard covenant-item rule), though dupliDarkmoon BowBOSS WEAPON (Demon Titanite, max +5, no infusions). Created by the Giant Blacksmith from the Soul of Gwyndolin plus any +10 bow, 5000 souls.Demon Great MachetePure STR weapon (no DEX scaling at all, unlike Greatsword/Zweihander's C/D dual scaling). Standard 800 souls/upgrade throughout.Demon's Great HammerSTANDARD-tier in DS1, unlike the Twinkling-Titanite version in DS2 - an important cross-game distinction confirmed before compiling (checkedDemon's GreataxeStandard upgrade cost 800 souls/level. 125% STR scaling on Basic path - the highest STR scaling of any weapon in the game. Strongest weapon Demon's SpearUnique-tier boss-soul-adjacent weapon; single Demon Titanite path, +5 cap. Highest base durability of the Spears (400). Strong attacks replaDragon Bone FistDRAGON WEAPON (Dragon Scale, max +5) - notably, this is a boss-soul weapon (created from Core of an Iron Golem) that uses Dragon Scale ratheDragon GreatswordDRAGON WEAPON (Dragon Scale, max +5) - one of the 4 non- scaling Dragon weapons. Has the HIGHEST BASE DAMAGE of any weapon in the entire gamDragon King GreataxeDRAGON WEAPON (Dragon Scale, max +5). Zero stat scaling in any stat - damage is completely fixed regardless of build. Grants +20 Magic/Fire Dragon Slayer SpearUnique-tier; single Demon Titanite path, +5 cap. Only spear with true Faith->Lightning scaling (B grade). One- handed strong attack fires a Dragon ToothDRAGON WEAPON (Dragon Scale, max +5) - one of only 4 Dragon weapons in the game with actual stat scaling (D STR), per the taxonomy confirmedDragonslayer GreatbowUNIQUE WEAPON - single upgrade path (Twinkling Titanite), max +5, no infusions. Minor discrepancy at +3: wikidot=116, Fextralife=117 (statedDrake SwordDRAGON WEAPON (Dragon Scale, max +5) - one of the 4 non- scaling Dragon weapons (zero STR/DEX/INT/FTH scaling, per the taxonomy confirmed ).EstocLongest range of any Thrusting Sword, but slower than the others. Standard 200 souls/upgrade throughout. Cross-check: Same pattern seen withFalchionShares identical scaling percentages, moveset, and attack speed with Scimitar - differs only in base damage (82 vs 80), weight (2.5 vs 1.5),FistBare hands, the default starting weapon for all classes. No upgrade path exists - there is nothing to upgrade. Fixed at base stats permanentFlambergeStandard 10-path Greatsword, 400 souls/level. Genuine cross-weapon finding: Flamberge carries an innate Bleed- type aux effect (300) that peFour-Pronged PlowStandard 10-path spear. Highest base durability of the standard spears (300).Gargoyle Tail AxeCut from a Bell Gargoyle's tail. Increases Bleed and Poison resistance. Genuinely DEX-oriented despite axe classification (70% DEX vs 22% STGargoyle's HalberdBoosts bleed and poison resistance by 25 when equipped, even off-hand or two-handed. Higher base damage than standard Halberd but lower scalGhost BladeUNIQUE WEAPON - single upgrade path only, no infusions possible (Enchantable: No per base stats). Reqs 5/8/0/0.Giant's HalberdUNIQUE WEAPON (Twinkling Titanite, max +5, page tagged 'lightning_weapon' and 'unique_equipment') with innate baked-in physical+lightning daGold TracerUNIQUE WEAPON (Twinkling Titanite, max +5, no infusions). DLC-exclusive (Artorias of the Abyss) - obtained from Lord's Blade Ciaran in exchaGolem AxeBOSS WEAPON (Demon Titanite, max +5, no infusions) - ascended from the Core of an Iron Golem plus any +10 Axe (including Battle Axe), 5000 sGough's GreatbowUNIQUE WEAPON - single upgrade path (Twinkling Titanite), max +5, no infusions.GrantUNIQUE WEAPON (Twinkling Titanite, max +5, no infusions). Deals both physical AND magic damage simultaneously (base 130/130). Two-handed strGravelord SwordBOSS WEAPON - single upgrade path (Demon Titanite), max +5, no infusions possible. This is a third distinct restricted-upgrade category alonGreat ClubAt 99 STR and 99 INT, an Enchanted Great Club reaches the HIGHEST Attack Rating of any weapon in the game (824) - though AR is not the same Great Lord GreatswordHighest Frampt soul value among researched Greatswords (10,000). Created from Soul of Gwyn, Lord of Cinder + any +10 Dagger/Straight Sword/GGreat ScytheSTRUCTURAL FINDING (confirmed by the source wiki): Great Scythe and Lifehunt Scythe actually form their OWN internal weapon class in the gamGreataxeStandard upgrade cost 800 souls/level.GreatswordStandard 800 souls/upgrade throughout.Greatsword of ArtoriasUnique-tier (Demon Titanite), +5 cap; true (non-cursed) version, receives real INT/FTH scaling unlike the Cursed variant. Created from Soul Greatsword of Artorias (Cursed)Unique-tier (Demon Titanite), +5 cap. Created from Soul of Sif + any +10 Dagger/Greatsword/Straight Sword (except Broken Straight Sword/StraGuardian TailHighest base damage of the three whips (84 vs Whip's 80, Notched Whip's 76), but noticeably WEAKER scaling across every infusion path (60% DHalberdA pre-infused Crystal Halberd can be found as a Mimic drop in Anor Londo (not crafted via the normal Crystal path). Confirmed ascension sourHammer of VamosUNIQUE WEAPON (Twinkling Titanite, max +5, page tagged 'fire_weapon' and 'unique_equipment') - like Blacksmith Giant Hammer, deals innate elHand AxeStarting weapon of the Pyromancer class. Standard 200 souls/upgrade throughout. LIKELY WIKIDOT TYPO (stated, not corrected): Chaos +2 shows Heavy CrossbowSame 6-path restriction as Light Crossbow (Basic, Crystal, Lightning, Magic, Divine, Fire only - no Raw, Enchanted, Occult, Chaos).IaitoStandard upgrade cost for all paths: 200 souls. Requires notably higher DEX (20) than Uchigatana (14) despite similar base damage. Flag: ANOJagged Ghost BladeUNIQUE WEAPON (Twinkling Titanite, max +5, no infusions). Curse-innate like its Dagger-class relative Ghost Blade - can damage Ghosts and BaLarge ClubPoison aux persists even through Divine and Occult paths (unusual - most weapons lose aux effects when infused). [CORRECTED: an earlier noteLifehunt ScytheBOSS WEAPON (Demon Titanite, max +5, no infusions) - created by the Giant Blacksmith from Soul of Priscilla plus any +10 weapon in the HalbeLight CrossbowSTRUCTURAL CONFIRMATION: only 6 infusion paths exist (Basic, Crystal, Lightning, Magic, Divine, Fire) - no Raw, Enchanted, Occult, or Chaos.Long BowSTRUCTURAL DISTINCTION: Bows have the FULL 10-path standard tree (Basic, Crystal, Lightning, Raw, Magic, Enchanted, Divine, Occult, Fire, ChLongswordSouls-per-upgrade cost was NOT shown on this page's tables (unlike most other weapon pages) - left blank rather than assumed. Likely followsLucerneDeals ONLY Thrust damage (unlike most Halberds' mixed Regular/Thrust) - every attack qualifies for counter-hit bonuses, ideal with the Leo RMaceStarting weapon of the Cleric class. Standard 200 souls/upgrade throughout.Mail BreakerWeakest base damage of the Thrusting Swords but highest critical multiplier (120). Lightest weapon in the class (0.5 weight). Cheap 100 soulMan-Serpent GreatswordStandard 10-path Greatsword, 400 souls/level. Pure-STR scaling weapon (no baseline DEX scaling at all, unlike most Greatswords) - a genuine Moonlight Butterfly HornUnique-tier (Demon Titanite), +5 cap; pure Magic damage, 100% INT scaling. Dropped by the Moonlight Butterfly boss.Moonlight GreatswordDragon-tier weapon (Dragon Scale material), +5 cap; one of only a handful of Dragon weapons with genuine scaling (pure Magic damage, 136% INMorning StarDurability 180 is the confirmed in-game value (PS4). CONFIRMED IN- GAME BUG (documented by the source wiki itself, not a wiki error): the baMurakumoAll upgrade paths cost a flat 400 souls per level (higher than most classes - Curved Greatswords use elevated soul costs across the board). Notched WhipWhipsObsidian GreatswordObtained from the Black Dragon Kalameet's tail cut. Deals 480 physical two-handed at max, among the best raw- physiPainting Guardian SwordHighest DEX scaling of any curved sword in the game (109%), outperforming both Scimitar and Falchion in raw AR despite lower base damage, ofParrying DaggerDaggersPartizanStandard 10-path spear. Fully confirmed across all paths.PickaxeWeight 5.0 is the confirmed in-game value (PS4). One of only two Thrust-type Hammers (the other being Warpick); both deal reduced poise damaPikeStandard 10-path spear. Fully confirmed across all paths.Priscilla's DaggerDRAGON WEAPON - single upgrade path only (Dragon Scales), max +5, no infusions possible.Quelaag's FuryswordBOSS WEAPON (Demon Titanite, max +5, no infusions) - created from any +10 curved sword or curved greatsword (Scimitar, Falchion, Painting GuRapierStandard 200 souls/upgrade throughout. Thrusting-only attack type; can be used to parry.Reinforced ClubConfirmed by community analysis to ALWAYS deal higher damage than standard Club at any upgrade level/path, and adds innate Bleed - Club's onRicard's RapierStrong attack spreads damage over 6 rapid thrusts, ideal for building Rotten Pine Resin poison. Standard 200 souls/upgrade (Basic +1 unusualScimitarStarting weapon of the Wanderer class. Standard 200 souls/upgrade throughout. Ascension base for Quelaag's Furysword: any +10 curved sword (ScytheDurability 150 is the confirmed in-game value (PS4). One of the highest base-damage weapons for its low STR/DEX requirement at this point inServerRestores 7 HP per hit landed (up to 44 HP on certain enemy- death timing). Stacks with Ring of the Evil Eye. Upgrading to Occult does NOT inShort BowFull 10-path standard tree, same as Long Bow. Standard 200 souls/upgrade. Same Fire-infusion bug noted on the source page as Long Bow (fire ShortswordStandard 200 souls/upgrade throughout, matching the common straight-sword pattern.ShotelSold by Shiva of the East for 10,000 souls, also found in Sen's Fortress. Strong attacks pierce through shields and can infinite- stunlock iSilver Knight SpearUnique-tier (Twinkling Titanite), +5 cap. 1-handed strong attack is a drilling thrust hitting three times; 2-handed strong attack is an areaSilver Knight Straight SwordUNIQUE WEAPON (Twinkling Titanite, max +5). Notable exception: still buffable with weapon-buff spells/resins despite Unique- tier status - mSmough's HammerBOSS WEAPON (Demon Titanite, max +5, no infusions) - created by ascending any +10 hammer or great hammer with Soul of Smough. Has the HIGHESSniper CrossbowSame 6-path restriction (Basic, Crystal, Lightning, Magic, Divine, Fire only). Requires Dexterity, unlike other crossbows - described in-gamSpearStandard 10-path spear.Stone GreataxeUNIQUE WEAPON (Twinkling Titanite, max +5, no infusions) - page explicitly tagged 'unique_equipment'. Unusual among unique weapons for retaiStone GreatswordHighest duraStraight Sword HiltStarting weapon for all classes. Notable mechanical trivia: the only weapon in the game obtainable exactly once regardless of how many playtSunlight Straight SwordSolaire of Astora's personal weapon, dropped upon his death/summon-ending. Essentially an upgraded Longsword variant - higher base damage, bTitanite Catch PoleUNIQUE WEAPON (Twinkling Titanite, max +5, no infusions). Rare (2-10%, sources disagree) drop from Titanite Demons (also called Prowling DemUchigatanaStandard upgrade cost for all paths: 200 souls (Katana-class flat rate, consistent across the class).Velka's RapierUNIQUE WEAPON (Twinkling Titanite, max +5, no infusions). Genuinely unusual mechanical exception: deals split Physical/Magic damage with an WarpickThrust-type, like Pickaxe (the only two Thrust Hammers), both dealing reduced poise damage similar to Straight Swords/Halberds. Lower STR scWashing PoleThe only 'Quality Scaling' Katana - scales roughly equally off STR and DEX (D/D base), unlike Uchigatana/Iaito which are pure-DEX (-/B). StaWhipWhipsWinged SpearStandard 10-path spear. Firelink Shrine treasure.ZweihanderCONFIRMED IDENTICAL to the base Greatsword: every one of the 85 upgrade-level entries across all 10 paths matches exactly (damage, materials