Weapon Guide
All weapon classes with scaling, move sets, and infusion recommendations.
14 weapons found
Straight Swords (5)
Lothric Knight Sword
The best straight sword in the game with excellent range, damage, and critical modifier of 110. Dominates PvP and PvE with any infusion.
Long Sword
A reliable starting weapon with balanced stats. Low requirements make it accessible to any build from the very beginning of the game.
Broadsword
A wide-bladed straight sword ideal for strength-oriented builds. Slightly higher base damage than the Long Sword but shorter reach.
Dark Sword
A straight sword wielded by Darkwraiths. Wide horizontal slashes and the Stomp weapon art make it a fearsome PvP choice.
Gotthard Twinswords
Paired straight swords with excellent range. The L1 attacks deal rapid dual-wielding damage, making them strong for quality builds.
Greatswords (2)
Claymore
One of the most versatile greatswords in the game. Excellent range, a varied moveset, and scales well with any infusion.
Black Knight Sword
A greatsword wielded by the Black Knights who served Gwyn. Perseverance weapon art grants hyper armor, and its R2 attacks have excellent rollcatch.
Ultra Greatswords (4)
Greatsword
A colossal ultra greatsword that requires immense strength. Staggers most enemies and deals devastating damage with heavy attacks.
Farron Greatsword
The signature weapon of the Abyss Watchers, paired with a dagger for parrying.
Profaned Greatsword
The greatsword of Pontiff Sulyvahn, imbued with the Profaned Flame.
Astora Greatsword
The lightest ultra greatsword, perfect for dexterity and quality builds.
Katanas (2)
Uchigatana
A classic katana available early. Its Hold weapon art allows for both offense and defense, and it causes Bleed buildup.
Washing Pole
An extraordinarily long katana with the greatest reach. Its running R1 is one of the best rollcatch moves in PvP.