Broadsword
Straight Sword -- Tier A
PvE Rating
★★★★★
PvP Rating
★★★★★
Base Damage
190
Weight
3
STR / DEX Req
10 / 10
Infusable
Yes
Unique
No
Description
A wide-bladed straight sword ideal for strength-oriented builds. Slightly higher base damage than the Long Sword but shorter reach.
Strengths
- +Lightest straight sword at 3.0 weight.
- +Higher base damage than Long Sword.
- +Wide sweeping R1 attacks hit multiple enemies.
Weaknesses
- -Shortest reach of any straight sword.
- -Outperformed by Lothric Knight Sword at higher upgrades.
- -Thrust R2 has poor tracking in PvP.
Weapon Art
Stance -- slightly more strength-oriented moveset than the Long Sword.
Location
Found in the High Wall of Lothric, on a corpse near the first bonfire shortcut.
Tips & Strategy
- 1Slightly higher base damage than Long Sword but shorter reach.
- 2Heavy infusion works surprisingly well for strength builds.
- 3Wide horizontal slashes are great for crowd control.