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Long Sword

Straight Sword -- Tier A

PvE Rating

★★★★★

PvP Rating

★★★★★

Base Damage

186

Weight

3.5

STR / DEX Req

10 / 10

Infusable

Yes

Unique

No

Description

A reliable starting weapon with balanced stats. Low requirements make it accessible to any build from the very beginning of the game.

Strengths

  • +Available from the start with very low stat requirements.
  • +Balanced moveset suits all situations.
  • +Light weight leaves room for shields and armor.

Weaknesses

  • -Outclassed by Lothric Knight Sword in every stat.
  • -Shorter reach than other straight swords.
  • -Average damage even when fully upgraded.

Weapon Art

Stance -- versatile weapon art with low stat requirements.

Location

Starting weapon for the Knight class. Also sold by Greirat for 1000 souls.

Tips & Strategy

  • 1Perfect starter weapon -- upgrade it early and it carries through midgame.
  • 2Low requirements let any class use it immediately.
  • 3Infuse Raw early, then switch to scaling infusion at +6.