Dark Souls 3 can be challenging to play, but this weapon will make your life a little easier.
The Dark Souls series is one of FromSoftware's most beloved games. It's also one of the most customizable games out there, especially the latest installment in the franchise, Dark Souls 3, which is filled with tons of outfits, builds, magic, and all the weapons you can get your hands on. However, with all this diversity, it is necessary to separate the good from the bad and determine what is suitable for a particular build and what is not. As an example, we will rank the best weapons you need to build quality.
Updated February 5, 2021 by Reyadh Rahaman: The term "quality build" refers to a character development strategy of increasing strength and agility evenly to achieve more damage from certain weapons. There are several weapons that are naturally prone to this type of build, but there are others that need to be infused with power to achieve the true potential of a quality build. In the years since the release of Dark Souls 3, players have found several weapons that are perfect for such a balanced build.
10. Dark Sword
The dark sword is a weapon that looks simple enough, but weighs a ton and has tremendous power. It drops from the hands of the darkraits found on Lothric High Wall or near the Abyss Watchers boss door in Farron Keep.
At the time of release, the weapon was too powerful, but since then its characteristics have been reduced. However, it is a great weapon that works well for both power builds and quality builds.
The best infusion for this sinister Straight Sword is Refined, as at +10 it gives the Darksword a B-level scaling of both Strength and Dexterity. Combined with 198 physical attack, when fully upgraded, this gives an excellent attack rate.
9. Estoc
The Estok is a weapon of the Assassin class (which is automatically given to players who choose the Assassin class). It can also be purchased for 3000 souls from Greyrat after being released from a cell in Lothric High Wall.
The Estok is not only great for players looking for a high-quality physique, but it is also a good sword for onslaught on enemies with a shield at hand, or for melee, but not too close combat. Its speed, as well as its range, will prove to be dangerous for any opponent in PVP or PVE.
Like most other quality weapons, the Estoc benefits the most from the Refined infusion. At the maximum upgrade level, he will gain C-level scaling of strength and agility, which is perfectly combined with 189 physical attacks. Although slightly weaker than the Darksword, this thrusting blade is much faster, and its strike-type attacks allow you to take advantage of the additional counter-attack damage inherent only in this type of damage.
8. Farron Greatsword
Once players have destroyed their first Overlord, Sinder, the Abyss Watchers, and perhaps even receive the Dark Sword from the Darkraits roaming the area, this weapon can be transplanted from the Wolf Blood Soul.
Farron Greatsword is an ultra Greatsword especially suited for quality builds. It combines a sword and a dagger and has a rather unique and enjoyable set of moves. In PVE, his wide range of motion is especially useful for attacking multiple enemies at once. However, in PVP this weapon is rather weak as it can be easily parried in the middle of an attack.
As a unique weapon, Farron Greatsword cannot be used and can only be upgraded to +5. However, when he is boosted to the max with the help of André from Astora, he gains C-level strength scaling and A-level agility scaling. This is a bit strange for an ultra-swordsman, but most likely due to the lightness of this dual weapon and the presence of a dagger in the hilt. It should also be noted that Farron Greatsword deals 20% additional damage to enemies and bosses tied to the Abyss. This makes him great for dealing with tough enemies like Darkwraiths and Pus of Men, as well as some bosses like High Lord Wolnir and Darkeater Midir.
7. Black Knight Sword
The Black Knight Sword is considered one of the best weapons in the game for PVE. Mainly due to its high toughness and tenacity, which can be used to deal a lot of damage to enemies.
Players can find this sword on a corpse in the Smoldering Lake. It is also a sword with decent range and speed, and among the Black Knight's other weapons, it is merciful to its stamina pool. The Black Knight's Sword is a reliable sword that, when handled correctly, can carry you through the game.
With moderate strength scaling at C level and agility at D level, the player's stats do not increase the Black Knight's sword attack rating as much as its base damage. At +5, he has a huge physical attack of 302, as well as a 20% bonus to damage against all demonic enemies.
6. Black Knight Greataxe
Black Knight Greataxe is another fantastic pick for PVE. This weapon can be obtained as a drop from the Black Knights wielding Greataxe. This is if RNG is on your side. This is an excellent weapon with incredible damage, a variety of techniques and a long range.
Another reason this weapon is so beautiful is its Battle Cry weapon art increases damage by 10%. Like all Black Knight weapons, it deals 20% damage to demons, making it a great choice for a specific location in the game.
5. Profaned Greatsword
After players finally defeat Pontiff Sulivan, some will either use up his soul in frustration and frustration from the fight, or shift it from 3000 souls to get the Profaned Greatsword, which is a fantastic weapon for both PVP and PVE.
It deals impressive damage, but the sword's damage level unfortunately peaks with a good build. However, it is still a great weapon to use before moving on to higher quality weapons.
With level C scaling in both strength and dexterity, the Profaned Greatsword is practically locked in a niche just for quality build. However, his physical attack of 294 when fully upgraded to +5 is no laughing matter. Especially if you use the unique skill Profaned Flame, which gives him a natural fire buff that increases his lethality.
4. Claymore
Claymore can be obtained either from enemies who wield it in Irithyll of the Boreal Valley, or on High Wall of Lothric from a fire-breathing dragon. This is perhaps the most balanced of all greatswords with a combination of range, speed, and damage.
He has a great set of moves and pairs well with strength and quality builds. He has a wide swing that easily overwhelms and overwhelms weak opponents, and a good hit that is well suited for battles with other players in PVP.
After the Refined infusion, Claymore gains a +10 C-level Strength and Agility scaling, as well as a sufficient 248 Physical Attack Rating. This Greatsword's weapon skill, Stance, is an option that can pierce an opponent's defenses with a light attack and deliver a devastating upward and lunge attack. strong attack.
3. Astora Greatsword
Astora Greatsword is a sword that mostly prefers to use stamina. Like other ultraswords, it has a long range, and while it is better suited for PVE, in PVP its weaponry can inflict devastating damage on foes. For quality builds, it's best to use Refined.
At +10, the Refined infusion gives excellent B-level scaling in both strength and dexterity; one of the highest double scaling of any quality weapon along with Dark Sword. The 237 physical attacks may not be that many compared to other Ultra Greatswords, but its stamina-saving attacks allow for more attacks without the need for rest, which increases overall DPS.
2. Exile Greatsword
The Exile Greatsword is by far the best curved sword as it deals the most damage of all curved swords, but at the cost of a terrible range. Especially useful is the Spin Slash skill, which deals massive damage to enemies around the wearer.
The weapon can be obtained from Farron Castle and is kept by one of the exiled watchdogs. Curved Greatswords are the most commonly used in quality builds.
Level B Power and Dexterity scaling gives excellent Attack Rating when paired with Exile Greatsword's 266 Physical Attack at +10 Refined infusion. This weapon, like many others in its class, is ideal for stunning opponents and their speedy death.
1. Hollowslayer Greatsword
When it comes to build quality, you can't go wrong with the Hollowslayer Greatsword, as it's the best weapon for that. It can be obtained after defeating the Cursed Decay Forest by transferring a soul with the Soul of Decay Forest and 1000 souls.
As the name suggests, it is especially useful against Hollows, as it deals an additional 20% damage to them, which is a plus since, as you can see, most of the enemies in the game are Hollows. It is also very easy to use, as players can use it with one hand and a shield, which is especially useful in PVP situations.
The scale of D-level in strength and C-level in agility negate the power of this blade for balancing the game, although 264 physical attacks at a maximum level of +5 are more than enough to destroy hollows, as the name of this Greatsword suggests. Apart from the usual hollow enemies, his damage bonus can be quite useful for some bosses as well, such as Deacons of the Deep and the later phases of Slave Knight Gael.
