Ranking of the 10 best weapons for quality assembly
Dark Souls 3 can be a challenging game, but these weapons will make your life easier.
The Dark Souls series is one of FromSoftware's favorite games. It's also one of the most customizable games, especially the latest installment in the franchise, Dark Souls 3, which is packed with tons of outfits, builds, spells, and all the weapons you can pick up. However, with all this variety, you have to separate the good from the bad and determine what is suitable for a given build and what is not. As an example, we are going to rank the best weapons needed for a quality build.
Updated February 5, 2021, by Reyadh Rahaman: The term "quality build" refers to a character development strategy of consistently increasing strength and dexterity to deal more damage with a given weapon. There are some weapons that are naturally prone to this type of build, but there are others that you have to invest in 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 this balanced build.
10. Dark Sword
The Dark Sword is a simple-looking weapon that weighs a ton and packs immense power. It drops from the hands of darcraits, which can be found at the High Wall of Lothric or by the door of the Abyss Watcher boss in Farron Keep.
The weapon was overly powerful at the time of its release, but its specs have since been lowered. However, it is a great weapon that serves both for potency and quality of builds.
The best infusion for this sinister Straight Sword is Refined, as at +10 it gives the Dark Sword a B level scaling of both Strength and Dexterity. Combined with the 198 physical attack, this gives an excellent attack score when fully upgraded.
9. Stock
Estoc is an Assassin class weapon (given automatically to players who choose the Assassin class). It can also be purchased for 3000 souls from Greirath after being freed from the cell in the High Wall of Lothric.
Not only is Estok great for players who choose a quality build, but it's also a good sword for pouncing on enemies with a shield at hand or for close-but-not-too-close combat. His speed, as well as his range, will prove dangerous to any opponent in PVP or PVE.
Like most quality weapons, Estoc benefits the most from an infusion of Refined. At the maximum upgrade level, you'll gain a C-level strength and dexterity scaling, which pairs nicely with the 189 physical attacks. Although slightly weaker than the Black Sword, this stinging blade is much faster, and its Slam-type attacks allow it to take advantage of the extra counter damage inherent only to this damage type.
8.Farron Greatsword
Immediately after players destroy their first Lord Cinder, the Abyss Watchers, and perhaps even receive a Dark Sword from the Darkreights roaming the area, this weapon can be transplanted from the Wolf Blood Soul.
Farron Greatsword is an ultra Greatsword, especially suitable for quality builds. He combines a sword and a dagger and has a pretty unique and enjoyable move set. In PVE his wide range of moves is especially useful for attacking multiple enemies simultaneously. However, in PVP this weapon is quite weak, as it can be easily parried mid-attack.
As a unique weapon, Farron's Greatsword cannot be used and can only be upgraded to +5. However, when maxed out with Andre of Astora, she gains a C-level strength scaling and an A-level dexterity scaling. This is a bit strange for an ultra swordswoman, but is likely due to the lightness of this weapon paired already to the presence of a dagger on the hilt. Also note that Farron's Greatsword deals an additional 20% damage to enemies and bosses linked to the Abyss. This makes it ideal for fighting 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 to be one of the best weapons in the game for PVE. Especially thanks to its great resistance and tenacity, which can be used to deal a lot of damage to enemies.
Players can find this sword in the Burning Lake on a corpse. It's also a sword with decent range and speed, and among the Black Knight's other weapons it's merciful to the stamina pool. The Black Knight's sword is a reliable sword that, if wielded correctly, can see you through to the end of the game.
Thanks to the moderate scaling of Strength at C tier and Dexterity at D tier, the player's stats don't increase the Black Knight's sword attack rating as much as his base damage. At +5 he has a whopping 302 physical attack, as well as a 20% bonus to damage against all demonic enemies.
6. Black Knight's Greataxe
The Black Knight's Greataxe is another fantastic PVE option. This weapon can be obtained as a loot from the black knights who wield the Greataxe. This is if the RNG is on your side. It's a great weapon with incredible damage, a variety of moves, and a long range.
Another reason this weapon is so cool is because its “Battlecry” weapon art increases damage by 10%. Like all black knight weapons, it deals 20% demon damage, making it a great option for a specific point in the game.
5. Desecrated Greatsword
After players have finally defeated Pontiff Sulivan, some will deplete their soul due to the annoyance and frustration of battle, or repurpose it with 3000 souls to get the Unholy Sword, which is a fantastic weapon for both PVP and PVE.
It does impressive damage, but the damage level of the sword is unfortunately maxed out with a quality build. However, it's still a great weapon to use before moving on to better ones.
With C-tier scaling in both strength and dexterity, the Defiled Greatsword is pretty much locked in a niche for quality builds only. However, his 294 physical attack when fully upgraded to +5 is no laughing matter. Especially if you use Defiled Flame's unique ability, which gives it a natural fire buff that increases its lethality.
4.Claymore
The Claymore can be obtained from enemies who wield it at Iritillus in the Boreal Valley or at the High Wall of Lothric from the fire-breathing dragon. It is perhaps the most balanced of all the great swords, with a combination of range, speed, and damage.
It has a great moveset and pairs well with the power and quality of builds. He has a wide swing that easily stuns and crushes weak opponents, and a good swing that is good for battles with other players in PVP.
Upon an infusion of Refined, Claymore gains a C level Strength and Dexterity scaling of +10, as well as a sufficient physical attack score of 248. This Greatsword's weapon skill, Stance, is an option that can penetrate defenses. an opponent with a light attack and deal a devastating upward slam and lunge with a heavy attack.
3.Astora Greatsword
The Astora Greatsword is a sword that prefers to primarily use stamina. Like other ultraswords, it has a long range, and while it's best suited for PVE, in PVP its weapon art can deal crushing damage to opponents. For quality builds, it's best to use refinement.
At +10, the Refined infusion provides excellent B level scaling for both strength and dexterity; one of the highest double scaling of any quality weapon along with Blackblade. The 237 physical attacks might not be much compared to other Ultra Greatswords, but his energy-saving attacks allow him to deal more without having to rest, increasing his total damage per second.
2. Sword of Exile
Exile Greatsword is by far the best curved sword, dealing the most damage of all the curved swords, but at the cost of terrible range. Especially useful is the Spin Slash ability, which deals heavy damage to enemies around the wielder.
The weapon can be obtained from Farron Castle, guarded by one of the exile's watchdogs. Speaking of curved Greatswords, they are most commonly used in quality builds.
Scalable Strength and Dexterity at B level provides excellent Attack Score combined with +266 Refined Infusion Greatsword's 10 Physical Attack. This weapon, like many others in its class, is ideal for stunning opponents and killing them quickly.
1. Sword of the Hollow Assassins
When it comes to quality build, you cannot go wrong with the Hollowslayer Greatsword as it is the best weapon for it. It can be obtained after defeating the Cursed Hollowslayer, with a soul transfer with the Soul of Hollowslayer and 1000 souls.
As the name suggests, it is especially useful against Voiders, dealing an additional 20% damage to them, which is a bonus since, as you can see, most of the enemies in the game are Voiders. 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 D-level Strength and C-level Dexterity scaling nullify this sword's power for game balance, though 264 physical attacks at a max level of +5 are more than enough to break down gaps, as this Great's name indicates. Sword. In addition to normal hollow enemies, his damage bonus can also be quite useful for some bosses, such as the Deacons of the Deep and the Slave Knight of Gael late stages.