Summary

Its no easy task to determine the best weapons in theDark Soulstrilogy.

You either ‘git gud’ or you die trying.

Yet, as years go by, only a handful of weapons are remembered by the community.

A collage with Sister Friede, Darkeater Midir, and Slave Knight Gael from Dark Souls 3.

In Dark Souls 2, the weapon is simply called Black Bow.

Mastering the Great Scythe is no easy feat.

The Dark Souls 3 DLC features a lot of imposing bosses.

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Here’s a look at all of them, ranked by their difficulty.

However, the unique qualities of this weapon make it stand out.

Using the Lifehunt Scythe also increases your own Bleed build-up.

Dark Souls collage showing Solaire, the Emerald Herald, and Ludleth.

you might mitigate that by consuming Bloodred Moss Clumps.

However, youll kill enemies so fast with this weapon that the consumable is rarely needed.

In addition, this weapon deals extra damage against Abyssal creatures, including bosses such as Aldrich and Midir.

Dark Souls Best Weapons Zweihander Claymore Great Scythe

The lore behind the sword also makes it one of the best weapons in Dark Souls 3.

Thats before you find enough Demon Titanite to upgrade it and make it even deadlier.

What makes the Gravelord Sword so special is its unique moveset.

Dark Souls 2 bosses featuring the Ancient Dragon and the Fume Knight.

Instead of only doing slashes like other Greatswords, this weapon can also perform thrust attacks.

That means youll hit your enemies from a safe distance and easily stand your ground in narrow corridors.

The fact you get this sword from Nito, the First Dead, only makes the weapon cooler.

Dark Souls 3 image showing a player with the Dragonslayer Greatbow.

5Zweihander

Theres beauty in simplicity, as the Zweihander shows.

The Zweihander is easy to acquire in all three Dark Souls games, increasing its viability.

4Moonlight Greatsword

FromSoftware hasincluded the Moonlight Greatsword in almost every game, and every version is special.

Dark Souls 2 image showing a player with the Washing Pole.

Some things, like lightning being OP, can’t last forever.

But iconic quotes from Solaire and other characters will always stay with us.

It can also be used by Strength characters who want to add magic damage to their arsenal.

Dark Souls 3 image showing a player with the Black Bow of Pharis.

Great Scythe weapon in Dark Souls 3.

Heide Knight holding a spear in Dark Souls 2.

Crossbreed Priscilla in the Painting World of Ariamis in Dark Souls.

Abyss Watchers from Dark Souls 3.

Gravelord Sword weapon in Dark Souls Remastered.

Zweihander weapon in Dark Souls 3.

Dark Souls image showing a player with the Moonlight Greatsword.

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