Dark Souls: Top 10 Best PvE Weapons, Ranked | Game Rant
There are truly very few games that nail the visceral feel of melee combat as well as Dark Souls. This landmark title was released by From Software in 2011 and has gone on to become one of the greatest video games ever, with modern titles still trying to emulate the core aspects of what made Dark Souls such an iconic and beloved title.
It goes without saying that the combat of Dark Souls is one of the major reasons why this title witnessed success across the board. This was mainly due to the sheer variety of weapons that people can find in the games, allowing for players to utilize a diverse and tailor-made moves that suits their build.
That being said, the massive size of the Dark Souls community means that people have dissected all these weapons thoroughly, allowing them to find out the best ones of the lot that can decimate most enemies with ease. Keeping this in mind, here are ten of the best PvE weapons in Dark Souls.
10 Balder Side Sword
One of the best Dexterity weapons in the game that can be attained early on, the Balder Side Sword is a safe choice for anyone who wishes to mow down enemies with ease.
While the drop rate of this weapon might not be all that great — leading to a rather frustrating hunt for this blade — there's no denying that the utility of this weapon more than makes up for the time players need to invest in getting it... that is, unless they happen to get quite lucky.
9 Black Knight Greatsword
The Black Knight weapons are truly the cream of the crop when it comes to weapons in Dark Souls, and one can arguably make this entire list and litter it with just different types of Black Knight weapons.
With that in mind, the Black Knight Greatsword is a great weapon that one can use in their run if they don't want to sacrifice too much speed while maintaining a healthy offensive output regardless.
8 Quelaag's Furysword
While Chaos weapons might have their fair share of detractors in the Dark Souls fandom, many will still find it hard to discredit Quelaag's Furysword.
While this weapon might force players to keep a stock of 10 Humanity with them at all times, the benefits far outweigh the disadvantages. Quelaag's Furysword has a great and reliable moveset, coupled with fire damage that can completely incinerate most enemies and bosses alike.
7 Zweihander
The Zweihander is a favorite of many a player in Dark Souls, and it's easy to see why this the case considering it rips through most mobs & bosses with ease.
A reliable moveset, the highest level of upgrades, and the early availability of this weapon make it a favorite for most veterans in the series.
6 Uchigatana
When it comes to Dexterity builds, one really can't go wrong with the Uchigatana. While getting this weapon early on does force the player to kill off a merchant NPC, there's no denying the Uchigatana more than makes up for this somewhat senseless death.
The high Dexterity scaling, coupled with a good moveset and surprisingly long reach, make the Uchigatana viable for both PvE and PvP.
5 Moonlight Greatsword
There's a reason why the Moonlight Greatsword is a classic weapon in the Soulsborne franchise. The fact of the matter is that this weapon has immense utility, and players pursuing an Intelligence build will definitely be able to make the most of this iconic greatsword.
It certainly helps that the player looks amazing wielding such a beautiful blade... before using this weapon to absolutely decimate players in their path with little to no problems whatsoever.
4 Murakumo
The Murakumo boasts some of the highest damage stats possible in the endgame, making it a viable option for anyone who wants to use a heavy weapon in their playthrough.
While getting this weapon might be somewhat of a grindy affair, there's no denying that the end result is more than worth it.
3 Claymore
The Claymore is one of the most best weapons in Dark Souls by a country mile, with this longsword being the favorite of many a player who had the urge to get back to this beloved franchise.
The fact that its moveset covers everything from one-on-one battles to crowd-dispersing slashes makes it one of the most versatile and useful weapons in the entire game.
2 Lifehunt Scythe
While most people might consider the Great Scythe to be superior, it must be said that the added perks of the Lifehunt Scythe make it infinitely better in the minds of many players.
This weapon is one of the only two weapons in the game that can inflict 50% Bleed Damage on enemies, meaning that most monsters will be left a writhing mess with just a few hits of this incredibly powerful weapon.
While this weapon does cause the player to bleed as well, proper equipment and resistances will be more than enough to deal with this Bleed buildup.
1 Black Knight Halberd
There's a reason why veteran speedrunners use this weapon throughout their playthrough with no exceptions — the Black Knight Halberd is really that good.
Its attacks might be slow, but the sheer weight and power behind these attacks can spell the doom of anyone who gets caught with this insanely powerful halberd. Upgrading this weapon is not all that hard in the early game either, meaning that players will definitely have a massive tool on destruction in their hands, along with a ton of enemies that will be at their mercy throughout the game.
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