# Greatswords Greatswords are heavier, slower weapons that emphasize power and range over speed. They deliver potent strikes capable of staggering most opponents, making them highly effective in crowd control and prolonged engagements. The slower attacks demand good timing and positioning, as missed swings leave the wielder vulnerable. Greatswords generally have decent scaling and can handle a variety of situations if the player adapts their playstyle to the weapon’s weight and timing. Though not ideal for critical hits, their sheer damage and ability to break defenses can more than compensate. # Abyss Greatsword > *This greatsword belonged to Lord Gwyn's Knight Artorias, who fell to the Abyss.* > > *Swallowed by the Dark with its master, this sword is tainted by the Abyss, and now its strength reflects its wielder's humanity.* ### Availability --- Created by the Giant Blacksmith in Anor Londo from the Soul of Artorias and any +10 Dagger, Straightsword, or Greatsword **except** Broken Straight Sword and Straight Sword Hilt for 5,000 Souls ### General Information --- Like the Cursed Greatsword of Artorias, this weapon has an INT and FTH requirement even though it has no non-physical damage. With stats needed to wield^\* Greatsword of Artorias (STR 22, DEX 18, INT 18, FTH 18), Abyss Greatsword has 240 + 106 = 346 physical damage. At 10 humanity, Abyss Greatsword will have 421 physical damage. \*This article originally stated that the stats required to wield this weapon are STR 24, DEX 18, INT 20, FTH 20. This may have simply been a mistake, or it could be that earlier versions of the game had different requirements. The 'correct' stats listed above (STR 22, DEX 18, INT 18, FTH 18) have been confirmed in the Prepare to Die edition of the game as of June 2017. Cannot be buffed with spells or resins. If one does not meet the INT and FTH requirements but still meet the required STR and DEX, they will still be able to do full damage with the sword, but, will get a stagger animation that makes them immune to backstabs. This occurs because since the INT and FTH requirements don't actually affect the damage output, but rather the STR and DEX, they can completely disregard investing to get the INT and FTH stats to 18. However, the drawback to this is that it will not allow one to do any follow ups, as once this sword makes contact, it will bounce off, stopping the user from doing anything for a few seconds.

Image	Name	Damage	Critical	Durability	Weight	Stats Needed Stat Bonuses	Damage Reduction %	Stability	Frampt Souls
![](https://darksouls.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2024-12/abyss-greatsword.webp)![]()	Abyss Greatsword	160/0/0/0 (Regular)	100	300	9.0	22¹/18/18/18 C/C/-/-	40/50/40/40	38	50

### Move Set --- - This weapon's moveset is the same as a greatsword's except for its R2 moves - One-handed R2 is a double circular slash (Only connects once but, can hit a second enemy further away). - Two-handed R2 is a somersault, followed by a vertical slam able to knock down enemies. Grants Hyperarmor and Vulnerability for the duration spent off the ground. ### Upgrades --- Requires Demon Titanite 55% STR, 55% DEX scaling.

Name	Damage	Critical Bonus	Stat Bonuses	Demon Titanite	Souls
Abyss Greatsword +0	160/0/0/0	100	C/C/-/-
Abyss Greatsword +1	176/0/0/0	100	C/C/-/-	1	5,000
Abyss Greatsword +2	192/0/0/0	100	C/C/-/-	1	5,000
Abyss Greatsword +3	208/0/0/0	100	C/C/-/-	2	5,000
Abyss Greatsword +4	224/0/0/0	100	C/C/-/-	2	5,000
Abyss Greatsword +5	240/0/0/0	100	C/C/-/-	4	5,000

### Humanity Effect ---

Humanity	Physical Damage
1	+19
2	+26
3	+35
4	+41
5	+47
6	+53
7	+59
8	+68
9	+74
10 (cap)	+80

--- ### Key ---

Damage:	The Damage stat dictates how much damage the weapon does. The Damage stats for a weapon are W / X / Y / Z: - W is Physical Damage - X is Magical Damage - Y is Fire Damage - Z is Lightning Damage Each weapon has one or more physical damage types: - Normal - Striking - Slashing - Thrusting Certain enemies are weak or strong against different types of damage types.
Critical:	One of the multipliers (in percent) for the bonus damage on criticals, such as backstabs and ripostes.
Durability:	The health of the weapon. The effectiveness of the weapon will severely deteriorate when the durability falls below 30%.
Weight:	The weight of the weapon. Note that carrying over 50% of a character's Equip Burden will reduce the speed of their rolls, while going over 100% will reduce their regular speed to walking and attempts to roll or backstep will leave them momentarily stunned.
Stats Needed:	The Stats Needed determines how high various Stats must be in order to wield the weapon effectively. The Requirement stats for a weapon are W / X / Y / Z: - W is the Strength required - X is the Dexterity required - Y is the Intelligence required - Z is the Faith required Wielding a weapon without the required Strength and/or Dexterity will incur a penalty to the Physical damage of the weapon, while lower-than-required Magic and/or Faith will reduce the Magic damage of the weapon. Also keep in mind that a character gains a 50% bonus to Strength by wielding a weapon with both hands, thus reducing the actual Strength required. For example, a character with 18 Strength can wield a Large Club (Requires 26 Strength) properly if the weapon is held with both hands. (18 x 1.5 = 27)
Damage Reduction %:	The Damage Reduction stat dictates the percentage of damage reduced while blocking. The Damage Reduction stats for a weapon are W / X / Y / Z: - W is the Physical Damage Reduction - X is the Magical Damage Reduction - Y is the Fire Damage Reduction - Z is the Lightning Damage Reduction
Stability:	The stability of the weapon. The higher this value, the less stamina is consumed when blocking attacks.
Frampt Souls:	This is the amount of souls players will receive if they feed the item to Kingseeker Frampt.

#### Footnotes 1. when two handing this weapon, only 15 Strength is required # Bastard Sword > *This standard greatsword is normally wielded with two hands due to its great weight.* > > *Usually swung in large arcs and effective against multiple foes. Far from ideal when fighting in tight quarters.* ### Availability --- Sold by Andre of Astora ### General Information ---

Image	Name	Damage	Critical	Durability	Weight	Stats Needed Stat Bonuses	Damage Reduction %	Stability	Frampt Souls
![](https://darksouls.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2024-12/bastard-sword.webp)![]()	Bastard Sword	105/0/0/0 (Regular)	100	200	6.0	16¹/10/0/0 C/C/-/-	60/10/40/40	38	50

### Move Set --- #### Large Sword ---

1 Handed
R1 — R1	Right-to-left slash. Follow up with left-to-right.
R2	Overhead chop.
R2 -> R1	Left-to-right slash.
Backstep or Run — R1	Spinning left-to-right slash.
Forward + R1	Kick.	Useful for breaking guard.
Forward + R2	Jump attack (overhead smash).
L1 (left hand)	Guard.
L2 (left hand)	Heavy horizontal Swipe.

2 Handed
R1 — R1	Overhead smash into upward slash.
R2 — R2	Right-to-left slash into left-to-right slash.
Roll + R1	Overhead chop.
Backstep or Run+ R1- Charge	Spinning left-to-right slash.
Forward + R1	Kick.	Useful for breaking guard.
Forward + R2	Jump attack (overhead smash).
L1 or L2	Guard.

### Upgrades --- #### Basic --- Standard upgrade path. Requires: - Titanite 51% STR, 51% DEX scaling.

Name	Damage	Defense	Stat Bonuses	Materials Cost	Souls
Bastard Sword +0	105/0/0/0	60/10/40/40	C/C/-/-	-	400
Bastard Sword +1	115/0/0/0	60/10/40/40	C/C/-/-	1 x Titanite Shard	400
Bastard Sword +2	126/0/0/0	60/10/40/40	C/C/-/-	1 x Titanite Shard	400
Bastard Sword +3	136/0/0/0	60/10/40/40	C/C/-/-	2 x Titanite Shard	400
Bastard Sword +4	147/0/0/0	60/10/40/40	C/C/-/-	2 x Titanite Shard	400
Bastard Sword +5	157/0/0/0	60/10/40/40	C/C/-/-	3 x Titanite Shard	400
Bastard Sword +6	168/0/0/0	60/10/40/40	C/C/-/-	1 x Large Titanite Shard	400
Bastard Sword +7	178/0/0/0	60/10/40/40	C/C/-/-	1 x Large Titanite Shard	400
Bastard Sword +8	189/0/0/0	60/10/40/40	C/C/-/-	2 x Large Titanite Shard	400
Bastard Sword +9	199/0/0/0	60/10/40/40	C/C/-/-	2 x Large Titanite Shard	400
Bastard Sword +10	210/0/0/0	60/10/40/40	C/C/-/-	3 x Large Titanite Shard	400
Bastard Sword +11	220/0/0/0	60/10/40/40	C/C/-/-	1 x Titanite Chunk	400
Bastard Sword +12	231/0/0/0	60/10/40/40	C/C/-/-	1 x Titanite Chunk	400
Bastard Sword +13	241/0/0/0	60/10/40/40	C/C/-/-	2 x Titanite Chunk	400
Bastard Sword +14	252/0/0/0	60/10/40/40	C/C/-/-	3 x Titanite Chunk	400
Bastard Sword +15	262/0/0/0	60/10/40/40	C/C/-/-	1 x Titanite Slab	400

#### Crystal --- Weapon durability reduced to **20**. Base damage increased. Requires: - Bastard Sword +10 - Titanite 51% STR, 51% DEX scaling.

Name	Damage	Defense	Stat Bonuses	Materials Cost	Souls
Crystal Bastard Sword +0	231/0/0/0	60/10/40/40	C/C/-/-	1 x Titanite Chunk	400
Crystal Bastard Sword +1	241/0/0/0	60/10/40/40	C/C/-/-	1 x Titanite Chunk	400
Crystal Bastard Sword +2	252/0/0/0	60/10/40/40	C/C/-/-	1 x Titanite Chunk	400
Crystal Bastard Sword +3	262/0/0/0	60/10/40/40	C/C/-/-	2 x Titanite Chunk	400
Crystal Bastard Sword +4	273/0/0/0	60/10/40/40	C/C/-/-	2 x Titanite Chunk	400
Crystal Bastard Sword +5	283/0/0/0	60/10/40/40	C/C/-/-	1 x Titanite Slab	400

#### Lightning --- Adds lightning damage. All stat bonuses removed. Requires: - Bastard Sword +10 - Titanite

Name	Damage	Defense	Stat Bonuses	Materials Cost	Souls
Lightning Bastard Sword +0	189/0/0/189	60/10/40/40	-/-/-/-	1 x Titanite Chunk	400
Lightning Bastard Sword +1	203/0/0/203	60/10/40/43.2	-/-/-/-	1 x Titanite Chunk	400
Lightning Bastard Sword +2	218/0/0/218	60/10/40/46.4	-/-/-/-	1 x Titanite Chunk	400
Lightning Bastard Sword +3	233/0/0/233	60/10/40/49.6	-/-/-/-	2 x Titanite Chunk	400
Lightning Bastard Sword +4	247/0/0/247	60/10/40/52.8	-/-/-/-	3 x Titanite Chunk	400
Lightning Bastard Sword +5	262/0/0/262	60/10/40/56	-/-/-/-	1 x Titanite Slab	400

#### Raw --- Base damage increased. Stat bonuses reduced. Requires: - Bastard Sword +5 - Titanite 38% STR, 38% DEX scaling.

Name	Damage	Defense	Stat Bonuses	Materials Cost	Souls
Raw Bastard Sword +0	181/0/0/0	60/10/40/40	D/D/-/-	1 x Large Titanite Shard	400
Raw Bastard Sword +1	193/0/0/0	60/10/40/40	D/D/-/-	1 x Large Titanite Shard	400
Raw Bastard Sword +2	205/0/0/0	60/10/40/40	D/D/-/-	1 x Large Titanite Shard	400
Raw Bastard Sword +3	217/0/0/0	60/10/40/40	D/D/-/-	2 x Large Titanite Shard	400
Raw Bastard Sword +4	229/0/0/0	60/10/40/40	D/D/-/-	2 x Large Titanite Shard	400
Raw Bastard Sword +5	242/0/0/0	60/10/40/40	D/D/-/-	3 x Large Titanite Shard	400

#### Magic --- Adds magic damage. Moderate damage bonus from intelligence. Can no longer be enchanted by Magic Weapon. Requires: - Bastard Sword +5 - Green Titanite - Blue Titanite 14% STR, 14% DEX, 73% INT scaling.

Name	Damage	Defense	Stat Bonuses	Materials Cost	Souls
Magic Bastard Sword +0	118/127/0/0	60/10/40/40	E/E/B/-	1 x Green Titanite Shard	400
Magic Bastard Sword +1	126/136/0/0	60/10/40/40	E/E/B/-	1 x Green Titanite Shard	400
Magic Bastard Sword +2	134/144/0/0	60/10/40/40	E/E/B/-	1 x Green Titanite Shard	400
Magic Bastard Sword +3	142/153/0/0	60/10/40/40	E/E/B/-	2 x Green Titanite Shard	400
Magic Bastard Sword +4	150/161/0/0	60/10/40/40	E/E/B/-	2 x Green Titanite Shard	400
Magic Bastard Sword +5	158/170/0/0	60/10/40/40	E/E/B/-	3 x Green Titanite Shard	400
Magic Bastard Sword +6	165/178/0/0	60/10/40/40	E/E/B/-	1 x Blue Titanite Chunk	400
Magic Bastard Sword +7	173/187/0/0	60/10/40/40	E/E/B/-	1 x Blue Titanite Chunk	400
Magic Bastard Sword +8	181/195/0/0	60/10/40/40	E/E/B/-	2 x Blue Titanite Chunk	400
Magic Bastard Sword +9	189/204/0/0	60/10/40/40	E/E/B/-	2 x Blue Titanite Chunk	400
Magic Bastard Sword +10	197/212/0/0	60/10/40/40	E/E/B/-	1 x Blue Titanite Slab	400

#### Enchanted --- Base damage reduced from magic upgrade path. Increased damage bonus from intelligence. Requires: - Magic Bastard Sword +5 - Blue Titanite 10% STR, 10% DEX, 72% INT scaling. Unknown additional amount of INT scaling.

Name	Damage	Defense	Stat Bonuses	Materials Cost	Souls
Enchanted Bastard Sword +0	158/168/0/0	60/10/40/40	E/E/B/-	1 x Blue Titanite Chunk	400
Enchanted Bastard Sword +1	164/173/0/0	60/10/40/40	E/E/B/-	1 x Blue Titanite Chunk	400
Enchanted Bastard Sword +2	170/178/0/0	60/10/40/40	E/E/B/-	1 x Blue Titanite Chunk	400
Enchanted Bastard Sword +3	176/183/0/0	60/10/40/40	E/E/B/-	2 x Blue Titanite Chunk	400
Enchanted Bastard Sword +4	183/188/0/0	60/10/40/40	E/E/B/-	3 x Blue Titanite Chunk	400
Enchanted Bastard Sword +5	189/194/0/0	60/10/40/40	E/E/B/-	1 x Blue Titanite Slab	400

#### Divine --- Adds magic damage. Moderate damage bonus from faith. Requires: - Bastard Sword +10 - Green Titanite - White Titanite 20% STR, 20% DEX, 73% FAI scaling. Additional damage multiplier against unholy enemies.

Name	Damage	Defense	Stat Bonuses	Materials Cost	Souls
Divine Bastard Sword +0	106/130/0/0	60/10/40/40	D/D/-/B	1 x Green Titanite Shard	400
Divine Bastard Sword +1	113/139/0/0	60/10/40/40	D/D/-/B	1 x Green Titanite Shard	400
Divine Bastard Sword +2	120/147/0/0	60/10/40/40	D/D/-/B	1 x Green Titanite Shard	400
Divine Bastard Sword +3	127/156/0/0	60/10/40/40	D/D/-/B	2 x Green Titanite Shard	400
Divine Bastard Sword +4	134/165/0/0	60/10/40/40	D/D/-/B	2 x Green Titanite Shard	400
Divine Bastard Sword +5	142/174/0/0	60/10/40/40	D/D/-/B	3 x Green Titanite Shard	400
Divine Bastard Sword +6	149/182/0/0	60/10/40/40	D/D/-/B	1 x White Titanite Chunk	400
Divine Bastard Sword +7	156/191/0/0	60/10/40/40	D/D/-/B	1 x White Titanite Chunk	400
Divine Bastard Sword +8	163/200/0/0	60/10/40/40	D/D/-/B	2 x White Titanite Chunk	400
Divine Bastard Sword +9	170/208/0/0	60/10/40/40	D/D/-/B	3 x White Titanite Chunk	400
Divine Bastard Sword +10	177/217/0/0	60/10/40/40	D/D/-/B	1 x White Titanite Slab	400

#### Occult --- Base damage reduced from divine upgrade path. Increased damage bonus from faith. Requires: - Divine Bastard Sword +5 - White Titanite 18% STR, 18% DEX, 86% FAI scaling. Additional damage multiplier against holy enem

Name	Damage	Defense	Stat Bonuses	Materials Cost	Souls
Occult Bastard Sword +0	144/158/0/40	60/10/40/40	E/E/-/B	1 x White Titanite Chunk	400
Occult Bastard Sword +1	152/165/0/40	60/10/40/40	E/E/-/B	1 x White Titanite Chunk	400
Occult Bastard Sword +2	161/173/0/40	60/10/40/40	E/E/-/B	1 x White Titanite Chunk	400
Occult Bastard Sword +3	169/181/0/40	60/10/40/40	E/E/-/B	2 x White Titanite Chunk	400
Occult Bastard Sword +4	178/189/0/40	60/10/40/40	E/E/-/A	3 x White Titanite Chunk	400
Occult Bastard Sword +5	187/197/0/40	60/10/40/40	E/E/-/A	1 x White Titanite Slab	400

#### Fire --- Fire damage added. All stat bonuses removed. Requires: - Bastard Sword +5 - Green Titanite - Red Titanite

Name	Damage	Defense	Stat Bonuses	Materials Cost	Souls
Fire Bastard Sword +0	136/0/136/0	60/10/40/40	-/-/-/-	1 x Green Titanite Shard	400
Fire Bastard Sword +1	147/0/147/0	60/10/40.4/40	-/-/-/-	1 x Green Titanite Shard	400
Fire Bastard Sword +2	157/0/157/0	60/10/40.8/40	-/-/-/-	1 x Green Titanite Shard	400
Fire Bastard Sword +3	168/0/168/0	60/10/41.2/40	-/-/-/-	2 x Green Titanite Shard	400
Fire Bastard Sword +4	178/0/178/0	60/10/41.6/40	-/-/-/-	2 x Green Titanite Shard	400
Fire Bastard Sword +5	189/0/189/0	60/10/42/40	-/-/-/-	3 x Green Titanite Shard	400
Fire Bastard Sword +6	201/0/201/0	60/10/42.4/40	-/-/-/-	1 x Red Titanite Chunk	400
Fire Bastard Sword +7	214/0/214/0	60/10/42.8/40	-/-/-/-	1 x Red Titanite Chunk	400
Fire Bastard Sword +8	226/0/226/0	60/10/43.2/40	-/-/-/-	2 x Red Titanite Chunk	400
Fire Bastard Sword +9	239/0/239/0	60/10/43.6/40	-/-/-/-	3 x Red Titanite Chunk	400
Fire Bastard Sword +10	252/0/252/0	60/10/44/40	-/-/-/-	1 x Red Titanite Slab	400

#### Chaos --- Base damage reduced from fire upgrade path. Damage bonus from humanity. Requires: - Fire Bastard Sword +5 - Red Titanite

Name	Damage	Defense	Stat Bonuses	Materials Cost	Souls
Chaos Bastard Sword +0	163/0/189/0	60/10/40/40	-/-/-/-	1 x Red Titanite Chunk	400
Chaos Bastard Sword +1	172/0/199/0	60/10/40.8/40	-/-/-/-	1 x Red Titanite Chunk	400
Chaos Bastard Sword +2	182/0/210/0	60/10/41.6/40	-/-/-/-	1 x Red Titanite Chunk	400
Chaos Bastard Sword +3	191/0/220/0	60/10/42.4/40	-/-/-/-	2 x Red Titanite Chunk	400
Chaos Bastard Sword +4	200/0/231/0	60/10/43.2/40	-/-/-/-	3 x Red Titanite Chunk	400
Chaos Bastard Sword +5	209/0/241/0	60/10/44/40	-/-/-/-	1 x Red Titanite Slab	400

--- ### Key ---

Damage:	The Damage stat dictates how much damage the weapon does. The Damage stats for a weapon are W / X / Y / Z: - W is Physical Damage - X is Magical Damage - Y is Fire Damage - Z is Lightning Damage Each weapon has one or more physical damage types: - Normal - Striking - Slashing - Thrusting Certain enemies are weak or strong against different types of damage types.
Critical:	One of the multipliers (in percent) for the bonus damage on criticals, such as backstabs and ripostes.
Durability:	The health of the weapon. The effectiveness of the weapon will severely deteriorate when the durability falls below 30%.
Weight:	The weight of the weapon. Note that carrying over 50% of a character's Equip Burden will reduce the speed of their rolls, while going over 100% will reduce their regular speed to walking and attempts to roll or backstep will leave them momentarily stunned.
Stats Needed:	The Stats Needed determines how high various Stats must be in order to wield the weapon effectively. The Requirement stats for a weapon are W / X / Y / Z: - W is the Strength required - X is the Dexterity required - Y is the Intelligence required - Z is the Faith required Wielding a weapon without the required Strength and/or Dexterity will incur a penalty to the Physical damage of the weapon, while lower-than-required Magic and/or Faith will reduce the Magic damage of the weapon. Also keep in mind that a character gains a 50% bonus to Strength by wielding a weapon with both hands, thus reducing the actual Strength required. For example, a character with 18 Strength can wield a Large Club (Requires 26 Strength) properly if the weapon is held with both hands. (18 x 1.5 = 27)
Damage Reduction %:	The Damage Reduction stat dictates the percentage of damage reduced while blocking. The Damage Reduction stats for a weapon are W / X / Y / Z: - W is the Physical Damage Reduction - X is the Magical Damage Reduction - Y is the Fire Damage Reduction - Z is the Lightning Damage Reduction
Stability:	The stability of the weapon. The higher this value, the less stamina is consumed when blocking attacks.
Frampt Souls:	This is the amount of souls players will receive if they feed the item to Kingseeker Frampt.

#### Footnotes 1. when two handing this weapon, only 11 Strength is required # Black Knight Sword > *Greatsword of the black knights who wander Lordran. Used to face chaos demons.* > > *The large motion that puts the weight of the body into the attack reflects the great size of their adversaries long ago.* ### Availability --- Drop from Black Knights wielding this weapon (20% drop rate) ### General Information --- Like all Black Knight weapons, it deals additional damage to demon enemies, like the Taurus Demon and Capra Demon. Due to the low STR requirement in par with high damage, this weapon is incredibly useful if the player acquires it early in the game. There is a bad translation mixup/error in the German version of the game: this sword is called "Schwarz-Ritter Großschwert" (Black Knight Greatsword), and the Black Knight Greatsword is instead called "Schwert des Drachentöters" (Sword of the Dragonslayer). In the French, Italian and Spanish versions, this sword is called "Espadon du Roi-Chevalier", "Spadone del Re Cavaliere" and "Espadón del Rey Caballero" respectively, which can all translate to "Longsword of the Knight King."

Image	Name	Damage	Critical Bonus	Durability	Weight	Stats Needed Stat Bonuses	Damage Reduction %	Stability	Frampt Souls
![](https://darksouls.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2024-12/black-knight-sword.webp)![]()	Black Knight Sword	220/0/0/0 (Regular/Thrust)	100	300	8.0	20¹/18/0/0 C/E/-/-	60/10/40/40	38	100

### Move Set --- - One-handed strong attack is replaced by a strong delayed thrust that knocks down if connects - Two-handed strong attack is replaced by a strong delayed upward slash that knocks down if connects ### Upgrades --- Requires Twinkling Titanite 58% STR, 7% DEX scaling.

Name	Damage	Stat Bonuses	Twinkling Titanite	Souls
Black Knight Sword +0	220/0/0/0	C/E/-/-
Black Knight Sword +1	242/0/0/0	C/E/-/-	1	2,000
Black Knight Sword +2	264/0/0/0	C/E/-/-	1	2,000
Black Knight Sword +3	286/0/0/0	C/E/-/-	2	2,000
Black Knight Sword +4	308/0/0/0	C/E/-/-	2	2,000
Black Knight Sword +5	330/0/0/0	C/E/-/-	4	2,000

--- ### Key ---

Damage:	The Damage stat dictates how much damage the weapon does. The Damage stats for a weapon are W / X / Y / Z: - W is Physical Damage - X is Magical Damage - Y is Fire Damage - Z is Lightning Damage Each weapon has one or more physical damage types: - Normal - Striking - Slashing - Thrusting Certain enemies are weak or strong against different types of damage types.
Critical:	One of the multipliers (in percent) for the bonus damage on criticals, such as backstabs and ripostes.
Durability:	The health of the weapon. The effectiveness of the weapon will severely deteriorate when the durability falls below 30%.
Weight:	The weight of the weapon. Note that carrying over 50% of a character's Equip Burden will reduce the speed of their rolls, while going over 100% will reduce their regular speed to walking and attempts to roll or backstep will leave them momentarily stunned.
Stats Needed:	The Stats Needed determines how high various Stats must be in order to wield the weapon effectively. The Requirement stats for a weapon are W / X / Y / Z: - W is the Strength required - X is the Dexterity required - Y is the Intelligence required - Z is the Faith required Wielding a weapon without the required Strength and/or Dexterity will incur a penalty to the Physical damage of the weapon, while lower-than-required Magic and/or Faith will reduce the Magic damage of the weapon. Also keep in mind that a character gains a 50% bonus to Strength by wielding a weapon with both hands, thus reducing the actual Strength required. For example, a character with 18 Strength can wield a Large Club (Requires 26 Strength) properly if the weapon is held with both hands. (18 x 1.5 = 27)
Damage Reduction %:	The Damage Reduction stat dictates the percentage of damage reduced while blocking. The Damage Reduction stats for a weapon are W / X / Y / Z: - W is the Physical Damage Reduction - X is the Magical Damage Reduction - Y is the Fire Damage Reduction - Z is the Lightning Damage Reduction
Stability:	The stability of the weapon. The higher this value, the less stamina is consumed when blocking attacks.
Frampt Souls:	This is the amount of souls players will receive if they feed the item to Kingseeker Frampt.

#### Footnotes 1. When two handing this weapon, only 14 Strength is required # Claymore > *This larger type of greatsword is normally wielded with two hands due to its weight.* > > *This highly flexible greatsword can be used to attack in swings or thrusts.* ### Availability --- Found on a corpse in Undead Burg, on the bridge that the Hellkite Dragon occupies. ### General Information --- The Claymore is an excellent weapon for STR/DEX builds, as it has reasonably low requirements for both stats. Just like a straightsword, its one-handed thrust attack has a higher attack modifier, and can do higher damage than the Attack Rating might suggest.

Image	Name	Damage	Durability	Weight	Stats Needed Stat Bonuses	Damage Reduction %	Stability	Frampt Souls
![](https://darksouls.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2024-12/claymore.webp)![]()	Claymore	103/0/0/0 (Regular/Thrust)	200	6.0	16¹/10/0/0 C/C/-/-	60/10/40/40	38	50

### Move Set --- One-handed strong attack is replaced by a strong forward thrust (like the straightswords' but somewhat slower). ### Upgrades --- #### Basic --- Standard upgrade path. Requires - Titanite 51% STR, 51% DEX scaling.

Name	Damage	Stat Bonuses	Shard	L. Shard	Chunk	Slab	Souls
Claymore +0	103/0/0/0	C/C/-/-
Claymore +1	113/0/0/0	C/C/-/-	1				400
Claymore +2	123/0/0/0	C/C/-/-	1				400
Claymore +3	133/0/0/0	C/C/-/-	2				400
Claymore +4	144/0/0/0	C/C/-/-	2				400
Claymore +5	154/0/0/0	C/C/-/-	3				400
Claymore +6	164/0/0/0	C/C/-/-		1			400
Claymore +7	175/0/0/0	C/C/-/-		1			400
Claymore +8	185/0/0/0	C/C/-/-		2			400
Claymore +9	195/0/0/0	C/C/-/-		2			400
Claymore +10	206/0/0/0	C/C/-/-		3			400
Claymore +11	216/0/0/0	C/C/-/-			1		400
Claymore +12	226/0/0/0	C/C/-/-			1		400
Claymore +13	236/0/0/0	C/C/-/-			2		400
Claymore +14	247/0/0/0	C/C/-/-			3		400
Claymore +15	257/0/0/0	C/C/-/-				1	400

#### Crystal --- Claymore durability reduced to **20**. Base damage increased. Cannot repair weapon (except through reinforcement). Requires - Claymore +10 - Titanite 51% STR, 51% DEX scaling.

Name	Damage	Stat Bonuses	Titanite Chunk	Titanite Slab	Souls
Crystal Claymore +0	226/0/0/0	C/C/-/-	1		400
Crystal Claymore +1	236/0/0/0	C/C/-/-	1		400
Crystal Claymore +2	247/0/0/0	C/C/-/-	1		400
Crystal Claymore +3	257/0/0/0	C/C/-/-	2		400
Crystal Claymore +4	267/0/0/0	C/C/-/-	3		400
Crystal Claymore +5	278/0/0/0	C/C/-/-		1	400

#### Lightning --- Adds lightning damage. All stat bonuses removed. Requires: - Claymore+10 - Titanite

Name	Damage	Stat Bonuses	Damage Reduction	Titanite Chunk	Titanite Slab	Souls
Lightning Claymore +0	185/0/0/185	-/-/-/-	60/10/40/40	1		400
Lightning Claymore +1	199/0/0/199	-/-/-/-	60/10/40/43.2	1		400
Lightning Claymore +2	214/0/0/214	-/-/-/-	60/10/40/46.4	1		400
Lightning Claymore +3	228/0/0/228	-/-/-/-	60/10/40/49.6	2		400
Lightning Claymore +4	243/0/0/243	-/-/-/-	60/10/40/52.8	3		400
Lightning Claymore +5	257/0/0/257	-/-/-/-	60/10/40/56.0		1	400

#### Raw --- Base damage increased. Stat bonuses reduced. Requires: - Claymore +5 - Titanite 38% STR, 38% DEX scaling.

Name	Damage	Stat Bonuses	L. Shard	Souls
Raw Claymore +0	177/0/0/0	D/D/-/-	1	400
Raw Claymore +1	188/0/0/0	D/D/-/-	1	400
Raw Claymore +2	200/0/0/0	D/D/-/-	1	400
Raw Claymore +3	212/0/0/0	D/D/-/-	2	400
Raw Claymore +4	224/0/0/0	D/D/-/-	2	400
Raw Claymore +5	236/0/0/0	D/D/-/-	3	400

#### Magic --- Adds magic damage. Moderate damage bonus from intelligence. Requires - Claymore +5 - Green Titanite - Blue Titanite 14% STR, 14% DEX, 73% INT scaling.

Name	Damage	Stat Bonuses	Green Titanite Shard	Blue Titanite Chunk	Blue Titanite Slab	Souls
Magic Claymore +0	115/126/0/0	E/E/C/-	1			400
Magic Claymore +1	123/134/0/0	E/E/C/-	1			400
Magic Claymore +2	130/142/0/0	E/E/C/-	1			400
Magic Claymore +3	138/151/0/0	E/E/C/-	2			400
Magic Claymore +4	146/159/0/0	E/E/C/-	2			400
Magic Claymore +5	154/168/0/0	E/E/C/-	3			400
Magic Claymore +6	161/176/0/0	E/E/B/-		1		400
Magic Claymore +7	169/184/0/0	E/E/B/-		1		400
Magic Claymore +8	177/193/0/0	E/E/B/-		2		400
Magic Claymore +9	184/201/0/0	E/E/B/-		3		400
Magic Claymore +10	192/210/0/0	E/E/B/-			1	400

#### Enchanted --- Enchanted damage added. Requires - Magic Claymore +5 - Blue Titanite 10% STR, 10% DEX, 72% INT scaling.

Name	Damage	Stat Bonuses	Blue Titanite Chunk	Blue Titanite Slab	Souls
Enchanted Claymore +0	154/164/0/0	E/E/B/-	1		400
Enchanted Claymore +1	160/168/0/0	E/E/B/-	1		400
Enchanted Claymore +2	166/173/0/0	E/E/A/-	1		400
Enchanted Claymore +3	172/178/0/0	E/E/A/-	2		400
Enchanted Claymore +4	178/183/0/0	E/E/A/-	3		400
Enchanted Claymore +5	184/190/0/0	E/E/A/-		1	400

#### Divine --- Divine upgrade path. Requires - Claymore +5 - Green Titanite - White Titanite 20% STR, 20% DEX, 73% FAI scaling.

Name	Damage	Stat Bonuses	Aux effects	Green Titanite Shard	White Titanite Chunk	White Titanite Slab	Souls
Divine Claymore +0	105/127/0/0	D/E/-/C	0/0/110/-	1			400
Divine Claymore +1	112/136/0/0	D/E/-/C	0/0/110/-	1			400
Divine Claymore +2	119/144/0/0	D/E/-/C	0/0/110/-	1			400
Divine Claymore +3	126/153/0/0	D/E/-/C	0/0/110/-	2			400
Divine Claymore +4	133/161/0/0	D/E/-/C	0/0/110/-	2			400
Divine Claymore +5	140/170/0/0	D/E/-/C	0/0/110/-	3			400
Divine Claymore +6	147/178/0/0	D/E/-/C	0/0/110/-		1		400
Divine Claymore +7	154/187/0/0	D/E/-/C	0/0/110/-		1		400
Divine Claymore +8	161/195/0/0	D/E/-/C	0/0/110/-		2		400
Divine Claymore +9	168/204/0/0	D/E/-/C	0/0/110/-		3		400
Divine Claymore +10	175/212/0/0	D/E/-/B	0/0/110/-			1	400

#### Occult --- Occult damage added. Requires - Divine Claymore +5 - White Titanite 18% STR, 18% DEX, 86% FAI scaling.

Name	Damage	Stat Bonuses	Aux effects	White Titanite Chunk	White Titanite Slab	Souls
Occult Claymore +0	142/154/0/0	D/E/-/B	0/0/-/110	1		400
Occult Claymore +1	150/161/0/0	D/E/-/B	0/0/-/110	1		400
Occult Claymore +2	159/169/0/0	D/E/-/B	0/0/-/110	1		400
Occult Claymore +3	167/177/0/0	D/E/-/B	0/0/-/110	2		400
Occult Claymore +4	176/184/0/0	D/D/-/A	0/0/-/110	3		400
Occult Claymore +5	184/192/0/0	D/D/-/A	0/0/-/110		1	400

#### Fire --- Fire damage added. All stat bonuses removed. Requires - Claymore +5 - Green Titanite - Red Titanite

Name	Damage	Stat Bonuses	Damage Reduction	Green Titanite Shard	Red Titanite Chunk	Red Titanite Slab	Souls
Fire Claymore +0	133/0/133/0	-/-/-/-	60/10/40/40	1			400
Fire Claymore +1	144/0/144/0	-/-/-/-	60/10/40.4/40	1			400
Fire Claymore +2	154/0/154/0	-/-/-/-	60/10/40.8/40	1			400
Fire Claymore +3	164/0/164/0	-/-/-/-	60/10/41.2/40	2			400
Fire Claymore +4	175/0/175/0	-/-/-/-	60/10/41.6/40	2			400
Fire Claymore +5	185/0/185/0	-/-/-/-	60/10/42.0/40	3			400
Fire Claymore +6	197/0/197/0	-/-/-/-	60/10/42.4/40		1		400
Fire Claymore +7	210/0/210/0	-/-/-/-	60/10/42.8/40		1		400
Fire Claymore +8	222/0/222/0	-/-/-/-	60/10/43.2/40		2		400
Fire Claymore +9	234/0/234/0	-/-/-/-	60/10/43.6/40		3		400
Fire Claymore +10	247/0/247/0	-/-/-/-	60/10/44.0/40			1	400

#### Chaos --- Chaos damage added. All stat bonuses removed. Requires - Fire Claymore +5 - Red Titanite

Name	Damage	Stat Bonuses	Damage Reduction	Red Titanite Chunk	Red Titanite Slab	Souls
Chaos Claymore +0	162/0/187/0	-/-/-/-	60/10/40/40	1		400
Chaos Claymore +1	171/0/197/0	-/-/-/-	60/10/40.8/40	1		400
Chaos Claymore +2	180/0/208/0	-/-/-/-	60/10/41.6/40	1		400
Chaos Claymore +3	188/0/218/0	-/-/-/-	60/10/42.4/40	2		400
Chaos Claymore +4	198/0/228/0	-/-/-/-	60/10/43.2/40	3		400
Chaos Claymore +5	207/0/239/0	-/-/-/-	60/10/44.0/40		1	400

--- ### Key ---

Damage:	The Damage stat dictates how much damage the weapon does. The Damage stats for a weapon are W / X / Y / Z: - W is Physical Damage - X is Magical Damage - Y is Fire Damage - Z is Lightning Damage Each weapon has one or more physical damage types: - Normal - Striking - Slashing - Thrusting Certain enemies are weak or strong against different types of damage types.
Critical:	One of the multipliers (in percent) for the bonus damage on criticals, such as backstabs and ripostes.
Durability:	The health of the weapon. The effectiveness of the weapon will severely deteriorate when the durability falls below 30%.
Weight:	The weight of the weapon. Note that carrying over 50% of a character's Equip Burden will reduce the speed of their rolls, while going over 100% will reduce their regular speed to walking and attempts to roll or backstep will leave them momentarily stunned.
Stats Needed:	The Stats Needed determines how high various Stats must be in order to wield the weapon effectively. The Requirement stats for a weapon are W / X / Y / Z: - W is the Strength required - X is the Dexterity required - Y is the Intelligence required - Z is the Faith required Wielding a weapon without the required Strength and/or Dexterity will incur a penalty to the Physical damage of the weapon, while lower-than-required Magic and/or Faith will reduce the Magic damage of the weapon. Also keep in mind that a character gains a 50% bonus to Strength by wielding a weapon with both hands, thus reducing the actual Strength required. For example, a character with 18 Strength can wield a Large Club (Requires 26 Strength) properly if the weapon is held with both hands. (18 x 1.5 = 27)
Damage Reduction %:	The Damage Reduction stat dictates the percentage of damage reduced while blocking. The Damage Reduction stats for a weapon are W / X / Y / Z: - W is the Physical Damage Reduction - X is the Magical Damage Reduction - Y is the Fire Damage Reduction - Z is the Lightning Damage Reduction
Stability:	The stability of the weapon. The higher this value, the less stamina is consumed when blocking attacks.
Frampt Souls:	This is the amount of souls players will receive if they feed the item to Kingseeker Frampt.

#### Footnotes 1. When two handing this weapon, only 11 Strength is required. # Crystal Greatsword > *A fully crystallized greatsword.* > > *How such a weapon was created is entirely unknown.* > > *The crystallization boosts its attack, but makes the blade brittle. The sword cannot be used for long, as it cannot be repaired.* ### Availability --- Sold by Domhnall of Zena 6,000 Souls ### General Information --- Cannot be upgraded. 58% STR, 52% DEX scaling.

Image	Name	Damage	Critical	Durability	Weight	Stats Needed Stat Bonuses	Damage Reduction %	Stability	Aux Effects	Frampt Souls
![](https://darksouls.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2024-12/crystal-greatsword.webp)![]()	Crystal Greatsword	190/0/0/0 (Regular)	100	60	8.0	20¹/10/0/0 C/C/-/-	60/10/40/40	38	0/0/-/-	1

### Move Set ---

One-handed

R1 - R1	Right-to-left slash -> left-to-right slash
R2 - R2	Overhead chop -> upward slash
Backstep/Run - R1	Spinning left-to-right slash
Forward + R1	Kick
Forward + R2	Jump attack (overhead smash)
Roll - R1	Overhead chop
L1 (left hand)	Guard
L2 (left hand)	Left-to-right slash

Two-handed

R1 - R1	Overhead chop -> upward slash
R2 - R2	Right-to-left slash -> left-to-right slash
Backstep/Run - R1	Spinning left-to-right slash
Forward + R1	Kick
Forward + R2	Jump attack (overhead smash)
Roll - R1	Overhead chop

- Standard greatsword move set, identical to a Bastard Sword's. #### Footnotes 1. When two handing this weapon, only 14 Strength is required # Flamberge > *This greatsword with an undulating blade is the choice weapon of the slithering serpent men of Sen's Fortress.* > > *This weapon is designed to flay the skin and causes heavy bleeding.* ### Availability --- Drop from Serpent Mage in Sen's Fortress and The Duke's Archives' Prison Tower (2% drop rate) Sold by Shiva of the East for 10,000 Souls ### General Information --- Bleed buildup is 36 per strike

Image	Name	Damage	Critical Bonus	Durability	Weight	Stats Needed Stat Bonuses	Damage Reduction %	Stability	Aux Effects	Frampt Souls
![](https://darksouls.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2024-12/flamberge.webp)![]()	Flamberge	100/0/0/0 (Slash)	100	160	6.0	16¹/14/0/0 D/C/-/-	60/10/40/40	38	300/0/-/-	50

### Move Set --- #### Large Sword ---

1 Handed
R1 — R1	Right-to-left slash. Follow up with left-to-right.
R2	Overhead chop.
R2 -> R1	Left-to-right slash.
Backstep or Run — R1	Spinning left-to-right slash.
Forward + R1	Kick.	Useful for breaking guard.
Forward + R2	Jump attack (overhead smash).
L1 (left hand)	Guard.
L2 (left hand)	Heavy horizontal Swipe.

2 Handed
R1 — R1	Overhead smash into upward slash.
R2 — R2	Right-to-left slash into left-to-right slash.
Roll + R1	Overhead chop.
Backstep or Run+ R1- Charge	Spinning left-to-right slash.
Forward + R1	Kick.	Useful for breaking guard.
Forward + R2	Jump attack (overhead smash).
L1 or L2	Guard.

- Strong attacks (1-handed & 2-handed) are replaced by alternating right-to-left and left-to-right curving diagonal slashes (making up long travel paths for the blade). ### Upgrades --- #### Basic --- Standard upgrade path. Requires - Titanite 22% STR, 70% DEX scaling.

Name	Damage	Stat Bonuses	Shard	L. Shard	Chunk	Slab	Souls
Flamberge +0	100/0/0/0	D/C/-/-	-	-	-	-	-
Flamberge +1	110/0/0/0	D/C/-/-	1	-	-	-	400
Flamberge +2	120/0/0/0	D/C/-/-	1	-	-	-	400
Flamberge +3	130/0/0/0	D/C/-/-	2	-	-	-	400
Flamberge +4	140/0/0/0	D/C/-/-	2	-	-	-	400
Flamberge +5	150/0/0/0	D/C/-/-	3	-	-	-	400
Flamberge +6	160/0/0/0	D/C/-/-	-	1	-	-	400
Flamberge +7	170/0/0/0	D/C/-/-	-	1	-	-	400
Flamberge +8	180/0/0/0	D/C/-/-	-	2	-	-	400
Flamberge +9	190/0/0/0	D/C/-/-	-	2	-	-	400
Flamberge +10	200/0/0/0	D/C/-/-	-	3	-	-	400
Flamberge +11	210/0/0/0	D/C/-/-	-	-	1	-	400
Flamberge +12	220/0/0/0	D/C/-/-	-	-	1	-	400
Flamberge +13	230/0/0/0	D/C/-/-	-	-	2	-	400
Flamberge +14	240/0/0/0	D/B/-/-	-	-	3	-	400
Flamberge +15	250/0/0/0	D/B/-/-	-	-	-	1	400

#### Crystal --- Weapon durability reduced to **16**. Base damage increased. Cannot repair weapon (except through reinforcement). Requires - Flamberge+10 - Titanite 22% STR, 70% DEX scaling.

Name	Damage	Stat Bonuses	Titanite Chunk	Titanite Slab	Souls
Crystal Flamberge +0	220/0/0/0	D/C/-/-	1		400
Crystal Flamberge +1	230/0/0/0	D/C/-/-	1		400
Crystal Flamberge +2	240/0/0/0	D/C/-/-	1		400
Crystal Flamberge +3	250/0/0/0	D/C/-/-	2		400
Crystal Flamberge +4	260/0/0/0	D/B/-/-	3		400
Crystal Flamberge +5	270/0/0/0	D/B/-/-		1	400

#### Lightning --- Adds lightning damage. All stat bonuses removed. Requires - Flamberge+10 - Titanite

Name	Damage	Stat Bonuses	Damage Reduction	Titanite Chunk	Titanite Slab	Souls
Lightning Flamberge +0	180/0/0/180	-/-/-/-	60/10/40/40	1		400
Lightning Flamberge +1	194/0/0/194	-/-/-/-	60/10/40/43.2	1		400
Lightning Flamberge +2	208/0/0/208	-/-/-/-	60/10/40/46.4	1		400
Lightning Flamberge +3	222/0/0/222	-/-/-/-	60/10/40/49.6	2		400
Lightning Flamberge +4	235/0/0/235	-/-/-/-	60/10/40/52.8	3		400
Lightning Flamberge +5	250/0/0/250	-/-/-/-	60/10/40/56		1	400

#### Raw --- Base damage increased. Stat bonuses reduced. Requires - Flamberge+5 - Titanite 17% STR, 53% DEX scaling.

Name	Damage	Stat Bonuses	L. Shard	Souls
Raw Flamberge +0	172/0/0/0	E/C/-/-	1	400
Raw Flamberge +1	184/0/0/0	E/C/-/-	1	400
Raw Flamberge +2	195/0/0/0	E/C/-/-	1	400
Raw Flamberge +3	207/0/0/0	E/C/-/-	2	400
Raw Flamberge +4	218/0/0/0	E/C/-/-	2	400
Raw Flamberge +5	230/0/0/0	E/C/-/-	3	400

#### Magic --- Adds magic damage. Moderate damage bonus from intelligence. Requires - Flamberge+5 - Green Titanite - Blue Titanite 6% STR, 20% DEX, 66% INT scaling.

Name	Damage	Stat Bonuses	Green Titanite Shard	Blue Titanite Chunk	Blue Titanite Slab	Souls
Magic Flamberge +0	112/121/0/0	E/D/C/-	1			400
Magic Flamberge +1	120/129/0/0	E/D/C/-	1			400
Magic Flamberge +2	127/137/0/0	E/D/C/-	1			400
Magic Flamberge +3	135/145/0/0	E/D/C/-	2			400
Magic Flamberge +4	142/153/0/0	E/D/C/-	2			400
Magic Flamberge +5	150/162/0/0	E/D/C/-	3			400
Magic Flamberge +6	157/170/0/0	E/D/C/-		1		400
Magic Flamberge +7	165/178/0/0	E/D/C/-		1		400
Magic Flamberge +8	172/186/0/0	E/D/C/-		2		400
Magic Flamberge +9	180/194/0/0	E/D/C/-		3		400
Magic Flamberge +10	187/202/0/0	E/D/C/-			1	400

#### Enchanted --- Base damage reduced from magic upgrade path. Increased damage bonus from intelligence. Requires - Magic Flamberge+5 - Blue Titanite 4% STR, 14% DEX, 65% INT scaling. Unknown amount of additional INT scaling.

Name	Damage	Stat Bonuses	Blue Titanite Chunk	Blue Titanite Slab	Souls
Enchanted Flamberge +0	150/160/0/0	E/E/C/-	1		400
Enchanted Flamberge +1	156/164/0/0	E/E/B/-	1		400
Enchanted Flamberge +2	162/169/0/0	E/E/B/-	1		400
Enchanted Flamberge +3	168/174/0/0	E/E/B/-	2		400
Enchanted Flamberge +4	174/179/0/0	E/E/A/-	3		400
Enchanted Flamberge +5	180/185/0/0	E/E/A/-		1	400

#### Divine --- Adds magic damage. Moderate damage bonus from faith. Requires - Flamberge+5 - Green Titanite - White Titanite 8% STR, 27% DEX, 66% FAI scaling.

Name	Damage	Stat Bonuses	Aux Effects	Green Titanite Shard	White Titanite Chunk	White Titanite Slab	Souls
Divine Flamberge +0	102/124/0/0	E/D/-/C	300/0/110/-	1			400
Divine Flamberge +1	108/132/0/0	E/D/-/C	300/0/110/-	1			400
Divine Flamberge +2	115/141/0/0	E/D/-/C	300/0/110/-	1			400
Divine Flamberge +3	122/149/0/0	E/D/-/C	300/0/110/-	2			400
Divine Flamberge +4	129/157/0/0	E/D/-/C	300/0/110/-	2			400
Divine Flamberge +5	136/166/0/0	E/D/-/C	300/0/110/-	3			400
Divine Flamberge +6	142/174/0/0	E/D/-/C	300/0/110/-		1		400
Divine Flamberge +7	149/182/0/0	E/D/-/C	300/0/110/-		1		400
Divine Flamberge +8	156/190/0/0	E/D/-/C	300/0/110/-		2		400
Divine Flamberge +9	163/199/0/0	E/D/-/C	300/0/110/-		3		400
Divine Flamberge +10	170/207/0/0	E/D/-/C	300/0/110/-			1	400

#### Occult --- Base damage reduced from divine upgrade path. Increased damage bonus from faith. Requires - Divine Flamberge+5 - White Titanite 8% STR, 25% DEX, 77% FAI scaling.

Name	Damage	Stat Bonuses	Aux Effects	White Titanite Chunk	White Titanite Slab	Souls
Occult Flamberge +0	138/150/0/0	E/D/-/B	300/0/-/110	1		400
Occult Flamberge +1	146/157/0/0	E/D/-/B	300/0/-/110	1		400
Occult Flamberge +2	154/165/0/0	E/D/-/B	300/0/-/110	1		400
Occult Flamberge +3	162/172/0/0	E/D/-/B	300/0/-/110	2		400
Occult Flamberge +4	171/180/0/0	E/D/-/B	300/0/-/110	3		400
Occult Flamberge +5	179/187/0/0	E/D/-/B	300/0/-/110		1	400

#### Fire --- Fire damage added. All stat bonuses removed. Requires - Flamberge+5 - Green Titanite - Red Titanite

Name	Damage	Stat Bonuses	Damage Reduction	Green Titanite Shard	Red Titanite Chunk	Red Titanite Slab	Souls
Fire Flamberge +0	130/0/130/0	-/-/-/-	60/10/40/40	1			400
Fire Flamberge +1	140/0/140/0	-/-/-/-	60/10/40.4/40	1			400
Fire Flamberge +2	150/0/150/0	-/-/-/-	60/10/40.8/40	1			400
Fire Flamberge +3	160/0/160/0	-/-/-/-	60/10/41.2/40	2			400
Fire Flamberge +4	170/0/170/0	-/-/-/-	60/10/41.6/40	2			400
Fire Flamberge +5	180/0/180/0	-/-/-/-	60/10/42/40	3			400
Fire Flamberge +6	192/0/192/0	-/-/-/-	60/10/42.4/40		1		400
Fire Flamberge +7	204/0/204/0	-/-/-/-	60/10/42.8/40		1		400
Fire Flamberge +8	216/0/216/0	-/-/-/-	60/10/43.2/40		2		400
Fire Flamberge +9	228/0/228/0	-/-/-/-	60/10/43.6/40		3		400
Fire Flamberge +10	240/0/240/0	-/-/-/-	60/10/44/40			1	400

#### Chaos --- Base damage reduced from fire upgrade path. Damage bonus from humanity. Requires - Fire Flamberge+5 - Red Titanite

Name	Damage	Stat Bonuses	Damage Reduction	Red Titanite Chunk	Red Titanite Slab	Souls
Chaos Flamberge +0	156/0/181/0	-/-/-/-	60/10/40/40	1		400
Chaos Flamberge +1	165/0/191/0	-/-/-/-	60/10/40.8/40	1		400
Chaos Flamberge +2	174/0/202/0	-/-/-/-	60/10/41.6/40	1		400
Chaos Flamberge +3	182/0/212/0	-/-/-/-	60/10/42.4/40	2		400
Chaos Flamberge +4	191/0/222/0	-/-/-/-	60/10/43.2/40	3		400
Chaos Flamberge +5	200/0/232/0	-/-/-/-	60/10/44/40		1	400

--- ### Key ---

Damage:	The Damage stat dictates how much damage the weapon does. The Damage stats for a weapon are W / X / Y / Z: - W is Physical Damage - X is Magical Damage - Y is Fire Damage - Z is Lightning Damage Each weapon has one or more physical damage types: - Normal - Striking - Slashing - Thrusting Certain enemies are weak or strong against different types of damage types.
Critical:	One of the multipliers (in percent) for the bonus damage on criticals, such as backstabs and ripostes.
Durability:	The health of the weapon. The effectiveness of the weapon will severely deteriorate when the durability falls below 30%.
Weight:	The weight of the weapon. Note that carrying over 50% of a character's Equip Burden will reduce the speed of their rolls, while going over 100% will reduce their regular speed to walking and attempts to roll or backstep will leave them momentarily stunned.
Stats Needed:	The Stats Needed determines how high various Stats must be in order to wield the weapon effectively. The Requirement stats for a weapon are W / X / Y / Z: - W is the Strength required - X is the Dexterity required - Y is the Intelligence required - Z is the Faith required Wielding a weapon without the required Strength and/or Dexterity will incur a penalty to the Physical damage of the weapon, while lower-than-required Magic and/or Faith will reduce the Magic damage of the weapon. Also keep in mind that a character gains a 50% bonus to Strength by wielding a weapon with both hands, thus reducing the actual Strength required. For example, a character with 18 Strength can wield a Large Club (Requires 26 Strength) properly if the weapon is held with both hands. (18 x 1.5 = 27)
Damage Reduction %:	The Damage Reduction stat dictates the percentage of damage reduced while blocking. The Damage Reduction stats for a weapon are W / X / Y / Z: - W is the Physical Damage Reduction - X is the Magical Damage Reduction - Y is the Fire Damage Reduction - Z is the Lightning Damage Reduction
Stability:	The stability of the weapon. The higher this value, the less stamina is consumed when blocking attacks.
Frampt Souls:	This is the amount of souls players will receive if they feed the item to Kingseeker Frampt.

#### Footnotes 1. When two-handing this weapon, only 11 Strength is required. # Great Lord Greatsword > *Greatsword born from the soul of Gwyn, Lord of Cinder.* > > *As bearer of the ultimate soul, Gwyn wielded the bolts of the sun, but before linking the fire, divided that power amongst his children, and set off with only this greatsword as his companion.* ### Availability --- Created by the Giant Blacksmith in Anor Londo from the Soul of Gwyn, Lord of Cinder and any +10 Dagger, Straight Sword or Greatsword for 5,000 Souls ### General Information --- Cannot be enchanted Does not deal Fire damage, even though Gwyn, Lord of Cinder deals Fire damage with this sword

Image	Name	Damage	Critical	Durability	Weight	Stats Needed Stat Bonuses	Damage Reduction %	Stability	Frampt Souls
![](https://darksouls.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2024-12/great-lord-greatsword.webp)![]()	Great Lord Greatsword	256/0/0/0 (Slash)	100	400	8.0	20/10/0/0 D/D/-/-	60/10/40/40	26	10,000

### Move Set ---

1 Handed
R1 — R1	Right-to-left swing into left-to-right swing.
R2 — R2	Vertical chop into vertical overhead chop.
Roll — R1	Sweeping ground attack.
Backstep or Run — R1	Forward overhead chop.
Forward + R1	Kick	Useful for breaking guard.
Forward + R2	Jump attack (overhead smash).
L1 (left hand)	Guard.
L2 (left hand)	Left-to-right swing.

2 Handed
R1 — R1	Right-to-left swing into left-to-right swing.
R2 — R2	Forward overhead Chop into ground stab.
Roll — R1	Ground stab.
Backstep or Run — R1	Forward overhead chop.
Forward + R1	Kick	Useful for breaking guard.
Forward + R2	Jump attack (overhead smash).
L1 or L2	Guard.

One-handed and two-handed Strong Attacks are changed to a powerful downward smash ### Upgrades --- Standard upgrade path. Requires Demon Titanite 23% STR, 24% DEX scaling.

Name	Damage	Stat Bonuses	Demon Titanite	Souls
Great Lord Greatsword +0	256/0/0/0	D/D/-/-
Great Lord Greatsword +1	281/0/0/0	D/D/-/-	1	5,000
Great Lord Greatsword +2	307/0/0/0	D/D/-/-	1	5,000
Great Lord Greatsword +3	332/0/0/0	D/D/-/-	2	5,000
Great Lord Greatsword +4	358/0/0/0	D/D/-/-	2	5,000
Great Lord Greatsword +5	384/0/0/0	D/D/-/-	4	5,000

--- ### Key ---

Damage:	The Damage stat dictates how much damage the weapon does. The Damage stats for a weapon are W / X / Y / Z: - W is Physical Damage - X is Magical Damage - Y is Fire Damage - Z is Lightning Damage Each weapon has one or more physical damage types: - Normal - Striking - Slashing - Thrusting Certain enemies are weak or strong against different types of damage types.
Critical:	One of the multipliers (in percent) for the bonus damage on criticals, such as backstabs and ripostes.
Durability:	The health of the weapon. The effectiveness of the weapon will severely deteriorate when the durability falls below 30%.
Weight:	The weight of the weapon. Note that carrying over 50% of a character's Equip Burden will reduce the speed of their rolls, while going over 100% will reduce their regular speed to walking and attempts to roll or backstep will leave them momentarily stunned.
Stats Needed:	The Stats Needed determines how high various Stats must be in order to wield the weapon effectively. The Requirement stats for a weapon are W / X / Y / Z: - W is the Strength required - X is the Dexterity required - Y is the Intelligence required - Z is the Faith required Wielding a weapon without the required Strength and/or Dexterity will incur a penalty to the Physical damage of the weapon, while lower-than-required Magic and/or Faith will reduce the Magic damage of the weapon. Also keep in mind that a character gains a 50% bonus to Strength by wielding a weapon with both hands, thus reducing the actual Strength required. For example, a character with 18 Strength can wield a Large Club (Requires 26 Strength) properly if the weapon is held with both hands. (18 x 1.5 = 27)
Damage Reduction %:	The Damage Reduction stat dictates the percentage of damage reduced while blocking. The Damage Reduction stats for a weapon are W / X / Y / Z: - W is the Physical Damage Reduction - X is the Magical Damage Reduction - Y is the Fire Damage Reduction - Z is the Lightning Damage Reduction
Stability:	The stability of the weapon. The higher this value, the less stamina is consumed when blocking attacks.
Frampt Souls:	This is the amount of souls players will receive if they feed the item to Kingseeker Frampt.

# Greatsword of Artorias (Cursed) > *Sword born from the souls of the great grey wolf Sif, guardian of the grave of the Abysswalker Knight Artorias. > > The sword can damage ghosts, as it was cursed when Artorias joined a covenant with the creatures of the Abyss.* ### Availability --- Created by the Giant Blacksmith in Anor Londo from the Soul of Sif and any +10 Dagger, Greatsword, or Straightsword **except** Broken Straight Sword and Straight Sword Hilt for 5,000 Souls ### General Information --- When ascending the weapon, it will only be displayed as "Greatsword of Artorias", it will not say "cursed". To be certain of which sword is already created and which is being created, look at the stats which are unique. Since it is a cursed weapon, it can damage ghosts without the user being cursed. It can also block ghost attacks if used in the left hand, or with L1 if used with two hands. In the German translation, this sword is called "Großschwert von Artorias" (Greatsword of Artorias), while the non-cursed version is called "Finstertöter" (Darkslayer). Despite the "C" rating in Intelligence and Faith, the weapon does not receive any damage bonus from them. To wield the sword effectively however, users must meet both requirements. Requiring 18+ in four different stats means most builds will not likely be able to wield it effectively, since at least one of the four is usually not invested in. In particular, few builds tend to invest 18 in both Intelligence and Faith. In order to obtain the Knight's Honor Trophy/Achievement, this weapon, as well as Greatsword of Artorias is needed.

Image	Name	Damage	Critical Bonus	Durability	Weight	Stats Needed Stat Bonuses	Damage Reduction %	Stability	Frampt Souls
![](https://darksouls.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2024-12/greatsword-of-artorias-(cursed).webp)![]()	Greatsword of Artorias	178/0/0/0 (Normal, Thrust)	100	400	10.0	24/18/18/18 C/C/C/C	60/10/40/40	38	50

### Move Set --- - Regular Greatsword move, except for its strong attacks - One-handed strong attack is replaced by a delayed thrust attack that has knockdown effect on hit - Two-handed strong attack is replaced by a delayed swinging attack that has knockdown effect on hit ### Upgrades --- Requires Demon Titanite 60% STR, 60% DEX, 60% INT, 60% FAI scaling.

Name	Damage	Stat Bonuses	Demon Titanite	Souls
Greatsword of Artorias +0	178/0/0/0	C/C/C/C	-	5,000
Greatsword of Artorias +1	195/0/0/0	C/C/C/C	1	5,000
Greatsword of Artorias +2	213/0/0/0	C/C/C/C	1	5,000
Greatsword of Artorias +3	231/0/0/0	C/C/C/C	2	5,000
Greatsword of Artorias +4	249/0/0/0	C/C/C/C	2	5,000
Greatsword of Artorias +5	267/0/0/0	C/C/C/C	4	5,000

--- ### Key ---

Damage:	The Damage stat dictates how much damage the weapon does. The Damage stats for a weapon are W / X / Y / Z: - W is Physical Damage - X is Magical Damage - Y is Fire Damage - Z is Lightning Damage Each weapon has one or more physical damage types: - Normal - Striking - Slashing - Thrusting Certain enemies are weak or strong against different types of damage types.
Critical:	One of the multipliers (in percent) for the bonus damage on criticals, such as backstabs and ripostes.
Durability:	The health of the weapon. The effectiveness of the weapon will severely deteriorate when the durability falls below 30%.
Weight:	The weight of the weapon. Note that carrying over 50% of a character's Equip Burden will reduce the speed of their rolls, while going over 100% will reduce their regular speed to walking and attempts to roll or backstep will leave them momentarily stunned.
Stats Needed:	The Stats Needed determines how high various Stats must be in order to wield the weapon effectively. The Requirement stats for a weapon are W / X / Y / Z: - W is the Strength required - X is the Dexterity required - Y is the Intelligence required - Z is the Faith required Wielding a weapon without the required Strength and/or Dexterity will incur a penalty to the Physical damage of the weapon, while lower-than-required Magic and/or Faith will reduce the Magic damage of the weapon. Also keep in mind that a character gains a 50% bonus to Strength by wielding a weapon with both hands, thus reducing the actual Strength required. For example, a character with 18 Strength can wield a Large Club (Requires 26 Strength) properly if the weapon is held with both hands. (18 x 1.5 = 27)
Damage Reduction %:	The Damage Reduction stat dictates the percentage of damage reduced while blocking. The Damage Reduction stats for a weapon are W / X / Y / Z: - W is the Physical Damage Reduction - X is the Magical Damage Reduction - Y is the Fire Damage Reduction - Z is the Lightning Damage Reduction
Stability:	The stability of the weapon. The higher this value, the less stamina is consumed when blocking attacks.
Frampt Souls:	This is the amount of souls players will receive if they feed the item to Kingseeker Frampt.

# Greatsword of Artorias > *Sword born from the soul of the great grey wolf Sif, guardian of the grave of the Abysswalker Knight Artorias.* > > *The sword can damage ghosts, as it was cursed when Artorias joined a covenant with the creatures of the Abyss.* ### Availability --- Created by the Giant Blacksmith in Anor Londo from Soul of Sif and a +10 Broken Straight Sword or +10 Straight Sword Hilt for 5,000 Souls ### General Information --- The Greatsword of Artorias uniquely deals 20% extra damage against dark servants such as Darkwraiths and The Four Kings. Furthermore affected by this are Kirk, Knight of Thorns, Frampt and Kaathe. For this it uses a 1.2x Damage modifier applied after defense calculations. Like all weapons that have a Divine modifier, Skeleton enemies in The Catacombs will not reassemble when killed with it even if the Necromancers are still alive. This weapon has the highest Divine modifier in the game at 140 In the German translation, this sword is called "Finstertöter" (Darkslayer) while the Cursed version is called "Großschwert von Artorias" (Greatsword of Artorias). In order to obtain the Knight's Honor Trophy/Achievement, players need to acquire this weapon, as well as the Cursed Greatsword of Artorias. Unlike the Cursed version, this one *does* receive scaling with Intelligence and Faith. Requiring 24/18/20/20 in four different stats means most builds will not likely be able to wield it. Due to its split in AR, even with scaling from high levels in higher game cycles or specific PvP situations, its damage and DPS are outdone by many enchantable weapons with significantly lower necessary investment.

Image	Name	Damage	Critical Bonus	Durability	Weight	Stats Needed Stat Bonuses	Damage Reduction %	Stability	Frampt Souls
![](https://darksouls.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2024-12/greatsword-of-artorias.webp)![]()	Greatsword of Artorias	120/85/0/0 Divine 140 (Normal, Thrust)	100	400	10.0	24/18/20/20 C/C/B/B	60/10/40/40	38	50

### Move Set --- - One-handed strong attack is replaced by a delayed thrust attack that has knockdown effect on hit - Two-handed strong attack is replaced by a delayed swinging attack that has knockdown effect on hit ### Upgrades --- Requires Demon Titanite 55% STR, 55% DEX, 85% INT, 85% FAI scaling.

Name	Damage	Defense	Stat Bonuses	Materials Cost	Souls
Greatsword of Artorias +0	120/85/0/0	60/10/40/40	C/C/B/B	-	-
Greatsword of Artorias +1	132/93/0/0	60/10/40/40	C/C/B/B	1 x Demon Titanite	5000
Greatsword of Artorias +2	144/102/0/0	60/10/40/40	C/C/B/B	1 x Demon Titanite	5000
Greatsword of Artorias +3	156/110/0/0	60/10/40/40	C/C/B/B	2 x Demon Titanite	5000
Greatsword of Artorias +4	168/118/0/0	60/10/40/40	C/C/B/B	2 x Demon Titanite	5000
Greatsword of Artorias +5	180/127/0/0	60/10/40/40	C/C/B/B	4 x Demon Titanite	5000

--- ### Key ---

Damage:	The Damage stat dictates how much damage the weapon does. The Damage stats for a weapon are W / X / Y / Z: - W is Physical Damage - X is Magical Damage - Y is Fire Damage - Z is Lightning Damage Each weapon has one or more physical damage types: - Normal - Striking - Slashing - Thrusting Certain enemies are weak or strong against different types of damage types.
Critical:	One of the multipliers (in percent) for the bonus damage on criticals, such as backstabs and ripostes.
Durability:	The health of the weapon. The effectiveness of the weapon will severely deteriorate when the durability falls below 30%.
Weight:	The weight of the weapon. Note that carrying over 50% of a character's Equip Burden will reduce the speed of their rolls, while going over 100% will reduce their regular speed to walking and attempts to roll or backstep will leave them momentarily stunned.
Stats Needed:	The Stats Needed determines how high various Stats must be in order to wield the weapon effectively. The Requirement stats for a weapon are W / X / Y / Z: - W is the Strength required - X is the Dexterity required - Y is the Intelligence required - Z is the Faith required Wielding a weapon without the required Strength and/or Dexterity will incur a penalty to the Physical damage of the weapon, while lower-than-required Magic and/or Faith will reduce the Magic damage of the weapon. Also keep in mind that a character gains a 50% bonus to Strength by wielding a weapon with both hands, thus reducing the actual Strength required. For example, a character with 18 Strength can wield a Large Club (Requires 26 Strength) properly if the weapon is held with both hands. (18 x 1.5 = 27)
Damage Reduction %:	The Damage Reduction stat dictates the percentage of damage reduced while blocking. The Damage Reduction stats for a weapon are W / X / Y / Z: - W is the Physical Damage Reduction - X is the Magical Damage Reduction - Y is the Fire Damage Reduction - Z is the Lightning Damage Reduction
Stability:	The stability of the weapon. The higher this value, the less stamina is consumed when blocking attacks.
Frampt Souls:	This is the amount of souls players will receive if they feed the item to Kingseeker Frampt.

# Man-serpent Greatsword > *This single-bladed blood-stained greatsword is the choice weapon of the slithering serpent men of Sen"s Fortress.* > > *An ordinary human will have great difficulty swinging this heavy beast effectively.* ### In Game Description --- *This single-bladed blood-stained greatsword is the choice weapon of the slithering serpent men of Sen's Fortress.* *An ordinary human will have great difficulty swinging this heavy beast effectively* ### Availability --- Drop from Serpent Soldier in Sen's Fortress and The Duke's Archives (2% drop rate) ### General Information --- In the German version, this sword is just called "Schlangenschwert", which literally translates to "Snakesword."

Image	Name	Damage	Critical Bonus	Durability	Weight	Stats Needed Stat Bonuses	Damage Reduction %	Stability	Frampt Souls
![](https://darksouls.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2024-12/man-serpent-greatsword.webp)![]()	Man-serpent Greatsword	110/0/0/0 (Regular)	100	300	10	24¹/0/0/0 B/-/-/-	60/10/40/40	38	50

### Move Set ---

One-handed

R1 - R1	Right-to-left slash -> left-to-right slash
R2 - R2	Overhead chop -> upward slash
Backstep/Run - R1	Spinning left-to-right slash
Forward + R1	Kick
Forward + R2	Jump attack (overhead smash)
Roll - R1	Overhead chop
L1 (left hand)	Guard
L2 (left hand)	Left-to-right slash

Two-handed

R1 - R1	Overhead chop -> upward slash
R2 - R2	Right-to-left slash -> left-to-right slash
Backstep/Run - R1	Spinning left-to-right slash
Forward + R1	Kick
Forward + R2	Jump attack (overhead smash)
Roll - R1	Overhead chop

- Standard greatsword move set, identical to a Bastard Sword's. ### Upgrades --- #### Basic --- Standard upgrade path. Requires - Titanite 88% STR scaling.

Name	Damage	Stat Bonuses	Shard	L. Shard	Chunk	Slab	Souls
Man-serpent Greatsword +0	110/0/0/0	B/-/-/-
Man-serpent Greatsword +1	121/0/0/0	B/-/-/-	1				400
Man-serpent Greatsword +2	132/0/0/0	B/-/-/-	1				400
Man-serpent Greatsword +3	143/0/0/0	B/-/-/-	2				400
Man-serpent Greatsword +4	154/0/0/0	B/-/-/-	2				400
Man-serpent Greatsword +5	165/0/0/0	B/-/-/-	3				400
Man-serpent Greatsword +6	176/0/0/0	B/-/-/-		1			400
Man-serpent Greatsword +7	187/0/0/0	B/-/-/-		1			400
Man-serpent Greatsword +8	198/0/0/0	B/-/-/-		2			400
Man-serpent Greatsword +9	209/0/0/0	B/-/-/-		2			400
Man-serpent Greatsword +10	220/0/0/0	B/-/-/-		3			400
Man-serpent Greatsword +11	230/0/0/0	A/-/-/-			1		400
Man-serpent Greatsword +12	242/0/0/0	A/-/-/-			1		400
Man-serpent Greatsword +13	253/0/0/0	A/-/-/-			2		400
Man-serpent Greatsword +14	264/0/0/0	A/-/-/-			3		400
Man-serpent Greatsword +15	275/0/0/0	A/-/-/-				1	400

#### Crystal --- Durability decreased to **30**. Base damage increased. Cannot repair weapon (except through reinforcement). Requires - Man-serpent Greatsword +10 - Titanite 88% STR scaling.

Name	Damage	Stat Bonuses	Titanite Chunk	Titanite Slab	Souls
Crystal Man-serpent Greatsword +0	242/0/0/0	A/-/-/-	1		400
Crystal Man-serpent Greatsword +1	253/0/0/0	A/-/-/-	1		400
Crystal Man-serpent Greatsword +2	264/0/0/0	A/-/-/-	1		400
Crystal Man-serpent Greatsword +3	275/0/0/0	A/-/-/-	2		400
Crystal Man-serpent Greatsword +4	286/0/0/0	A/-/-/-	3		400
Crystal Man-serpent Greatsword +5	297/0/0/0	A/-/-/-		1	400

#### Lightning --- Lightning damage added. All stat bonuses removed. Requires - Man-serpent Greatsword +10 - Titanite

Name	Damage	Stat Bonuses	Damage Reduction	Chunk	Slab	Souls
Lightning MS Greatsword +0	198/0/0/198	-/-/-/-	60/10/40/40	1		400
Lightning MS Greatsword +1	213/0/0/213	-/-/-/-	60/10/40/43.2	1		400
Lightning MS Greatsword +2	228/0/0/228	-/-/-/-	60/10/40/46.4	2		400
Lightning MS Greatsword +3	244/0/0/244	-/-/-/-	60/10/40/49.6	2		400
Lightning MS Greatsword +4	259/0/0/259	-/-/-/-	60/10/40/52.8	3		400
Lightning MS Greatsword +5	275/0/0/275	-/-/-/-	60/10/40/56		1	400

#### Raw --- Base damage increased. Stat bonuses reduced. Requires - Man-serpent Greatsword +5 - Titanite 66% STR scaling.

Name	Damage	Stat Bonuses	L. Shard	Souls
Raw Man-serpent Greatsword +0	190/0/0/0	C/-/-/-	1	400
Raw Man-serpent Greatsword +1	203/0/0/0	C/-/-/-	1	400
Raw Man-serpent Greatsword +2	215/0/0/0	C/-/-/-	1	400
Raw Man-serpent Greatsword +3	228/0/0/0	C/-/-/-	2	400
Raw Man-serpent Greatsword +4	241/0/0/0	C/-/-/-	2	400
Raw Man-serpent Greatsword +5	254/0/0/0	C/-/-/-	3	400

#### Magic --- Adds magic damage. Moderate damage bonus from intelligence. Requires - Man-serpent Greatsword +5 - Green Titanite - Blue Titanite 25% STR scaling, 63% INT scaling.

Name	Damage	Stat Bonuses	Green Titanite Shard	Blue Titanite Chunk	Blue Titanite Slab	Souls
Magic MS Greatsword +0	124/133/0/0	D/-/C/-	1			400
Magic MS Greatsword +1	132/142/0/0	D/-/C/-	1			400
Magic MS Greatsword +2	141/151/0/0	D/-/C/-	1			400
Magic MS Greatsword +3	149/160/0/0	D/-/C/-	2			400
Magic MS Greatsword +4	157/169/0/0	D/-/C/-	2			400
Magic MS Greatsword +5	166/178/0/0	D/-/C/-	3			400
Magic MS Greatsword +6	174/186/0/0	D/-/C/-		1		400
Magic MS Greatsword +7	182/195/0/0	D/-/C/-		1		400
Magic MS Greatsword +8	190/204/0/0	D/-/C/-		2		400
Magic MS Greatsword +9	199/213/0/0	D/-/C/-		3		400
Magic MS Greatsword +10	207/222/0/0	D/-/C/-			1	400

#### Enchanted --- Base damage reduced from magic upgrade path. Increased damage bonus from intelligence. Requires - Magic Man-serpent Greatsword +5 - Blue Titanite 18% STR, 62% INT scaling. Unknown amount of additional INT scaling.

Name	Damage	Stat Bonuses	Blue Titanite Chunk	Blue Titanite Slab	Souls
Enchanted MS Greatsword +0	166/176/0/0	E/-/C/-	1		400
Enchanted MS Greatsword +1	172/181/0/0	E/-/C/-	1		400
Enchanted MS Greatsword +2	179/186/0/0	E/-/B/-	1		400
Enchanted MS Greatsword +3	185/191/0/0	E/-/B/-	2		400
Enchanted MS Greatsword +4	192/197/0/0	D/-/A/-	2		400
Enchanted MS Greatsword +5	199/204/0/0	D/-/A/-		1	400

#### Divine --- Adds magic damage. Moderate damage bonus from faith. Requires - Man-serpent Greatsword +5 - Green Titanite - White Titanite 34% STR scaling, 63% FAI scaling.

Name	Damage	Stat Bonuses	Aux effects	Green Titanite Shard	White Titanite Chunk	White Titanite Slab	Souls
Divine MS Greatsword +0	111/136/0/0	D/-/-/C	0/0/110/-	1			400
Divine MS Greatsword +1	118/145/0/0	D/-/-/C	0/0/110/-	1			400
Divine MS Greatsword +2	125/154/0/0	D/-/-/C	0/0/110/-	1			400
Divine MS Greatsword +3	133/163/0/0	D/-/-/C	0/0/110/-	2			400
Divine MS Greatsword +4	140/172/0/0	D/-/-/C	0/0/110/-	2			400
Divine MS Greatsword +5	148/182/0/0	D/-/-/C	0/0/110/-	3			400
Divine MS Greatsword +6	155/191/0/0	D/-/-/C	0/0/110/-		1		400
Divine MS Greatsword +7	162/200/0/0	D/-/-/C	0/0/110/-		1		400
Divine MS Greatsword +8	170/209/0/0	D/-/-/C	0/0/110/-		2		400
Divine MS Greatsword +9	177/218/0/0	D/-/-/C	0/0/110/-		3		400
Divine MS Greatsword +10	185/227/0/0	D/-/-/C	0/0/110/-			1	400

#### Occult --- Base damage reduced from divine upgrade path. Increased damage bonus from faith. Requires - Divine Man-serpent Greatsword +5 - White Titanite 32% STR, 74% FAI scaling.

Name	Damage	Stat Bonuses	Aux effects	White Titanite Chunk	White Titanite Slab	Souls
Occult MS Greatsword +0	152/166/0/0	D/-/-/B	0/0/0/110	1		400
Occult MS Greatsword +1	161/174/0/0	D/-/-/B	0/0/-/110	1		400
Occult MS Greatsword +2	170/182/0/0	D/-/-/B	0/0/-/110	2		400
Occult MS Greatsword +3	179/190/0/0	D/-/-/B	0/0/-/110	2		400
Occult MS Greatsword +4	188/199/0/0	D/-/-/B	0/0/-/110	3		400
Occult MS Greatsword +5	197/207/0/0	D/-/-/B	0/0/-/110		1	400

#### Fire --- Fire damage added. All stat bonuses removed Requires - Man-serpent Greatsword +5 - Green Titanite - Red Titanite

Name	Damage	Stat Bonuses	Damage Reduction	Green Titanite Shard	Red Titanite Chunk	Red Titanite Slab	Souls
Fire MS Greatsword +0	143/0/143/0	-/-/-/-	60/10/40/40	1			400
Fire MS Greatsword +1	154/0/154/0	-/-/-/-	60/10/40.4/40	1			400
Fire MS Greatsword +2	165/0/165/0	-/-/-/-	60/10/40.8/40	1			400
Fire MS Greatsword +3	176/0/176/0	-/-/-/-	60/10/41.2/40	2			400
Fire MS Greatsword +4	187/0/187/0	-/-/-/-	60/10/41.6/40	2			400
Fire MS Greatsword +5	198/0/198/0	-/-/-/-	60/10/42/40	3			400
Fire MS Greatsword +6	211/0/211/0	-/-/-/-	60/10/42.4/40		1		400
Fire MS Greatsword +7	224/0/224/0	-/-/-/-	60/10/42.8/40		1		400
Fire MS Greatsword +8	237/0/237/0	-/-/-/-	60/10/43.2/40		2		400
Fire MS Greatsword +9	250/0/250/0	-/-/-/-	60/10/43.6/40		3		400
Fire MS Greatsword +10	264/0/264/0	-/-/-/-	60/10/44/40			1	400

#### Chaos --- Base damage reduced from fire upgrade path. Damage bonus from humanity. Requires - Fire Man-serpent Greatsword +5 - Red Titanite

Name	Damage	Stat Bonuses	Damage Reduction	Red Titanite Chunk	Red Titanite Slab	Souls
Chaos MS Greatsword +0	172/0/198/0	-/-/-/-	60/10/40/40	1		400
Chaos MS Greatsword +1	182/0/209/0	-/-/-/-	60/10/40.8/40	1		400
Chaos MS Greatsword +2	192/0/220/0	-/-/-/-	60/10/41.6/40	2		400
Chaos MS Greatsword +3	201/0/230/0	-/-/-/-	60/10/42.4/40	2		400
Chaos MS Greatsword +4	211/0/242/0	-/-/-/-	60/10/43.2/40	3		400
Chaos MS Greatsword +5	220/0/253/0	-/-/-/-	60/10/44/40		1	400

--- ### Key ---

Damage:	The Damage stat dictates how much damage the weapon does. The Damage stats for a weapon are W / X / Y / Z: - W is Physical Damage - X is Magical Damage - Y is Fire Damage - Z is Lightning Damage Each weapon has one or more physical damage types: - Normal - Striking - Slashing - Thrusting Certain enemies are weak or strong against different types of damage types.
Critical:	One of the multipliers (in percent) for the bonus damage on criticals, such as backstabs and ripostes.
Durability:	The health of the weapon. The effectiveness of the weapon will severely deteriorate when the durability falls below 30%.
Weight:	The weight of the weapon. Note that carrying over 50% of a character's Equip Burden will reduce the speed of their rolls, while going over 100% will reduce their regular speed to walking and attempts to roll or backstep will leave them momentarily stunned.
Stats Needed:	The Stats Needed determines how high various Stats must be in order to wield the weapon effectively. The Requirement stats for a weapon are W / X / Y / Z: - W is the Strength required - X is the Dexterity required - Y is the Intelligence required - Z is the Faith required Wielding a weapon without the required Strength and/or Dexterity will incur a penalty to the Physical damage of the weapon, while lower-than-required Magic and/or Faith will reduce the Magic damage of the weapon. Also keep in mind that a character gains a 50% bonus to Strength by wielding a weapon with both hands, thus reducing the actual Strength required. For example, a character with 18 Strength can wield a Large Club (Requires 26 Strength) properly if the weapon is held with both hands. (18 x 1.5 = 27)
Damage Reduction %:	The Damage Reduction stat dictates the percentage of damage reduced while blocking. The Damage Reduction stats for a weapon are W / X / Y / Z: - W is the Physical Damage Reduction - X is the Magical Damage Reduction - Y is the Fire Damage Reduction - Z is the Lightning Damage Reduction
Stability:	The stability of the weapon. The higher this value, the less stamina is consumed when blocking attacks.
Frampt Souls:	This is the amount of souls players will receive if they feed the item to Kingseeker Frampt.

#### Footnotes 1. when two handing this weapon, only 16 Strength is required. # Moonlight Greatsword > *This sword, one of the rare dragon weapons, came from the tail of Seath the Scaleless, the pale white dragon who betrayed his own.* > > *Seath is the grandfather of sorcery, and this sword is imbued with his magic, which shall be unleashed as a wave of moonlight.* ### In Game Description --- *This sword, one of the rare dragon weapons, came from the tail of Seath the Scaleless, the pale white dragon who betrayed his own. Seath is the grandfather of sorcery, and this sword is imbued with his magic, which shall be unleashed as a wave of moonlight.* ### Availability --- Seath the Scaleless *middle* tail cut ### General Information --- Increases Magic Defense by 40 Automatically added to inventory upon cutting off the middle tail of Seath the Scaleless. An excellent weapon for INT builds, as it is capable of doing high amounts of damage to enemies. (Most notably the Four Kings, Prowling Demons, Undead Crystal Soldiers, Sentinels, Silver/Black Knights, and Armored Tusks) The Moonlight Sword is a common item in From Software games. Originating in the King's Field series, it made its way to the Armored Core games, where it was typically the most powerful blade.

Image	Name	Damage	Critical	Durability	Weight	Stats Needed Stat Bonuses	Damage Reduction %	Stability	Frampt Souls
![](https://darksouls.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2024-12/moonlight-greatsword.webp)![]()	Moonlight Greatsword	0/132/0/0 (Normal)	100	300	6.0	16¹/10/28/0 -/-/A/-	60/10/40/40	38	5,000

### Move Set --- #### Large Sword ---

1 Handed
R1 — R1	Right-to-left slash. Follow up with left-to-right.
R2	Overhead chop.
R2 -> R1	Left-to-right slash.
Backstep or Run — R1	Spinning left-to-right slash.
Forward + R1	Kick.	Useful for breaking guard.
Forward + R2	Jump attack (overhead smash).
L1 (left hand)	Guard.
L2 (left hand)	Heavy horizontal Swipe.

2 Handed
R1 — R1	Overhead smash into upward slash.
R2 — R2	Right-to-left slash into left-to-right slash.
Roll + R1	Overhead chop.
Backstep or Run+ R1- Charge	Spinning left-to-right slash.
Forward + R1	Kick.	Useful for breaking guard.
Forward + R2	Jump attack (overhead smash).
L1 or L2	Guard.

- One-handed strong attack is replaced with a charged vertical slash that releases an energy wave. (Consumes 20 durability points) - Two-handed strong attack is replaced with a charged horizontal slash that releases an energy wave. The energy wave explodes on impact, dealing splash damage. (Consumes 40 durability points) ### Upgrades --- Requires Dragon Scale 136% INT scaling

Name	Damage	Stat Bonuses	Dragon Scale	Souls
Moonlight Greatsword +0	0/132/0/0	-/-/A/-
Moonlight Greatsword +1	0/145/0/0	-/-/S/-	1	10,000
Moonlight Greatsword +2	0/158/0/0	-/-/S/-	1	10,000
Moonlight Greatsword +3	0/171/0/0	-/-/S/-	2	10,000
Moonlight Greatsword +4	0/184/0/0	-/-/S/-	2	10,000
Moonlight Greatsword +5	0/198/0/0	-/-/S/-	4	10,000

--- ### Key ---

Damage:	The Damage stat dictates how much damage the weapon does. The Damage stats for a weapon are W / X / Y / Z: - W is Physical Damage - X is Magical Damage - Y is Fire Damage - Z is Lightning Damage Each weapon has one or more physical damage types: - Normal - Striking - Slashing - Thrusting Certain enemies are weak or strong against different types of damage types.
Critical:	One of the multipliers (in percent) for the bonus damage on criticals, such as backstabs and ripostes.
Durability:	The health of the weapon. The effectiveness of the weapon will severely deteriorate when the durability falls below 30%.
Weight:	The weight of the weapon. Note that carrying over 50% of a character's Equip Burden will reduce the speed of their rolls, while going over 100% will reduce their regular speed to walking and attempts to roll or backstep will leave them momentarily stunned.
Stats Needed:	The Stats Needed determines how high various Stats must be in order to wield the weapon effectively. The Requirement stats for a weapon are W / X / Y / Z: - W is the Strength required - X is the Dexterity required - Y is the Intelligence required - Z is the Faith required Wielding a weapon without the required Strength and/or Dexterity will incur a penalty to the Physical damage of the weapon, while lower-than-required Magic and/or Faith will reduce the Magic damage of the weapon. Also keep in mind that a character gains a 50% bonus to Strength by wielding a weapon with both hands, thus reducing the actual Strength required. For example, a character with 18 Strength can wield a Large Club (Requires 26 Strength) properly if the weapon is held with both hands. (18 x 1.5 = 27)
Damage Reduction %:	The Damage Reduction stat dictates the percentage of damage reduced while blocking. The Damage Reduction stats for a weapon are W / X / Y / Z: - W is the Physical Damage Reduction - X is the Magical Damage Reduction - Y is the Fire Damage Reduction - Z is the Lightning Damage Reduction
Stability:	The stability of the weapon. The higher this value, the less stamina is consumed when blocking attacks.
Frampt Souls:	This is the amount of souls players will receive if they feed the item to Kingseeker Frampt.

#### Footnotes 1. when two handing this weapon, only 11 Strength is required # Obsidian Greatsword > *This greatsword, one of the rare dragon weapons, is formed by the tail of the one-eyed black dragon Kalameet, the last of the ancient dragons.* > > *The mystical power of its obsidian blade will be released when held with both hands.* ### Availability --- Black Dragon Kalameet tail cut ### General Information --- The Obsidian Greatsword has a somewhat slower swing speed compared to other Greatswords. When fully upgraded, this weapon deals 480 points of physical damage two-handed, making it one of the best physical attack weapons (without high Strength stat), similar to the Great Lord Greatsword. The power of the Area of Effect (AoE) attack increasing with upgrades and dealing around 385-585 damage. The damage of AoE attack also can be increased with resins, like Gold Pine Resin. This weapon is good choice for low level PvP (SL50-70), because the AoE attack can do one-shot kills. (Tested on Remastered).

Image	Name	Damage	Critical Bonus	Durability	Weight	Stats Needed Stat Bonuses	Damage Reduction %	Stability	Frampt Souls
![](https://darksouls.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2024-12/obsidian-greatsword.webp)![]()	Obsidian Greatsword	320/0/0/0 (Regular)	100	350	8.0	20²/16/0/0 -/-/-/-	60/10/40/40	38	100

### Move Set --- Two-handed strong attack is replaced by a black flame Area of Effect attack centered at the player. Consumes 50 durability per use. ### Upgrades --- Standard upgrade path Requires Dragon Scale

Name	Damage	Stat Bonuses	Dragon Scale	Souls
Obsidian Greatsword +0	320/0/0/0	-/-/-/-
Obsidian Greatsword +1	352/0/0/0	-/-/-/-	1	10,000
Obsidian Greatsword +2	384/0/0/0	-/-/-/-	1	10,000
Obsidian Greatsword +3	416/0/0/0	-/-/-/-	2	10,000
Obsidian Greatsword +4	448/0/0/0	-/-/-/-	2	10,000
Obsidian Greatsword +5	480/0/0/0	-/-/-/-	4	10,000

--- ### Key ---

Damage:	The Damage stat dictates how much damage the weapon does. The Damage stats for a weapon are W / X / Y / Z: - W is Physical Damage - X is Magical Damage - Y is Fire Damage - Z is Lightning Damage Each weapon has one or more physical damage types: - Normal - Striking - Slashing - Thrusting Certain enemies are weak or strong against different types of damage types.
Critical:	One of the multipliers (in percent) for the bonus damage on criticals, such as backstabs and ripostes.
Durability:	The health of the weapon. The effectiveness of the weapon will severely deteriorate when the durability falls below 30%.
Weight:	The weight of the weapon. Note that carrying over 50% of a character's Equip Burden will reduce the speed of their rolls, while going over 100% will reduce their regular speed to walking and attempts to roll or backstep will leave them momentarily stunned.
Stats Needed:	The Stats Needed determines how high various Stats must be in order to wield the weapon effectively. The Requirement stats for a weapon are W / X / Y / Z: - W is the Strength required - X is the Dexterity required - Y is the Intelligence required - Z is the Faith required Wielding a weapon without the required Strength and/or Dexterity will incur a penalty to the Physical damage of the weapon, while lower-than-required Magic and/or Faith will reduce the Magic damage of the weapon. Also keep in mind that a character gains a 50% bonus to Strength by wielding a weapon with both hands, thus reducing the actual Strength required. For example, a character with 18 Strength can wield a Large Club (Requires 26 Strength) properly if the weapon is held with both hands. (18 x 1.5 = 27)
Damage Reduction %:	The Damage Reduction stat dictates the percentage of damage reduced while blocking. The Damage Reduction stats for a weapon are W / X / Y / Z: - W is the Physical Damage Reduction - X is the Magical Damage Reduction - Y is the Fire Damage Reduction - Z is the Lightning Damage Reduction
Stability:	The stability of the weapon. The higher this value, the less stamina is consumed when blocking attacks.
Frampt Souls:	This is the amount of souls players will receive if they feed the item to Kingseeker Frampt.

#### Footnotes 1. It is mistakenly called a greataxe; however, the game treats it as a greatsword. 2. when two handing this weapon, only 14 Strength is required # Stone Greatsword > *The stone knights who guard the Darkroot Garden wield this moss-covered greatsword.* > > *The same magic which created the stone knights is imbued in the sword. Unleash this power by wielding the sword with two hands.* ### Availability --- Drop from Giant Stone Knight (2% drop rate) Sold by Shiva of the East for 15,000 Souls ### General Information --- The two-handed strong attack casts a version of Tranquil Walk of Peace, like the Giant Stone Knight. Each cast drops the weapon's durability by 200 (400 souls of repair cost).

Image	Name	Damage	Critical Bonus	Durability	Weight	Stats Needed Stat Bonuses	Damage Reduction %	Stability	Frampt Souls
![](https://darksouls.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2024-12/stone-greatsword.webp)![]()	Stone Greatsword	148/100/0/0 (Regular)	100	800	18.0	40¹/10/0/0 C/C/E/-	60/10/40/40	38	100

### Move Set ---

1 Handed
R1 — R1	Right-to-left slash. Follow up with left-to-right.
R2 — R2	Heavy overhead slash into follow up overhead slash.	Second hit causes knockdown.
R2 -> R1	Left-to-right slash
Backstep or Run — R1	Spinning left-to-right slash
Forward + R1	Kick
Forward + R2	Jump attack (overhead smash)
L1 (left hand)	Guard
L2 (left hand)	heavy horizontal Swipe

2 Handed
L1 or L2	Guard
R1	Overhead Smash
R1 -> R1	Upward slash
R2	Tranquil Walk of Peace effect.	Costs 200 durability.
Roll + R1	Overhead chop
Backstep or Run+ R1- Charge	Spinning left-to-right slash
Forward + R1	Push
Forward + R2	Jump attack (overhead smash)

### Upgrades --- Standard upgrade path. Requires Twinkling Titanite 60% STR, 55% DEX, 15% INT scaling.

Name	Damage	Stat Bonuses	Twinkling Titanite	Souls
Stone Greatsword +0	148/100/0/0	C/C/E/-
Stone Greatsword +1	162/110/0/0	C/C/E/-	1	2,000
Stone Greatsword +2	177/120/0/0	C/C/E/-	1	2,000
Stone Greatsword +3	192/130/0/0	C/C/E/-	2	2,000
Stone Greatsword +4	207/140/0/0	C/C/E/-	2	2,000
Stone Greatsword +5	222/150/0/0	C/C/E/-	4	2,000

--- ### Key ---

Damage:	The Damage stat dictates how much damage the weapon does. The Damage stats for a weapon are W / X / Y / Z: - W is Physical Damage - X is Magical Damage - Y is Fire Damage - Z is Lightning Damage Each weapon has one or more physical damage types: - Normal - Striking - Slashing - Thrusting Certain enemies are weak or strong against different types of damage types.
Critical:	One of the multipliers (in percent) for the bonus damage on criticals, such as backstabs and ripostes.
Durability:	The health of the weapon. The effectiveness of the weapon will severely deteriorate when the durability falls below 30%.
Weight:	The weight of the weapon. Note that carrying over 50% of a character's Equip Burden will reduce the speed of their rolls, while going over 100% will reduce their regular speed to walking and attempts to roll or backstep will leave them momentarily stunned.
Stats Needed:	The Stats Needed determines how high various Stats must be in order to wield the weapon effectively. The Requirement stats for a weapon are W / X / Y / Z: - W is the Strength required - X is the Dexterity required - Y is the Intelligence required - Z is the Faith required Wielding a weapon without the required Strength and/or Dexterity will incur a penalty to the Physical damage of the weapon, while lower-than-required Magic and/or Faith will reduce the Magic damage of the weapon. Also keep in mind that a character gains a 50% bonus to Strength by wielding a weapon with both hands, thus reducing the actual Strength required. For example, a character with 18 Strength can wield a Large Club (Requires 26 Strength) properly if the weapon is held with both hands. (18 x 1.5 = 27)
Damage Reduction %:	The Damage Reduction stat dictates the percentage of damage reduced while blocking. The Damage Reduction stats for a weapon are W / X / Y / Z: - W is the Physical Damage Reduction - X is the Magical Damage Reduction - Y is the Fire Damage Reduction - Z is the Lightning Damage Reduction
Stability:	The stability of the weapon. The higher this value, the less stamina is consumed when blocking attacks.
Frampt Souls:	This is the amount of souls players will receive if they feed the item to Kingseeker Frampt.

#### Footnotes 1. when two handing this weapon, only 27 Strength is required