The glorious return ofDemon’s Soulson PlayStation 5 was long awaited, and had us all very excited. We still are excited! Except… We remembered that we now need to go through all of those gruelling boss fights again, apart from this time they’re in stunning 4K! Can’t beat a good challenge though, so here are the best weapons to get you through the game.
Best Weapons in Demon’s Souls
For this list we have picked five of the best swords from different stages in the game. These weapons will be sure to improve your set and performance!
Falchion (Starter)
The Falchion is a curved sword and stands as one of the strongest in the game. It comes with aBasic +10as standard which is helpful, but it can also be paired with other combinations to become even more effective; such asMercuryto add a bleed-poison component orTearingfor more bleed in general. If you select to be of theWandererclass at the beginning of the game, you will have this weapon by default which is handy.
If you picked any of the other classes then you will have to pay a visit toGrave Robber Blige, who has the weapon in his store for 1,500 souls. Before you’re able to buy it from him, however, you will initially need to free him from a trapped cell inWorld 4-1. To the right hand side of the first fog door there is a tower with a copper key near it. This is the key that you will need to open the cell door. After that you can then find him inWorld 4-2to buy the Falchion.
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Kilij (Mid-Starter)
If you are fan of the curved swords in general, then the Kilij is also for you. Not only does it deal a bit more damage than the Falchion, it also has a better reach radius due to your character playing out a different animation when attacking - making it easier to get enemies from slightly further away. Upgrading the Kilij is similar to the Falchion, as the aforementionedMercuryandTearingare suitable for it, but in addition to these you can also addSharp.
To find the sword you will need to venture toWorld 4-1where you will find the Vanguard. Once you have taken on the boss you will encounter the Kilij next to aWellwhich is just to the right of the arena. A less reliable way to obtain this sword is to kill the Golden Skeleton just before you head into the boss arena. He is quite strong and oftentimes will not drop the sword at all - so it is best to grab it from the well.
Estoc (Mid-Game)
The Estoc is great for riposte counters and backstabbing due to it being a thrusting weapon. It is quite powerful and has a good damage rating, and if you consider yourself a master of precision then this is one of the better swords for you. It is one that is useful for going up against foes in metal armor, but will not break through a shield so bear that in mind. For upgrades you will most likely want to either go withSharporFatal.
The Estoc is found inWorld 3-1. Make your way to the first floor and keep an eye out for a corpse with aKite ShieldandFluted Armor. Break the coffins close by to reveal a hidden pathway. Once through the pathway look for a chest, and you will find the sword within it.
Uchigatana (Mid-Game)
The Uchigatana is not a final section weapon, but is one of the best for all-round stats. It is a fast Katana that has a high damage rating which begins at 95 and does not cause damage to its wielder (which is always useful!) There are other katanas which do have better stats in some areas, however, the Uchingatana also has a great bleed ability, meaning that enemies will keep losing health for a period of time after being hit. To improve its effectiveness you can also pair it withMercury, SharporCrescent.
This Katana is also found inWorld 4-1after killing the Vanguard. It is also sometimes dropped by Black Skeletons, or you can access the area where it is kept by using theIllusionary Wallsecret passage.
Northern Regalia (Final)
The Northern Regalia is a bigger weapon than the others on this list, and requires two hands to use it. This means that if you are a fan of your shields, you will have to unequip them whilst you use this hulking sword. Despite it being a fantastic weapon, it is one acquired right at the end of the game. So, if you were hoping to get this fairly early on and slash everyone with it, then unfortunately that will not be the case!
In order to obtain this sword it must be made and cannot be found. Go toBlacksmith Ed(not Blacksmith Boldwin), and make sure you have aFalseKing Demon Soul, theSoulbrandtand theDemonbrandt(these will be acquired after the two final boss fights). With these Blacksmith Ed can make the Northern Regalia for you inWorld 2-1inStonefang Tunnel.
With these five weapons you will definitely be able to tear through bosses and make your way through the game with slightly more ease than you would do otherwise! Don’t forget to upgrade your weapons as well to maximise their damage, and utilise different paths to increase their effectiveness against different enemies.
Despite all the weapons on this list being swords, some are more useful against armor types and scale types than others. Meaning that if you take the wrong sword into a world with lots of scaly foes or knights that are heavy set then you are in for a tough time.
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