Dark Souls 3 is a game all about overcoming difficult encounters. This game has some of the hardest bosses and enemies in the franchise, meaning players will need everything they can get to beat this game and its brutal DLC content. With that said, few enemies in PvE can match the skill of some players one will face in Arenas or invasions.
Builds help mitigate this, focusing on certain attributes and gear to make fighting tough bosses and players easier. Dexterity builds are not used as often as previous games but are still a solid choice. Their weapons focus mostly on rapid attacks and counterattacks after parrying an opponent. Here are the best Dexterity weapons in Dark Souls 3.
Updated December 19, 2020 by Reyadh Rahaman: When many think about the best Dexterity builds, their mind summons images of curved swords and polearms, and for good reason. These are some of the weapon types that yield the best scaling with Dexterity. Which one is considered the ideal weapon for the Ashen One heavily depends on personal preference but with such a wide arsenal to choose from, it is quite likely that all players will find their optimal Dexterity weapon.
15 Demon’s Scar
Here’s a weapon that will likely only be usable after the Ashen One has beaten the game once since it requires the Soul of the Demon Prince to be attained via transposition. As it does pure fire damage, which is arguably the most effective damaging type in all of Dark Souls 3, it is a very hard weapon to defend against.
The moveset of a standard light curved sword makes it very versatile at close range, though it can also be used as a Pyromancy Flame, which lets the wielder unleash scorching spells without having to change weapons. However, its high specialization leads to its downfall as a truly great weapon as it does not have heavy attacks and scales very poorly with Dexterity, making it only really suitable for some close-range pyromancer builds.
14 Crescent Moon Sword
This unique weapon is a pretty easy one to miss, as attaining it requires the player to invade the world of the NPC Ringfinger Leonhard whilst inside Gwynevere’s chambers in Anor Londo. After defeating Leonhard and looting his weapon, one will now possess one of the most versatile split-damage swords in the game. Essentially an extremely curved shotel, the Crescent Moon Sword functions at close range like the Scimitar and similar curved swords, though it stands out in that it also does Magic damage and scales with Intelligence as well as Dexterity.
Though, with no actual Intelligence requirement to be wielded, it can be an excellent choice for any Dex build struggling with more physically defensive foes without having to put points into other stats. It should also be mentioned that its weapon art unleashes ranged magic attacks that can make this moon-powered blade effective at a greater range than many alternative arms.
13 Scimitar
As one of the better Dexterity weapons that one can acquire from the Shrine Handmaiden very early on at Firelink Shrine, the Scimitar is very much capable of seeing the Ashen One through the entire game if upgraded and infused accordingly. It not only gains insane damage boosts from Sharp, Chaos, or Dark infusions but it is also very light and has low stat requirements, making it an excellent choice for nearly any build looking to specialize in Dexterity.
The downside to this blade is that it does not have a way to deal with heavily armored foes or enemies who excessively use shields since it’s moveset comes with a distancing attack-and-retreat move instead of one that breaks an adversary’s guard. However, it’s rapid attacks, low stamina cost, and easily usable weapon art lets one cleave through most other challenges easily enough.
12 Irithyll Straight Sword
Most famous for being used by the savage and tricky to fight Boreal Outrider Knights, these frigid blades are as brutal as their former masters. One can be acquired after slaying the Outrider Knight found near the beginning of the Road of Sacrifices. The Irithyll Straight Sword, like some other rare Irithyll-originated weapons, comes already imbued with Frost: arguably the most devastating status effect in the game.
With relatively low scaling in both Strength and Dexterity, it may seem underwhelming. Though with its decent base damage and the classic moveset of a Longsword, this decent-range straight sword can apply a fair bit of pressure to foes if one uses the threat of Frost build-up in conjunction with standard attacks.
11 Carthus Curved Sword
Dropped by the mighty Skeletal Swordsmen in the Catacombs of Carthus, this bloody blade requires one to have sufficient stats in both Strength and Dexterity to even be used. The requirements may be worth it, however, as the Carthus Curved Sword has one of the best reaches and highest potential damage out of any curved sword.
Due to its weight and Bleed build-up, it is an ideal choice for facing more defensive foes as there is no way to block the Bleeding applied by this wicked blade and it is a difficult one to parry. The Stamina consumption may be high but the other attributes of this super-sized saber more than makeup for it.
10 Washing Pole
The Washing Pole gives Greatswords a run for their money with how massive this weapon is. The range on this Katana is unmatched in its archetype, and its scaling with Dexterity is rather impressive.
An A scaling can be expected with a +10 Washing Pole with the Sharp infusion. It has an average moveset that can catch rolling players, and its damage output is the third-best in its weapon class. It’s a good weapon that can be acquired early game by turning in the Easterner’s Ashes to the Shrine Handmaid and buying the Washing Pole for 7,500 souls.
9 Old Wolf Curved Sword
A dexterous Greatsword sounds oxymoronic, but that is exactly what the Old Wolf Curved Sword is. With a B rating in Dexterity when upgraded, this Greatsword packs a punch with a pure Dex build.
Many weapons beat the Old Wolf Curved Sword when it comes to scaling, but this weapon’s strength is the moveset. Rapid and intuitive swings allow it to cleave hordes of enemies or easily catch rolling invaders. Better yet, this weapon’s moveset is one of the game’s best that allows one to mimic Sif’s gracious attacks from the first Dark Souls.
8 Warden Twinblades
Twinblades are one of the deadliest weapon archetypes in Dark Souls 3 thanks to their fast moveset. A few rapid strikes from these weapons can kill any player or common enemy.
Warden Twinblades are one of the lesser-used Twinblades due to their poorer scaling and damage. With that said, Warden Twinblades come with innate bleed to deal massive chunks of damage after consecutive strikes. Infusing with a Sharp Gem can make these have an A rating with Dex, but it is usually better to make these a Hollow weapon and use Carthus Rouge for some serious bleed damage per strike.
7 Black Blade
Size isn’t the Black Blade’s strong suit, having the shortest Katana range in Dark Souls 3. It does make up for this with its great base damage and scaling potential.
With a Sharp infusion, the Black Blade has an A scaling in Dex and a whopping 225 base physical damage. With enough Dexterity, a player can deal 800 damage with its R1 combo that can catch enemies mid-roll. It is somewhat lacking in PvE content due to its short-range, but don’t underestimate this weapon in PvP encounters. It can shut down invaders after a weapon art parry or a few quick slashes.
6 Astora Greatsword
Ultra Greatswords are some of the heaviest weapons in Dark Souls 3, requiring a large amount of Strength to wield. But not the Astora Greatsword. This weapon weighs a measly 13 units and requires 16 Strength and 18 Dexterity to use.
As the lightest Ultra Greatsword in the game, it is also the best Dexterity Ultra Greatsword. Clocking in with a fantastic S scaling in Dex at +10 Sharp, the Astora Greatsword gains +2 damage for every point in Dex. This weapon also scales well with elemental infusions thanks to its low wield requirements. There are better movesets for PvP Greatswords, but few can dish out as much damage per swing as the Astora Greatsword.
5 Farron Greatsword
Just like the Astora Greatsword, the Farron Greatsword is one of the only Ultra Greatswords that scales well with Dexterity. With a Sharp infusion, this weapon comes with an A scaling in Dex.
Stranger yet, this weapon comes with a small dagger when two-handed to allow for parries. Counterattacks on this weapon are devastating, capable of instantly killing opponents when used in conjunction with the Hornet Ring. Attacks with this weapon are solid, including general sweeps and vertical slashes. If one wants to use a Dexterity-heavy Ultra Greatsword build, it’s hard to beat the Farron Greatsword.
4 Black Knight Glaive
Black Knight weapons are some of the strongest weapons in the Dark Souls series. These weapons deal incredible amounts of damage but require high Strength to wield. While this is certainly true with the Black Knight Glaive, it suits Dexterity-heavy characters rather well.
Its attacks lend themselves to mid-range combos to catch rolling players or aggressive PvE foes. Its heavy attack can be chained with a light attack and another heavy for guaranteed damage in PvP. This weapon is even great in PvE thanks to the Black Knight series having a hidden 20% damage bonus versus demons, making this weapon adept at slaying many of DS3’s bosses.
3 Chaos Blade
The fan-favorite and infamous Katana from previous Dark Souls games is back and with a serious bite. No katana can match the Chaos Blade’s damage output, but that damage comes at a cost.
Every strike from the Chaos Blade damages its wielder for a small percentage of their health, In turn, this weapon deals innate bleed damage, has an S scaling in Dexterity, and can parry players with ease thanks to its weapon art. While a solid choice in PvE, this weapon is downright frustrating to face in PvP with any bleed or Dex-heavy builds.
2 Sellsword Twinblades
Members of the Dark Souls community frequently call the Sellsword Twinblades the “Sellsword Winblades” and with good reason. These weapons have fantastic scaling with Dexterity when infused with Sharp and have safe combos.
An A rating in Dexterity isn’t the best but is certainly great for a weapon like this. The Sellsword Twinblades attack with rapid slashes, even with its heavy attacks. Players can chain two light attacks and a heavy together for a safe combo that breaks the poise of most PvE monsters. It is fantastic in PvP as well, although there are better options for fighting other players. For PvE, though, one can’t beat this weapon’s damage output and ease-of-use.
1 Crow Quills
And one of those better options for PvP is the Crow Quills. Nothing is more frustrating than having this weapon pelt one with illusionary quills before getting hit with a devastating counterattack.
If one couldn’t tell, this weapon pairs a thrusting weapon with a sort of offhand claw. Damage with this weapon is rather high thanks to its phenomenal S scaling in Dex while Sharpened. With a pure Dex build, Crow Quills are the most damaging weapons in the game. Their weapon art is a pain to deal with, pressuring opponents with light-damage quills fired midair. If that wasn’t enough, these weapons have a massive damage bonus when used in ripostes or backstab attacks, rivaling all but Daggers in critical damage. Pair this with a Hornet Ring and warriors can one-shot most low-Vitality characters. This is hands down the best PvP Dexterity weapon in Dark Souls 3.
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