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Demon's Souls PS5
Best Weapons to Use
This is a list of the best weapons you can get in the Demon's Souls Remake for PS5. Check our recommendations below to see why we chose each weapon and where to find them!
Best Weapons for Builds
Strength Build
| Weapon | Details |
|---|---|
 Dragon Bone Smasher |
Traits ・Strongest weapon for Pure Strength builds ・Very Heavy Location: 2-1: Stonefang Tunnel in the Flamelurker boss area (Pure White World Tendency) |
 Mirdan Hammer |
Traits ・A long-reaching polearm weapon ・High stamina consumption Location: 5-1: Valley of Defilement |
 Northern Regalia |
Traits ・The strongest straight sword in the game Location: After obtaining Soulbrandt and Demonbrandt, take them to the blacksmith in Stonefang Tunnel |
Use Crushing Weapons
The Pure Strength build goes well with Crushing weapons which scale with Strength.
Pure Strength Build and Recommended Weapons
Dexterity Build
| Weapon | Details |
|---|---|
 Uchigatana |
Traits ・A dependable katana with no negatives ・Low weapon HP Location: 4-1: Shrine of Storms |
 Estoc |
Traits ・A large Fatal bonus Location: 3-1: Tower of Latria |
 Falchion |
Traits ・Curved sword that cause Bleeding ・A good match for Dex builds Location: 4-1: Shrine of Storms |
Use Sharp Weapons
The Dexterity Warrior build goes well with Sharp weapons which scale with Dexterity.
Dexterity Warrior Build and Recommended Weapons
Magic Build
| Weapon | Details |
|---|---|
 Talisman of God |
Traits ・Can use both spells and miracles ・A strong catalyst with magic power and Faith scaling Location: Bought from the Filthy Woman in Valley of Defilement or found in Shrine of Storms |
 Kris Blade |
Traits ・Equipping it increase Magic attack and lowers Magic defenst ・Not really used for attacking Location: 2-1: Stonefang Tunnel |
 Large Sword of Moonlight |
Traits ・Avaiable in the early game and high Magic attack Location: 4-1: Shrine of Storms |
| Northern Regalia |
Traits ・The strongest straight sword in the game Location: After obtaining Soulbrandt and Demonbrandt, take them to the blacksmith in Stonefang Tunnel |
Use Crescent Weapons
The Magic Faith build is a build that focuses on both stats. Magic-scaling Crescent weapons are our recommendation for this build.
Pure Magic Build and Recommended Weapons
Faith・Magic/Faith Build
| Weapon | Details |
|---|---|
| Talisman of God |
Traits ・Can use both spells and miracles ・A strong catalyst with magic power and Faith scaling Location: Bought from the Filthy Woman in Valley of Defilement or found in Shrine of Storms |
| Large Sword of Moonlight |
Traits ・Avaiable in the early game and high Magic attack Location:4-1: Shrine of Storms |
 Great Sword |
Traits ・Strong with a Blessed upgrade ・Only for a Strength-based Faith build Location: Tower Knight Archstone |
Blessed Weapons Recommended for Faith Builds
We recommend Blessed weapons that scale with Faith. Be careful that depending on the weapon, high Strength may also be required.
Use Crescent Weapons for Magic Builds
The Magic Faith build is a build that focuses on both stats. Magic-scaling Crescent weapons are our recommendation for this build.
Magic and Faith Build and Recommended Weapons
Best Weapons Obtained Early
| Weapon | Details |
|---|---|
| Crescent Falchion | Traits ・Can be obtained early on that scales with Magic ・Viable late in the game as well Location: 2-1: Stonefang Tunnel Take a Falchion to Blacksmith Ed along with some Darkmoonstones |
| Halberd | Traits ・The two-hand R1 attack is strong Location: ・Starting weapon of Temple Knight ・5-1: Valley of Defilement bought from the Filthy Woman |
| Estoc | Traits ・A large Fatal bonus Location: 3-1: Tower of Latria |
| Uchigatana | Traits ・A dependable katana with no negatives ・Easy to break Location: 4-1: Shrine of Storms |
| Kris Blade | Traits ・Equipping it increase Magic attack and lowers Magic defenst ・Not really used for actually attacking Location: 2-1: Stonefang Tunnel |
| Dragon Long Sword | Traits ・A strong weapon that enflicts fire damage on opponents ・Easy to use moveset Location: 2-1: Stonefang Tunnel |
| Mirdan Hammer | Traits ・A long-reaching polearm weapon ・Eats up stamina and easy to break guard Location: 5-1: Valley of Defilement |
If you can clear the first level in Boletarian Palace, you can obtain these weapons. All of these weapons have the potential to be used until the end of the game. Try out various weapons to find out which one suits your playstyle best.
Great for Both Story and PVP
The weapons in this list are strong for the main story mode. In particular, with the Dragon Long Sword, the Shrine of Storms area will be much easier. In regards to the Mirdan Hammer, its attacks eats up stamina, making it a good weapon for not only the story but PVP as well.
Demon's Souls Related Guides
All Recommended Guides
| Recommended Guides | |
|---|---|
| Best Weapons | Best Magic Spells |
| Best Miracles | Best Rings |
| Best Builds | Best Starter Builds |
| Getting Started | |
| Tips for Beginners | Best Starting Class |
| How to Upgrade Weapons | Best Way to Progress the Game |
| Essential Guides | |
| Best Way to Use Demon's Souls | List of Unique Weapons |
| What Carries Over in New Game Plus? | Trophy List and Guide |
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