Dark Souls 3: Top 10 Weapons You Need to Try

With Dark Souls 3’s final DLC, The Ringed City, bringing the Souls saga to a close, it’s time to highlight some of the best weapons in the game. From devastating greatswords to swift scythes, Dark Souls 3 introduced Weapon Arts, a system that adds unique special moves to each weapon.

This list isn’t just about meta choices—it’s about style, power, and fun. These are my personal top 10 favorite weapons in Dark Souls 3. Let’s dive in.

10. Ringed Knight Paired Greatswords

Location: Dropped by Ringed Knights in The Ringed City DLC.

Stats: STR 40 | DEX 15 | Scaling: STR B, DEX E
Weapon Art: Ember – Sets the swords ablaze and unleashes a combo of powerful strikes.

These paired greatswords are some of the most visually stunning weapons in The Ringed City DLC. Their Weapon Art turns them into flaming whirlwinds of destruction, perfect for aggressive players. They’re heavy, but if you have the stats to wield them, you’ll be rewarded with one of the coolest weapons in the game.

Best for: Strength builds, PvE, and aggressive PvP players.

9. Onyx Blade

Location: Dropped by Sir Vilhelm in Ashes of Ariandel DLC.

Stats: STR 14 | DEX 12 | INT 15 | FTH 15 | Scaling: STR D, DEX D, INT C, FTH C
Weapon Art: Elfriede’s Blackflame – Engulfs the blade in dark fire, adding extra dark damage to attacks.

The Onyx Blade isn’t just a good-looking weapon—it’s incredibly effective. The dark fire buff gives it some of the highest damage potential for a straight sword, making it deadly in both PvP and PvE. Plus, its Weapon Art animation is incredibly satisfying.

Best for: Pyromancers and hybrid INT/FTH builds.

8. Dancer’s Enchanted Swords

Location: Transposed from the Dancer of the Boreal Valley’s soul.

Stats: STR 12 | DEX 15 | Scaling: STR D, DEX C
Weapon Art: Dancer’s Grace – A spinning slash combo that hits multiple times.

These curved swords have an elegant design, pairing fire and dark damage. While their damage output isn’t the highest, they have a unique flowing moveset that lets you dance around enemies while slicing them apart.

Best for: Dex-focused PvP builds and stylish duelists.

7. Farron Greatsword

Location: Vanilla Dark Souls 3

Location: Transposed from Abyss Watchers’ soul.

Stats: STR 18 | DEX 20 | Scaling: STR D, DEX B
Weapon Art: Parrying Dagger Combo – Uses an off-hand dagger for stylish flips and parries.

This weapon combines a greatsword with a parrying dagger, allowing you to parry while attacking. Its unique spinning Weapon Art makes it one of the most fun weapons in the game.

Best for: Dexterity-based PvP players who love stylish combos.

6. Harald Curved Greatsword

Location: Found in the swamp of The Ringed City DLC.

Stats: STR 20 | DEX 16 | Scaling: STR C, DEX D
Weapon Art: Sever – A devastating overhead slam that sends enemies flying.

The Harald Curved Greatsword is one of the best curved greatswords in the game. It’s heavy, but its powerful wide swings make it excellent for crowd control. Plus, it looks amazing when paired with the Harald Legion armor.

Best for: Strength-heavy builds that love aggressive play.

5. Yhorm’s Great Machete

Location: Dropped by Yhorm the Giant.

Stats: STR 38 | Scaling: STR A
Weapon Art: Warcry – Boosts attack power and changes heavy attack into a charging swing.

This is one of the strongest ultra greatswords in the game, thanks to its A-scaling in Strength. When fully upgraded, it outdamages most weapons, making it perfect for Strength builds.

Best for: PvE tank builds that like overwhelming power.

4. Ledo’s Great Hammer

Location: Dropped by Silver Knight Ledo in The Ringed City DLC.

Stats: STR 60 | Scaling: STR A
Weapon Art: Call to Stone – Smash the ground to send stone projectiles flying.

Ledo’s hammer is one of the heaviest weapons in the game, but it’s worth it. The Weapon Art is fun to use, and its staggering power makes it a nightmare for enemies in PvP.

Best for: Strength builds and PvP players who love high damage and hyper armor.

3. Gundyr’s Halberd

Location: Dropped by Champion Gundyr.

Stats: STR 30 | DEX 15 | Scaling: STR B, DEX D
Weapon Art: Champion’s Charge – A charging slam that staggers enemies.

Gundyr’s Halberd is one of the best halberds in the game, featuring high poise damage and excellent reach. Its Weapon Art stuns enemies, making it deadly in both PvE and PvP.

Best for: Strength builds that like fast, high-damage attacks.

2. Friede’s Great Scythe

Location: Transposed from Sister Friede’s soul.

Stats: STR 11 | DEX 12 | INT 12 | Scaling: DEX C, INT C
Weapon Art: Frost Sweep – A freezing slash combo that inflicts frostbite.

This scythe is deadly for hybrid Dex/Int builds. Its frost effect is great against PvE enemies, and in PvP, the frostbite status effect keeps enemies on edge.

Best for: Dex/Int builds and PvP players who love frost damage.

1. Gael’s Greatsword

Location: Transposed from Slave Knight Gael’s soul.

Stats: STR 20 | DEX 14 | Scaling: STR C, DEX C
Weapon Art: Blade of Peril – A leaping slash that transitions into a deadly combo.

Gael’s Greatsword is the ultimate weapon of Dark Souls 3. Its Weapon Art is one of the best in the game, allowing you to perform jumping slashes and dashes. Plus, its lore and connection to Gael make it the perfect sendoff for the Souls series.

Best for: Everyone. This is one of the most well-rounded weapons in the game.

That wraps up my top 10 weapons in Dark Souls 3. What are your favorites? Drop a comment and let’s discuss.