Is Black Knight Great Sword good?

The Black Knight Greatsword deals very high damage and has the second highest Strength scaling of all ultra greatswords, surpassed only by the Demon Great Machete. Like all Black Knight weapons, it deals an additional 20% damage to demons.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on darksouls.fandom.com


Is Black Knight Greatsword a quality weapon?

As with other unique weapons, it possesses quality scaling, and as an ultra greatsword it leans more towards Strength than Dexterity. It possesses the two-handed vertical moveset, and like other Black Knight weapons it has unique strong attacks that inflict increased Poise damage to targets.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on darksouls.fandom.com


Is the Black Knight Greatsword better than the Zweihander?

Black Knight is better early-mid game, as it is easier to upgrade, and deals a crap tonne of damage. Eventually, out of the two, you will want to move to the Zweihander though. Damage, range, stagger and the thrust knockdown make it a very powerful weapon.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on steamcommunity.com


Is Black Knight Greatsword better than Claymore?

One of the best weapons in the game for PVE and PVP just because of its moveset. And claymore is better then bks when fully upgraded and at 40 dex and 40 strength. Claymore is meant for a mixed strength/dex build.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on steamcommunity.com


Is the Black Knight Sword good ds2?

The Black Knight Sword deals a high amount of physical damage. Its fairly good reach is offset by its cumbersome moveset. Like all Black Knight weapons, it deals 20% bonus damage to demons.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on darksouls.fandom.com


Dark Souls 3: Black Knight Greatsword (Weapon Showcase Ep. 1)



What is the best greatsword in ds3?

1 The Claymore

By far the best greatsword in Dark Souls 3 is the humble Claymore. This weapon is obtained early in the game by killing enemies that use it in Irithyll of the Boreal Valley. It deals 138 base damage, has a low weight to minimize stamina consumption, and has the incredibly useful Stance skill.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on thegamer.com


Is Claymore or Zweihander better?

Claymore swings faster and has a faster weapon art animation to break enemy guards but the Zweihander, throwing people in the air with an oversized weapon can be very satisfying.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on steamcommunity.com


What is the strongest weapon in Dark Souls?

Ranked: 15 Most Powerful Weapons In Dark Souls
  • 8 Balder Side Sword.
  • 7 Black Knight Greatsword.
  • 6 Estoc.
  • 5 Moonlight Greatsword.
  • 4 Black Knight Sword.
  • 3 Zweihander.
  • 2 Claymore.
  • 1 Black Knight Halberd.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on gamerant.com


What weapon does the most damage in Dark Souls 3?

1 Old King's Great Hammer

With 328 physical attack and 126 fire attack, the Old King's Great Hammer stands as possibly the most powerful weapon in Dark Souls 3.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on gamerant.com


Are ultra Greatswords good?

Pros: Very high Attack Power, large swing radius and high stun rate. Excellent Strength scaling. Out of all weapons, have the highest Physical Damage Reduction and Stability, Cons: Very heavy, slow hits can be dodged by players, limited selection.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on darksouls.wiki.fextralife.com


What is the best ultra greatsword in Dark Souls 3?

The Astora Greatsword is the most versatile Ultra Greatsword in the game, and you'll come to appreciate that shortly. While it looks like a regular greatsword, its range is really on par with other Ultra Greatswords, which complement it really well, given that it is a Thrust Weapon.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on veryaligaming.com


Which Black Knight weapon is best DS3?

Easily forgotten when most discuss the DS3 black knight weapons, the Black Knight Shield is arguably the best medium shield in the game. Before even considering using it, the player must have at least 18 Strength in order to hold up this heavy metal mass that is 7.5 weight.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on gamerant.com


Can you buff Black Knight Greatsword?

Cannot be Buffed or Infused.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on darksouls3.wiki.fextralife.com


Is the Black Knight Set good DS3?

The Black Knight Set offers overall mediocre physical defenses for its weight. What it does have is decent Poise and very high Flame Defense, which ranks as the highest of any medium set when fully upgraded.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on darksouls.fandom.com


Is greatsword good ds1?

It's good for a twinking pvp and pve, scales quite well into the end game, not the best weapon for late game(or meta SL120) pvp. People will easily parry and/or dodge all of the attacks.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on steamcommunity.com


Is the Zweihander a good sword?

The Zweihander remains a staple weapon for early Souls gaming, and its power and versatility makes it a great starter weapon for anyone building out a strength-oriented melee playthrough in this excellent RPG.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on windowscentral.com


Which weapon does the most damage in Dark Souls 1?

The Demon's Greataxe has the highest potential raw damage, due to nice base attack rating and S-scaling in Strength.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on gaming.stackexchange.com


Is Zweihander better than Drake sword?

The zwei is also pretty solid, but it's more efficient for a STR oriented build. The Drake sword is only useful if you plan on keeping the base requirements to wield it because of its lack of scaling. A quality build will be better off with just about any other straight sword.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on darksouls.fandom.com


Is claymore better than Drake sword?

If you have good stats, the claymore will display higher damage, thus the drake swords damage will be as low as it seems. There is no illusion about damage. It can't be lower as it seems. If you have good stats, the claymore will display higher damage, thus the drake swords damage will be as low as it seems.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on steamcommunity.com


Is the Drake sword worth upgrading?

This weapon doesn't scale with any stat, so it will be out damaged quickly at high levels. It's NOT recommended to spend Dragon Scales upgrading this weapon as the increase in damage is too small.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on darksouls.wiki.fextralife.com


What is the most op weapon in Dark Souls 2?

Ranked: 15 Most Powerful Weapons In Dark Souls 2
  1. 1 Sacred Chime Hammer.
  2. 2 Crypt Blacksword. ...
  3. 3 Black Knight Greataxe. ...
  4. 4 Giant Warrior Club. ...
  5. 5 King's Ultra Greatsword. ...
  6. 6 Smelter Hammer. ...
  7. 7 Roaring Halberd. ...
  8. 8 Fume Ultra Greatsword. ...
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on gamerant.com


How good is Drangleic sword?

Drangleic sword has a max base damage of 280, the mastodon greatsword(same class weapon, and is a basic one) has a max base damage of 300 with an A scaling in strength.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on steamcommunity.com


Is the Blue Moon Greatsword good?

Characteristics. Despite not having any parameter bonuses, the Bluemoon Greatsword hits quite hard due to its high base damage, as well as possessing a fair amount of poise damage per hit. Additionally, its critical attacks can be lethal, dealing much more damage than a standard weapon of its class is capable of.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on darksouls.fandom.com
Previous question
Why do graphics cards fail?