Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin
Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin

Weapons: Types, Scaling & Infusions

Understand weapon types, stat scaling, and infusions in Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin to optimize your combat effectiveness.

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Weapons are your primary means of offense. Understanding their types, stat scaling, and infusion options is crucial for maximizing your damage output.

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Weapons: Types, Scaling & Infusions

Weapon Types

  • Straight Swords: Balanced, versatile.
  • Greatswords: Slower, higher damage, good reach.
  • Ultra Greatswords: Very slow, massive damage, high poise damage.
  • Katanas: Fast, high Dexterity scaling, bleed effect.
  • Rapiers: Fast, thrusting attacks, good for counter-attacks.
  • Axes/Greataxes: Moderate speed, good damage, often Strength-focused.
  • Hammers/Great Hammers: Slow, high damage, excellent poise damage.
  • Spears/Halberds: Long reach, good for spacing.
  • Bows/Crossbows: Ranged combat.
  • Daggers: Fast, low damage, good for criticals.

Stat Scaling & Infusions

Weapons scale with your stats (STR, DEX, INT, FTH) from E (poor) to S (excellent). Infusions (e.g., Fire, Magic, Lightning, Dark, Poison) alter a weapon's damage type and scaling, often adding elemental damage while reducing physical. Choose infusions that match your build's primary damage type.