Boss Soul Weapons | Dark Souls

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From Dark Souls

Boss Soul weapons are weapons which can be crafted from the souls that are dropped by bosses throughout the game. There are multiple weapons which can be ascended from the souls (usually two per soul). You can also consume the Boss Souls if you wish, but they are best reserved for the construction of these unique weapons - especially if you are going for the associated achievement/trophy.

The Process

To create a Boss Soul Weapon you must do the following:

  1. Start with the base compatible weapon type that's specified below and then upgrade it to +5 with Titanite Shards by using a blacksmith such as Blacksmith Andre in the Undead Parish.
  2. Upgrade the weapon further to +10 using Large Titanite Shards. To do this you must first give the Large Ember (found in The Depths) to Blacksmith Andre.
  3. Ascend the weapon by using the Giant Blacksmith in Anor Londo, 5,000 Souls and the boss soul to then create the corresponding Boss Soul Weapon.
  4. You can then upgrade this weapon further by using Demon Titanite to a total of +5.

List of Boss Soul Weapons

The following is a list of Boss Souls Weapons. Click on the specific weapon to get a list of compatible base weapons:

Soul Required Resulting Weapon Base Weapon Required Notes
2119
Soul of the Moonlight Butterfly 		moonlight butterfly horn 9
Moonlight Butterfly Horn

Ascend a +10 Thrust weapon with the Moonlight Butterfly's soul at the Giant Blacksmith in Anor Londo. Compatible Weapons:
  • Deals purely Magic damage.
2119
Soul of the Moonlight Butterfly 		crystal ring shield 1
Crystal Ring Shield

Ascend a +10 Shield with the Moonlight Butterfly's soul at the Giant Blacksmith in Anor Londo. Compatible Shields:
  • Parry is replaced with ranged magic attack.
2119
soul of Quelaag 		quelaags furysword 1
Quelaag's Furysword

Ascend a +10 Curved Sword type weapon with the soul of Quelaag at the Giant Blacksmith in Anor Londo. Compatible Weapons:
  • This sword changes the player's move set.
2119
soul of Quelaag 		chaos blade 1
Chaos Blade

Ascend a +10 Katana with the soul of Quelaag at the Giant Blacksmith in Anor Londo. Compatible Weapons:
  • Damages user on successful hit.
2119
Core of an Iron Golem 		dragon bone fist 1
Dragon Bone Fist

Ascend a +10 Fist Weapon with the Iron Golem's soul at the Giant Blacksmith in Anor Londo. Compatible Weapons:
  • Has a powerful R2 uppercut move, can be enchanted.
2119
Core of an Iron Golem 		golem axe 1
Golem Axe

Ascend a +10 Axe Weapon with the Iron Golem's soul at the Giant Blacksmith in Anor Londo. Compatible Weapons:
  • Has a powerful ranged wave attack, similar to the ranged attack the Iron golem uses during the boss fight.
2119
Soul of Ornstein 		dragonslayer spear 9
Dragonslayer Spear

Ascend a +10 Thrust weapon with Ornstein's soul at the Giant Blacksmith in Anor Londo. Compatible Weapons:
  • One-handed strong attack launches a bolt of lightning.
2119
Soul of Smough 		smoughs hammer 1
Smough's Hammer

Ascend a +10 Hammer Weapon with Smough's soul at the Giant Blacksmith in Anor Londo. Compatible Weapons:
  • Absorbs a small amount of HP with each hit.
2119
Soul of Sif 		greatsword of artorias
Greatsword of Artorias

Ascend a +10 Broken Sword Weapon with Sif's soul at the Giant Blacksmith in Anor Londo. Compatible Weapons:
  • Any other sword used to ascend will result in the Cursed Greatsword of Artorias.
2119
Soul of Sif 		greatsword of artorias 3
Cursed Greatsword of Artorias

Ascend a +10 Straight Sword/Greatsword with Sif's soul at the Giant Blacksmith in Anor Londo. Compatible Weapons:
  • One of the few weapons that can deal damage to ghosts.
2119
Soul of Sif 		greatshield of artorias 1
Greatshield of Artorias

Ascend a +10 Shield Weapon with Sif's soul at the Giant Blacksmith in Anor Londo. Compatible Shields:
  • Successful blocks prevent status effects from attacks.
2119
Soul of Gwyndolin 		darkmoon bow 1
Darkmoon Bow

Ascend a +10 Bow with Gwyndolin's soul at the Giant Blacksmith in Anor Londo. Compatible Bows:
  • The only bow that scales with Faith.
2119
Soul of Gwyndolin 		tin darkmoon catalyst 1
Tin Darkmoon Catalyst

Ascend a Catalyst with Gwyndolin's soul at the Giant Blacksmith in Anor Londo. Compatible Catalysts:
  • The only catalyst that scales with Faith. To cast spells with it, you will still need the minimum Int requirement.
2119
Soul of Priscilla 		lifehunt scythe 1
Lifehunt Scythe

Ascend any +10 Halberd with Priscilla's soul at the Giant Blacksmith in Anor Londo. Compatible Weapons:
  • Causes bleeding on user with successful hit.
2116
Soul of Gwyn, Lord of Cinder 		great lord greatsword 1
Great Lord Greatsword

Ascend a +10 Sword Weapon with Gwyn's soul at the Giant Blacksmith in Anor Londo. Compatible Weapons:
  • Has no fire damage, unlike the version Gwyn wields.
Soul of Manus
Soul of Manus 		Manus Catalyst
Manus Catalyst

Ascend a Catalyst with Manus' soul at the Giant Blacksmith in Anor Londo. Compatible Catalysts:
  • Halves the use count for spells.
Soul of Artorias
Soul of Artorias 		Abyss Greatsword
Abyss Greatsword

Ascend a +10 Sword Weapon with Artorias' soul at the Giant Blacksmith in Anor Londo. Compatible Weapons:
  • Damage scales with Humanity and caps at 10 Humanity.

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