Straight Swords | Dark Souls

Straight Swords are a Weapon Category in Dark Souls and Dark Souls Remastered. When compared to Daggers, Straight Swords have increased damage and reach, but a slower attack. Despite the worse swing speed, the additional range makes up for it, and Straight Swords are a great choice for attacking multiple opponents with one fast motion. Higher base Physical damage balances out lesser Dexterity scaling and Critical Damage. Straight Swords are an ideal weapon for players willing to strike a balance between Attack Rating and Speed in their builds.

• Pros: Well-rounded weapon profile, light, with good range, decent damage and low Stamina consumption. Useful for attacking multiple opponents with horizontal slashes.
• Cons: Mediocre overall scaling and low Dexterity scaling which affects Critical Damage Hit.

All Straight Swords in Dark Souls

		Attack Power Damage Reduction (%)					Aux Effects	Requirements Param Bonus				Durability / Weight - Attack Type
Image	Name												Attack Type	Acquired From
	Shortsword	78 50	0 10	0 35	0 35	100 32		8 C C+15	10 C C+15	0 - -	0 - -	200 2.0	Regular Thrust	Starting equipment for Hunter. Merchant: Undead Merchant (male) (600 Souls) Drops from: Hollow Warrior (Sword).
	Longsword	80 50	0 10	0 35	0 35	100 32		10 C C+15	10 C C+15	0 - -	0 - -	200 3.0	Regular Thrust	Starting equipment for Warrior. Merchant: Blacksmith Andre (1,000 Souls) Drops from: Undead Soldier (Sword).
	Broadsword	82 50	0 10	0 35	0 35	100 32		10 C C+15	10 C C+15	0 - -	0 - -	200 3.0	Regular	Starting equipment for Knight. Merchant: Blacksmith Andre (1,000 Souls)
	Balder Side Sword	80 50	0 10	0 35	0 35	100 32		10 E E+15	14 B A+15	0 - -	0 - -	120 3.0	Regular Thrust	Drops from: Balder Knights (Sword).
	Sunlight Straight Sword	82 50	0 10	0 35	0 35	100 32		12 C C+15	12 C C+15	0 - -	0 - -	240 4.0	Regular Thrust	Drops from: Solaire of Astora. See his NPC page for further details.
	Darksword	82 50	0 10	0 35	0 35	100 32		16 C C+15	16 C C+15	0 - -	0 - -	200 6.0	Regular	Obtained after reaching Rank 2 in the Darkwraith covenant.
	Barbed Straight Sword	80 50	0 10	0 35	0 35	100 32	300	10 D D+15	10 D C+15	0 - -	0 - -	160 3.0	Regular Thrust	Drops from: Knight Kirk. See his NPC page for further details.
	Crystal Straight Sword	145 50	0 10	0 35	0 35	100 32		16 C	10 C	0 -	0 -	60 6.0	Regular Thrust	Merchant: Domhnall of Zena (4,000 Souls) Drops from: Undead Crystal Soldiers.
	Silver Knight Straight Sword	175 50	0 10	0 35	0 35	100 32		16 E E+5	22 C C+5	0 - -	0 - -	300 6.0	Regular	Drops from: Silver Knights (Sword and Shield).
	Astora's Straight Sword	80 50	80 10	0 35	0 35	100 32	120	10 C C+5	10 C C+5	0 - -	14 C C+5	160 3.0	Regular Thrust	Found in Valley of Drakes, guarded by an Undead Dragon.
	Drake Sword	200 50	0 10	0 35	0 35	100 32		16 - -	10 - -	0 - -	0 - -	360 6.0	Regular Special	Obtained by cutting off Hellkite Wyvern's tail.
	Broken Straight Sword	40 20	0 5	0 15	0 15	100 16		8 D D+15	8 D C+15	0 - -	0 - -	200 2.0	Regular Thrust	Drops from: Hollows, Torch Hollows, Infested Ghouls.
	Straight Sword Hilt	20 20	0 5	0 15	0 15	100 10		6 E E+15	6 E E+15	0 - -	0 - -	200 1.0	Regular Thrust	Starting equipment for all players in the Northern Undead Asylum.