Mercenary | Dark Souls 3

Mercenary is a Class in Dark Souls 3, known for its agility and adaptability in combat. Equipped with dual-wielded weapons that share a single slot, this class can seamlessly transition between one-handed and dual-wielded stances, allowing for varied attack strategies. With the highest starting Dexterity of any class, the Mercenary excels in fast, precise attacks, making it ideal for Dexterity-focused builds.

Its balanced Attunement and Intelligence also enable early access to spells like Soul Arrow, providing additional versatility. Starting at level 8, the Mercenary offers a strong foundation for players who favor speed and flexibility in their playstyle.

A mercenary and veteran of the battlefield. High dexterity allows masterful wielding of dual scimitars.

Mercenary Starting Equipment in DS3

The Mercenary Class in Dark Souls 3 starts with the following equipment:

Weapons:

• Sellsword Twinblades
• Wooden Shield

Armor:

• Sellsword Helm
• Sellsword Armor
• Sellsword Trousers

Dark Souls 3 Mercenary Notes and Tips

• The dual weapons take only one weapon slot and act as 1-handed until you press triangle/Y/two-hand: Then you'll dual-wield and be able to perform Skills.
• Has the highest Dexterity of all the classes, and has average Attunement and Intelligence, making it possible to wield spells such as Soul Arrow early on.

Builds That Use Mercenary in DS3

• Dexterity builds
• Strength Builds
• Faith Builds
• Vigor Builds