Straight Swords in Dark Souls II are a type of Weapon that provides balance and offers a variety of attacks such as thrusts and slashes. Some Straight Swords cannot thrust, but they make up for it by having high damage output. Straight Swords are one of the most versatile weapon types in Dark Souls 2, they are perfect for infusions, maximizing the weapon's offensive capabilities. Straight Swords also save up your stamina, but the hits can be less effective. With it's slashing move, you can hit multiple enemies at the same time as long as they're close enough. When you're trying to keep your distance, you can always rely on its thrust move, but do note that not all Straght Swords have a thrusting move. Straight Swords work well when paired with a Shield, which allows you to quickly follow up with an attack after blocking. Straight Swords are also compatible with nearly all types of builds, making them extremely versatile. This page covers a list of all Straight Swords in Dark Souls 2.
All Straight Swords in Dark Souls 2
Quick Search of All Straight Swords in Dark Souls 2
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 Shortsword |
100 50 |
0 10 |
0 35 |
0 35 |
0 25 |
0 - 020 - 2020 - 20 | 120 - 20 20 |
7 C |
10 C |
- - |
- - |
- | - | 60 2.0 |
-On a corpse in Forest of Fallen Giants, on a ledge above the Heide Knight. -Drops from Dark Phantom Catarina Knight, outside Soldier's Rest bonfire in Forest of Fallen Giants. -Starting weapon for Swordsman (+1 by default). |
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 Longsword |
112 50 |
0 10 |
0 35 |
0 35 |
0 0 |
0 - 0 25 - 20 20 - 20 |
110 - 20 30 |
10 C |
9 C |
- - |
- - |
- | - | 60 3.0 |
-Found in an iron chest in Forest of Fallen Giants (Fire infused). -Drops from Dark Stalkers in No-Man's Wharf -Drops from hammer-wielding miners in Earthen Peak. -Sold by Blacksmith Lenigrast (1,300 souls). |
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110 50 |
0 10 |
0 35 |
0 35 |
0 25 |
0 - 0 20 - 20 20 - 20 |
120 - 20 30 |
13 D |
8 D |
- - |
- - |
- | - | 30 2.0 |
-Pre-order & Black Armour Edition DLC -Sold by Chancellor Wellager (8,000 souls). |
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120 50 |
0 10 |
0 35 |
0 35 |
0 25 |
0 - 0 20 - 20 20 - 20 |
110 - 20 30 |
20 - |
15 - |
- - |
- - |
- | - | 60 4.0 |
-Drops from the Dragon Knights wielding them in Dragon Shrine. | |
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80 20 |
0 5 |
0 20 |
0 20 |
0 10 |
0 - 0 15 - 15 15 - 15 |
100 - 15 5 |
2 D |
3 - |
- - |
- - |
- | - | 40 2.0 |
-Found on a corpse in Forest of Fallen Giants. next to the Heide Knight. -Drops from Captive Undead (Prisoner hollows). -Sold by Merchant Hag Melentia (400 souls). -Starting weapon for Warrior. |
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 Broadsword |
120 50 |
0 10 |
0 35 |
0 35 |
0 25 |
0 - 0 20 - 20 20 - 20 |
110 - 20 30 |
11 C |
6 D |
- - |
- - |
- | - | 60 3.0 |
-Starting weapon for Knights. -Found on a corpse in Earthen Peak (Poison infused) -Drops from the Dark Stalkers in No-Man's Wharf. -Drops from hammer-wielding miners in Earthen Peak. -Sold by Blacksmith Lenigrast (1700 souls). |
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90 30 |
0 5 |
0 20 |
0 20 |
0 10 |
0 - 0 15 - 15 15 - 20 |
110 - 25 20 |
7 D |
6 E |
- - |
- - |
- | - | 20 2.0 |
-Drops from Hollow Infantry wielding them. | |
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125 50 |
0 10 |
0 35 |
0 35 |
0 25 |
0 - 0 20 - 20 20 - 20 |
110 - 20 30 |
14 C |
6 C |
- - |
- - |
- | - | 45 5.0 |
-Drops from Varangians in No-Man's Wharf. | |
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75 50 |
0 30 |
0 35 |
50 35 |
0 25 |
0 - 0 20 - 20 20 - 20 |
110 - 20 30 |
11 C |
10 C |
- - |
- - |
- C |
- | 70 4.0 |
-Drops from the Heide Knight in Forest of Fallen Giants. | |
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86 50 |
120 10 |
0 35 |
0 35 |
0 25 |
0 - 0 20 - 20 20 - 20 |
110 - 20 30 |
13 E |
15 D |
12 C |
- - |
- | - | 60 3.0 |
-Drops from the Leydia Pyromancers in Undead Crypt. | |
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136 50 |
0 10 |
0 35 |
0 35 |
0 25 |
0 - 0 20 - 20 20 - 20 |
100 - 25 30 |
23 A |
13 E |
- - |
- - |
- | - | 80 8.0 |
-Sold by Vengarl of Forossa (7,000 souls), after defeating his body. | |
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87 50 |
0 10 |
0 35 |
0 35 |
0 25 |
0 - 0 20 - 20 20 - 20 |
110 - 20 30 |
15 B |
13 B |
- - |
- - |
- | - | 60 3.0 |
-Rank 2 of Heirs of the Sun covenant. (offer 20 Sunlight Medals to the Altar of Sunlight) | |
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122 50 |
0 10 |
0 35 |
0 35 |
0 25 |
0 - 0 20 - 20 20 - 20 |
100 - 25 30 |
16 C |
8 C |
- - |
- - |
- | - | 70 6.0 |
-Drops from the Drakekeepers wielding them in Dragon Shrine. | |
 Puzzling Stone Sword |
120 30 |
0 5 |
0 20 |
0 20 |
0 10 |
0- 0 15 - 15 15 - 20 |
120 -25 20 |
7 E |
6 S |
- | 60 3.0 |
DLC Item: Crown of the Sunken King
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138 50 |
0 10 |
0 35 |
0 25 |
0 25 |
0 - 67 20 - 20 20 - 20 |
110 - 25 30 |
10 C |
18 C |
- | - | - | - | 30 3.0 |
DLC Item: Crown of the Old Iron King
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107 50 |
0 10 |
0 35 |
0 35 |
47 35 |
0 - 0 20 - 20 20 - 20 |
120 - 25 30 |
15 | 22 C |
- | - | - | C | 40 3.0 |
DLC Item: Crown of the Old Iron King
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130 50 |
0 10 |
67 45 |
0 35 |
0 35 |
0- 0 20 - 20 20 - 20 |
110 - 25 30 |
20 E |
13 E |
- | C | - | - | 50 5.0 |
DLC Item: Crown of the Old Iron King
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212 20 |
0 5 |
0 20 |
0 20 |
0 10 |
0 - 0 ?? - ?? ?? - ?? |
120 - 10 5 |
6 | 40 | - | - | - | - | 250 0.5 |
DLC Item: Crown of the Ivory King
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A comprehensive PvP analysis of every Straightsword can be found here.
I seriously tried to use them in dual wielding, but it's so pity how powerstance Axes are better in any conceivable way: More damage, more range, similar speed. I'm not complaining tho, because this is the only game where axes are actually useful, but was pretty shocking know that.
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I wish the Moonlight longsword reskin they made for the original ds2 was added somewhere in SOTFS
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If you just want a quality straight sword, the sun sword is the best in terms of pure scaling.
I found that the Fire Longsword is missing from this list. Second bonfire of Forest of Fallen Giants, Below the Scaffolding and in a burning tunnel is a fire lizard, if you run and open a door to get in a room there will be a chest that has the Fire Longsword.
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You can use these weapons on the offhand with a larger slower weapon in the mainhand to speed up many attacks. Let's say you were using a great club mh and longsword oh, if you were to press L1 and then R2 you'll notice that the R2 comes out very fast compared to the usual windup the attack has.
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a shame there aren't that many good looking SS, all the love got to the weeb*****
- Anonymous
Full slashing movesets are what really hinders most of this weapon class. Bad design choice, their AR/counter dmg isn't high enough to break the game if they got stab attacks anyway
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From experience, the three best straight swords are the Red Rust for pure damage on a high strength build, The Fume for range on pure dex or dark builds, or the drake keepers on quality or power stance builds for its above average in every aspect flexibility.
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Does anybody know what is the best overall straight sword for strenght build?
Longsword is the best IMO
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