Is the Greatsword of Artorias better than the Zweihander?

In Dark Souls, the Zweihander is generally better than the Greatsword of Artorias (GoA) because it's easier to use early on, has great poise damage (pancaking), and can be buffed, while the GoA requires awkward, high stats (Int/Faith) to scale effectively, often outclassed by simpler upgraded weapons until very high Soul Levels. The GoA has flashy strong attacks and unique curse/holy properties, but the Zweihander's strong attacks are powerful for crowd control and easily accessible.
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Is the Greatsword of Artorias any good?

The Greatsword of Artorias (GSoA) is a cool, iconic weapon in Dark Souls, but its effectiveness is mixed: the "True" (Uncursed) version excels at criticals and killing ghosts (with high stats), while the Cursed version hits ghosts without needing curses but struggles with slow, high-risk moves and split damage, making the standard Claymore often a better, more reliable choice unless you're min-maxing for specific situations or high-level PvP.
 
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What is the most overpowered weapon in Dark Souls 1?

There's no single "best" weapon in Dark Souls 1, as it depends on playstyle, but the Black Knight Halberd (BKH), Zweihander, Claymore, and Great Scythe are consistently top contenders for their power, early availability (BKH/Zweihander), or versatility. The BKH offers immense damage early on, the Zweihander's pancake attack trivializes many enemies, the Claymore is a solid all-rounder, and the Great Scythe boasts high DPS and good range.
 
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How to get +15 Zweihander?

To get your Zweihander to +15 in Dark Souls, you must first upgrade it to +10 using Titanite Shards/Large Titanite Shards and the Large Ember, then give the Very Large Ember (found in New Londo Ruins) to Blacksmith Andre to unlock the +11 to +15 path with Titanite Chunks and a final Titanite Slab for the +15 upgrade.
 
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What makes Artorias greatsword special?

It has the highest Divine modifier of any weapon at 140 and due to this Skeletons in The Catacombs will not reassemble when killed with it even if the Necromancers are still alive as well as the ones in Gravelord Nito's boss arena in Tomb of the Giants.
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Which DS1 Boss Soul Weapon is Truly the Best?

What does the Greatsword of Artorias scale with?

GSoA has two damage types. Physical and Magic. The physical portion of the weapon scales with Strength and Dexterity, and the Magic Portion of the weapon scales with Magic and Faith.
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Is Zwei better than a katana?

In an unarmored duel between the zweihander and the katana, the larger sword is more likely to prevail due to its range advantage. However, if the fight occurred in close quarters, the katana would no doubt be the victor.
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How to +6 weapon ds1?

To get a +6 weapon in Dark Souls (Standard Path), you need the Large Ember from the Depths, give it to Andre the Blacksmith, then use his "Modify Equipment" option to ascend your +5 weapon to +6, followed by regular reinforcement to +10 using Large Titanite Shards. For a Fire Path, find the Large Flame Ember in Demon Ruins, give it to Vamos in the Catacombs, and he'll let you modify +5 Fire weapons to +6 using Red Titanite Chunks. 
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What is the most op weapon in Dark Souls 3?

There's no single "best" weapon in Dark Souls 3, as it depends on your build and playstyle, but top contenders include the Lothric Knight Sword (versatile, fast), Sellsword Twinblades (high DPS for DEX builds), Exile Greatsword (strong STR/CURVED Greatsword), and Claymore (reliable all-rounder). The choice often comes down to favoring speed (Sellsword Twinblades), raw power (Exile Greatsword, Dragonslayer Greataxe), or a mix of range and damage (Lothric Knight Sword, Claymore). 
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Is it better to fast roll in DS1?

Fast Roll is one of the most ideal types of roll if the player is opting to roll, second only to Ninja Flip. While at Fast Roll weight, player movement speed will be at its fastest possible while sprinting and walking.
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What is the most op weapon in DS1?

There's no single "best" weapon in Dark Souls 1, as it depends on playstyle, but the Black Knight Halberd (BKH), Zweihander, Claymore, and Great Scythe are consistently top contenders for their power, early availability (BKH/Zweihander), or versatility. The BKH offers immense damage early on, the Zweihander's pancake attack trivializes many enemies, the Claymore is a solid all-rounder, and the Great Scythe boasts high DPS and good range.
 
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Which is better, the Greatsword of Artorias or Cursed?

Both versions of Artorias' sword have low scaling spread across four attributes, and you've only got investment in one of them, so either will be a noticeable downgrade. If you've got the stats for it, though, I'd say the uncursed sword is a little better than the cursed, at least for pve.
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What is the deadliest type of sword?

Deadliest swords in history
  • The claymore, the longsword, and William Wallace.
  • The katana and Masamune: Japan's greatest sword smith.
  • Para 3: Saladin's singing scimitar.
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How to get 10+ weapons in DS1?

To get a +10 weapon in Dark Souls (DS1), you must first upgrade a standard weapon to +5, give the Large Ember (found in The Depths) to Andre the Blacksmith, use his "Modify Equipment" to ascend it to +6, and then use "Reinforce Weapon" at Andre or a bonfire to reach +10 using Titanite Shards. Reaching +10 unlocks the path to +15, but requires the Very Large Ember from New Londo Ruins for +11, and then more shards. 
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How to take aim in DS1?

To aim with a bow, just press L1 (the opposite button front he fire button). In DS1, you can't aim with crossbows. What you can do is equip the binoculars and "aim" with them.
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How to +11 in DS1?

Standard upgrades from +5 to +10 require 9 Large Titanite Shards (1/1/2/2/3). Ascension from +10 to +11 requires the Very Large Ember. Standard upgrades from +11 to +14 require 7 Titanite Chunks (1/1/2/3). Standard upgrade from +14 to +15 requires one Titanite Slab.
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Is it illegal to own a katana in the US?

No, owning a katana is generally legal in the U.S. at the federal level, as they aren't classified as prohibited weapons, but laws vary significantly by state and city, with restrictions often applying to public carrying, concealment, blade length, and intent, so always check your local laws. While possession for collecting or decoration is usually fine, carrying in public often requires permits, proper secure transport (like in a case), and avoiding threatening situations to stay on the right side of the law. 
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Would a longsword break a katana?

It is possible for a longsword to break a katana, but it would depend on various factors such as the quality of the swords, their construction, and the specific circumstances of the encounter. Both the longsword and the katana are formidable weapons with their own strengths and weaknesses.
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Why do samurai rarely use katana?

Contrary to the common belief, the katana was rarely used in the battles because it gets dents so easily and it cannot kill a samurai with an armor. Most of the time, the samurai threw stones at each other or used spears with spikes to pull the enemy from their horses.
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How good is Artorias greatsword?

The Greatsword of Artorias (GSoA) is a cool, iconic weapon in Dark Souls, but its effectiveness is mixed: the "True" (Uncursed) version excels at criticals and killing ghosts (with high stats), while the Cursed version hits ghosts without needing curses but struggles with slow, high-risk moves and split damage, making the standard Claymore often a better, more reliable choice unless you're min-maxing for specific situations or high-level PvP.
 
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Why is Sif the Wolf so big?

If the player rescues it, it can be summoned to fight Manus. In the ensuing years, it continued to survive and grow to tremendous size to protect Artorias' grave.
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What is the best armor in Dark Souls?

There's no single "best" armor in Dark Souls; it depends on your build, prioritizing poise, defense, or weight for fast rolling, with popular choices like Havel's (poise/defense), Giant Armor (highest defense), Elite Knight (great early-game balance), and the Black Iron Set (fire/poison) being top contenders, often mixed and matched for optimal stats.
 
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