I always liked the Astora Straight Sword, but needs a huge investment (twinkling titanite, lots of souls to upgrade) and in the end of it all gets outclassed pretty quickly. How to Get / Where to Find the Astora's Straight Sword . Diagonal swing. Vertical swings. Bonus Anri's Straight Sword. Aux. Eklundz 8 years ago #1. https://darksouls.fandom.com/wiki/Astora%27s_Straight_Sword?oldid=330375. - 1.0. Low starting and ending lag. Right now I have ditched the drake sword for the Uchigatana (sitting at +3) and it scales nicely with Dex. < > Showing 1-15 of 28 comments . Only, it was once the sword of an earnest noble figure, and its attacks are boosted by that elusive, essential property unique to … A well-crafted sword named after the ruined land. Middleweight class of medium armor, quick sword, medium shield. Astora's Straight Sword is basically a Divine Longsword with equal split between Physical/Magic damage and a 120 Divine auxiliary effect. Don't worry if you don't have the faith requirement. Pick any infusable straight sword… Why exactly is the Astora Straight sword a bad weapon? Hey y'all, I got to Blighttown with my straight sword and it seems underpowered in this area, am I screwed? I feel Astora Straight sword is perfect for that balanced character. As long as the weapon is infusable and doesn't have Astora in its name, it'll work on a quality build. Why is one of the most iconic weapons in the game so trash lol? 10 Low starting and ending lag. Description "A well-crafted sword named after the ruined land. Minor starting and ending lag. - Param C To be certain of which sword … C Anri of Astoria (Luck, Healing Build) Build Level: 120; Build Focus: PvP . I was super disappointed when my attacks were doing 29 damage with R1. It's dope The Astora Straight Sword is a straight sword Weapon in Dark Souls 3. "High-quality weapon with a powerful blessing.". He dosen't really do much but he talks a lots. Stuns everything including the giant guards in anor lando . Good to know. 35 Original upload 23 May 2013 6:22AM. 216. I didn't know this sword counts as divine! Stab alternating with upward swings. 1: It scales with three stats, so it's technically good if you want to use miracles and weapons to be versatile 2: it does two types if damage 3: move set is good, great reach wit the stab So, why exactly is it bad? Which is a shame since I tried to make an Oscar of Astora playthrough and against 4 Kings was pretty useless. Fantastic weapon for cleric/sunbro builds early on, perhaps one of the best weapons you can pick up before heading to undead burg (assuming you took Master Key). Param. It is still very much capable of staggering and stun-locking opponents easily despite the low weight, but the damage it deals will not be nearly as lethal as the notably heavier ultra greatswords without heavy investment in Dexterity. "High-quality weapon with a powerful blessing." +5 Astora's Straight Sword at 13/13/50 = 311 total damage +10 Divine Sunlight Sword at 13/13/50 = 436 total +5 ASS at 40/40/50 = 397 Created by Nubblecakes . Anyone know if I can use Dakmoon Blade to buff this? I actually had to grind 14 Faith to be able to use the Astora's Straight Sword. As the description implies, this weapon excels at performing lethal thrust attacks, and more so well-timed counterattacks. Straight Swords are a Weapon type in Dark Souls 3. Lothric Knight's sword will do more damage in a Quality build, because it actually has proper scaling. Those two are really only useful in the early game where base damage matters more than scaling. I’m thinking of using it for a build. Anri's Straight Sword is a Weapon in Dark Souls 3. Divine Longsword +5 has same stats as Astora’s +5, so switch to the Longsword after you have the embers. I have astoras straight sword atm. Is it worth upgrading and using later in the game? Availability. Whether or not an intended meaning lies within this is unknown. Get this right after going to Firelink to make your trip to the Rite of Kindling just a bit easier, It's a good support for sorcerers. took down Cinder and Nameless king pretty ezz, Contributions to Fextralife Wikis are licensed under a, This sword is an amazing early game weapon if you have the required 14 Faith to wield it, as it can be acquired earlier than the, Can be acquired very early if you have the. Longsword at +15 with 200 physical. The Astora Greatsword is the lightest ultra greatsword obtainable, weighing only 8.0 units and scaling primarily with Dexterity. Wed Dec 11, 2019 7:31 am. The fact that it does has magic damage but has a faith scaling is a non-sense for me. Unique Upgrades are performed by any Blacksmith or by using the Weapon Smithbox.Regular Reinforcement Scales 51% for Strength , 51% for Dexterity  and 51%  Faith to increase your AR.To reach max, you need: 10,000 souls and 10 Twinkling Titanite. And why do I feel like I'm … It is a useful starting weapon for Faith builds as it can be acquired within minutes of arriving at the Firelink Shrine (assuming the player has the Master Key). Falls off sharply once you start encountering enemies with higher resistances, but if you upgrade it, it can last you through til the end of Sen's. This greatsword, bestowed only upon elite knights, is a relic of the ruined land of Astora. This is … Created by Nubblecakes . 32 On the sword's handle are engraved runes in an unknown language; these have not been reliably decoded. Low starting and ending lag. But don't even try to use it as your primary weapon. It is a useful starting weapon for Faith builds as it can be acquired within minutes of arriving at the Firelink Shrine (assuming the player has the Master Key). Designed for a focus on thrust attacks, this sword is hard and sharp, but not unusually heavy. Oscar's equipped version of Astora's Straight Sword is upgraded to +8; the weapon normally only reaches +5. Running swing. - Original upload 23 May 2013 6:22AM. You can get I think two twinkling titanite after the Grass Crest Shield on the way to Andre and three from the top of the tower Havel is in. 50 No, it's not as good as any other straight sword. Valley of the Drakes - corpse Skill: Stance While in stance, use normal attack to break a foe's guard from below, and strong attack to slash upwards with a forward lunge. Download: Manual; 0 of 0 File information. Really great for the catacombs in early game. I wouldn't upgrade that Astora sword too much (unless you have loads of twinkling to spare) it will start to be outclassed pretty soon and is only really good for the first half of the game, although its great for the skeletons … Iron Flesh gives you super defense anyways, why put so much into endurance and strength to wield a sword properly when spells give … Uploaded by Nubblecakes. Req. Low starting lag, minor ending lag. Astoras Straight Sword Remake; Astoras Straight Sword Remake. Astora's Straight Sword Found User Info: Eklundz. Straight sword of an unknown knight, likely one of Astora's superiors." how did … Treasure from a corpse in the Valley of Drakes (alongside Dragon Crest Shield 1) between the Undead Dragon's right arm and head. Backstabing Havel the rock for his ring with this weapon was awesome. Jumps forward while burying the sword into the ground. This guy I call Sadsack. All these attributes make this weapon class a popular choice for beginners and experts and a good choice for both PvP and PvE. Last updated 23 May 2013 5:54AM. Unique DLs-- Total DLs-- Total views. Astoras Straight Sword Remake; Astoras Straight Sword Remake. but the extra lightning damage that the LKGS seems to make it more meaty per hit depending on the enemy too. Astora's Straight Sword is a Weapon in Dark Souls and Dark Souls Remastered. Astora Straight Sword is a Weapon in Dark Souls 3. many of the other UGS have a better physical dammage output not by too much tho. You may find the Astora Straight Sword worth the 14 Faith, because it cuts early enemies like butter. You will blaze through the early game. Straight sword of an unknown knight, likely one of Astora's superiors. By then, you should have acquired a normal weapon like the claymore and have decent stats for it, so you can buff it with Sunlight Blade.But for early game faith builds, this thing is even better than the drake sword. High-quality weapon with a powerful blessing. And you can buy these later on in the game, so you can upgrade the sword. You can get the sword without waking the undead dragon, that should be changed in this article. It is possible to grab the sword without waking up the Dragon by approaching it slowly from the side of the New Londo shortcut. - Like the Occult Club. When ascending the weapon, it will only be displayed as "Greatsword of Artorias", it will not say "cursed". The Claymore is a greatsword so it's not the same as the straight sword, Claymore is slower and more powerful. Build Equipment. Why exactly is the Astora Straight sword a bad weapon? Sword born from the soul of the great grey wolf Sif, guardian of the grave of the Abysswalker Knight Artorias." His main purpose is to tell you that you have two … How to Get / Where to Find the Greatsword of Artorias Small hitbox and high ending lag. A well-crafted sword named after the ruined land. Eklundz 8 years ago #1. Regular / Thrust. This sword is very effective early in the game. A well-crafted sword named after the ruined land. Weapon Type Attack Type I wish they would've buffed it a little in the remaster. Raw Astora Straight Sword +6: Phys: 260 + 0 = 260 Yeah, I was right, Raw Astora is still stronger at this point. personaly i see Astoras GS better for if you are going for the lighter build. Version. Minor starting and ending lag. Greatsword of Artorias is a Weapon in Dark Souls and Dark Souls Remastered. The Leo Ring is, for this reason… User Info: Eklundz. Astora Greatsword is a Weapon in Dark Souls 3. In this Dark Souls 3 video, I show you how to get a powerful weapon early called the Astora Straight Sword. I was super disappointed when my attacks were doing 29 damage with R1. In that function, it is amazing. Question. Vertical swing. Any help? Irithyll Straight Sword can't be infused at all, meaning it can't take the Refined infusion. Dark Souls Wiki is a FANDOM Games Community. 14 Astora's Straight sword is really not very good past early in the game, but you may as well upgrade it until you get something better, it's not that expensive to do and like I said twinklings are easy to get and you don't need them for very many things. Weight Hints and Tips: Give to Frampt to receive 50 souls. 120 The Astora Straight Sword is a straight sword Weapon in Dark Souls 3. 1: It scales with three stats, so it's technically good if you want to use miracles and weapons to be versatile 2: it does two types if damage 3: move set is good, great reach wit the stab So, why exactly is it bad? 38,455. 216. Is it worth leveling up faith to use this sword, I am guessing probably not as the param bonus for it C for strengh and Dexterity but its the only divine weapon I have at my disposal at the moment. Eff. Way I see it, Astora's Straight Sword is the first weapon you should pick up on a faith build. 10 However, once the player is able to upgrade another weapon to +10 Normal or +5 Divine, the Astora's Straight Sword becomes outclassed very quick as the damage output is mediocre and does not scale well—even with high stats for STR, DEX and FTH. Right Hand: Anri's Straight Sword +5; Left Hand: Gold Winged Crest Shield +5, Saint-tree Bellvine; Armor: Elite Knight Set; Rings: Sun Princess Ring, Aldrich's Ruby, Pontiff's Left Eye, and Reversal Ring (for the flavor ) or any other good ring for the situation; Spells: Sacred Oath and Replenishment Skill: Stance Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Endorsements. Steps forward while swinging horizontally. Astora, before its fall, was a land replete with royal blood, and this weapon is both a reminder and heirloom of that era. It's best use is for low level characters, infused with Raw or an element. Anri's Straight Sword weapon moveset in Dark Souls 3, including Skill Weapon Arts and sample PvE combat. Low starting and ending lag. Astora, before its fall, was a land replete with royal blood, and this weapon is both a reminder and heirloom of that era. Durability User Info: touma9090. This walkthrough shows players on how to acquire Astora's Straight Sword and the Elite Knight Armor Set at the start of the game. It takes me into the Valley of the Drakes there I die to an undead dragon, however I do get two cool items from that, Astoras Straight Sword and the Dragoncrest Shield, which I plan on using for the early game. The dullest type of blade found in the ruined land of Astora. I maxed this out as far as scaling but put my faith up to 30 an it became a two handed monster. Entering the area between the dragon's arm and head will cause the … :D. No matter how I run the stats on this weapon, the stats are just bad in the long run compared to any other straight swords with or without a divine buff. 35 80 Thief / Witch's Ring —> use the Master Key to go get the Astora Straight Sword, Dragon Crest Shield, and Grass Crest Shield. Straight Sword For the Dark Souls variant, see Astora's Straight Sword. Astora Straight Sword caps out at +5 with 120 physical, 120 magical. 38,455. Astora's Straight Sword cannot be enchanted. Safe to use . But still there is the great club or if you don't like slow weapons the butcher knife on 30str they will 100% get more damage + great club does strike damage, but wathever i am digging you idea. I haven't gotten any twinkling titanite anyway but even if I had I probably wouldn't be able to make my way back through the labyrinth-ian sewers. Last updated 23 May 2013 5:54AM. Carry it until about Oreo and Smores, then pick up something else. 160 You can still parry/backstab skeletons with it to kill them in at least 2 or 3 hits and they won't revive. Download: Manual; 0 of 0 File information. Don't know why? Cannot be made from Broken Straight Sword nor from the Straight Sword Hilt . I've been using the straight sword, I can see that it does a little more damage than base due to my current faith level. Horizontal swings. Found in front of the Undead Dragon in the Valley of Drakes. Blighttown with un upgraded Astora's straight sword. The Astora sword has abysmal scaling. Qttsix used this for his record 100% run. This sword is really nice when you pair it with a dragonslayer spear build. It's only good for a portion of the game, but for that portion it's pretty kick ass, though a little short ranged. Skill: Stance While in stance, use normal attack to break a foe's guard from below, and strong attack to slash upwards with a forward lunge. Astora's Straight Sword cannot be enchanted. Astora's Straight Sword is located on a body by the Undead Dragon in the Valley of the Drakes. Requires: Twinkling Titanite and 2,000 souls per upgrade. The Astoria Straight Sword is a straight sword Weapon in Dark Souls 3. Astora, before its fall, was a land replete with royal blood, and this weapon is both a reminder and heirloom of that era. I actually had to grind 14 Faith to be able to use the Astora's Straight Sword. Astora's Straight Sword is a Weapon in Dark Souls and Dark Souls Remastered. Dura. 80 Doesn't even have to beat the Balder Side Sword or any of the other straight swords, just needs to be made into a more viable weapon for endgame PvE usage. Have just put faith up to 14 and still won't let me use this weapon! 100 Endorsements. Uploaded by … Video Location Timestamp 1:16 "Sir Artorias hunted the Darkwraiths, and his sword strikes harder against dark servants." I’m not sure how far it can take me ... but I’m here for the ride. Stats Anonymous. Past that however, you need to leave it in your storage bin. Version. I've seen people talking about lightning claymores, looking at the wiki I can see that the starting stats for the for the L.Claymore are higher than the maxed out straight sword, that's before you get the L.Claymore to +5. 1.0. Straight sword of an unknown knight, likely one of Astora's superiors." Straight Swords are the most basic type of weapon, but have solid reach and damage, fast attack speed and the Skill Stance, along with other versatile Weapon Arts. Astora Straight Sword [DKS3 Wiki] Comments posted to our Dark Souls 3 Wiki 14 . At 40 Str/Dex/Fai the Longsword does 414 physical damage while … Description "A well-crafted sword named after the ruined land. Unique DLs-- Total DLs-- Total views. 10 The weapon has a C modifier for faith that isn't listed here. Sword precious to Anri, another Unkindled. Astora's Straight Sword is basically a Divine Longsword with equal split between Physical/Magic damage and a 120 Divine auxiliary effect. 1 Availability 2 Characteristics 3 Moveset 4 Upgrades Found in the High Wall of Lothric, on a path hidden behind some barrels after passing through the rooftop area, inside a chest after one drops down to the scaffolding below. Virus scan. Jul 9, 2014 @ 7:35pm To upgrade it you need twinkling titanite or am i wrong here? Those quick attacks can really put out some damage in a short time. C This higher base damage means Longsword overtakes Astora's even with having 1 less scaling stat. Astora's Straight Sword is now a standard titanite weapon with no inherent elements, and it can be infused as many times as you want. The Astora Straight Sword is a straight sword in Dark Souls III. Astora's Straight Sword is a straight sword in Dark Souls. 3.0 It has only average scaling and will perform poorly in later stages of the game.