[Top 10] Dark Souls 3 Best Fast Weapons That Slash Enemies

Updated:

30 Jan 2022

Quick weapons are a great means of dealing damage and maintaining a strong offensive in Dark Souls 3. These weapons don’t need to be small most of the time, they can be larger and still deftly used, so they fit many builds with ease. When used properly, with the right gems and build, you can pose a great threat to enemies and bosses alike. This article will cover the best quick weapons in the game and how to get them.

10. Brigand Twindaggers

How to get the Brigand Twindaggers

The Brigand Twindaggers is a classic example of a fast weapon. They can be dual-wielded, so the moveset is quite fluid and overwhelming for most enemies, and bosses are easily subdued with a nice mixture of damage output and mobility. Their Dexterity scaling is relatively low for the weapon class, although it is offset by the fact that they are dual weapons.

What makes the Brigand Twindaggers great:

Overwhelming attacks because they are paired
Decent Dexterity scaling
Strong moveset
Useful Weapon Art

Brigand Twindaggers stats:

Regular: 67 physical attack | Dexterity scaling: D
Regular +3: 71 physical attack | Dexterity scaling: D
Regular +6: 107 physical attack | Dexterity scaling: D
Regular +10: 134 physical attack | Dexterity scaling: D

9. Crow Quills

How to get the Crow Quills

One of the more elegant weapons on the list, the Crow Quills are a paired weapon that has the unique weapon skill that allows you to shoot quills out of the off-hand weapon for some deadly damage. With high scaling, good critical damage, and a quick moveset, the Crow Quills are ideal for PvP and any builds that require a good overall weapon with great potential.

What makes the Crow Quills great:

High Dexterity scaling
Swift moveset
Leaping animation in some attacks
Follow-up thrust after tossing quills

Crow Quills stats:

Regular: 98 physical attack | Dexterity scaling: C
Regular +3: 127 physical attack | Dexterity scaling: C
Regular +6: 156 physical attack | Dexterity scaling: B
Regular +10: 196 physical attack | Dexterity scaling: B

8. Sunlight Straight Sword

How to get the Sunlight Straight Sword

Next up it is the fan-favorite across many games, the Sunlight Straightsword, wielded by Solaire. It is very good for any Faith build that might need some solid damage output, because of its great scaling and very good weapon skill.

What makes the Sunlight Straight Sword great:

Weapon Art is a great buff
Good damage
Very good Faith scaling
Thrusting attacks

Sunlight Straight Sword stats:

Regular: 112 attack damage | Preferred scaling: C
Regular +3: 156 attack damage | Preferred scaling: C
Regular +5: 196 attack damage | Preferred scaling: B

7. Lothric Knight Sword

How to get the Lothric Knight Sword

A monster when it comes to Quality builds, the Lothric Knight Sword provides excellent damage on top of some very nice speed. Attack speed coupled with high damage output is a great means of establishing a good build, especially if you focus on scaling and level accordingly. It isn’t in a specific place, you need to farm the Lothric Knights but the reward is a nice payoff.

What makes the Lothric Knight Sword great:

High range
Great Dexterity scaling
Works with any infusion
High critical damage
Versatile weapon art

Lothric Knight Sword stats:

Regular: 103 physical attack | Dexterity scaling: D
Regular +3: 133 physical attack | Dexterity scaling: C
Regular +6: 164 physical attack | Dexterity scaling: C
Regular +10: 206 physical attack | Dexterity scaling: C

6. Drang Hammers

How to get the Drang Hammers

One of the things that make a high attack speed weapon good is a weapon skill that complements the speed. The Drang Hammers have a phenomenal weapon skill that is a spinning attack coupled with an overhead smash. This ties in wonderfully with their naturally high attack speed, making for a deadly combination. Other than this, they have good scaling and great fluidity.

What makes the Drang Hammers great:

Solid scaling
High damage
Useful weapon Skill

Drang Hammers stats:

Regular: 110 physical attack | Strength scaling: C
Regular +3: 143 physical attack | Strength scaling: C
Regular +6: 176 physical attack | Strength scaling: C
Regular +10: 220 physical attack | Strength scaling: C

5. Gotthard Twinswords

How to get the Gotthard Twinswords

Since it is a dual weapon, the Gotthard Twinswords cannot be one-handed. This is not a handicap, however, as the weapon gains a new moveset when you press L1, so the already fast moveset is even more lethal than before. Thrusting attacks are also included, so there is some extra damage variety.

What makes the Gotthard Twinswords great:

Versatile moveset
Great damage
High Strength scaling
Easy to get

Gotthard Twinswords stats:

Regular: 100 physical attack | Strength scaling: D
Regular +3: 130 physical attack | Strength scaling: C
Regular +6: 160 physical attack | Strength scaling: C
Regular +10: 200 physical attack | Strength scaling: C

4. Dagger

How to get the Dagger (1:25)

A classic, the Dagger is a deadly weapon with a swift, fluid moveset capable of very good things with the proper build. Usually reserved for Mercenaries or Assassins, this weapon has a great weapon Skill that is useful for mobility, as well as getting through the dreaded swamp.

What makes the Dagger great:

Great Weapon Art
High mobility
High attack speed
Excellent Dex scaling

Dagger stats:

Regular: 65 physical attack | Dexterity scaling: C
Regular +3: 84 physical attack | Dexterity scaling: C
Regular +6: 104 physical attack | Dexterity scaling: B
Regular +10: 130 physical attack | Dexterity scaling: B

3. Estoc

How to get the Estoc (0:30)

One of the best Thrusting swords in the game, capable of breaking shields and dancing around your opponent. The speed of the weapon is an added bonus, as combining the thrusting potential of the Estoc with the damage and speed is a deadly combination that is worth utilizing in your next playthrough.

What makes the Estoc great:

Very fast
Good Dexterity scaling
Can break shields

Estoc stats:

Regular: 105 physical attack | Dexterity scaling: D
Regular +3: 136 physical attack | Dexterity scaling: C
Regular +6: 168 physical attack | Dexterity scaling: C
Regular +10: 210 physical attack | Dexterity scaling: C

2. Rapier

How to get the Rapier (2:05)

An absolute favorite among many players who favor Dexterity over Strength, the Rapier is a monster of a weapon that has many benefits with it. The damage is crazy high, the speed is immense, and the critical damage is great when combined with its speed. It is also quite easy to find early in the game, as early as the High Wall.

What makes the Rapier great:

High critical damage
High Dexterity scaling
Fast attack speed
Can be used as an offhand weapon
The lightest Thrusting Sword

Rapier stats:

Regular: 95 physical attack | Dexterity scaling: C
Regular +3: 123 physical attack | Dexterity scaling: C
Regular +6: 152 physical attack | Dexterity scaling: C
Regular +10: 190 physical attack | Dexterity scaling: B

1. Sellsword Twinblades

How to get the Sellsword Twinblades

The best Dexterity weapon in the game, these fast swords will slash and slice everything in their path without issue. The moveset is fluid, consistent, and extremely good for overwhelming enemies and bosses alike. Since you can find it relatively early in the game, on the Road of Sacrifices, it is easy to integrate into a Dexterity build early.