Big Boss Weapons

Dark Souls III has an assortment of unique boss weapons that you can transpose to assist in your quest to defeat the Lords of Cinder. With so many to discover, we’ve compiled information on each one and how you can get them. Click ahead to see every boss weapon and their accompanying lore, stats, and skills. Keep checking back for more as we’ll be continually updating this gallery with more weapons over the next couple months.

Quick Note: How to Get Boss Weapons

After you defeat a boss, you gain a special item that represents their soul. While you can use this item to gain experience, it’s also possible to trade it in to get special weapons. To do this, you need to talk to Ludleth of Courland, who’s capable of transposing boss souls into weapons. However, he won’t be able to do this until you’ve given him the Transposing Kiln, an item dropped after you defeat the Curse-Rotted Greatwood boss. Once you’ve acquired the Kiln, you can then give Ludleth boss souls to redeem special weapons unique to the soul you give him.

When you transpose boss souls, an important factor to keep in mind is that the process creates two items. However, you can only pick one of these two items, so choose wisely. If you want to acquire the other item after you’ve chosen the other, you can only do so in a subsequent New Game+ playthrough after re-obtaining the required boss soul to transpose it.

Hollowslayer Great Sword

“Greatsword used for a lifetime by a masked knight. Harbors the fears that lurk within the minds of Hollows, and is particularly effective against them.

Bestowed to a proper Mirrah knight long ago. Two-hand to execute special sword techniques.”

Hollowslayer Great Sword (Stats)

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.”

How to Find: Transposed from the Soul of Curse-Rotted Greatwood.

Wolnir’s Holy Sword

“A holy sword eroded by the Abyss. When Wolnir fell to the Abyss, he was gripped by a fear of true darkness, and pleaded to the gods for the first time.

This holy sword, together with three armlets stripped from the corpses of clerics, gave him some semblance of comfort.”

Wolnir’s Holy Sword (Stats)

Skill: Wrath of the Gods

• “Thrust weapon into earth to emit powerful shockwave. The wrath of those swallowed by the Abyss is a thing to be wary indeed.”

How to Find: Transposed from the Soul of High Lord Wolnir.

Greatsword of Judgement

“A ceremonial sword, held in Pontiff Sulyvahn’s left hand, representing the judgment of the moon, but with magic far closer to sorcery than any existing lunar power. Its dark blue hues, deeper than the darkest moon, reflect sorcerer Sulyvahn’s true nature. “

Greatsword of Judgement (Stats)

Skill: Stance of Judgement

• “Assume stance to unleash dark magic. Use normal for a lunging thrust, and strong attack to emit a side-sweeping wave.”

How to Find: Transposed from the Soul of Pontiff Sulyvahn.

Wolf Knight’s Greatsword

“Greatsword of a knight tainted by the dark of the Abyss, and master of the wolf’s blood of Farron.

The wolf knight was the first Abyss Watcher, and his sword is more punishing against creations of the abyss.”

Wolf Knight’s Greatsword (Stats)

Skill: Wolf Sword

• “While in stance, use normal attack for a low spinning slash, or strong attack to leap forward in a vertically-slashing somersault.”

How to Find: Transposed from the Soul of the Blood of the Wolf. You gain this soul after defeating the Abyss Watchers.

Moonlight Greatsword

“Legendary dragon weapon associated with Seath the paledrake.

Charge strong attack to its limit to unleash moonlight wave.

Oceiros, the Consumed King, was infatuated with the search for moonlight, but in the end, it never revealed itself to him.”

Moonlight Greatsword (Stats)

Skill: Moonlight Vortex

• “Draw sword back and thrust to unleash torrential moonlight.”

How to Find: Transposed from the Soul of Consumed Oceiros. You gain this soul after defeating Oceiros, the Consumed King.

Firelink Greatsword

“The Lords of Cinder linked the First Flame, and this Greatsword was wielded by their deific manifestation.

This coiled sword, found thrust in the bonfire, existed long before the throneless lords themselves.”

Firelink Greatsword (Stats)

Skill: Ember

• “The fading flame momentarily illuminates and launches itself forward.”

How to Find: Transposed from the Soul of the Lords. You gain this soul after defeating the Soul of Cinder.

Profaned Greatsword

“A ceremonial sword, held in Pontiff Sulyvahn’s right hand, representing the Profaned Flame.

Long ago, when Sulyvahn was yet a young sorcerer, he discovered the Profaned Capital and an unfading flame below a distant tundra of Irithyll, and a burning ambition took root within him.”

Profaned Greatsword (Stats)

Skill: Profaned Flame

• “Temporarily summon the Profaned Flame. Lunge forward and use strong attack to enshroud blade in flame.”

How to Find: Transposed from the Soul of Pontiff Sulyvahn.

Lorian’s Greatsword

“Ultra greatsword of Lorian, Prince Lothric’s older brother. Cast in smoldering molten steel, and stained black.

Before Lorian embraced his brother’s curse, he was a knight who single-handedly slayed the demon prince, but the victory eternally scorched his sword with flame.”

Lorian’s Greatsword (Stats)

Skill: Flame of Lorian

• “Lunge forward to transform smolder into flame, and follow with strong attack to launch flame across ground.”

How to Find: Transposed from the Soul of Twin Princes. You gain this soul after defeating Lothric and Lorian.

Lothric’s Holy Sword

“Prince Lothric’s straight sword, blessed by Emma with potent magic.

Young Lothric was meant to be a champion, and was expected to wield this platinum sword, but some things will remain distant dreams forever.”

Lothric’s Holy Sword (Stats)

Skill: Sacred Lothric Light

• “Assume stance to imbue sword with sacred light, and use strong attack to release light together with a great thrust of the sword.”

How to Find: Transposed from the Soul of the Twin Princes. You gain this soul after defeating Lorian and Lothric.

Farron Greatsword

“Greatsword of the Abyss Watchers which is atypically paired with an unusual dagger.

The dagger is utilized as a wedge in the left hand while the greatsword is held in the right, a unique technique that was synonymous with the Undead Legion. Confounds foes in the manner of wolves hunting prey.”

Farron Greatsword (Stats)

Skill: Parry

• “Deflect an attack when times properly and follow up with a critical hit, executed with the dagger.”

How to Find: Transposed from the Soul of the Blood of the Wolf. You gain this soul after defeating the Abyss Watchers.

Storm Curved Sword

“Curved sword imbued with the strength of the Stormdrake.

The Nameless King, ally of the ancient dragons, fought beside the Stormdrake in countless battles. When the great beast fell, the king claimed his soul, as was the custom in the age of the gods.”

Storm Curved Sword (Stats)

Skill: Tornado

• “Imbue blade with the wrath of storm in a spinning motion, and follow with a strong attack to bear that wrath upon foes.”

How to Find: Transposed from the Soul of the Nameless King.

Dancer’s Enchanted Swords

“Paired enchanted swords that Pontiff Sulyvahn bestowed upon the Dancer of the Boreal Valley. These blades, symbolic of the Dancer’s bows, are enchanted by dark magic in the right-hand, and fire in the left, mirroring the Pontiff.”

Dancer’s Enchanted Swords (Stats)

Skill: Dancer’s Grace

• “Unleash the fury of both blades in a dancing spin motion and use strong attack to continue the performance until stamina is exhausted.”

How to Find: Transposed from the Soul of the Dancer of the Boreal Valley.

Crystal Sage’s Rapier

“Thrusting sword with tiny crystals scattered across its blade, used by the Crustal Sages for self-defense.

The crystals boost the magic damage inflicted by the sword, and the item discovery of its wielder, fruits of the lifetime of research conducted by the sages.”

Crystal Sage’s Rapier (Stats)

Skill: Stance

• “From stance, use normal attack to back step and execute a surprise attack, or strong attack for consecutive thrusting.”

How to Find: Transposed from the Soul of the Crystal Sage.

Demon’s Greataxe

“This greataxe, a favorite among demons, contains the strength of fire.

The demons, born of Chaos, harbor fire, and yet they are twisted and malformed, such that they were never meant to be.”

Demon’s Greataxe (Stats)

Skill: Demonic Flare

• “Briefly cause flame within to flare, and smash it upon earth and foes.”

How to Find: Transposed from the Soul of a Demon. You gain this soul after defeating the Old Demon King.

Dragonslayer Greataxe

“Melted iron greataxe that once formed part of the Dragonslayer Armour.

Thickly imbued with the power of lighting. Use skill to draw upon the techniques used to slay the archdragons.”

Dragonslayer’s Greataxe (Stats)

Skill: Falling Bolt

• “Hold axe high in air to gather fierce lightning, and smash ground to whip the bolds to the ground.”

How to Find: Transposed from the Soul of Dragonslayer Armor.

Yhorm’s Great Machete

“Great machete wielded long ago by Yhorm the Giant.

Yhorm once lumbered on the frontlines with a greatshield. But one day, in place of his shield, a left-hand notch was added to his machete, enabling the smashing technique that would become the legacy of his later years.”

Yhorm’s Great Machete (Stats)

Skill: Warcry

• “Let out a spirited warcry that temporarily boosts attack, and enables a crushing strong attack.”

How to Find: Transposed from the Soul of Yhorm the Giant.

Vordt’s Great Hammer

“Great Hammer wielded by Vordt, the outrider knight of the Boreal Vallery. Weapon is imbued with frost, and causes frostbite.

Frost accumulates in the body causing frostbite, which saps one’s health, lowers absorption, and slows stamina recovery.”

Vordt’s Great Hammer (Stats)

Skill: Perseverance

• “Anchor weapon in earth to temporarily boost poise. Damage reduced while activated.”

How to Find: Transposed from the Soul of Boreal Valley Vordt. You gain this soul after defeating Vordt of the Boreal Valley.

Old King’s Great Hammer

“Great Hammer of the Old Demon King.

This weapon has survived since old Izalith, and his imbued with remnants of the Chaos Flame.”

Old King’s Great Hammer (Stats)

Skill: Molten Perseverance

• “Anchor weapon in earth to temporarily boost praise, and use strong attack to repeatedly stab earth to trigger molten explosions.”

How to Find: Transposed from the Soul of a Demon. You gain this soul after defeating the Old Demon King.

Arstor’s Spear

“One of the curses that festered within the belly of the Greatwood, and a terrible weapon favored by Earl Arstor the Impaler.

The spear is enwreathed in rotten, heavily poisonous meat. Defeating foes restores HP.”

Arstor’s Spear (Stats)

Skill: Shield Splitter

• “Take a large step forward and make a single focused thrust to puncture enemy shields and inflict damage.”

How to Find: Transposed from the Soul of the Rotted Greatwood.

Dragonslayer Swordspear

Skill: Falling Bolt

• “Hold swordspear high in the air to summon fierce lightning that descends upon distant foes.”

How to Find: Transposed from the Soul of the Nameless King.

Gundyr’s Spear

“Halberd of Gundyr the Champion, received when he was charged with his duty.

This old cast-iron halberd has the power to break poise, and is said to never crumble, seeming to suggest that Gundyr was fated to eternal service from the beginning.”

Gundyr’s Halberd (Stats)

Skill: Champion’s Charge

• “Hold spear at waist and charge at foe, and use momentum to transition into sweeping strong attack.”

How to Find: Transposed from the Soul of Champion Gundyr.

Demon’s Fist

“A demonic first that burns with fiery essence. Its wielder can release this power through the use of its Skill.

When two-handed, fists are equipped to each hand.”

Demon’s Fist (Stats)

Skill: Flame Whirlwind

• Spin through opponents with abandon, flaming fists outstretched. Using a strong attack while spinning utilizes your momentum to slam the ground with both fists.

How to Find: Transposed from the Soul of a Demon. You gain this soul after defeating the Old Demon King.

Darkmoon Longbow

“Longbow of Darkmoon Gwyndolin, who was gradually devoured by Aldrich.

This golden bow is imbued with powerful magic and is most impressive with Moonlight Arrows.”

Darkmoon Longbow (Stats)

Skill: Darkmoon Arrow

• “Infuse a readied arrow with Darkmoon essence, granting it magic damage and the ability to pierce shields.”

How to Find: Transposed from the Soul of Aldrich. You gain this soul after defeating Aldrich, Devourer of Gods.

Twin Princes’ Greatsword

“Sword forged from the reunion of the insepravle swords born from the souls of Lothric and Lorian, the twin princes.

Their union is rooted in a curse, and perpetuated by grief.”

Twin Princes’ Greatsword (Stats)

Skill: Sacred Light of Flame

• “While in stance, use normal attack to cast Sacred Lothric Light, and strong attack to cast Flame of Lorian.”

How to Find: Ludleth of Courland give you the option of transposing this weapon after obtaining both Lorian’s Greatsword and Lothric’s Holy Sword.