How to Get Weapons to 15 in Dark Souls 1

To get a weapon to +15 in Dark Souls 1, you need to follow a specific upgrade path, which includes giving the Large Ember to Blacksmith Andre, and then obtaining the Very Large Ember to upgrade your weapon from +10 to +15. The process involves using Reinforce Weapon to upgrade from +0 to +5, then using Modify Equipment at Andre to boost from +5 to +6, and finally, using Reinforce Weapon again to upgrade from +6 to +10, before giving the Very Large Ember to Andre to modify +10 standard weapons up to +15.

Understanding the Upgrade Path

The upgrade path for weapons in Dark Souls 1 can be complex, but understanding the requirements for each stage is crucial for success.

Standard Upgrade Path

The standard upgrade path involves using Titanite Shards and Souls to upgrade your weapon from +0 to +5. After reaching +5, you need to acquire the Large Ember and give it to Blacksmith Andre to allow him to modify your weapon to +10.

FAQs

1. What is the role of the Large Ember in weapon upgrading? The Large Ember is necessary for upgrading weapons past +5, as it allows Blacksmith Andre to modify +5 normal weapons to +10.
2. How do I upgrade my weapon past +5? To upgrade past +5, you need to give the Large Ember to Blacksmith Andre, and then use the Modify Equipment option to boost your weapon from +5 to +6, and subsequently use Reinforce Weapon to upgrade from +6 to +10.
3. What is the Very Large Ember used for? The Very Large Ember is used to upgrade +10 standard weapons up to +15, by giving it to Blacksmith Andre.
4. Can I upgrade any weapon to +15? Not all weapons can be upgraded to +15; the weapon must be a standard weapon that can be modified by Blacksmith Andre using the Very Large Ember.
5. How do I get the Very Large Ember? The Very Large Ember can be found in New Londo Ruins, after draining the water.
6. What is the difference between Titanite Shards and Titanite Chunks? Titanite Shards are used for upgrading weapons from +0 to +5, while Titanite Chunks are used for upgrading weapons from +10 to +15.
7. Can I upgrade my weapon at any bonfire? You can upgrade your weapon from +0 to +5 at any bonfire using Reinforce Weapon, but for upgrades past +5, you need to use Blacksmith Andre.
8. What is the strongest strength weapon in Dark Souls 1? The Demon’s Greataxe is considered one of the strongest strength weapons in Dark Souls 1.
9. Can I dual wield weapons in Dark Souls 1? Unlike Dark Souls 2, Dark Souls 1 does not have the power stance ability, allowing you to swing both weapons at the same time, but you can still dual wield weapons.
10. Do weapons scale in Dark Souls 1? Yes, every weapon has damage that scales up to the respective stat (except Humanity) by a certain amount, represented by letters S to E.
11. How do I get the Uchigatana to +11? To reinforce the Uchigatana to +11, you need to give the Very Large Ember to the blacksmith in the Undead Parish, which can be found in New Londo Ruins after draining the water.
12. Should I upgrade the Zweihander or the Claymore? The choice between upgrading the Zweihander or the Claymore depends on your playstyle and preference, as both are solid weapons with different characteristics.
13. Is the Claymore better than the Zweihander? The Claymore and Zweihander are both great weapons, but the Claymore is maybe a bit more forgiving and has a more versatile moveset, while the Zweihander has higher range, poise break, and damage.
14. Can you 100% Dark Souls 1 in one playthrough? No, to achieve 100% in Dark Souls, you need to complete two full playthroughs and a half playthrough of the game on the same character (NG++).
15. How long does it take to 100% Dark Souls 1? Completing Dark Souls 1 can take around 42 hours for the main objectives, but to achieve 100% completion, it can take around 105 hours.