Armor Modification

Armor modification is a gameplay mechanic of Dark Souls.

Armor Modification grants armor pieces higher damage resistance, improving their performance against tougher enemies.

Weapon Ascension
At certain reinforcement levels, different or more materials are required to upgrade an individual armor piece.

Standard
Upgrade Materials
 * Titanite Shard to +3
 * Large Titanite Shard to +6
 * Titanite Chunk to +9
 * Titanite Slab to +10

Unique
Upgrade Materials
 * Twinkling Titanite to +5

Armor Reinforcement
Armor can be reinforced by any blacksmith NPC, increasing their damage resistance. The player may also do this at any bonfire after purchasing an Armor Smithbox.