Talk:Standard (upgrade path)/@comment-4057007-20140810220234

I'm on my first playthrough and I'm having a problem with upgrading. I was interested in getting a couple Boss Soul weapons, like the Moonlight Butterfly Horn and Queelag's Furysword.

For some reason, I can't get a Spear or Scimitar past Standard +5  I tried doing it myself, I tried taking it to Andre (who already has the Large Ember), and I tried taking it to the Giant Blacksmith. These weapons don't even show up in the upgrade menu anymore, but I have gotten armor up to Standard +8 and those just greyed out until I get the necessary materials.

Naturally, I have plenty of Large Titanite Shards and Souls to pay for it. What did I miss?