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For the Dark Souls variant, see Shortsword.
For the Dark Souls II variant, see Shortsword (Dark Souls II).

The Shortsword is a straight sword in Dark Souls III.

In-Game Description

Small straight sword excelling in thrusting attacks.
The shortsword is a light and easily wielded straight sword, due to its minimal attribute requirements.
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.

Availability[]

Sold by the Shrine Handmaid for 600 souls.

Characteristics[]

The Shortsword is the second-lightest straight sword in the game, tied with the Cleric's Candlestick and beaten only by the Broken Straight Sword. Additionally, it ties with several other straight swords for having the lowest Strength wielding requirement. In exchange, it has rather short attack range and its damage output is mediocre for a weapon of its class. These combined characteristics make the Shortsword ideal for players who do not prioritize melee combat or have low investment in Vitality, but still want a reliable combat option in a pinch.

The Shortsword shares the same moveset as the Lothric Knight Sword, in particular its thrusting strong attacks. This makes the Leo Ring a handy complement.

Moveset[]

Attack Description
One-handed
Weak Attack
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One-handed
Strong Attack
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Two-handed
Weak Attack
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Two-handed
Strong Attack
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Jump Attack ???
Running Attack ???
Rolling Attack ???
Kick ???
Off-handed
Weak Attack
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Off-handed
Strong Attack
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Upgrades[]

Reinforced with Titanite.

Videos[]

Dark_Souls_3_Shortsword_-_Weapon_Arts_Showcase

Dark Souls 3 Shortsword - Weapon Arts Showcase

Straight Swords
Anri's Straight SwordAstora Straight SwordBarbed Straight SwordBroadsword
Broken Straight SwordCleric's CandlestickDark SwordGotthard Twinswords
Irithyll Straight SwordLong SwordLothric Knight SwordLothric's Holy Sword
Morion BladeShortswordSunlight Straight Sword
Ashes of Ariandel
Valorheart
The Ringed City
Ringed Knight Straight Sword
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