[Top 10] Dark Souls 3 Best Faith Weapons And Where To Get Them

Updated:

30 Jan 2022

Faith is one of the more underappreciated builds that many players don’t even try to approach until they have completed more than one playthrough, but make no mistake, they are still more than viable and quite powerful when executed properly. Like any other build, you are going to be needing a weapon, a solid weapon that you can rely on. This article will list some of the best Faith weapons you can incorporate into your Faith build.

10. Dragonslayer’s Greataxe

How to get the Dragonslayer’s Greataxe

A massive weapon for massive players, the Dragonslayer’s Greataxe is the definition of awesomeness. The reason it is so good on Faith builds is its inherent Lightning damage, which is amplified by the Faith stat. While other weapons might be smaller and have more emphasis on speed, this greataxe is reserved for those paladins that prefer to get up close and personal with their enemies.

What makes the Dragonslayer’s Greataxe great:

Inherent Lightning damage
Good scaling
Strong moveset
High damage
Awesome weapon Skill

Dragonslayer’s Greataxe stats:

Regular: 200 physical attack | Strength scaling: D
Regular +3: 303 physical attack | Strength scaling: C
Regular +5: 364 physical attack | Strength scaling: C

9. Lothric Knight Greatsword

How to get the Lothric Knight Greatsword

The bigger version of the Lothric Knight Sword, this weapon is a powerhouse in terms of damage, and it is compatible with many different infusions. Similar to the Dragonslayer’s Greataxe, it is also imbued with the power of lightning, which gets added to the normal attacks for extra damage.

What makes the Lothric Knight Greatsword great:

Great moveset
Innate Lightning damage
Strong scaling
Versatile infusions

Lothric Knight Greatsword stats:

Regular: 131 physical attack | Dexterity scaling: D
Regular +3: 170 physical attack | Dexterity scaling: C
Regular +6: 209 physical attack | Dexterity scaling: C
Regular +10: 262 physical attack | Dexterity scaling: C

8. Crucifix of the Mad King

How to get the Crucifix of the Mad King

A dark weapon with great potential, the Crucifix of the Mad King is great for anyone who wants to run a Faith build, focusing on Dark damage. The general feel and aesthetic of the weapon is awesome, as it is gritty and uses a literal corpse to augment its power. When you use the weapon Skill, there is a random effect of three triggerred, so you have very versatile gameplay when you wield this weapon.

What makes the Crucifix of the Mad King great:

Great damage
Interesting and versatile weapon Skill
Decent scaling
High Dark damage with Faith

Crucifix of the Mad King stats:

Regular: 124 physical attack | Strength scaling: D
Regular +3: 172 physical attack | Strength scaling: D
Regular +5: 216 physical attack | Strength scaling: C

7. Dragonslayer Swordspear

How to get the Dragonslayer Swordspear

Another Dragonslayer weapon, the Dragonslayer Swordspear also has Lightning damage per hit, making its already powerful damage output even more fierce. Other than that, it features a strong moveset that is different depending on if it’s two-handed or one-handed, so it either utilizes glaive attacks or spear attacks, each with different effects.

What makes the Dragonslayer Swordspear great:

Very versatile moveset
Strong damage
Useful weapon Skill
Good scaling

Dragonslayer Swordspear stats:

Regular: 128 physical attack | Dexterity scaling: D
Regular +3: 191 physical attack | Dexterity scaling: C
Regular +5: 234 physical attack | Dexterity scaling: C

6. Dragonslayer’s Axe

How to get the Dragonslayer’s Axe

Okay, one more, and I promise I’m done. Yet another Dragonslayer weapon, this axe has some incredible weapon damage coupled with equally powerful lightning damage at every level. While it doesn’t have a special weapon Skill like the other ones, this weapon is still a powerhouse when utilized properly in a Faith build.

What makes the Dragonslayer’s Axe great:

Good physical damage
Good Lightning damage
Great scaling
Very reliable

Dragonslayer’s Axe stats:

Regular: 105 physical attack | Strength scaling: D
Regular +3: 136 physical attack | Strength scaling: D
Regular +6: 168 physical attack | Strength scaling: D
Regular +10: 210 physical attack | Strength scaling: D

5. Morne’s Great Hammer

How to get Morne’s Great Hammer

Moving on to more bashing weapons, Morne’s Great Hammer is a popular weapon among players that like PvP and PvP. It has some insane stat requirements to even use effectively (50 STR and 30 FTH) so it is only natural to assume that this weapon would be an absolute powerhouse when it comes to damage output. Its scaling is good, so that is another plus.

What makes Morne’s Great Hammer great:

Strong weapon Skill
Great damage
High Poise health
Reliable

Morne’s Great Hammer stats:

Regular: 200 physical attack | Strenght scaling: D
Regular +3: 278 physical attack | Strength scaling: C
Regular +5: 348 physical attack | Strength scaling: C

4. Wolnir’s Holy Sword

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One of the coolest boss weapons you can get your hands on. It is transposed with the soul of High Lord Wolnir, so you do have to defeat this boss to get his weapon, but it pays off really nicely. The moveset is great and it deals very nice damage with its versatile scaling, but the true power lies in its weapon Skill. It emits a shockwave from the earth to deal large AOE damage to enemies.

What makes Wolnir’s Holy Sword great:

High damage
Good scaling
Amazing weapon Skill

Wolnir’s Holy Sword stats:

Regular: 151 physical attack | Strength scaling: D
Regular +3: 226 physical attack | Strength scaling: D
Regular +5: 276 physical attack | Strength scaling: C

3. Great Corvian Scythe

How to get the Great Corvian Scythe

An unusual weapon in a list like this, the Great Corvian Scythe can really prove that it is very useful in a Faith build, due to the high Dexterity scaling and moveset that might help a cleric out in many situations. It has innate Bleed, so it’s quite useful when you land a lot of hits, and the weapon Skill is a brutal attack that deals critical damage if you land it.

What makes the Great Corvian Scythe great:

High damage
Good scaling
Strong weapon Skill
Innate Bleed effect

Great Corvian Scythe stats:

Regular: 97 physical attack | Dexterity scaling: C
Regular +3: 126 physical attack | Dexterity scaling: C
Regular +6: 155 physical attack | Dexterity scaling: B
Regular +10: 194 physical attack | Dexterity scaling: B

2. Sunlight Straight Sword

How to get the Sunlight Straight Sword

This is a favorite weapon among players who love running Faith builds and players that love the iconic Solaire. It has all of the standard features of a normal straight sword, except this one has extremely high Faith scaling and a very powerful weapon Skill for individuals, as well as cooperators. Consider this weapon when you want to run a classic battle cleric build.

What makes the Sunlight Straight Sword great:

Awesome Faith scaling
Useful weapon Skill
Great damage
Good overall choice

Sunlight Straight Sword stats:

Regular: 112 physical attack | Faith scaling: C
Regular +3: 156 physical attack | Faith scaling: C
Regular +5: 196 physical attack | Faith scaling: B

1. Saint’s Bident

How to get the Saint’s Bident

Now we come to a weapon that is quite better than most would assume, and that is largely due to its high Faith scaling and the moveset it has. With the standard moveset of a pyke, the Saint’s Bident has excellent range and stagger potential because of its weapon Skill, Charge. The whole package of a good moveset and good scaling make this an amazing weapon for any cleric or paladin.