Selecting the best weapons and armor is important for getting through Demon's Souls. This guide will help players with the best weapons and armor the player should aim for during their time in the game. Demon's Souls is regarded as the original "Souls" game, being the first to set the standard for what it means to be difficult in a modern era. During the PlayStation 3 era, many games were criticized for being too easy when compared to the classic difficulty of the NES era of games. To remedy this, Hidetaka Miyazaki, the designer behind Demon's Souls created the title so players could feel a sense of accomplishment by "overcoming tremendous odds." To make these challenges a bit easier, there are powerful weapons and armor littered all around the game. Here are the best weapon and armor sets players can find in the game.

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Demon's Souls originally released back on the PlayStation 3 and was remade for the PlayStation 5 from the ground up as a launch title. The game released alongside other heavily anticipated titles like Spider-Man: Miles Morales and Bugsnax, being one of the most diverse launch titles for any console. Sony had learned its lesson from its lackluster launch for the PlayStation 3 and focused more on delivering how quality gaming experiences right on Day 1. While Demon's Souls might not be everyone's cup of tea due to how hard it is to even triumph over the game's smallest challenges, there is much to experience for first-time players. They are given the chance to build their own character build with spells, armor, and weapons. Depending on the player's build, here are the best weapons and armor in the game.

The Best Weapons and Armor Sets in Demon's Souls

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Here are the best weapons and armor in the game and how players can find them.

  • Northern Regalia: Obtained when bringing together Demonbrandt, Soulbrandt, and the False King's Demon Soul. This is the best weapon in the game but the most challenging to achieve.
  • Uchigatana: Obtained when dropped by Black Skeleton. The player will need 13 Dexterity and 18 Endurance to wield it.
  • Kilij: Obtained when dropped by a Gold Skeleton. The player will need 10 Dexterity and 14 Endurance.
  • Falchion: Wanderer Class Starting Weapon: Obtainable by purchasing from Graverobber Blige for 1500 Souls. The player will need 10 Dexterity and 9 Endurance to wield it.
  • Biorr's Brushwood Armor: The player will need either Pure White or Pure Black World Tendency. Located in Bolerarian Palace near Archstone on the left. Head down a latter after Executioner Miralda.
  • Fluted Armor: Obtained at the Tower of Latria on the First Floor. Hidden near breakable barrels.
  • Garl's Vinland's Dark Silver Armor: Obtained in the Dirty Colossus Archstone. Garl Vinland will begin to attack you near Maiden Astraea in the swamp.
  • Yurt Armor: Obtained after freeing Yurt in the Tower of Latria. Right before taking the elevator down.

All of these sets are great for any player of Demon's SoulsThe game acting as a launch title will bring in old and new players to the series. The original game already looked great when it originally released but the new remake takes its graphics to the next level. This is one of the best launch titles ever released on a PlayStation console.

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Demon's Souls is available now on PlayStation 5.