Note that the stats are not necessarily listed as end-game–rather this is a minimum you should aim for in a standard playthrough. The builds below will provide a quick recommendation on where to place stats to start, and the stats will be listed in order of importance. This is a very versatile start and will allow you to use a good selection of weapons until you decide exactly how to proceed. A good starting point for any character is to level your strength to 16, and your dexterity to 14, then add a few points to vitality. Because each weapon scales based off of a certain stat (like strength or dexterity), where you have spent your stat points will be a big decider on what weapons will be the most effective for you.Īlso, a quick note: before you invest your stat points by leveling up, its a good idea to have a plan for your character, rather than spreading your levels around every stat. I’ve tested every single weapon available in the game, and I’ve played through the game multiple times, with a number of different types of character builds.

With the vast selection of weapons in Dark Souls, it can be a little daunting to figure out where you should invest your titanite and soul stockpile.