However, Crystal weapons have some important characteristics that set them apart from Standard weapons.Ĭrystal weapons deal higher damage than Standard weapons, making them the most powerful choice for Dexterity and Strength builds. Crystal weapons are functionally very similar to weapons upgraded down the Standard path: they deal only physical damagecan be augmentedand in some cases increase scaling with Strength and Dexterity. The Giant Blacksmith gains the ability to ascend weapons down the Crystal path after receiving the Crystal Ember.
Crystal is an upgrade path in Dark Souls.
