# Varangian Sword
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### In-Game Description --- *Straight sword wielded by Varangians and engraved with a skull. A former king launched a campaign to capture these terrors of the high seas, but rather than imprison them, forced them into hard labor at No-man's Wharf. The king, wracked with fear and suspicion, began to see the progenitor of the curse in anything and everything. During his reign, sorcerers in particular suffered dreadful persecution.* ### Availability --- Varangian Sailor (Sword & Shield, Bow) drop - uncommon. ### General Information ---
ImageDamageAux EffectsCounter StrengthPoise DamageStats Needed Stat BonusesDamage ReductionAux Effects ReductionStabilityDurabilityWeight
![]()125/0/0/0/0 (Slash)0/01102014/6/0/0 C/C/-/-/-/-50/10/35/35/2020/20/20/2030405
### Move Set --- Identical to the Broadsword. + show Move Set - hide Move Set
**One-Handed****Two-Handed**
**Light Attack**diagonal slashesdiagonal slashes
**Heavy Attack**delayed horizontal swipes with good rangediagonal then horizontal slashes
**Rolling Attack**diagonal slash upwardsslower slash
**Running Attack**near-instant diagonal slashslow downward slash
### Notes --- - A hefty Broadsword that packs the swing reach and balanced scaling of the Longsword, but weighs almost twice as much. ### Upgrades ---
FoldUnfold Upgrades Basic Magic Fire Lightning Dark Poison Bleed Raw Enchanted Mundane
#### Basic --- Standard upgrade path. Requires: - Titanite
NameDamageAux EffectsStat BonusesMaterials CostSouls
Varangian Sword +0125/0/0/0/00/0C/C/-/-/-/---
Varangian Sword +1137/0/0/0/00/0C/C/-/-/-/-1x Titanite Shard500
Varangian Sword +2150/0/0/0/00/0C/C/-/-/-/-2x Titanite Shard630
Varangian Sword +3162/0/0/0/00/0C/C/-/-/-/-3x Titanite Shard750
Varangian Sword +4175/0/0/0/00/0C/C/-/-/-/-1x Large Titanite Shard1,000
Varangian Sword +5187/0/0/0/00/0C/C/-/-/-/-2x Large Titanite Shard1,130
Varangian Sword +6200/0/0/0/00/0C/C/-/-/-/-3x Large Titanite Shard1,250
Varangian Sword +7212/0/0/0/00/0C/C/-/-/-/-1x Titanite Chunk1,500
Varangian Sword +8225/0/0/0/00/0C/C/-/-/-/-2x Titanite Chunk1,630
Varangian Sword +9237/0/0/0/00/0C/C/-/-/-/-3x Titanite Chunk1,750
Varangian Sword +10250/0/0/0/00/0C/C/-/-/-/-1x Titanite Slab2,000
### Infusions --- #### Magic --- Reduces: Base damage, STR and DEX stat bonuses, damage and aux effects reduction. Adds/Increases: Base magic damage, INT stat bonus, magic damage reduction. Requires: - Faintstone - 2,000 souls
NameDamageAux EffectsStat BonusesDamage ReductionAux Effects Reduction
Magic Varangian Sword +087/87/0/0/00/0D/D/C/-/-/-47.9/26.6/32.9/32.9/22.917.9/17.9/17.9/17.9
Magic Varangian Sword +196/96/0/0/00/0D/D/C/-/-/-47.9/26.6/32.9/32.9/22.917.9/17.9/17.9/17.9
Magic Varangian Sword +2105/105/0/0/00/0D/D/C/-/-/-47.9/26.6/32.9/32.9/22.917.9/17.9/17.9/17.9
Magic Varangian Sword +3113/113/0/0/00/0C/D/B/-/-/-47.9/26.6/32.9/32.9/22.917.9/17.9/17.9/17.9
Magic Varangian Sword +4122/122/0/0/00/0C/D/B/-/-/-47.9/26.6/32.9/32.9/22.917.9/17.9/17.9/17.9
Magic Varangian Sword +5131/131/0/0/00/0C/D/B/-/-/-47.9/26.6/32.9/32.9/22.917.9/17.9/17.9/17.9
Magic Varangian Sword +6140/140/0/0/00/0C/D/B/-/-/-47.9/26.6/32.9/32.9/22.917.9/17.9/17.9/17.9
Magic Varangian Sword +7148/148/0/0/00/0C/D/B/-/-/-47.9/26.6/32.9/32.9/22.917.9/17.9/17.9/17.9
Magic Varangian Sword +8157/157/0/0/00/0C/D/B/-/-/-47.9/26.6/32.9/32.9/22.917.9/17.9/17.9/17.9
Magic Varangian Sword +9166/166/0/0/00/0C/D/B/-/-/-47.9/26.6/32.9/32.9/22.917.9/17.9/17.9/17.9
Magic Varangian Sword +10175/175/0/0/00/0C/D/B/-/-/-47.9/26.6/32.9/32.9/22.917.9/17.9/17.9/17.9
#### Fire --- Reduces: Base damage, STR and DEX stat bonuses, damage and aux effects reduction. Adds/Increases: Base fire damage, INT and FTH stat bonus, fire damage reduction. Requires: - Firedrake Stone - 2,000 souls
NameDamageAux EffectsStat BonusesDamage ReductionAux Effects Reduction
Fire Varangian Sword +087/0/87/0/00/0D/D/-/C/-/-47.9/7.9/51.6/32.9/22.917.9/17.9/17.9/17.9
Fire Varangian Sword +196/0/96/0/00/0D/D/-/C/-/-47.9/7.9/51.6/32.9/22.917.9/17.9/17.9/17.9
Fire Varangian Sword +2105/0/105/0/00/0D/D/-/C/-/-47.9/7.9/51.6/32.9/22.917.9/17.9/17.9/17.9
Fire Varangian Sword +3113/0/113/0/00/0C/D/-/B/-/-47.9/7.9/51.6/32.9/22.917.9/17.9/17.9/17.9
Fire Varangian Sword +4122/0/122/0/00/0C/D/-/B/-/-47.9/7.9/51.6/32.9/22.917.9/17.9/17.9/17.9
Fire Varangian Sword +5131/0/131/0/00/0C/D/-/B/-/-47.9/7.9/51.6/32.9/22.917.9/17.9/17.9/17.9
Fire Varangian Sword +6140/0/140/0/00/0C/D/-/B/-/-47.9/7.9/51.6/32.9/22.917.9/17.9/17.9/17.9
Fire Varangian Sword +7148/0/148/0/00/0C/D/-/B/-/-47.9/7.9/51.6/32.9/22.917.9/17.9/17.9/17.9
Fire Varangian Sword +8157/0/157/0/00/0C/D/-/B/-/-47.9/7.9/51.6/32.9/22.917.9/17.9/17.9/17.9
Fire Varangian Sword +9166/0/166/0/00/0C/D/-/B/-/-47.9/7.9/51.6/32.9/22.917.9/17.9/17.9/17.9
Fire Varangian Sword +10175/0/175/0/00/0C/D/-/B/-/-47.9/7.9/51.6/32.9/22.917.9/17.9/17.9/17.9
#### Lightning --- Reduces: Base damage, STR and DEX stat bonuses, damage and aux effects reduction. Adds/Increases: Base lightning damage, FTH stat bonus, lightning damage reduction. Requires: - Boltstone - 2,000 souls
NameDamageAux EffectsStat BonusesDamage ReductionAux Effects Reduction
Lightning Varangian Sword +087/0/0/87/00/0D/D/-/-/C/-47.9/7.9/32.9/51.6/22.917.9/17.9/17.9/17.9
Lightning Varangian Sword +196/0/0/96/00/0D/D/-/-/C/-47.9/7.9/32.9/51.6/22.917.9/17.9/17.9/17.9
Lightning Varangian Sword +2105/0/0/105/00/0D/D/-/-/C/-47.9/7.9/32.9/51.6/22.917.9/17.9/17.9/17.9
Lightning Varangian Sword +3113/0/0/113/00/0C/D/-/-/B/-47.9/7.9/32.9/51.6/22.917.9/17.9/17.9/17.9
Lightning Varangian Sword +4122/0/0/122/00/0C/D/-/-/B/-47.9/7.9/32.9/51.6/22.917.9/17.9/17.9/17.9
Lightning Varangian Sword +5131/0/0/131/00/0C/D/-/-/B/-47.9/7.9/32.9/51.6/22.917.9/17.9/17.9/17.9
Lightning Varangian Sword +6140/0/0/140/00/0C/D/-/-/B/-47.9/7.9/32.9/51.6/22.917.9/17.9/17.9/17.9
Lightning Varangian Sword +7148/0/0/148/00/0C/D/-/-/B/-47.9/7.9/32.9/51.6/22.917.9/17.9/17.9/17.9
Lightning Varangian Sword +8157/0/0/157/00/0C/D/-/-/B/-47.9/7.9/32.9/51.6/22.917.9/17.9/17.9/17.9
Lightning Varangian Sword +9166/0/0/166/00/0C/D/-/-/B/-47.9/7.9/32.9/51.6/22.917.9/17.9/17.9/17.9
Lightning Varangian Sword +10175/0/0/175/00/0C/D/-/-/B/-47.9/7.9/32.9/51.6/22.917.9/17.9/17.9/17.9
#### Dark --- Reduces: Base damage, STR and DEX stat bonuses, damage and aux effects reduction. Adds/Increases: Base dark damage, INT and FTH stat bonus, dark damage reduction. Requires: - Darknight Stone - 2,000 souls
NameDamageAux EffectsStat BonusesDamage ReductionAux Effects Reduction
Dark Varangian Sword +087/0/0/0/870/0D/D/-/-/-/C47.9/7.9/32.9/32.9/41.617.9/17.9/17.9/17.9
Dark Varangian Sword +196/0/0/0/960/0D/D/-/-/-/C47.9/7.9/32.9/32.9/41.617.9/17.9/17.9/17.9
Dark Varangian Sword +2105/0/0/0/1050/0D/D/-/-/-/C47.9/7.9/32.9/32.9/41.617.9/17.9/17.9/17.9
Dark Varangian Sword +3113/0/0/0/1130/0C/D/-/-/-/B47.9/7.9/32.9/32.9/41.617.9/17.9/17.9/17.9
Dark Varangian Sword +4122/0/0/0/1220/0C/D/-/-/-/B47.9/7.9/32.9/32.9/41.617.9/17.9/17.9/17.9
Dark Varangian Sword +5131/0/0/0/1310/0C/D/-/-/-/B47.9/7.9/32.9/32.9/41.617.9/17.9/17.9/17.9
Dark Varangian Sword +6140/0/0/0/1400/0C/D/-/-/-/B47.9/7.9/32.9/32.9/41.617.9/17.9/17.9/17.9
Dark Varangian Sword +7148/0/0/0/1480/0C/D/-/-/-/B47.9/7.9/32.9/32.9/41.617.9/17.9/17.9/17.9
Dark Varangian Sword +8157/0/0/0/1570/0C/D/-/-/-/B47.9/7.9/32.9/32.9/41.617.9/17.9/17.9/17.9
Dark Varangian Sword +9166/0/0/0/1660/0C/D/-/-/-/B47.9/7.9/32.9/32.9/41.617.9/17.9/17.9/17.9
Dark Varangian Sword +10175/0/0/0/1750/0C/D/-/-/-/B47.9/7.9/32.9/32.9/41.617.9/17.9/17.9/17.9
#### Poison --- Reduces: Base damage, STR and DEX stat bonuses, damage and aux effects reduction. Adds/Increases: Base poison damage, poison damage reduction. Requires: - Poison Stone - 2,000 souls
NameDamageAux EffectsStat BonusesDamage ReductionAux Effects Reduction
Poison Varangian Sword +087/0/0/0/0112/0D/D/-/-/-/-47.9/7.9/32.9/32.9/22.936.6/17.9/17.9/17.9
Poison Varangian Sword +196/0/0/0/0114/0D/D/-/-/-/-47.9/7.9/32.9/32.9/22.936.6/17.9/17.9/17.9
Poison Varangian Sword +2105/0/0/0/0117/0D/D/-/-/-/-47.9/7.9/32.9/32.9/22.936.6/17.9/17.9/17.9
Poison Varangian Sword +3113/0/0/0/0120/0C/D/-/-/-/-47.9/7.9/32.9/32.9/22.936.6/17.9/17.9/17.9
Poison Varangian Sword +4122/0/0/0/0123/0C/D/-/-/-/-47.9/7.9/32.9/32.9/22.936.6/17.9/17.9/17.9
Poison Varangian Sword +5131/0/0/0/0126/0C/D/-/-/-/-47.9/7.9/32.9/32.9/22.936.6/17.9/17.9/17.9
Poison Varangian Sword +6140/0/0/0/0128/0C/D/-/-/-/-47.9/7.9/32.9/32.9/22.936.6/17.9/17.9/17.9
Poison Varangian Sword +7148/0/0/0/0131/0C/D/-/-/-/-47.9/7.9/32.9/32.9/22.936.6/17.9/17.9/17.9
Poison Varangian Sword +8157/0/0/0/0134/0C/D/-/-/-/-47.9/7.9/32.9/32.9/22.936.6/17.9/17.9/17.9
Poison Varangian Sword +9166/0/0/0/0137/0C/D/-/-/-/-47.9/7.9/32.9/32.9/22.936.6/17.9/17.9/17.9
Poison Varangian Sword +10175/0/0/0/0140/0C/D/-/-/-/-47.9/7.9/32.9/32.9/22.936.6/17.9/17.9/17.9
#### Bleed --- Reduces: Base damage, STR and DEX stat bonuses, damage and aux effects reduction. Adds/Increases: Base bleed damage, bleed damage reduction. Requires: - Bleed Stone - 2,000 souls
NameDamageAux EffectsStat BonusesDamage ReductionAux Effects Reduction
Bleed Varangian Sword +087/0/0/0/00/112D/D/-/-/-/-47.9/7.9/32.9/32.9/22.917.9/36.6/17.9/17.9
Bleed Varangian Sword +196/0/0/0/00/114D/D/-/-/-/-47.9/7.9/32.9/32.9/22.917.9/36.6/17.9/17.9
Bleed Varangian Sword +2105/0/0/0/00/117D/D/-/-/-/-47.9/7.9/32.9/32.9/22.917.9/36.6/17.9/17.9
Bleed Varangian Sword +3113/0/0/0/00/120C/D/-/-/-/-47.9/7.9/32.9/32.9/22.917.9/36.6/17.9/17.9
Bleed Varangian Sword +4122/0/0/0/00/123C/D/-/-/-/-47.9/7.9/32.9/32.9/22.917.9/36.6/17.9/17.9
Bleed Varangian Sword +5131/0/0/0/00/126C/D/-/-/-/-47.9/7.9/32.9/32.9/22.917.9/36.6/17.9/17.9
Bleed Varangian Sword +6140/0/0/0/00/128C/D/-/-/-/-47.9/7.9/32.9/32.9/22.917.9/36.6/17.9/17.9
Bleed Varangian Sword +7148/0/0/0/00/131C/D/-/-/-/-47.9/7.9/32.9/32.9/22.917.9/36.6/17.9/17.9
Bleed Varangian Sword +8157/0/0/0/00/134C/D/-/-/-/-47.9/7.9/32.9/32.9/22.917.9/36.6/17.9/17.9
Bleed Varangian Sword +9166/0/0/0/00/137C/D/-/-/-/-47.9/7.9/32.9/32.9/22.917.9/36.6/17.9/17.9
Bleed Varangian Sword +10175/0/0/0/00/140C/D/-/-/-/-47.9/7.9/32.9/32.9/22.917.9/36.6/17.9/17.9
#### Raw --- Reduces: Stat bonuses. Adds/Increases: Base damage. Requires: - Raw Stone - 2,000 souls
NameDamageAux EffectsStat BonusesDamage ReductionAux Effects Reduction
Raw Varangian Sword +0143/0/0/0/00/0E/E/-/-/-/-50/10/35/35/2020/20/20/20
Raw Varangian Sword +1158/0/0/0/00/0E/E/-/-/-/-50/10/35/35/2020/20/20/20
Raw Varangian Sword +2172/0/0/0/00/0E/E/-/-/-/-50/10/35/35/2020/20/20/20
Raw Varangian Sword +3186/0/0/0/00/0E/E/-/-/-/-50/10/35/35/2020/20/20/20
Raw Varangian Sword +4201/0/0/0/00/0E/E/-/-/-/-50/10/35/35/2020/20/20/20
Raw Varangian Sword +5215/0/0/0/00/0E/E/-/-/-/-50/10/35/35/2020/20/20/20
Raw Varangian Sword +6230/0/0/0/00/0E/E/-/-/-/-50/10/35/35/2020/20/20/20
Raw Varangian Sword +7244/0/0/0/00/0E/E/-/-/-/-50/10/35/35/2020/20/20/20
Raw Varangian Sword +8258/0/0/0/00/0E/E/-/-/-/-50/10/35/35/2020/20/20/20
Raw Varangian Sword +9273/0/0/0/00/0E/E/-/-/-/-50/10/35/35/2020/20/20/20
Raw Varangian Sword +10287/0/0/0/00/0E/E/-/-/-/-50/10/35/35/2020/20/20/20
#### Enchanted --- Reduces: Stat bonuses. Adds/Increases: INT stat bonus. Requires: - Magic Stone - 2,000 souls
NameDamageAux EffectsStat BonusesDamage ReductionAux Effects Reduction
Enchanted Varangian Sword +0125/0/0/0/00/0E/E/D/-/-/-50/10/35/35/2020/20/20/20
Enchanted Varangian Sword +1137/0/0/0/00/0E/E/D/-/-/-50/10/35/35/2020/20/20/20
Enchanted Varangian Sword +2150/0/0/0/00/0E/E/D/-/-/-50/10/35/35/2020/20/20/20
Enchanted Varangian Sword +3162/0/0/0/00/0E/E/D/-/-/-50/10/35/35/2020/20/20/20
Enchanted Varangian Sword +4175/0/0/0/00/0E/E/D/-/-/-50/10/35/35/2020/20/20/20
Enchanted Varangian Sword +5187/0/0/0/00/0E/E/D/-/-/-50/10/35/35/2020/20/20/20
Enchanted Varangian Sword +6200/0/0/0/00/0E/E/D/-/-/-50/10/35/35/2020/20/20/20
Enchanted Varangian Sword +7212/0/0/0/00/0E/E/D/-/-/-50/10/35/35/2020/20/20/20
Enchanted Varangian Sword +8225/0/0/0/00/0E/E/D/-/-/-50/10/35/35/2020/20/20/20
Enchanted Varangian Sword +9237/0/0/0/00/0E/E/D/-/-/-50/10/35/35/2020/20/20/20
Enchanted Varangian Sword +10250/0/0/0/00/0E/E/C/-/-/-50/10/35/35/2020/20/20/20
#### Mundane --- Reduces: Base damage, stat bonuses. Adds/Increases: Damage scaling from lowest stat. Requires: - Old Mundane Stone - 2,000 souls
NameDamageAux EffectsStat BonusesDamage ReductionAux Effects Reduction
Mundane Varangian Sword +062/0/0/0/00/0D/E/-/-/-/-50/10/35/35/2020/20/20/20
Mundane Varangian Sword +168/0/0/0/00/0D/E/-/-/-/-50/10/35/35/2020/20/20/20
Mundane Varangian Sword +275/0/0/0/00/0D/E/-/-/-/-50/10/35/35/2020/20/20/20
Mundane Varangian Sword +381/0/0/0/00/0D/E/-/-/-/-50/10/35/35/2020/20/20/20
Mundane Varangian Sword +487/0/0/0/00/0D/E/-/-/-/-50/10/35/35/2020/20/20/20
Mundane Varangian Sword +593/0/0/0/00/0D/E/-/-/-/-50/10/35/35/2020/20/20/20
Mundane Varangian Sword +6100/0/0/0/00/0D/E/-/-/-/-50/10/35/35/2020/20/20/20
Mundane Varangian Sword +7106/0/0/0/00/0D/E/-/-/-/-50/10/35/35/2020/20/20/20
Mundane Varangian Sword +8112/0/0/0/00/0D/E/-/-/-/-50/10/35/35/2020/20/20/20
Mundane Varangian Sword +9118/0/0/0/00/0D/E/-/-/-/-50/10/35/35/2020/20/20/20
Mundane Varangian Sword +10125/0/0/0/00/0D/E/-/-/-/-50/10/35/35/2020/20/20/20
--- ### Key ---
**Damage:**The Damage stat dictates how much damage the weapon does. The Damage stats for a weapon are A / B / C / D / E: - A is Physical Damage - B is Magical Damage - C is Fire Damage - D is Lightning Damage - E is Dark Damage Each weapon has one or more physical damage types: - Striking - Slashing - Thrusting Certain enemies are weak or strong against different damage types. See Weakness for physical reduction, Resistance for elemental reduction.
**Aux Effect:**The Aux Effect stat dictates how effective the weapon will be at causing the effect. The Aux Effect stats for a weapon are A / B: - A is Poison Effect - B is Bleed Effect
**Counter Strength:**Damage multiplier when hitting an enemy that is performing an action such as attacking. Value of 100 means no extra damage.
**Poise Damage:**The ability of the weapon to break the poise of an enemy.
**Stats Needed:**The Stats Needed determines how high various Stats must be in order to wield the weapon effectively. The stats required for a weapon are A / B / C / D: - A is the Strength required - B is the Dexterity required - C is the Intelligence required - D is the Faith required Wielding a weapon without the required Strength and/or Dexterity will incur a penalty to the Physical damage of the weapon, while lower-than-required Magic and/or Faith will reduce the Magic damage of the weapon. Also keep in mind that your character gains a 100% bonus to Strength by wielding a weapon with both hands, thus reducing the actual Strength required. For example, a character with 14 Strength can wield a Great Club (Requires 28 Strength) properly if the weapon is held with both hands. (14 x 2 = 28)
**Stat Bonuses:**The Stat Bonuses rating indicates the level of bonus damage you do with the weapon, based on the associated Stat. This rating can be S, A, B, C, D, or E (in order from most to least bonus for the associated skill). See Scaling for more information. The Bonus Stats for a weapon are A/B/C/D/E/F: - A is the Strength stat bonus that influences the physical attack of the weapon. - B is the Dexterity stat bonus that influences the physical attack of the weapon. - C is the Intelligence stat bonus that influences the Magical attack of the weapon. - D is the Intelligence and Faith stat bonus that influences the Fire attack of the weapon. - E is the Faith stat bonus that influences the Lightning attack of the weapon. - F is the Intelligence or Faith stat bonus that influence the Dark attack of the weapon(The lower of the two stats is chosen as the bonus stat).
**Damage Reduction:**The Damage Reduction % of the weapon. It dictates how much damage the weapon mitigates while blocking. The Damage Reduction % stats for weapons are A / B / C / D / E : - A is Physical Damage - B is Magical Damage - C is Fire Damage - D is Lightning Damage - E is Dark Damage
**Aux Effect Reduction:**The Aux Effect Reduction % of the weapon. It dictates how much of the effect the weapon mitigates while blocking. The Aux Effect Reduction % stats for a weapon are A / B / C / D: - A is Poison Effect - B is Bleed Effect - C is Petrification Effect - D is Curse Effect
**Stability:**Determines the amount of stamina expended to block an incoming attack. A higher stability also allows you to block stronger attacks without breaking guard and reduces the amount of stamina depleted from blocking attacks.
**Durability:**The durability of the weapon.
**Weight:**The weight of the weapon. Note that carrying over 70% of your Equip Weight will reduce the speed of your rolls, while going over 100% will reduce your regular speed to walking and attempts to roll or backstep will leave you momentarily stunned.
**Enchantable? Items/Spells:**Determines whether or not the weapon can receive a temporary damage buff by items and/or spells. Note that if you decided to infuse the weapon it cannot be enchanted by items.