Demon’s Souls is an unforgiving experience, and you’ll need to be a formidable player to survive its onslaught of enemies, bosses and exploration. It takes a lot to navigate the Kingdom of Boletaria, so having a strong weapon can make all the difference. 

There’s a number of excellent weapons to be found in the opening hours, including some equipment that can last throughout the entire game if upgraded correctly.
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