

This stabbing tool can be dropped from defeated Jailer Handmaid enemies that lurk in the Profaned Capital. It is worth noting that this blue-bar regeneration also occurs if one strikes a foe that is blocking, just be wary of getting parried.

It recovers a single point of FP per hit, meaning that it can be a useful tool for a caster build, though should probably not be held at all times, as its damage is simply too low to be useful outside of recovering FP. This remains true even after being fully upgraded, though it can be a handy tool for reasons besides damage output. The Handmaid's Dagger often gets looked down upon by many for the fact that it cannot be infused, and that it only gets a maximum scaling of D-tier in both Strength and Dexterity. While critical attacks are the prime strategy when using a Dagger, players should also come up with some tactics to use when facing foes who cannot be struck critically.


Acquiring them can be a bit tricky due to their placement in a treacherous world full of threats.īut after obtaining the sought-after weapon, players will still need to gauge how much damage they can do, as bigger numbers are always needed when it comes to armaments with such short reach. Updated on July 19, 2021, by Reyadh Rahaman: Desiring to use a Dagger for one's next playthrough is a great challenge to attempt, though the Ashen One will need to know where to find the very best of this weapon class in order to have any chance of success in this punishing game. With the exception of the three mentioned by the game itself in their item descriptions as being decrepit or lacking in some other manner, the remaining ten offer great opportunities for builds geared towards fast maneuvers and sudden strikes. Against foes that cannot be struck critically, they are understandably less than ideal, though against humanoid foes, both in PvE and PvP, they can be deadly tools. The primary reasons to use a Dagger is for their fast attack speed, rapid parry animation, and their higher critical hit damage. RELATED: The Best Hammers In Dark Souls 3 (And The Worst) However, this is not because they are useless these short-bladed weapons merely have a niche usage. For the most part, Daggers in Dark Souls 3 is the least used weapon class out of the wide arsenal that this incredible game by FromSoftware makes available.
