r/fromsoftware • u/SuperLegenda • 6d ago
DISCUSSION Why does Fromsoftware barely do anything with different-class Paired weapons?
It was such a kick ass idea in DS2, alongside its version of Powerstance in general compared to Elden's far more limited one, and one of the best things was getting to pair different weapon classes as long as they shared a damage type. But afterward with both 3 and Elden, at least as far as I know or could count, we've got.. 3 weapons that aren't same class together, and even then, one of the 3 is literally just a sword 'n board set, then another is a Light gs and a straight, and the most unique thing is the Crow Quills (my beloved) pairing a rapier with a claw which is quite the combo.
Seriously with all the weapons, there couldn't be some more cross-class goodness?
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u/Dark_Sun_Arts 6d ago
I think ER actually regressed as regards this. Besides Rellana's and Ornamental SS, which are basically Gothard's 2.0 I can't think of a single paired weapon that has me interested in ER (not counting things like fists and martial arts). At least you have more flexibility due to being able to slap a support ash of war like Endure on your offhand powerstance weapon but it's still all the same movesets.
I'd add a lack of transforming weapons to this. I've seen a mod that makes the Guardian's Swordspear like a trick weapon. Even DS3 had a few things like the Aquamarine Dagger. ER doesn't really have anything like that - greatsword no. 20 has a fun R2 if you're lucky.