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The higher the player's stat, the higher the is (found on the player status screen). Scaling quality is from highest to lowest as follows: S/A/B/C/D/E. Parameter Bonus: Strength, Dexterity,Magic, Fire, Lightning and Dark bonuses - The scaling multiplier applied to the. (( Links only please, no embeds, no PvP videos.)) It is unknown what damage type these are as the weapon is only supposed to be capable of inflicting thrust damage. Strangely enough if dual wielded with a curved sword the rapier will preform slashing motions during the powerstance attacks. This is handy when dual wielding as it gives you at least some defensive capability other than rolling if you've got the rapier in the right hand. This weapon has a parry instead of a strong attack when wielded in one hand.That aside, the main problem of many piercing weapons in Dark Souls II is the hitboxes and tracking of the thrust attacks, as they often miss and poorly track the target. The downside to its thrust attacks is the lack of horizontal sweep, which isn't ideal when dealing with many enemies side ways. It has long stabbing moves that can be used to punish and poke enemies at a distance. Another perk to using the rapier is its long-ranged moveset. However, attempting to use the previous attack to hit a shield might leave the user vulnerable after the attack is deflected. As any pierce-based weapon, it can be used to poke safely from behind a shield (attacking and blocking at the same time) but at the cost of reduced damage. Rapier is a dexterity-based weapon it has high dexterity damage bonus (B scaling for dexterity).Dropped by Forest Grotesque in Shaded Woods.Sold by Blacksmith Lenigrast for 1000 Souls.Also effective when fighting in narrow spaces. Use quick thrusts to damage hard-skinned foes. Thrusting Swords are light swords with fine tips that can be used while holding up a shield, and are effective for parrying. *When infused: 80 physical dmg/80 elemental dmg and B scaling with chosen element.Str scaling changes to E Dex scaling changes to C.