[Top 5] Dark Souls 3 Best Halberds That Are Versatile

[Top 5] Dark Souls 3 Best Halberds That Are Versatile
Polearms are the best weapons. Fight me.


Halberds are a personal favorite of mine, not only in-game but as a general weapon in real life. They are just so useful and act as a spear on steroids. Their usefulness translates very well into video games, as well, as we will see in this article. Halberds in Dark Souls 3 feature long reach, great damage, and very strong Weapon Arts, so they’re incredibly versatile and can fit any build comfortably.

5. Crucifix of the Mad King

How to get the Crucifix of the Mad King

The Crucifix of the Mad King is a weapon that is absolutely amazing with a Strength/Faith build, due to the massive Dark damage output you can get. Despite having innate Dark damage, the Crucifix can still be buffed by Dark Blade, increasing its already high damage even further. The Weapon Art is incredible as well, when you use it, you slam the weapon into the ground and one of three random effects will trigger: an AOE Roar, a Blessing similar to Perseverance, or a Vexation which spawns a sphere that explodes after a time. 

What makes the Crucifix of the Mad King great:

  • High Strength scaling
  • Absolutely massive attack damage due to the Dark damage output
  • Great Weapon Art
  • Good for groups of enemies

Crucifix of the Mad King stats:

  • Regular: 124 physical attack | Strength scaling: D
  • Regular +3: 172 physical attack | Strength scaling: D
  • Regular +5: 216 physical attack | Strength scaling: C

4. Lucerne

How to get Lucerne

Lucerne is a classic polearm with a strong moveset and Weapon Art, making it very useful and reliable in basically any situation you put it in. You can acquire this weapon very early, on the Tower on the Wall, so you can create a build centered around this weapon quite early in the game. Other than that, it has great Dexterity scaling and great overall damage, so you should consider this weapon for a safe approach to the game.  

What makes Lucerne great:

  • Good damage
  • Great scaling
  • Strong Weapon Art
  • Very reliable
  • Can be gotten early

Lucerne stats:

  • Regular: 126 physical attack | Dexterity scaling: D
  • Regular +3: 163 physical attack | Dexterity scaling: D
  • Regular +6: 201 physical attack | Dexterity scaling: C
  • Regular +10: 252 physical attack | Dexterity scaling: C

3. Black Knight Glaive

How to get the Black Knight Glaive

Like any other Black Knight weapon, the Black Knight Glaive holds its own among the weapons in the Halberd category. It deals 20% extra damage against Demons, has a very strong moveset with a great Weapon Art, which makes it useful in any situation, and should be considered for a playthrough since the weapon basically only has pros about it. 

What makes the Black Knight Glaive great:

  • Great damage
  • Good scaling
  • Added damage against Demons
  • Reliable
  • Long reach
  • More damage if the blade hits the enemy, as opposed to the shaft

Black Knight Glaive stats:

  • Regular: 159 physical attack | Dexterity scaling: D
  • Regular +3: 222 physical attack | Dexterity scaling: D
  • Regular +5: 278 physical attack | Dexterity scaling: C

2. Gundyr’s Halberd

How to get Gundyr’s Halberd

A weapon with massive durability, Gundyr’s Halberd is basically guaranteed to never break on you, so it’s quite reliable for fighting for long periods. Other than that, it has a Weapon Art that makes you feel like a true warrior, charging headlong into foes, and producing a spinning slash that can knock down enemies. The scaling and damage on this weapon are incredible, as well.

What makes Gundyr’s Halberd great:

  • Good damage
  • Good scaling
  • Very useful weapon art
  • Huge durability

Gundyr’s Halberd stats:

  • Regular: 145 physical attack | Strength scaling: C
  • Regular +3: 216 physical attack | Strength scaling: B
  • Regular +5: 264 physical attack | Strength scaling: B

1. Splitleaf Greatsword

How to get the Splitleaf Greatsword

Finally, we have the best Halberd in the game, the Splitleaf Greatsword. The halberd features some mean damage, as well as excellent Strength scaling, making it great for Strength builds that want range and overwhelming attacks. The Weapon Art is intense, with constant spinning slashes that can transition into normal attacks, but with added damage, due to the momentum. You can also deflect arrows with the Weapon Art. Overall it is an amazing weapon that is quite useful, and should not be slept on.

What makes the Splitleaf Greatsword great:

  • Overwhelming Weapon Art
  • Great damage
  • Good scaling
  • Can deflect arrows
  • Good reach

Splitleaf Greatsword stats:

  • Regular: 132 physical attack | Strength scaling: C
  • Regular +3: 171 physical attack | Strength scaling: C
  • Regular +6: 211 physical attack | Strength scaling: C
  • Regular +10: 264 physical attack | Strength scaling: C

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