Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin · Upgrade
[3] Lightning
Steady Hand McDuff applies Lightning infusion using Boltstone. It reduces base Physical damage by 30.5%, adds base Lightning damage and initial C Lightning scaling to eligible uninfused, unupgraded weapons, and lowers Strength and Dexterity scaling by 1–2 letters.
Stats & recorded effects
- Smith Availability
- Steady Hand McDuff
- Ore Type
- Boltstone
What to consider
An uninfused weapon already dealing Lightning damage receives more base Lightning damage than one with another non-Physical damage type.
Source context
Upgrade Paths and Weapon Enchantments · Dark Souls II wiki; edition not distinguished
Values follow the linked reference and its listed mode or variant. Unknown upgrade costs remain unspecified.