Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin · Upgrade
Dark
Steady Hand McDuff applies Dark infusion using Darknight Stone. It reduces base Physical damage by 30.5%, adds base Dark damage and initial C Dark 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
- Darknight Stone
What to consider
An uninfused weapon already dealing Dark damage receives more base Dark damage than one with another non-Physical damage type.
Source context
Dark Souls 2 Infusion Paths Comparison Table · Dark Souls II wiki; edition not distinguished
Values follow the linked reference and its listed mode or variant. Unknown upgrade costs remain unspecified.
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