Dark Souls: Remastered · Weapon upgrade path
Regular upgrade
Regular upgrades reinforce weapons from +0 to +15 and increase base damage while preserving Strength and Dexterity scaling.
How it works
The source describes the regular path as increasing base damage with Strength and Dexterity scaling. It says this path is suitable for long-term use because the weapon can be repaired and will not break like crystal weapons. Reinforcement of an existing state can continue at a blacksmith or, with a Weapon Smithbox, at bonfires.
Read the supporting references
Check the edition and source version for patch-specific details. Guide methodology.