The Short Sword is a Straight Sword in Demon's Souls.
Description[]
In-Game Description
- A small straight sword.
- Straight swords are the most standard and versatile weapons. In addition to its stable standard attack type against most targets, it also has a powerful thrusting attack.
Moveset[]
| Attack | Description |
| One-handed R1 | Horizontal cuts |
| One-handed R2 | Thrust plus vertical cut with second input |
| Two-handed R1 | Vertical cuts |
| Two-handed R2 | Up to two wide horizontal cuts |
| Running/Backstep attack | Charging horizontal cut |
| Rolling attack | Uppercut |
| Push | Quick push |
| One-handed L1 | Block |
| One-handed L2 | Horizontal cut |
Upgrades[]
This weapon upgrades up to +10 with Hardstone, or up to +5 with Greystone, Moonstone, Dragonstone or Clearstone.