Something annoying about the Balder Side Sword.

[Tethryss]

So I'm running a dex build right now with the Balder Side Sword and during my travels I have noticed how the slashes are useless and the thrusts are godlike.
As a result I rarely ever use the R1 because why bother?
Is this an early game trait or does it balance out later on?
I have also been thinking of running a silver knight spear instead as it seems thrust weapons are godlike in DS1 or should I keep the Balder Side Sword as my main weapon?

I'd love some people with more experience in DS1 to tell me what their viewpoint is with this situation I've ran into.

Is it also better to run 40 dex or 60 dex like in DS3?

[nomoreblues]

40 dex is enough

all the weapon stuff is very subective, weapon choice is generally overrated (would make more sense to point out weak weapons)

What makes you godlike is combat experience. BSS is a good choice for a main weapon, but maybe your goal is to compare for yourself with other weapons - spears, katana (any), halberd, claymore, longsword. For the latter ones you want some STR, too (however no need to max that too). You might come to the conclusion that BSS is best cause R1 are fast or it just looks so cool but you also might find that you prefer other weapons cause more reach or more power.

The beauty (if there is any) is, that there's no objective awnser to this, depends on how you approach combats, too.

[lancealot59]

Of course, the thrusts are the main reason you'd use BSS, but the slashes have their place too. For PvE, go ahead and just thrust away. But in PvP, spamming the BSS R2 is a great way to get parried or roll/poise bs'd.