Namco Bandai and From Software have announced the Dark Souls 2 Black Armor Weapons Pack, a DLC package that’s set to come with the Black Armor Edition and Collector’s Edition of the game. Both editions will include a voucher for early access to the Black Armor Weapons Pack, which provides early access to five weapon and shield sets.
Wondering what that’s all about? The Black Armor Edition is a free upgrade to the standard edition of the game (available only to pre-orders) and includes a collectible metal case and game soundtrack.
Here’s what’s in store:
Black Flamestone Dagger and Black Flamestone Parma – A dagger and shield encrusted in Black Flamestone both found in the Gutter at Black Gulch. Even though they are heavier than a normal dagger and shield, the Flamestone crystal’s unique properties make the dagger extremely sharp and give the shield high resistance to damage.
Yellow Quartz Longsword and Yellow Quartz Shield – A straight sword and small shield hardened with yellow quartz both uncovered at the bottom of the Iron Keep. Even though these items can break easily due to their high level of corrosion, they are exceptionally light and their power to inflict damage has not declined.
Bound Hand Axe and Bound Wooden Shield – A brutal hand axe and shield found in the Undead Purgatory. Both items are wrapped in chains and thorns to cause additional bleeding on enemies. Both the axe and shield have diminished in overall slashing power but their ability to deliver pain has been deliberately increased.
Homunculus Mace and Homunculus Wooden Shield – A mace and shield with spherical protrusions found in Aldia’s Keep. Although heavier-than-normal maces and shields, the hard protrusions greatly increase the striking power of the mace as well as the shield’s defensive capabilities.
Transgressor’s Staff and Transgressor’s Leather Shield – A staff and leather shield entwined with an unknown and seemingly lackluster element; these items are found in the Dark Chasm of Old. They have become a catalyst for sorcery and hex and cause an effect known as Darkness.
It should be noted that all of the items in the Black Armor Weapons Pack can be found in-game through normal play. Players with the voucher will merely gain early access to them for an easier time at the start of the game.
Here’s where you can get it: