Dark Souls Poise Calculator
Find out which attacks you can tank through without getting staggered
Armor Poise Values
Poise Analysis
Total Poise:68
Hits Before Stagger:2
Can Tank (1 hit without stagger):
- ✓ Dagger R1 (deals 8)
- ✓ Straight Sword R1 (deals 21)
- ✓ Katana R1 (deals 32)
- ✓ Curved Greatsword R1 (deals 36)
- ✓ Greatsword R1 (deals 53)
- ✓ Ultra Greatsword R1 (deals 61)
Next Breakpoint
Need 9 more poise to tank Great Hammer R1
Reference: Armor Sets
- Havel's Set: 121 poise
- Giant's Set: 80 poise
- Black Iron Set: 66 poise
- Stone Set: 101 poise
- Elite Knight Set: 44 poise
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Editorial Note
MyCalcBuddy Editorial Team
This page is maintained as an educational calculator reference.
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Formula Source: Standard Mathematical References
by Various
🔄Last reviewed: May 2026
✓Formula checks are based on standard references and internal QA review.