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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Formula Source: Standard Mathematical References

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🔄Last reviewed: May 2026
✓Formula checks are based on standard references and internal QA review.