Today Bandai Namco, as they are now called, announced that players who purchase the Dark Souls II Black Armor Edition or Collector’s Edition will receive a voucher allowing them to unlock early use of weapons that are part in the Black Armor Weapons Pack.
Dark Souls II will launch March 11 on PS3 and Xbox 360 as well as PC shortly thereafter. The two special editions will include five extra weapons early to help players get through the intense and exhausting first hours of Dark Souls II.
Dark Souls II Black Armor Edition will also come with the game, a collectible metal case, and soundtrack for $59.99. The Dark Souls II Collector’s Edition comes with the contents of the Dark Souls II Black Armor Edition along with a 12” tall Warrior Knight figurine, exclusive hardbound art book, and cloth map for $119.99.
The items in the Black Armor Weapons Pack include:
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.
