Calculator Inputs
Formula Used
Effective Vitality = base Vitality + Prisoner Chain bonus
Modified maximum load = base maximum load × ring modifiers
Equip load ratio = total equipped weight ÷ maximum load × 100
Weight to remove = total equipped weight − target capacity
Use safe targets like 29.9% or 69.9% when rounding matters.
How To Use This Calculator
- Enter your Vitality or your known maximum load.
- Select Havel, Favor, Prisoner Chain, and custom bonuses.
- Add the weight of all equipped armor and weapons.
- Set a target ratio, such as 70 for normal rolls.
- Press calculate and review weight to remove or add.
- Download the CSV or save the result as a PDF.
Example Data Table
| Setup | Vitality | Total weight | Ring bonus | Target | Planning note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balanced knight | 20 | 45.50 | None | 70% | Check shield swaps carefully. |
| Heavy greatsword | 28 | 67.20 | Havel base | 70% | Needs ring support. |
| Light duelist | 18 | 22.90 | Favor base | 30% | Focus on safe light movement. |
Build Weight Planning
Equip load planning is build construction for Dark Souls 3. Each slot has a cost. Heavy armor gives comfort. Heavy weapons give reach. Rings may protect a slow setup. Yet every unit changes the final movement class. This calculator turns a scattered inventory into one clear weight report.
Why Load Ratio Matters
The main value is the load ratio. It compares equipped weight against maximum load. A lower ratio keeps movement clean. A higher ratio may reduce roll distance. It can also create a fat roll. Overloaded builds lose normal movement options. That mistake often appears after one weapon swap.
This calculator handles armor, weapons, catalysts, bows, shields, and rings. It also handles ammunition and custom entries. It supports a known maximum load. That helps when a player copies the exact status number. Stat based mode is useful during leveling. You can test Vitality before spending souls.
Ring And Vitality Choices
Vitality raises maximum load. Prisoner Chain can add effective Vitality. Havel style bonuses increase capacity by percentage. Favor ring bonuses add another percentage layer. Custom load bonuses help unusual setups or modded planning. The result shows current ratio and target gaps.
Safe Target Planning
Many players aim below seventy percent. That keeps a normal roll range. Some players aim below thirty percent. That gives the lightest class. The calculator shows weight to remove for any target. It also estimates the effective Vitality needed. This helps compare armor trimming against leveling.
Practical Build Review
Start with your true equipped items. Do not include inventory weight. Only active gear matters. Add weapons in active slots. Include backup weapons only if equipped. Then review remaining capacity. A small spare buffer is useful. It protects the build after ring swaps, shield swaps, or fashion changes.
Use the example table for common testing. Replace values with your own gear. Check the result before a boss route. Compare several saved setups. The best build is not always the lightest build. It is the build that keeps defense, damage, poise, and movement aligned. Because gear choices change often, keep notes for each boss route. One setup may handle castles. Another may suit tight corridors. Small checks prevent surprise fat rolls later too. They also make fashion choices safer during long runs and duels.
FAQs
What does equip load ratio mean?
It is your equipped weight divided by maximum equip load. The answer is shown as a percentage. That percentage decides your movement class and helps you avoid slow rolls.
Does inventory weight count?
No. Only equipped gear counts. Items sitting in inventory do not change equip load. Enter active armor, weapons, shields, catalysts, bows, and any equipped custom items.
What target should I use for normal rolls?
Use 70% as the general target. Many players use 69.9% as a safer target. That avoids display rounding and last moment gear mistakes.
What target should I use for fast rolls?
Use 30% as the breakpoint. For safety, use 29.9%. This calculator shows safe fast capacity and the weight to remove.
Why include a known maximum load option?
Your status screen may already show an exact value. Known mode lets you paste that value. It bypasses stat based capacity estimates.
How does Prisoner Chain affect the calculation?
The option adds five effective Vitality points. The calculator applies that before percentage bonuses. It then estimates any remaining Vitality gap.
Do rings have item weight here?
Most players can leave ring weight at zero. The field remains available for custom rules, modified setups, or imported lists.
What does weight to remove mean?
It is the excess weight above your chosen target. Remove at least that amount to reach the selected ratio.
Can I compare a new weapon before equipping it?
Yes. Enter the weapon as test extra item weight. The result shows your ratio after adding it and whether it passes the target.
Why is the required Vitality only an estimate?
It assumes the selected ring modifiers stay active. It also caps values within normal planning limits. Use known mode for exact screen checks.
Can this support challenge builds?
Yes. Use custom item fields and custom load bonuses. You can test overloaded routes, low load duels, heavy armor setups, and ring dependent plans.