This guide was made as a personal reference point to constantly check what Soul Level and Weapon Upgrade Level I should be at depending on the area I’m in.
Since Dark Souls Remastered introduced weapon matchmaking alongside soul level matchmaking, it became much harder to properly align co-op and PvP without some kind of quick lookup guide.

I decided to organize everything clearly based on:

Area-based expected Soul Levels (with "sweet spot" SLs listed for ideal co-op and invasion activity)

Meta PvP Soul Levels by popular zones (SL45, SL75, SL100, SL125 hotspots)

Expected Weapon Upgrade Levels by progression (to avoid mismatching or overleveling your gear)

This guide also serves as a helpful tool for my friends who want to co-op or PvP with me, since it lays out exactly how we should build and gear characters for smooth matchmaking.

The guide will be updated based on player feedback, so if you notice any optimization, corrections, or suggestions, feel free to leave a comment. Your input is welcomed!

If you ever felt confused about whether you were too low or too high to invade, summon, or duel in Dark Souls Remastered, this should make life way easier.