Straight Swords: Broad sword (nice sweeping dead angles)
Greatswords: N/A
Ultra Greatswords: Zwei
Curved Swords: Falchion
Katanas: N/A (Overrated historical weapon lol)
Curved Greatswords: GLGS
Piercing Swords: Rapier (used to like estoc, but this is lighter)
Axes: Probably crescent even though I haven't used it much yet.
Great Axes: Great axe
Hammers: Reinforced Club
Great Hammers: Large Club
Fist Weapons: N/A
Spears: Winged spear
Halberds: Halberd
Whips: N/A
Bows: Short Bow (can't beat the weight + fire speed + utility)
Great Bows: Dragonslayer GreatTroll
Crossbows: Light xbow
Catalysts: Ascended Pyro +5
Talismans: Thorulund (mostly use lower faith)