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Dark Souls II |OT++| Bearer of...Seek...Seek...Lest
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Necromanti
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Hah, yeah, I have about 4 now so I'm doing ~120 damage instead of 23. I just need to be patient enough to slowly whittle away his health.
Just circle strafe him he has a a lot of blind spots when not backed up to a wall.
Orthogonal
Member
Vendrick and Ancient Dragon are tough fights because there is no margin for error, contrasted with Manus and Kalameet that are hard because they have challenging designs which is why they are more fun and rewarding.
Try to keep circling him and stick as close as possible to the back of his left arm. This way his horizontal slash will miss you and his attacks overall will be much easier to avoid.
mickcenary
Member
It's the knowledge that pretty much every attack of Vendrick's and Ancient Dragon's in NG+ is a OHK. It wears you down and it makes you impatient.
I mean, technically, Vendrick is kind of easy; simple dodging and strafing. If you get greedy, though, he'll punish you; much like that time he squished the life out of me as a I was casting what should have been the winning Great Lightning Spear.
Seeing his animation wind up faster than expected and knowing that my cast wouldn't finish in time... It was a classic Souls slap in the face - humbling and aggravating.
I mean, technically, Vendrick is kind of easy; simple dodging and strafing. If you get greedy, though, he'll punish you; much like that time he squished the life out of me as a I was casting what should have been the winning Great Lightning Spear.
Seeing his animation wind up faster than expected and knowing that my cast wouldn't finish in time... It was a classic Souls slap in the face - humbling and aggravating.
Cannon Goose
Member
It makes sense (kinda) and I'm super thankful for it. I had fun the other day slapping someone around with my Zweihander as they tried to parry every swing.
Red sign ganking is cool now huh? Why am I not surprised. Or did I miss something?
Lol. Sometimes I make things harder than they need to be. I tried the chariot boss five times. The first 4 I was trying so hard to cheese him with arrows and kept dying. Finally I said screw it and decided to try the real way. It was 6 hits from my +7 great sword. Oops. That was easy. Should have done that from the beginning.
Came into this world with this un-upgraded armor, I leave it with un-upgraded armor. (Yes, that's right. I didn't touch the upgrade for anything but weapons)
FASHION SOULZ TIEM?
The last boss is kinda a let-down. On one hand, I'm happy that she isn't as attack happy as the boss of Dark Souls 1 ending (god I hated trying to avoid his bullshit) but on the other it's basically "get high curse-defense gear, wade in and wack her while avoiding her physical attacks. Or have someone tank (pref. a summon) while another summon and you throw high-level magic at her to death since she won't move an inch and just PEW PEW laser if she isn't annoyed by the tank in curse defense mode."
On one hand, this could've been amazing is some of the "bland" forest and wilderness was cut out or more castle/urban stuff was added. Given how often you're traveling through the environment it gets kinda... boring... going through the forests and the castles are a nice change of pace but too short (besides the "main" one obviously) to be too worthwhile. I guess they felt you were in too many castles in Dark 1, which is kinda true, to reverse that. No balance between the pacing of the two it seems.
It was pretty (despite the downgrade) and not overly annoying besides a few platforming sections, which seems to want the L3 button jump for some of them. The memory that wants the Jousting Lance is a notable one. The other being the Chariot Estus upgrade. Using the old B-button jump is no go for both of those as the run up is too short for a normal run and angle/jump.
On the other hand, I'm not sure I like most of the changes. Soul Memory is a nice idea, but honestly (I'm sure I'll be flayed alive) my begging From to put in an option to turn on/off invasions for when you feel like having your shit ruined or not and feeling like playing with PvP on or not would solve the "twink" issue more than Soul Memory. If Biohazard 6 can do it for it's Agent Hunt mode and so can Watch Dogs, there's no reason From can't do it despite "hardcore" fan protests about it "dumbing down the game! HURR!"
Add in the fact that invasions happen while hollow, which used to be a safe "I'm trying to explore, fuck off" blanket and it's just annoying as hell to go through areas without backtracking to the bonfire to turn on an invasion stop for a moment.
I'm also not sure how I feel about the Majula "hub" with "inter-connected" fingers wave design.
Orthogonal
Member
I knew this was going to happen as soon as I heard about the inefficient way of doing LGK summoning. I imagine there are posse's of 3 just ganking them all day. They should have made it part of a covenant or a unique consumable or something.
Sub_Level
wants to fuck an Asian grill.
Today was such a good day in Souls 2. I beat two Bell invaders, then summoned a co-op buddy who helped me clear the area, then took on the Gargoyles and he died when they were at 3/4ths health and I managed to finish the job with my lightning enchanted Zweihander (and they must be resistant to lightning or something because I was barely doing any damage). Just barely managed a win. This is NG+ and that's actually the first time I felt that huge swell of accomplishment so synonymous with these games. Amazing stuff!
Also, can I just say that Smelter Demon and Mirror Knight should have had their own Covenants? Replace a couple of the less memorable ones. I see so many people rocking the Smelter Armor, including myself.
Also, can I just say that Smelter Demon and Mirror Knight should have had their own Covenants? Replace a couple of the less memorable ones. I see so many people rocking the Smelter Armor, including myself.
Strength bets dex yet again lol.
mickcenary
Member
Are poison infusions viable in PvP? Poison katanas and whatnot.
Jackben
bitch I'm taking calls.
Yes, poison infused manslayer is excellent, spotted whip is great too. Make sure you wear the rat covenant ring to get a hefty bonus to your poison ability.
Try infusing twinblades they can inflict poison with ease on a vast majority whislt doing some fast damage.
I don't see why it wouldn't be. Unless the person is carrying a ton of poison heals or wearing the poisonbite ring (which isn't likely for either) it's free easy and pretty quick damage.
Pressing the button again.
nah, just use bat staff and dark fog, instant poison, that way your weapons can still do damage and you can be annoying as fuck with instant poison as well.
Confidence Man
Member
That's basically all anyone uses in my experience. Poison everywhere.
Oh, I couldn't figure it out. So pressing X / Square heals you again!?
If you have health to fill yes if not you just consume estus.
mickcenary
Member
Cheers, all. Poison infused Manslayer sounds nice. I'm a sucker for stacking damage.
Time to do some Mad Warrior cosplay!
Booshka, pls. I have a modicum of self-respect (except for when I resort to the Monastery Scimitar and BS parries).
Time to do some Mad Warrior cosplay!
Booshka, pls. I have a modicum of self-respect (except for when I resort to the Monastery Scimitar and BS parries).
the only time I've seen WoG used effectively in invasions is when you parry and instead of finishing the animation you use WoG. on the right build you could do more than 2k damage. (more than the usual parry) it was probably before the nerf though.
and wow not sure how I never noticed Gower's Ring, it looks pretty legit. also This ring gives you the visual effect of a ghost clinging on your back. seems a cool effect.
I was being sarcastic, what I was referring to earlier is some guy drank three estus in half the time it takes to drink one.
They raised adaptability then?
I have really warmed up to this game. The consistency of the game is a welcome change from DS1 and rolling is just as fun once you get some points into adp.
I spent all day today helping Sun Bros beat Smelter, Chariot and Old King.
How do you consistently get summoned for the Belfries though? I get invaded so fast that I have no chance at putting my sign down and there usually isn't any signs down to summon either.
I spent all day today helping Sun Bros beat Smelter, Chariot and Old King.
How do you consistently get summoned for the Belfries though? I get invaded so fast that I have no chance at putting my sign down and there usually isn't any signs down to summon either.
You must have the patience of a saint
Best thing I can think of for belfry is to run in, put your sign down then run back out so you don't get invaded.
You must have the patience of a saint
Best thing I can think of for belfry is to run in, put your sign down then run back out so you don't get invaded.
Every single person I helped with Chariot today (maybe five) knew what to do and stayed alive. Only one person out of around 6 died on Smelter.
Really! I guess most people know what they're doing these days then, hardly anyone survived smelter when I was sunbroing.
I did mine with an infinite stunlock build. I had long stretches of victories and even then I had to win approximately 250 matches. (To reach level 2)
Cast great heal once to show that you can heal.
Once you need to heal again, run away, make sure the host is following you. Cast WoG behind a wall.
Colorful Vocabulary
Member
Add me to the platinum club because I finally platinum'd Dark Souls 2!
Big pain though since the "Master of Sorcery" trophy didn't unlock the first time, so I had to gather every single sorcery all over again on my 3rd character. Nevertheless it feels good to be finished.
Big pain though since the "Master of Sorcery" trophy didn't unlock the first time, so I had to gather every single sorcery all over again on my 3rd character. Nevertheless it feels good to be finished.
Holy crap that was QUICK! Anyway congrats!
So what's going on now?
I just beat Dear Freja.
I just beat Dear Freja.
Was that or was that not a "main" soul? The soul it drops appears to be a normal boss soul, but behind that boss I found a primal bonfire (I avoided fighting Vengarl's body. I wasn't gonna risk 47k souls). Also, I straight-up killed who I presume to have been Lord Tseldora without trying to talk to him or anything. Saw the messages and like seven blood stains in front of him and took no chances. Did I miss any dialogue or anything?
Anyway, was that really the second "main" dude? After reaching Majula EH spoke a new piece of dialogue and a new message appeared saying something like "The Real Fight Begins Now" which has been rated like 21 thousand times. Furthermore, the third flame appeared on the map in the house basement.
The only other primal bonfire I found was the one behind the Lost Sinner. I haven't been down the pit or turned the rotunda yet.
Is this like a halfway point or something?
Anyway, was that really the second "main" dude? After reaching Majula EH spoke a new piece of dialogue and a new message appeared saying something like "The Real Fight Begins Now" which has been rated like 21 thousand times. Furthermore, the third flame appeared on the map in the house basement.
The only other primal bonfire I found was the one behind the Lost Sinner. I haven't been down the pit or turned the rotunda yet.
Is this like a halfway point or something?
Riposte
Member
The start was kind of slow, but this game is better than what people have been saying. I'd say it is an overall improvement over Dark Souls (though not as much as Dark Souls was to Demon's Souls). I think covenants are so much better this time around. On the other hand, I just reached what I assume is the endgame and I'm a little burned out from playing so much.
Didn't miss any dialogue the bloodstains are probably from Vengarl not the duke. And no you are not near the halfway point you're about a quarter in.
Orthogonal
Member
Halfway? No, maybe a quarter.
Freja Soul is different. Read the item description of all relevant loot from the area and it should become clear.
Orthogonal
Member
Congrats, but if that happens to me I quit Dark Souls 2. I already had a couple achievements not unlock on my first playthrough (I.e. Defeat Looking Glas Knight). If I don't get the spells achievment on first try I may hurt a kitten.
not really.
So, I just finished a no death run, and am planning to use that same character for a no bonfire run on NG+, is there a particular weapon that you guys recommend? I was thinking something along the lines of the BKH or continuing to be a hexer and using GRS (but I feel 9 casts won't be enough).
Orthogonal
Member
Usually no bonfire runs amount to running through the area and only fighting bosses so that should be ok. Maybe stock up on herbs and Rouge water for spell uses.
MMBosstones86
Member
Shit
I just pulled the lever in AIdias Keep. Saw no warning signs.
Dammit.
I just pulled the lever in AIdias Keep. Saw no warning signs.
Dammit.
Isn't the "DON'T YOU DARE"'s offline/From written? I didn't see rank ups for those.
Riposte
Member
I saw a bunch of "pull back" and thought "Oh, must be a running joke since you pull back on a lever".
Morrigan Stark
Arrogant Smirk
What do you mean? I meant that reserve that for those who rush me while I bow in summoned duels (not invasions) or those hosts who use Estus vs a summoned red. These people are invariably scrubs and deserve to eat a machine gun to the face.
I had that happen to me on my str build, lol. Got greedy with that last club hit, and when he killed me I went "why, why, why did I get greedy?". Number one rule of all Souls games is "don't get greedy" and I know this and I still broke it. >_< Welp.
"Again"? Dex was strong in the past games. It was the strongest PvP build in Demon's Souls.
Kai Dracon
Writing a dinosaur space opera symphony
I think you get greedy in a Souls game sometimes due to the audacity of the bird versus the elephant. The enemy is so big, often lumbering and slow. But they can abruptly react with surprising speed. And it seems a Souls trademark that enemies with OHK moves have surprising reach and angle coverage.
That got me with Vendrick the first five times. I finally managed to stay ice cold and ready for him to suddenly get violent or begin jumping around constantly.
That got me with Vendrick the first five times. I finally managed to stay ice cold and ready for him to suddenly get violent or begin jumping around constantly.