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Dark Souls II |OT++| Bearer of...Seek...Seek...Lest
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I can't recommend the PS3 version if you have a good PC.
Clear the Dragon Aerie and then use an ascetic.. several times. I did that at the end of my first playthrough, easy way to get lots of upgrade materials.
SeventhSon
Member
If you use an ascetic in a zone, does that carry over to the next game? That is, if I use one to respawn extinct enemies and bosses in NG to NG+ level, when I return in NG+ will that area be NG++?
Yep.
Yes, so in lots of areas there's some caution to using an ascetic. In an area like Dragon Aerie there's only a handful of enemies so the reward - ridiculous danger ratio isn't too shabby.
Only one place I can ever think that's relevant but it's everywhere.
And just a heads up raw is a bad idea for a mastodon greatsword along with a claymore too.
SeventhSon
Member
That would make sense, there's just acid zombies and dragons (that don't respawn) outside of the numerous crystal lizards as far as I know.
You evil bastard!
I'd been planning on doing this too, in the Belfries - NG++ BP's should give most invaders a run for their money ^.^
Liquid Dust
Member
page bump.
Deified Data
Banned
Since poise is currently negligible and defense rating has never been particularly useful you're better off dressing your guy in whatever way you think looks coolest. Barring that, you can't beat running around completely nude for the low encumbrance.
If you like the looks of Alva's set and have already invested titanite in it I suggest you stick with that.
hydrophilic attack
Member
Fuck the
of the Shaded Woods. I hope I got everything there because I never want to go back. I found
From really are trolls, placing so many good items in such an annoying area aren't they?
I thought we had already been through this shit and decided it's not fun 
Also, what's up with those trees with faces that give off noise when you strike them?
mist area
Clear Bluestone Ring +1, Old Sun Ring and Chloranthy Ring +1 and a merchant which I bought the Claymore from.
Forest where you can't see shit with invisible enemies that you can't lock on to.
Also, what's up with those trees with faces that give off noise when you strike them?
Liquid Dust
Member
Solid advice, thanks.
Could you explain your reasoning regarding poise? I'm not sure I follow.
Liquid Dust
Member
Enemies still come after you unfortunately. Enemies will attack you and the invader.
SeventhSon
Member
Fuck theof the Shaded Woods. I hope I got everything there because I never want to go back. I foundmist areaFrom really are trolls, placing so many good items in such an annoying area aren't they?Clear Bluestone Ring +1, Old Sun Ring and Chloranthy Ring +1 and a merchant which I bought the Claymore from.
I thought we had already been through this shit and decided it's not funForest where you can't see shit with invisible enemies that you can't lock on to.
Before I reached that area, someone had referred to
The N64 Woods
Fuck theof the Shaded Woods. I hope I got everything there because I never want to go back. I foundmist areaFrom really are trolls, placing so many good items in such an annoying area aren't they?Clear Bluestone Ring +1, Old Sun Ring and Chloranthy Ring +1 and a merchant which I bought the Claymore from.
I thought we had already been through this shit and decided it's not funForest where you can't see shit with invisible enemies that you can't lock on to.
Also, what's up with those trees with faces that give off noise when you strike them?
There is also a
Gower's Ring of Protection
Lost Fragment
Obsessed with 4chan
I know my way around well enough that I don't even care when I invade people and they use a seed. I mean it kind of lets me drag mobs around too, so it's not a 100% advantage to the host when they use it.
And if you like getting stunlocked by fast 1h weapons and comboed into a heavier offhand into a 1hko, then yeah I guess poise is useless.
And if you like getting stunlocked by fast 1h weapons and comboed into a heavier offhand into a 1hko, then yeah I guess poise is useless.
Morrigan Stark
Arrogant Smirk
What issue?
Unless you're camping near a bonfire/spawn point for invaders to duel them like you would a summoned red sign, then no. If you're progressing through the level, anything is fair game.
Sometimes I'm PvEing and get invaded and the invader bows. I can't help but bow back, since I find that kinda cool. If I spot them at a fair and safe distance, sometimes I'll bow too if I feel like it, and they usually bow back. But that's our prerogative, I wouldn't blame anyone for just rushing in for the win.
Duels (summoned red signs or dragon signs) are different, though. If you don't bow back you are a douche.
That's kind of weird, though, since now you can roll out of a gesture where you couldn't before. I dropped a red a few times last night at the Iron Keep bridge, and I always use Bow or Prostration to salute my opponent. One asshole tried chucking a lightning spear at me during my prostration, so I just cancelled it by rolling sideways. Then I waited for him to re-cast another lightning spear and murdered him with my much faster-casting sorcery and did the "No way" gesture.
I use Decapitate two ways: sometimes before a boss fog, when I'm mad at him killing me a few times (means "this time you die, bitch!"), and in (summoned) PvP after winning against players who acted like dicks, such as chugging Estus or trying to attack me during a gesture. I also use No way! against these assholes too.
It was in Dark Souls 1 too...
As a kendo practitioner I love it haha. I use it every time I win in the Bell Covenant, often coupled with the "I'm sorry!" carving, especially if it was a 2v1, as a way to beg forgiveness. xD In summoned duels, I usually bow with it pre-match, and after winning (unless, again, opponent was a dick who healed or tried to gank me). It's a very polite, humble and very Japanese-looking gesture so I like it. =)
Haha now I wanna know what that insult it. I'm assuming it used the words "but" and "hole".
My most rated message is similar to yours. In the Bastille, the area where you find the Antiquated Key in a chest, there's a hole to the right of the door that accesses this area. I promptly fell into it the first time. xD So I left a message "Be wary of hole, right!" at the door threshold, and got many many ratings so hopefully some players didn't make the same mistake I did haha.
A tip for people who want to revive super easily without using effigies: drop a Small White Soapstone. Since the patch, having a "Duty fulfilled" as a Shade revives you to human! In many cases all you need to do is kill a few enemies or last a few minutes with the host for a free revive. Even easier than being a Phantom!
Many, myself included, thought the concept of a Shade was kind of dumb, but I've come around and think it's brilliant now. Not only can you summon a helper for an area where the boss is cleared, but as a host it's useful to clear a bunch of annoying enemies on your way to a boss that you'd rather solo. And as a Shade, not only you revive now, but it refills your Estus, your spell charges, and repairs all your gear. On my mage in that room with all the statues and Sentinels in Drangleic, I would run out of spell casts very quickly trying to clear that room, and I didn't want to waste magic-refilling consumables nor did I want to respawn the enemies at the bonfire, so I dropped a Small sign. Help the host clear a few enemies, Duty fulfilled, bam all your estus and magic refilled.
In fact, I'm starting to think being a Shade is OP. You're near a boss fog, or even mid-way through a level, but are low on Estus/Magic/Durability? Don't want to respawn all the enemies by resting? Drop a Small sign. You often don't even need to kill a boss, just a few mobs, and you're as good as freshly rested. Too good!
Deified Data
Banned
Used to be poise let you tank a hit or two to allow you to either counter attack or dodge out of the way, but in DS2 you'll be lucky if you can take a single hit from even the flimsiest katana before you're stun-locked. You'd think donning a full set of Havel's would let you jump into the fray but you can still be staggered by an enemy punching you with their fists after a couple of hits. That's not to say poise is non-existent, an exaggeration I've heard stated several times, but if you're given the chance to choose between mobility and poise in DS2, always side with mobility. In DS1 it was a tactical decision, but now it's a given.
So much fun! Esp to see the invader panic and run away. On Sunday I took out 3 invaders this way. At least 2 of them never even saw me and had no clue I was watching them the whole time.
Best part, is that the effect doesn't go away. Will stay until you die or warp out. If you rest at a bonfire, it will stay active.
SeventhSon
Member
I assume this means the PVP meta favors fast weapons over the heavy slow weapons. Poise used to give you take a couple hits in your swing animation but still follow through for a big wallop.
Liquid Dust
Member
I see what you mean. I remember when I got the iron set in DS1 and I could tank through just about everything when I was stuck in the painted world of ariamis.
Can't wait for Dark Souls II OT4 - Is the PC version here yet?
The amount of Havel Mages I've been encountering in NG+ PvP is just absurd. Some HavelMage invaded me in the
, while I was going for the
, and one-shotted me. FFS.
..and I only had like two effigies left.
The amount of Havel Mages I've been encountering in NG+ PvP is just absurd. Some HavelMage invaded me in the
Dark Abyss 3
Dark Lurker
..and I only had like two effigies left.
Skellig Gra
Member
If I don't like what Straid will trade me is there any point in keeping the boss souls?
TemplaerDude
Member
Skellig Gra
Member
Ah ok, good to know.
next week I need someone to PM me or something with the stuff I have to do to not miss anything before finishing the game, I hate missing stuff.
Im talking about stuff like the painting world in DS1, which if I hadnt read it, I would never in a million years find it myself
Im talking about stuff like the painting world in DS1, which if I hadnt read it, I would never in a million years find it myself
Grinchy
Banned
I love when a host and two phantoms all end up doing warcry at the exact same time after beating a boss
So all the optional areas then? I could do that for you.
Hey friends, I'm about to finish the game, I'm in the last area, I have
and final boss left. Before I start NG+, did I forget any secret area's?
And can I kill all npc's without consequences in NG+?
Thanks!
the shadow world optimal boss
I have found the Belfry Gargyles, Belltower above Iron Keep and the Shadow World via The Forgotten Key thing
Thanks!
If your fine with sinning and possible blue sentinel invasions then there's no consequences.
Red Liquorice
Member
Imagine it: You start NG+, the second you step food in Heide's Tower the fog door goes up. First time, every time. If that sounds like good news, slaughter the NPCs.
I would really apreciate it
WotG is amazing. I tested it out right after I got it in NG++ during the (boss spoiler)
Looking Glass Knight. Right after the mirror squire was summoned, I used WotG on him just as he took control. It did some ridiculous amount of damage (3000?) and he died immediately. I wonder if he even was able to see what was happening yet, lol.
Gozer the Gozerian
Member
There must be a hundred different consumable items in my inventory in this game, and I only ever use like 5 of them lol
jacksepticeye
Member
Same. I haven't used a Divine Blessing in either of my playthroughs yet
I did start using a lot more items when I became a sorcerer though
Red Liquorice
Member
I think they went a bit overboard with consumables this time.