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Expected. After a disappointing game, DLC has followed
mickcenary
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Wow. I'm actually kind of relieved that my only option for the DLC is an SL250 character. From the footage, It looks like it could get pretty painful and I don't know if I'm willing to go through such an experience.
lol
'peeve' just picked this up on stream. Save ruined!
e: Aw used cheat engine to revert.
Just play through the whole game again until you find it. Just kidding:
Go to the primal bonfire after the Rotten boss room
The Death Obelisk's scratched out side tells you almost exactly where to go
I get the feeling that you can blast through this DLC in one night. I can't be the only one.
Anywho, I just beat NG+. Beat everyone except Ancient Dragon and Vendrick. Going to work on that after messing around with the DLC.
Current loadout is looking good; I've maxed out DEX at 40, VGR at 50, STR at 50. My END is at 30, is it worth pumping it up more? Same applies to my ADP which is at 20. My VIT is at 38, ATN at 22, INT at 10 and FTH at 6.
Definitely rounding off VIT at 40. Not sure about leveling up Faith because Pyromancy is already the weakest of all the magic out there.
Also noticed something funny about the Duo Pursuer encounter at Drangelic Castle. I started immediately attacking the one on the right because I want that Ring of Blades +2 and I was tyring to dodge and block both of their attacks, then the other one nailed me with Curse (of course I was already Hollow) and then fucked off leaving me with the other one which I easily killed and got the Ring of Blades.
Anywho, I just beat NG+. Beat everyone except Ancient Dragon and Vendrick. Going to work on that after messing around with the DLC.
Current loadout is looking good; I've maxed out DEX at 40, VGR at 50, STR at 50. My END is at 30, is it worth pumping it up more? Same applies to my ADP which is at 20. My VIT is at 38, ATN at 22, INT at 10 and FTH at 6.
Definitely rounding off VIT at 40. Not sure about leveling up Faith because Pyromancy is already the weakest of all the magic out there.
Also noticed something funny about the Duo Pursuer encounter at Drangelic Castle. I started immediately attacking the one on the right because I want that Ring of Blades +2 and I was tyring to dodge and block both of their attacks, then the other one nailed me with Curse (of course I was already Hollow) and then fucked off leaving me with the other one which I easily killed and got the Ring of Blades.
thanks, tho i was having trouble just getting the dlc started
turns out you have to warp to banjula (not just rest there) for the dragon talon thingie to appear
explored and found the dlc area already, pretty excited :>
wow hadn't thought about this
i tried talking to everyone around majula and was pretty sure there was gonna be a hint inside the chest but using obelisk is a cool thing
Pyromancy got a big buff in the last patch. All the -ball Pyromancies now fly really far and pretty fast, with improved tracking. With some of the debuffs to Sorceries, Hexes and especially Miracles, Pyromancy is quite a bit better choice than it was. Lingering Flame is beastmode.
Casting the -balls is weird though; It feels like you're throwing them with your wrong hand when you look at their arc.
TriangleMasher
Member
If people are really impatient and want to spoil themselves, video footage of said bosses are already accessible on a certain popular (well the most) streaming website.
For what it's worth Crown of the Sunken King took me ten hours. I play extremely slow and methodical, though.
Not that I've noticed.
from what I've played of the COTSK it's a generally higher quality than the rest of DS2. Great atmosphere, tighter spaces, more 3-dimensional level design.
Interestingly enough, my character started with 18 great lightning spears today, first time playing since the patch, but once I died, it dropped to sixWith so few spells, what's the new strategy for easily beating the Giant King, my main source of leveling souls? :/
Go up and smash his big fat ugly toes.
My favorite weapon is Silverblack Sickle, which has
Silverblack Sickle and Silverblack Spear both have innate Dark damage, so they're not bad choices. Both got buffed in the last patch as well. Crypt Blacksword has S-scaling in Dark, but is one of the most fragile weapons in the game.
Most weapons get to B-scaling when infused with Dark at +10, so just find one with a moveset you like and stick with it.
Thank you guys.
Well, I really like the design of that weapon so it will be my choice.
Btw, any lore speculation about Nito and Darkness? Wasn't Darkness related to the Abyss? Nito didn't receive the Dark Soul and he was an allay of Gwyn but still he was able to use that power, a power wich can kill Gods (as stated in the description of the Dark Ember for DS1).
I really hate it that to get some of the cooler stuff in the game you have to be a dick and kill harmless NPCs. And Agdayne is such a cool chap, giving you free loot for no charge too.
The absolute worst was in Dark Souls 1, Gough. Never again ;_;
Gotta leave some content for the following DLCs as well.
Inskipp
Member
If they're just copying bosses, why couldn't they port Artorias over while at it?
Cannon Goose
Member
Spoilers for an enemy fairly early in the DLC... I need help!
Edit: Also, why the hell do these poison knight enemies have infinite poise? A Gyrm Greathammer with the Stone ring didn't even make them flinch.
How the fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck do I kill those goddamn ghosts with the dual falchions? They are turning me into a paste on the floor repeatedly
Edit: Also, why the hell do these poison knight enemies have infinite poise? A Gyrm Greathammer with the Stone ring didn't even make them flinch.
Find their bodies.
3-dimensional level design
This is what I want, three dimensional platforming elements without rigid safety net for movement or jumping.
Cannon Goose
Member
I found a couple of them, thank you. Is it possible to eradicate them all?
Screaming Meat
Unconfirmed Member
I want the Shadow Set. I think getting it will make me cry, like the Mad Warrior Set did. *sigh*
Jimmyfenix
Member
Is this not out on PS3 today?
https://twitter.com/BandaiNamcoUK/status/491497987391381504
I thought all versions are out today.
UK PSN always updates on Wednesday
Yeah. Find a ladder.
What system are you on? I have a spare set on 360.
Screaming Meat
Unconfirmed Member
That's very kind, sir. I'm on 360 too but it's a relatively new character... What's your SM?
I'll check with my lowest level character later on when I get off work. I have at least one whole set for each of my characters, I'm not using.
Screaming Meat
Unconfirmed Member
Ah, amazing! You may just have saved me pulling out my teeth in frustration.
Cannon Goose
Member
... There is seriously something up with the enemies poise in the DLC. I haven't been able to stagger a single one so far.
A few months ago I went through the same thing. Took me almost a week to farm the entire set once. I figured out a pretty decent method to farm it quickly, and solo too.
Inskipp
Member
Maybe they finally fixed poise.
Screaming Meat
Unconfirmed Member
Jesus. I went through a similar deal getting the Mad Warrior Set, but only 4-5 days XD
Well, if the exchange doesn't work out (where are you based?) you'll have to share your method.
I've had no luck either with any of my great hammers or ultra greatswords. Even with the stone ring they brush it off like nothing.
There's an item added to your inventory once the dlc is purchased that unlocks it.
So they're exactly like Old Knights/Drakekeepers/Lion Warriors then? Can you parry their attacks?
The Lion warriors are reborn.
Cannon Goose
Member
Died to the first boss* and then died again trying to get back to the fog gate while avoiding the infinite poise enemies -_-
I think I'll call it quits for tonight. Aside from the weird poise on the enemies I'm liking the DLC a fair bit so far.
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Edit: Or possibly not the first boss? The first one I've encountered for sure...
I think I'll call it quits for tonight. Aside from the weird poise on the enemies I'm liking the DLC a fair bit so far.
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Not actually to the boss, but to the goddamn fodder skeletons that she summons. I absolutely hate it when bosses do stuff like that!
Edit: Or possibly not the first boss? The first one I've encountered for sure...