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[Rygar 8 Bit]

Is there a better way to get my friend to summon me other than just putting my sign down?

both of you buy the engraving ring from the cat in manjula and enscribe it with the same god and youll only see each others soul signs makes for easy friend summoning can swap it for another right after you invite each other

 

[robotzombie]

Is the Elite Knight Armor worth it to purchase, or are there better things to get in an easy fashion?

 

[mattp]

has anyone figured out how pyromancy works yet? I know it's power is tied to both int and faith but is it just simply that you can upgrade either stat and they both equally power it up, or is it some combination of the two that's required

 

[d00d3n]

If you are completely hollowed out (50% health), does that reduce the invasion rate? Have been in this state for some time and I have never been invaded (not earlier in the game either). I am lvl 26 and I am trying to beat the second boss atm. Have joined Way of the Blue.

 

[Orochinagis]

Nope that one you need to kill the host, the entire level is against you. Its like a tower defense mini game.

But why? I was low on health and spells then i was summoned

 

[TraBuch]

How many petrified NPCs are there?

I've encountered 4 so far.

Are you including the

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lion enemy things in the Shaded Ruins in those four? Or did you actually find four NPCs that you could talk to?

 

[theytookourjobz]

Almost clocked more hours in Dark Souls than work this week. Guess I'm liking it.

 

[PapaEmeritus]

Getting quite annoyed. I have both large and small white soapstones and anywhere I place them it says failed to place. I can see bloodstains and other phantoms running around so I think online is working. Anyone else having an issue with this?

 

[Psycho_Mantis]

Guys you should definitely be human more often otherwise you will miss out on NPC loot

 

[theytookourjobz]

has anyone figured out how pyromancy works yet? I know it's power is tied to both int and faith but is it just simply that you can upgrade either stat and they both equally power it up, or is it some combination of the two that's required

You have to upgrade your pyromancy flame using seeds.

 

[SoraanTribal]

They still invade even when you are hollow.

Thanks for the confirmation. That's good to know.

 

[a secret-boss]

I'm rolling Sorc right now.
I would to do Sorc/warrior. I just want to deal damage once they r up close. should I go dex or strenght?

 

[mattp]

You have to upgrade your pyromancy flame using seeds.

I know about upgrading the flame, but I thought int and faith were somehow involved too?

 

[Astral]

Deciding till SL 117 to start gathering rat tails was the worst idea ever.

 

[supaman900s]

RIP. My OG 60G PS3 just died on me while playing. Hadn't even gotten out of Majula yet. Hope I can at least get my disk out ;(

 

[Yasadril]

So do you need to beat the Belfry boss to get the 2nd blacksmith?

no there is a way to get the second blacksmith without the key.

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The mummy guy near the blacksmith has a explosive barrel. just roll the barrel down the steps and it blows a hole to the blacksmith

 

[Y2Kev]

I really don't understand though...why didn't I get a token of flidelity? What do I need to do to get one?

 

[Y2Kev]

RIP. My OG 60G PS3 just died on me while playing. Hadn't even gotten out of Majula yet. Hope I can at least get my disk out ;(

FYI I had to take mine apart when it died last summer. It's easy to do tho.

 

[InternHertz]

There is no need for spoiler tag this.

How to get Aurous Armor Set:

1) Buy all the Alva Set
2) Equip Alva Set
3) LITERALLY jump off the well and die with the set on
4) DONT PICK UP YOUR SOULSSSSSSS!
5) Go back in to the house and talk to him, and he will give you the Aurous Armor set.

Did you get the non-invisible set or still the invisible one, using this technique?
I bought nothing more once he restocked, just used the darksign when I had 8 souls, talked to him and got the invisible set.

 

[NIN90]

There is no need for spoiler tag this.

How to get Aurous Armor Set:

1) Buy all the Alva Set
2) Equip Alva Set
3) LITERALLY jump off the well and die with the set on
4) DONT PICK UP YOUR SOULSSSSSSS!
5) Go back in to the house and talk to him, and he will give you the Aurous Armor set.

you shittin me

 

[Deified Data]

I really don't understand though...why didn't I get a token of flidelity? What do I need to do to get one?

What soapstone did you use, large or small?

 

[Tc91]

I'm at

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No-Man's Wharf

currently have, 30 str, 23 dex.

Using the Drangleic Sword at the moment, but is there better weapons available for me? Should I put some points into faith and use the Heide sword and upgrade it?

 

[Fleet_of_Foot]

Question about an NPS in No Man's Wharf:

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I found the guy in the top of the house who will buy items. Next time I came back, he was gone. Where can I find him again?

Is there any other way to sell items?

 

[Mr Fahrenheit]

Just fought the Royal Rat Vanguard, they just gave anything a boss health bar and called it a day, didn't they?

 

[Brandon F]

RIP. My OG 60G PS3 just died on me while playing. Hadn't even gotten out of Majula yet. Hope I can at least get my disk out ;(

My 60gb died the day this came out. Ended up snagging a cheap super slim 12gb to replace(actually really hard to find, both online and in stores). Fortunately I was able to get the disc out of the drive before it collapsed when I noticed telling signs. Amazed it lasted the entire gen though, even my Wii died during its lifecycle.

 

[Psycho_Mantis]

So you have to stock up on effigy or is there someway to restore one's you used?

Also, should I be joining a group in mujala or whatever at this point in the game (just beat first boss)?

some one told me human effigies are like Stone of Ephemeral Eyes which mean they cannot be farmed and there are only a finite number per playthrough.

 

[Bloomers]

RIP. My OG 60G PS3 just died on me while playing. Hadn't even gotten out of Majula yet. Hope I can at least get my disk out ;(

This is a huge fear for me right now. If anything could kill my console, it's playing this game for hours on end

 

[Off-Kilter]

So what's the word on the Smelter Sword? Worth the price? One of the best strength weapons?

 

[theytookourjobz]

some one told me human effigies are like Stone of Ephemeral Eyes which mean they cannot be farmed and there are only a finite number per playthrough.

They definitely drop from enemies but I don't think there is a specific type that drops them like rats and humanity in the first game.

 

[fedexpeon]

some one told me human effigies are like Stone of Ephemeral Eyes which mean they cannot be farmed and there are only a finite number per playthrough.

You can kill the dogs in Lost Bastile for Human effigies, and also skeletons drop them too.
So just port to McDuff's bonfire and genocide all of those hounds =p.

 

[WickedLaharl]

Just fought the Royal Rat Vanguard, they just gave anything a boss health bar and called it a day, didn't they?

Yup. The bosses are pretty sad. Dunno who was in charge of designing them but they did an extremely poor job.

 

[PapaEmeritus]

No one is having soapstone issues?

 

[UnrealEck]

It took me 6 hours to realize that Forest of the Fallen Giants is probably the first area you're supposed to go to

Aye me too. I spent ages, hours thinking "this game is harder than the first two."

 

[Y2Kev]

Also I get summoned all the time but I don't see any opportunities to summon. Why? Do I have to be human?

 

[Hixx]

Question about an NPS in No Man's Wharf:

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I found the guy in the top of the house who will buy items. Next time I came back, he was gone. Where can I find him again?

Is there any other way to sell items?

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Apparently he is only there once and I'm not aware of any similar NPCs

 

[Star Falcon]

I'm human, have the White Soapstone from Pate. I can't leave my sign to be summoned...any ideas? I'm in the Blue Covenant u get at the start

 

[Ostinatto]

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King Rat

Boss, is kicking my ass, i'm using a helberd and shield only. Anyone knows a strategy for this boss ?

 

[Y2Kev]

What soapstone did you use, large or small?

There's a large?

 

[anddo0]

Help with the gecko in the Mines. I can't kill that little bastard.

 

[Tc91]

I'm at

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No-Man's Wharf

currently have, 30 str, 23 dex.

Using the Drangleic Sword at the moment, but is there better weapons available for me? Should I put some points into faith and use the Heide sword and upgrade it?

 

[Off-Kilter]

Question about an NPS in No Man's Wharf:

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I found the guy in the top of the house who will buy items. Next time I came back, he was gone. Where can I find him again?

Is there any other way to sell items?

Don't worry, he just moves around a lot. I also found him in Harvest Valley and Doors of Pharros.

 

[Deified Data]

There's a large?

Talk to Pate in Forest of Fallen Giants. Not actually called a "large" stone but rather it's the normal one. Using it will give you Tokens of Fidelity.

 

[theytookourjobz]

Yup. The bosses are pretty sad. Dunno who was in charge of designing them but they did an extremely poor job.

I'd say 10% cool new bosses, 75% recycled and repurposed from Dark Souls and 15% new shitty bosses.

 

[Mr Fahrenheit]

Also I get summoned all the time but I don't see any opportunities to summon. Why? Do I have to be human?

Yes, you have to be human.

 

[PapaEmeritus]

I'm human, have the White Soapstone from Pate. I can't leave my sign to be summoned...any ideas? I'm in the Blue Covenant u get at the start

I'm in the same boat pal and I have both stones

 

[a secret-boss]

gonna ask again
any good Mage/warrior build?
strength or dex

 

[MiamiWesker]

But why? I was low on health and spells then i was summoned

Anyone not in the covenant who enters that area will randomly get sucked in.

 

[Vazra]

If you are completely hollowed out (50% health), does that reduce the invasion rate? Have been in this state for some time and I have never been invaded (not earlier in the game either). I am lvl 26 and I am trying to beat the second boss atm. Have joined Way of the Blue.

I think it goes something like this

High Sin Level Human
Human
High Sin Level Hollow
Hollow

No matter how many times you died I believe.

 

[Metroidvania]

Question about an NPS in No Man's Wharf:

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I found the guy in the top of the house who will buy items. Next time I came back, he was gone. Where can I find him again?

Is there any other way to sell items?

Not confirmed yet, but I read somewhere that

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he supposedly moves to harvest valley, next to where the blacksmith's daughter is. After you talk to him there, he supposedly moves to near the entrance of Brightstone Cove (the doors of pharros), where he will stay

Take that with a massive grain of salt, though.

 

[Y2Kev]

Talk to Pate in Forest of Fallen Giants. Not actually called a "large" stone but rather it's the normal one. Using it will give you Tokens of Fidelity.

Hmm, I actually did talk to him but he didnt' give me anything. Perhaps I should go back and talk more.