Dark Souls II is a Dark Fantasy RPG Centered around tense dungeon exploration and a difficult, satisfying challenges.
In addition to the normal appeals of growth and discovery that RPGs provide, Dark Souls II aims to give the player a sense of accomplishment. The serious dangers in the game fosters greater verisimilitude and more immersion in the world of this Action Adventure.
Another Hallmark of the series - Its simple system for sharing your world with other players online - Returns better than ever in Dark Souls II with the introduction of dedicated game servers, resulting in a smoother multiplayer experience. Without any need for words you can bring another player into your adventure experience.
Master the formidable challenges of this Dark Fantasy world, and be rewarded
COLLECTOR'S GUIDE
Area Guide Walkthrough - detailed maps to guide you in exploring every inch of the game's huge world. Learn ahortcuts that will not only save time but also reduce deaths by PvP invasion. Discover the most powerful weapons and useful treasures.
Multiplayer Guide - Co-operation and survival or invasion and destruction - all of the essential techniques are discussed. For new players, basic survival tactics are explained. For advanced players, the hidden technical details are revealed to keep them on the cutting edge.
Enemy Analysis - To succeed, you must know your enemy. Elemental weaknesses, damage type weaknesses, lethal attacks, tactics for melee and ranged fighters, tactics for defeating foes using the terrain, story significance, item drops... all will be revealed.
Weapons & Equipment - Weapons, Armor and Magic are all covered in exhaustive detail. Full stats, locations, upgrade paths and usage strategies are provided so you can easily compare all of the options when choosing which equipment to use and how to upgrade your gear.
Item Data - Complete item lists reveal every last consumable, accessory, upgrading material and offensive item. Quickly discover where to find each one, how to make the most of them, and how to defend yourself when they are used against you!
Lore Index - A unique guide to help players unravel this dark, mysterious world of Dark Souls for themselves. The Lore Index guides players to find the clues they need to illuminate the truth, revealing as much as required while spoiling as little as possible.
Pre-purchase Dark Souls™ II for PC on Steam and get the following extra content:
10 early access weapons and shields:
- Black Flamestone Dagger
- Black Flamestone Parma
- Yellow Quartz Longsword
- Yellow Quartz Shield
- Bound Hand Axe
- Bound Wooden Shield
- Homunculus Mace
- Homunculus Wooden Shield
- Transgressor's Staff
- Transgressor's Leather Shield
You will also receive these digital extras:
- Original Game Soundtrack (35 tracks to immerse yourself in the gripping world of Dark Souls™ II).
- Official Dark Souls™ II Artbook (conceptual drawings, characters and enemies) in PDF format
- The complete Dark Souls II Digital Comic Book written by Rob Williams and Andi Ewington with art provided by Simon Coleby
COLLECTOR'S EDITION
The Dark Souls II PC Collector’s Edition will come with:
- A digital download code for the game
- Collectable metal case
- 12” tall Warrior Knight figurine
- Exclusive hardbound art book
- Original game soundtrack
- Black Armor Weapons Pack access code
- Dark Souls II cloth map
Summons: Summon players to help you fight your way through the game. The summons have limited time so use them wisely.
Invasions: Enemies will invade you in the game. Fight em off and get souls and humanity from them.
Covenants: When exploring the game world, specific opportunities will allow the player to ally with a specific person/object.
This oath/allegiance system is called a Covenant.
Dedicated Servers: Unlike Dark Souls 1 this game features dedicated servers for better online play.
Warrior
A warrior that lives on the battle field. Has high Strength and Dexterity, making it easy to meet stat requirements for weapons. Has a shield from the beginning.
Knight
A traveling knight. Has high Vigor and Adaptability allowing them to withstand many hits. Does not come equipped with a shield, so players need to be cautious at the beginning. Has fairly high Faith.
Swordsman
A swordsman with honed skills. Fights skillfully with weapons equipped in each hand. Equipped with an upgraded Scimitar and Longsword from the start.
Bandit
A ruthless bandit. Has high Dexterity and can use a bow. Can react to both long range and short range threats. Best for players that want to create a Dexterity build.
Cleric
A cleric on a pilgrimage. Their miracles and high Faith can show them the way forward. Has learned the Heal miracle from the start and can explore with persistence.
Sorcerer
A wise sorcerer. Can command sorcery with high Intelligence and Attunement. Has learned Soul Arrow and is good at long ranged combat.
Explorer
An explorer traveling through many lands. Does not excel in any particular area, but comes equipped with many items, allowing them to fight advantageously at the beginning of the game.
Deprived
A Nude person with an unknown background. Fights empty-handed. Their body itself is the proof of their existence. Starts at level 1 and therefore can grow in whatever way the player wishes to.
GALLERY
Click to access Gallery
VIDEOS
Despair
Go Beyond Death
Aching Bones
Cursed
Longing
UK Cinema Spot
JP Spot
Dark Souls II - Hollow Lullaby
Making Dark Souls 2: A New World, Engine, & Exclusive Gameplay (Part 1)
Dark Souls II (PC): Giant Bomb Quick Look
IGN 12 Minutes Gameplay
EpicNameBro Beta Impressions
VaatiVidya PVP- Everything We Know So Far
VaatiVidya- 5 New Features in Dark Souls 2
Review Thread
CONSOLE OT
OT1 | OT2|OT3
Dark Souls II NeoGaf Steam Group
Durante's Dark Souls II PC Verdict
Durante's Dark Souls II PC Tweaking Guide
Dark Souls II Tips(Very Useful)
Lore Thread
Dark Souls 1 OT
The Instructions Manual
Avatars
Dark Souls II - Graphics Comparison - PC Preview
Spoilers Thread
Dark Souls 2 Website
Beyond The Bonfire(shows server status, total player deaths, pvp hotspots and most used inventory)
Dark Souls Facebook Page
EpicNameBro YouTube Channel
VaatiVidya YouTube Channel
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