YianGaruga
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For huge weapons, even when locked on, they will attack in the direction you hold the analogue stick.
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For huge weapons, even when locked on, they will attack in the direction you hold the analogue stick.
Burgess_101
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Well that's stupid.
That's just not true when Covetous Demon exists.
OldAsUrSock
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a secret-boss
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I went Sorc on PS3 felt easy in the beginning but later on u start feeling.
playing Knight on PC u start weak but u start 1-2 hitting enemies as u progress.
there's hardly any staff mid-game
playing Knight on PC u start weak but u start 1-2 hitting enemies as u progress.
there's hardly any staff mid-game
civilstrife
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So, I've been focusing on strength because I have a soft spot for gigantic swords, and strength was the go-to stat for mega swords in DS1 but I'm noticing greatswords seem to require dex as well, this time around.
I don't want to be stuck with giant clubs and the like. Am I safe sticking in the confines of a "normal" warrior build?
I don't want to be stuck with giant clubs and the like. Am I safe sticking in the confines of a "normal" warrior build?
It's annoying but not stupid. Let's you redirect if an enemy sneaks up on you. I've just learned to take my finger off the stick when attacking with slower weapons. Plus, if you're swinging a huge sword around, you'd best be doing so after you're certain an enemy has completed their combo/you're out of range. You definitely have enough time to pick a spot and just hit 'em.
Arjen
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She's pretty annoying for a Melee build, plenty of bosses way easier then her.
Do something like 30 strength and 20 dex and you can wield a lot of the weapons. At 30 you can still use some large weapons and with the other 20 dex, you can still use regular swords and the like if you want.
For what? Cursing?
Curse in Dark Souls 2 is nothing compared of that in the first game. Even if you get cursed you're still alive
Purple_Tentacle
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Use a supported controller?
fluffydelusions
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Agreed on the melee bit. I went in with 2 mages and they obliterated her from a distance in like 15 seconds.
jacksepticeye
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There's a difference between her not being as hard as everyone says and being the easiest in the game. There are bosses WAY easier than her. You're exaggerating greatly
David Incorporated Esq.
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It can be frustrating because it's a separate control scheme from the rest of the game's weapons.
It's constantly draining your health so if you're not doing a lot of damage, it can be real annoying.
Aspirations26
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Yeah it's pretty damn good. I use it with my str/int build. The moveset is really good and the triple spin move can one shot people if you have high enough damage. Durability is kinda shitty though the spin moves use a lot of durability, so make sure to use the bracing knuckle ring with it.
Orthogonal
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There has been little discussion about this site here, maybe because it is a little spoilery if you aren't done yet, but there is some interesting data there.
I am pretty sure it is the number of people actively members of those covenants. We know the game sold ~350k in US on both console platforms and over 300k in Japan (no idea on EU) so it appears most people do not join covenants at all. Maybe we can use this to estimate sales numbers on this ratio...
Check out the other multiplayer page and COOP is absolutely destroying the ps360 numbers after less than a week of data compared to a month and a half. I think the PC version far outsold other platforms.
Arjen
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It can stack up pretty fast, i'm not saying she's hard, but she's far from the easiest boss.
Dragonrider
Old Dragonslayer
Skeleton Lords
Covetous Demon
Demon of Song
Old Dragonslayer
Skeleton Lords
Covetous Demon
Demon of Song
All much easier.
Let's be honest here. Did anybody have trouble with Dragonrider?
She just happens to be weak to range, but is a nightmare if you are melee and can't get rid of the orbs.
i'm thinking of dressing her in jester clothes
It's funnier if you dress her up in some giant heavy armor of some sort.
Dragonrider couldn't even find me behind him.
eot
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He's pretty easy but
when he unequipped all my gear and I went down to 50% health things got interesting.
I seem to get more of them from the side. Also, from what I can tell you can't get a backstab when the enemy is in a recovery animation from your previous attack. Don't think it makes a difference if you hold or tab, just gotta be in the right spot facing the right way.
toastyToast
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What the hell at big weapons aiming in the direction you're holding in lock on mode. Just started using the Black Knight Great Sword and silly shit happens when I'm trying to make the space for a nice heavy attack.
If I wanted to aim on my own I wouldn't be using lock on.
If I wanted to aim on my own I wouldn't be using lock on.
Yeah she stripped off for me too.
I managed to do this somehow.
Well yeah,
encountered him before even finding the Forest of Fallen Giants for the first time, lacking even the stat requirement for the weapon I was usuing.
Actually got him down to under 75% health after a few tries of pathetic wittling away though, probably could have done it if I devoted a couple hours to it.
Man, I fell asleep crazy early last night and didn't play at all. Hopefully gonna get to play a ton this evening. My first order of business is leveling up to the point where I can use power stance with my equipped weapons.
OldAsUrSock
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i'm thinking of dressing her in jester clothes
I dressed her in Undead Armor. It looks so oversized for her body.
you have to be a bit to the left of their back and just press up+light attack
i'm not sure if the up is needed but i always do
it's just that the angle isn't straight up on their backs
Yea, not sure if it's a bug but I found that happened quite a bit when I was using the Great Club and Zweihander. Totally fucked me up quite a bit especially against a mob.
MMBosstones86
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Only issue i had with him the first time was him poking me through a hole in the wall. 2nd time was basically just strafing and spanking.
i think the hitbox for this is really small, depending on the enemy. You literally need to be right behind them.
Seeing all this build discussion, am I the only one building my character at least as much for style and principle as utility?
My Sorceress has 40 INT and 5 strength because she would never be caught dead with a shield. Or helmet for that matter. I carry a Pyromancy flame in my off-hand, but just for the visual effect
I don't touch physical weapons. Style Souls is hard Souls.
My Sorceress has 40 INT and 5 strength because she would never be caught dead with a shield. Or helmet for that matter. I carry a Pyromancy flame in my off-hand, but just for the visual effect
I don't touch physical weapons. Style Souls is hard Souls.
Seeing all this build discussion, am I the only one building my character at least as much for style and principle as utility?
My Sorceress has 40 INT and 5 strength because she would never be caught dead with a shield. Or helmet for that matter. I carry a Pyromancy flame in my off-hand, but just for the visual effect
I don't touch physical weapons.
Whatever you like. I like hitting things.
Dragonrider should just be a regular enemy type.
Seeing all this build discussion, am I the only one building my character at least as much for style and principle as utility?
My Sorceress has 40 INT and 5 strength because she would never be caught dead with a shield. Or helmet for that matter. I carry a Pyromancy flame in my off-hand, but just for the visual effect
I don't touch physical weapons. Style Souls is hard Souls.
I'm frequently finding myself in a style battle - I will often equip stuff that looks cooler even if the stats are worse. I then go for a quick wardrobe change whenever I reach a boss door....
Currently spent a bunch of souls/items upgrading a late game axe, not because it's potentially the best item around, but because it looks freakin' awesome. It's going to be my co-op item of choice. Just to show off really.
This is my list of really easy boss
Got past BL. The invasions are pretty ridiculous. I had a guy invade me, so I summoned someone. Then ANOTHER guy invaded me, so it was 2v2. My ally died fairly quickly, but he weakened one enough where I could finish him off with my mace. Then it was 1v1 against the first invader, who had two whips like he was Indiana Jones or something. We were both really low on health, and one wrong move would've spelt doom. Fortunately, he made a wrong move, and I backstabbed him with my mace. What a satisfying animation.
Also for the first time in the entire game, I am using a shield. Did you know these things can BLOCK? Also one handing your weapon makes you use less stamina. Fascinating stuff.
Then I died to
Also for the first time in the entire game, I am using a shield. Did you know these things can BLOCK? Also one handing your weapon makes you use less stamina. Fascinating stuff.
Then I died to
those dogs and that scripted invader beneath the bonfire.
fluffydelusions
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Seeing all this build discussion, am I the only one building my character at least as much for style and principle as utility?
My Sorceress has 40 INT and 5 strength because she would never be caught dead with a shield. Or helmet for that matter. I carry a Pyromancy flame in my off-hand, but just for the visual effect
I don't touch physical weapons. Style Souls is hard Souls.
I just started a sorcerer as well and put everything in int and attunement so far (4 slots). I'm finding it rather challenging when I run out of soul arrows just using a dagger. I assume it gets easier at some point when you get more spells? I only have 30 soul arrows and 15 great ones. No idea though first time playing as a mage in souls. So question. I see you can buy soul arrows at 2nd bon fire. Do they stack on what I started with? So if I buy the 31 she has I'll now have 61 at my disposal at each of bon fire?
No kidding. They're easier than the Old Knights.
... Ever equip all your favourite looking gear, and then just stand idly (with the odd gesture thrown in) around a bonfire, hoping your apparition appears elsewhere?
Absolutely at first. It took me a while to realise what the hell was going on. Once you get used to it, it makes sense. But yeah, wish they would warn you about that.
Well, first you get another 30 soul arrows at the first merchant. Once you have 60 + whatever else you got attuned it's generally possible to go from each bonfire to each other without running out.
I don't even have a physical weapon in any slot at this point.
I've got a SL 160 Sorc and can tell you that you absolutely need to invest in the stats necessary to use a reasonable weapon, sorceries alone will not cut it. I use a +10 fire longsword to go along with my sorceries and that works quite well.
Ha, not tried that yet. My vanity knows some bounds at least.
fluffydelusions
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Ah ok. I was actually just wondering this! thx
I struggled on the first Dragonrider but I went to that area first and maybe I was underleveled.
I know "underleveled" might be a little meaningless since people do SL1 runs often, but I guess I wasn't patient enough to chip away at his health and not take risks.
I know "underleveled" might be a little meaningless since people do SL1 runs often, but I guess I wasn't patient enough to chip away at his health and not take risks.
By the time you meet 2 of them later, I was dealing a lot more damage and the fight was fairly easy.
Which part are you thinking of where sorceries didn't cut it? Do you mean specifically sorceries or magic in general? I mean, I do use Hexes as well. I guess if I have to I could also use pyromancy or even miracles. But physical weapons? Eww.
I've done a pure sorcerer build without weapon and, apart from the
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