Orthogonal
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I think Leo Ring only adds to counter damage which is the moment an enemy is in the recovery phase of an attack animation.
Have you tried forward roll + r1 for the thrust. Or is it while running and hitting r1? Maybe backstep + r1?
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I think Leo Ring only adds to counter damage which is the moment an enemy is in the recovery phase of an attack animation.
Have you tried forward roll + r1 for the thrust. Or is it while running and hitting r1? Maybe backstep + r1?
Technoweirdo
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Well, that's fucking bullshit.
Just decided to look at Blacksteel Katana +0 vs. Great Club +10. One has A-scaled DEX while the other has A-scaled STR. Katana had a bonus of 112 vs. the club's 182. I can't tell you how high the A is for the club, but upgrading the katana even once pushes it into S-scaling going off weapon charts. For clarity, I have 50 STR/DEX, giving a bonus of 155.
Seeing as base damage has nothing to do with scaling, you know what this means?
An A for DEX is an F for STR*.
*Exaggerating, but you get the point
If the DEX-based weapon you're using doesn't have innate poison/bleed damage, you may as well throw it away. Most DEX-based weapons deal shit base damage due to their weight and have shit scaling even if it says it doesn't. You could put the STR scaling to use, but if you're gonna do that, why not use an STR-based weapon?
I knew that my Claws +10 couldn't scratch heavily armored players, but knowing why they can't doesn't make me feel much better. Ugh.
Well, in that particular case, it may have to do with stat investments barely doing anything past 50 in the first place.
From 50 to 99, there's only a +45 boost to bonus and the Vanquisher's Seal gets 75% of STR bonus and 25% of DEX. Besides, at 50 STR/DEX, I'm already dealing a lot of damage with fists only. Seriously, Vanquisher's Seal is nuts and I thought dual Caestus +10 was already good (PvE wise, at least. You may have trouble against heavily-armored players).
While I'm at it, I should mention the Flamberge and Zweihander had C-scaling for DEX, which translated to around 25% from DEX bonus.
Agreed on buffing. Resonant Weapon in particular is ridiculous. Would like it nerfed for anyone that isn't heavily invested in INT/FTH. Not sure I agree on STR scaling needing even a slight boost, but DEX could certainly use one.
Yeah, they're just so perfect. lol
I still find beating the crap out of people with my bare hands more fun, but yeah, embracing the dark is tempting. And, if you're up against something resistant to dark, you've got a high enough Faith investment to throw a few lightning spears.
Maybe when I finally get enough Twinkling Titanite for all my gear and finish NG+.
Just decided to look at Blacksteel Katana +0 vs. Great Club +10. One has A-scaled DEX while the other has A-scaled STR. Katana had a bonus of 112 vs. the club's 182. I can't tell you how high the A is for the club, but upgrading the katana even once pushes it into S-scaling going off weapon charts. For clarity, I have 50 STR/DEX, giving a bonus of 155.
Seeing as base damage has nothing to do with scaling, you know what this means?
An A for DEX is an F for STR*.
*Exaggerating, but you get the point
If the DEX-based weapon you're using doesn't have innate poison/bleed damage, you may as well throw it away. Most DEX-based weapons deal shit base damage due to their weight and have shit scaling even if it says it doesn't. You could put the STR scaling to use, but if you're gonna do that, why not use an STR-based weapon?
I knew that my Claws +10 couldn't scratch heavily armored players, but knowing why they can't doesn't make me feel much better. Ugh.
Well, in that particular case, it may have to do with stat investments barely doing anything past 50 in the first place.
From 50 to 99, there's only a +45 boost to bonus and the Vanquisher's Seal gets 75% of STR bonus and 25% of DEX. Besides, at 50 STR/DEX, I'm already dealing a lot of damage with fists only. Seriously, Vanquisher's Seal is nuts and I thought dual Caestus +10 was already good (PvE wise, at least. You may have trouble against heavily-armored players).While I'm at it, I should mention the Flamberge and Zweihander had C-scaling for DEX, which translated to around 25% from DEX bonus.
Agreed on buffing. Resonant Weapon in particular is ridiculous. Would like it nerfed for anyone that isn't heavily invested in INT/FTH. Not sure I agree on STR scaling needing even a slight boost, but DEX could certainly use one.
Yeah, they're just so perfect. lol
I still find beating the crap out of people with my bare hands more fun, but yeah, embracing the dark is tempting. And, if you're up against something resistant to dark, you've got a high enough Faith investment to throw a few lightning spears.
Maybe when I finally get enough Twinkling Titanite for all my gear and finish NG+.
Fifty hours later and I finish Dark Souls 2. New Game+ isn't for me. I can't replay the same game after 50 hours. Props to the people who can though.
This is the end for me, and what a ride it has been. Most fun I've had this year. Dark Souls 2 will definitely be a GotY contender for me.
This is the end for me, and what a ride it has been. Most fun I've had this year. Dark Souls 2 will definitely be a GotY contender for me.
Admiral Woofington
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I wasn't planning on replaying the entire thing. I just need want to PvP at this point tbh.
Ha, I had my fill of PvP. Been doing a bunch of Bell covenant PvP. Most fun I've had in multiplayer.
Yah I spent 90hr completing NG, spent a bunch of time PvPing then only recently moved into NG+. I'm enjoying the change only because I respecced my character right at the end of NG (from pure melee into a spellcaster), so playing through the game now as that respecced character is like playing a new character all over.
I respecced again last night, removing 5 points each from END and VIG (from 25 each to 20), which I put into INT (60 something) and ADP (22), basically min/maxing the build. I figured those few extra HP points and stamina points made no difference to my survivability, but being able to roll faster, or chug a flask a bit quicker, combined with the bonus extra damage from going all in with INT would help. The whole 'glass cannon' idea, I guess.
Turns out I was right!
Still wanna try a 22-everything-'cept-VIG broken sword/dagger
Santier's...
Oh man... that's why I backup my save files every 5 hours or so. The lack of cloud saves sucks.
demosthenes
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Something tells me I wasn't supposed to fight that Queen lady yet.
BennyBlanco
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Wow. The hitboxes for magic are flatout broken in PVP.
Orthogonal
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You haven't finished the game until you platinum.
But yeah. I understand, 50 hours was my limit for DS1, but for some reason I keep coming back to DS2 even though I think I liked DS1 better.
Necromanti
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You can fight her? Actually, I'm not surprised.Something tells me I wasn't supposed to fight that Queen lady yet.
It's the lag, projectiles are always the worst off when it comes to lag, I'm used to it from playing tons of Chivalry, so many archer arrows that fly past you, a second after the fact, your head is split open.
BennyBlanco
aka IMurRIVAL69
Wasn't really a problem in DS1.
I think when it comes to non-voluntary invasions, all bets are off.
Honor is appreciated, but should absolutely not be expected.
You're invading their world, they're fighting for their life.
demosthenes
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What? Idk...I had 2 ppl w/ me.
God today ahs been so depressing. I've lost every soul I've gained yesterday and today.
Necromanti
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Sorry, I meant that I didn't know that she was fightable as I've only met her as an NPC in the castle. I had my suspicions about her, though.What? Idk...I had 2 ppl w/ me.
God today ahs been so depressing. I've lost every soul I've gained yesterday and today.
Orthogonal
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Yes, but significantly nerfed. The combination of 2 separate rings can almost get you the same effect though. However, with Equip Load granting up to 70% before fat roll, it doesn't need to give as much.
Did they change the strength bonus when wielding a weapon two handed? In dark souls 1 it was 1.5x strength when two handing.
I started a soul level one run and was shocked when I realized I could use a mace two handed without penalty. (I have 6 str, mace requires 12...).
That's great though, this mace is way better than the trusty hand axe I had been using.
The pursuer fight was tense at soul level one.
I started a soul level one run and was shocked when I realized I could use a mace two handed without penalty. (I have 6 str, mace requires 12...).
That's great though, this mace is way better than the trusty hand axe I had been using.
The pursuer fight was tense at soul level one.
Did they change the strength bonus when wielding a weapon two handed? In dark souls 1 it was 1.5x strength when two handing.
I started a soul level one run and was shocked when I realized I could use a mace two handed without penalty. (I have 6 str, mace requires 12...).
That's great though, this mace is way better than the trusty hand axe I had been using.
The pursuer fight was tense at soul level one.
It's 2x now.
For some reason I love the Llewellyn set.
Edit: I'm reseting my stats again, is good going 40/40 in str/dex? or better focus in just one?
demosthenes
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Last night and tonight has been rough.
Finished off on a positive note though, was able to help 4-5 people kill some bosses, explored a new area (with some deaths) and then defeated a boss myself. Off to bed for now! Here's hoping for some more good stuff tomorrow!
Finished off on a positive note though, was able to help 4-5 people kill some bosses, explored a new area (with some deaths) and then defeated a boss myself. Off to bed for now! Here's hoping for some more good stuff tomorrow!
Admiral Woofington
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Man call me whatever you want since I've done nothing but invade sinners this past hour, but I've at least got class. A guy I invaded was fighting a red phantom (an actual player) I just stood back and let him finish off the guy. Then I bowed as he healed up and let him put his weapon buff on his katana and then duel began. I managed to beat him by the skin of my teeth considering dat katana ghost hit, but nothing will ever make me feel as good as seeing him do that 'I am not worthy' gesture as I let him heal up.
I don't particularly like Blue Sentinels since duels need to be made with tokens of fidelity. I kinda miss blood bros. But I really want that chaos of the gods. So I guess I'll have to go help with co-op after a few.
I don't particularly like Blue Sentinels since duels need to be made with tokens of fidelity. I kinda miss blood bros. But I really want that chaos of the gods. So I guess I'll have to go help with co-op after a few.
I really wish there was a different way of getting these convent magics. I don't really care about the weapon sets, nor do I like invading (yes, I'm a carebear/Sunbro) despite laughing hard like the Mike Jordan .gif in the belltower as a support caster but damn if From has to ruin the "get everything" compelitionists with these. :/
(And I still have to beat the boss there, not looking forward to dodging invasions while trying to get summons to get to the boss. Ugh)
Speaking of which:
is there no other item that is needed because I
, which BTW: Geez at the numbers they throw at you for getting in there.
(And I still have to beat the boss there, not looking forward to dodging invasions while trying to get summons to get to the boss. Ugh)
Speaking of which:
Lost Bastille upper floor bonfire
broke the petrification on the naked "give me clothes plz" chick to get her to go to Majula and open the area up for later
no, it's not. If you are going to use big STR weapons with high STR requirements, then 40 STR is fine. If you are going to use DEX, only take your DEX to the minimum requirements of the weapons you want to use. Dex scaling is terrible, STR scaling is decent.
If you plan on doing pure physical damage with Dex, then go Raw and use Ring of Blades.
Also, try not to go full hollow as you fight minimum requirement elemental infused buff weapons that hit you for double the damage your pure physical damage does.
NG+ Brightstone Cove spoilers.
Serious question, why would that make you horrible? Doesn't it only change your sex?
I was just looking down into the cove from the upper peasent portion and thinking, we are literally right above the Duke's quarters at this point. Then his dear Freja jumps out and surprises the hell out of me!
Serious question, why would that make you horrible? Doesn't it only change your sex?
Well, I'd be playing as a man. That's just disgusting. An abomination.
Admiral Woofington
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I wish the Llewelyn set had just a tiny bit more armor than a fully upgraded Faraam armor. A fully Llewelyn upgraded chest piece has like a 50 or more difference with a fully upgraded faraam chest piece. Considering that I am under 50% with faraam with the soldier's ring +1, I have no need to change to Llewelyn for more movement and being under 30% isn't enough of a difference.
Sure it's a sexier armor, it looks badass with thief's hood.... but the lowering in defense is too drastic for me to consider changing off my Faraam.
Sure it's a sexier armor, it looks badass with thief's hood.... but the lowering in defense is too drastic for me to consider changing off my Faraam.
Fashion Souls >>> Defense Souls
Admiral Woofington
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I'm sure the mage in the really fashionable set said that to herself right before I killed her with my DGS with two direct hits.
On another note, I fully upgraded a halberd just in case somebody decides to play against me by dodging the whole time again. Since I can't hit them with my great sword, I'd switch to halberd and YOU SPIN ME RIGHT ROUND BABY RIGHT ROUND
Orthogonal
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Just be lucky you even got the whole set. I farmed out King's Passage and only got the chest piece to drop... Now I gotta decide if I'm going to Bonfire Ascetic to farm again or just wait until I get there in NG+.
Admiral Woofington
Member
I'd do bonfire ascetic tbh. The
mirror knight
Any decent mage should be dodging your attacks anyway
Orthogonal
Member
Got the ring and jester's hat. Does the Jester's drop increase still work if you don't have the Dex to wear it? Doing a hex build so I have no need for 14 dex.
I have the Travelling Merchant Hat which should increase drop rates too, but maybe not rare?
EDIT: Oh, and LGK is even easier to beat when you bring
Benhart in tow
Admiral Woofington
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Any decent mage sure. But most I've fought have grown accustomed to 'press R1' to win with their great soul arrows or their big hex ball thing. They forget somebody can dodge forward and thrust. And now that I have a weapon to combat dodge Mcgees I should be fine and dandy. Until I meet another dual avelyn douche.
Ugh, so yeah: Have to do convents for a few magic spells. You can't buy them in NG+/++/+++...
Stupid, FROM. :/ Really stupid. I got 8 more bell invasions to do and then I guess I have to suffer a few other convents besides going to Sunbro to (easily) co-op and do dungeon spelunking for another to max to get the two respective spells that are rank 3 there.
Stupid, FROM. :/ Really stupid. I got 8 more bell invasions to do and then I guess I have to suffer a few other convents besides going to Sunbro to (easily) co-op and do dungeon spelunking for another to max to get the two respective spells that are rank 3 there.
What spells are those?
You only need to do the bell bro and sun bro ones. The other two spells can be bought on NG++.
Orthogonal
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They aren't too bad to get though. Only Bellbro Rank 2 and Heirs of Sun Rank 3 need to be grinded out.
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