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[StoppedInTracks]

Main Adjustments: 
[b]1. Adjusted the efficiency of the Great shield category [/b]
2. Adjusted the consuming FP of the Magic Spell Category 
3. Adjusted the efficiency of the category below: 
- Dragon Slayer’s Axe
- Crescent Axe 
- Dark Drift 
- Washing Pole 
- Moonlight Great Sword 
[b]4. Fixed the shield penetration rate of the partial attack in the scythe category [/b]
5. Fixed the stamina attack of the partial weapon category. 
6. Improved the matching of the Blade of the Darkmoon and the Blue Sentinels covenants. 
7. Improved the password matching rate 
8. Improved other game balance 
9. Several game flaws fixed

REAPERS BUFFED!!!1

What about the Greatshield buff category?!? I don't think it needed that? There are 75 and 85 stability Shields out there... why the fix?

And ugh no Great Club fix yet. Weapon sucks so much compared to DaS2...

 

[KittenMaster]

Main Adjustments: 
[b]1. Adjusted the efficiency of the Great shield category [/b]
2. Adjusted the consuming FP of the Magic Spell Category 
3. Adjusted the efficiency of the category below: 
- Dragon Slayer’s Axe
- Crescent Axe 
- Dark Drift 
- Washing Pole 
- Moonlight Great Sword 
[b]4. Fixed the shield penetration rate of the partial attack in the scythe category [/b]
5. Fixed the stamina attack of the partial weapon category. 
6. Improved the matching of the Blade of the Darkmoon and the Blue Sentinels covenants. 
7. Improved the password matching rate 
8. Improved other game balance 
9. Several game flaws fixed

REAPERS BUFFED

What about the Greatshield buff category?!? I don't think it needed that? There are 75 and 85 stability Shields out there... why the fix?

They say "adjusted" instead of buff/nerf, more than likely it'll be nerfed.

 

[LiK]

^ Is Washing Pole better with the update?

 

[Kid Ska]

Alright Pyro-DS3-GAF, Vestiges or Great Chaos Orb? Having a tough time deciding.

 

[Tarkus]

Wtf is the partial weapon category?

 

[Cannon Goose]

Goddamn at this pyro guy, his free aim is scary

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmvS96B2_xg

Seriously, its like the dude always knows where his rival will go

I have like 16 hours on my Pyromancer now and I have done one successful roll prediction free throw of a fireball. I was very proud of myself but this dude is on another level, really impressive stuff!

 

[Red Liquorice]

Goddamn at this pyro guy, his free aim is scary

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmvS96B2_xg

Seriously, its like the dude always knows where his rival will go

Amazing. The part in the Archives was particularly impressive where he angled the fireball over the curved railing.

 

[Zombegoast]

Did they nerf the Estoc?

 

[KittenMaster]

Did they nerf the Estoc?

No.

 

[Ferr986]

Alright Pyro-DS3-GAF, Vestiges or Great Chaos Orb? Having a tough time deciding.

Chaos Orb. Vestiges orb does a liiil more damage and has a slight AoE but Chaos leaves a lava pool where the orb explodes that adds more damage. Especially in PvE this is very useful because all mobs will eat it. Also Chaos is faster and has better range, also seems to stun better (may be just me).

I have like 16 hours on my Pyromancer now and I have done one successful roll prediction free throw of a fireball. I was very proud of myself but this dude is on another level, really impressive stuff!

I have a SL50 pyro build for coop and pvp and in my almost 30 hours I never attempted to free aim. Now I feel like shit lol (tbh I didn't fair bad in PvP yet)

 

[Kid Ska]

Chaos Orb. Vestiges orb does a liiil more damage but Chaos leaves a lava pool where the orb explodes that adds more damage. Especially in PvE this is very useful because all mobs will eat it. Also Chaos is faster.

Yeah that's what I was leaning towards. Also Chaos Orb can be cast more than 4 times before I'm out of FP.
And it has more range.

 

[Audioboxer]

How is the black knight glaive in PVE? Wondering before I blow my twinkling.

Just rocking the OP Dark Sword on quality just now.

 

[LiK]

How is the black knight glaive in PVE? Wondering before I blow my twinkling.

Just rocking the OP Dark Sword on quality just now.

It's strong

 

[Zombegoast]

No.

Then what's the point with these adjustments if the Estoc not affected? It's hard to enjoy the game because of the weapon.

 

[Tarkus]

Then what's the point with these adjustments if the Estoc not affected? It's hard to enjoy the game because of the weapon.

Everybody's precious Dark Sword needs one as well

 

[Audioboxer]

It's strong

I like to hear that! Current build SL 82

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35 -> 40 (using Knight Ring, +5)
35 -> 38 (Using invisi ring with dex +3, will replace with dex +5 when I get it)
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[KittenMaster]

Then what's the point with these adjustments if the Estoc not affected? It's hard to enjoy the game because of the weapon.

Greatshields are far more problematic, IMO, and it seems like they're gonna get nerfed.

From what I am guessing, they want to buff some of the weaker weapons instead.

 

[Arjen]

I'm freeeeeee. Done with all the achievements.

 

[killertofu]

Is the claymore a decent early game great sword to have? Rolled deprived, only level 8 and just beat the 2nd boss. I want to go strength

 

[Audioboxer]

Is the claymore a decent early game great sword to have? Rolled deprived, only level 8 and just beat the 2nd boss. I want to go strength

Yup. The charged thrust can really help on tougher enemies.

IIRC it is 1hand and 2 hand charged thrust. The best kind of sword. It is more of a quality weapon by default, but just chuck a strength infusion on it.

 

[Jafku]

Got the platinum last night. And now for the painful wait for the DLC. At least I have The Witcher

 

[JerkShep]

Finished my SL1 run yesterday! I struggled against the final boss more that I woud have thought. N

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was not a breeze either, definitely one of the hardest bosses but not maddening as something like Manus SL1 o Kalameet SL1 in the first DaS

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It was a great run, there's a big variety of weapons compared to DaS and Bloodborne. I mostly used a Longsword until I defeated C

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and found the Priestess Ring. With the +5 FTH I could equip the Astora Straight Sword, in its Raw form has a beastly AR for a SL1 playthrough. The first 7-8 bosses are really easy even at SL1, Pontiff and Dancer were my two "walls" and I really liked those fight.

Useful Rings: Lloyd's Shield and Sword Rings, Prisoner's Chain, Priestess Ring and Knight Ring (for equipping the Crest Shields against some bosses).

I think now I can put the game to rest until the DLCs.

 

[Meccs]

How is the black knight glaive in PVE? Wondering before I blow my twinkling.

Just rocking the OP Dark Sword on quality just now.

It's good but I mainly use it for PvP. Faster weapons dominate in PvE. Try the Carthus Curved Sword (the small one). Works great with quality even if you don't infuse it.

 

[Audioboxer]

It's good but I mainly use it for PvP. Faster weapons dominate in PvE. Try the Carthus Curved Sword (the small one). Works great with quality even if you don't infuse it.

Potentially thought as much. Just looking for some good alternatives to the dark sword for PVE quality.

 

[GulAtiCa]

Yesterday I got summoned into another world as a Blade. It was quite the party! At least 1 summon was there. Never saw them, but I did get a nice surprise by 3 Reds! They tag teamed me quite nicely. I didn't stand a chance. lol

 

[Meccs]

How the F can I counter that stupid slide from the Farron Greatsword?

Ok I just found a YT video that shows when to parry. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjTFSXgxhuQ
That sword is so stupid, this move doesn't do much damage but it's so annoying. I just killed a guy with it 4 times trying to find a way to parry that animation. Couldn't figure it out.

 

[Sarcasm]

Any tips on not making the fight with big shield boss not a snooze-fest? My +10 LS which has an AR over 400..barely pecks him lol. 3 combo and I see 416 damage.

 

[Tarkus]

How the F can I counter that stupid slide from the Farron Greatsword?

Ok I just found a YT video that shows when to parry. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjTFSXgxhuQ
That sword is so stupid, this move doesn't do much damage but it's so annoying. I just killed a guy with it 4 times trying to find a way to parry that animation. Couldn't figure it out.

Hit L2 late. Much later than usual. I just got it down myself but I'm seeing the weapon less and less now.

 

[Deku Tree]

What is up with the fight with

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Sirris' and Holy Knight Hodric... That guy has a spell that turns me into a moving slow like a slug

???

 

[Finn of Ooo]

Ugh, I'm trying so hard to make dancers swords work but the start up is so goddamn slow and the damage isn't anything amazing. Dunno why I'm still pounding this drum (yes I do because they look amazing) but even in pve it's hard not to respec

 

[Screaming Meat]

^ Is Washing Pole better with the update?

Better? It pretty much outclasses all the other katana at the minute (possible exception is O&U). I expect a stamina or speed nerf.

Hopefully they buff the Darkdrift. That needs to be way more competitive.

 

[Deku Tree]

Ragarding Sirris ...

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Should I let Sirris be your knight or refuse and kill?

 

[Sarcasm]

Ragarding Sirris ...

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Should I let Sirris be your knight or refuse and kill?

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Dies either way. Knighting allows you to use her as a summon.

My question is if you don't use a NPC summon that doesn't affect anything quest wise right?

 

[Cannon Goose]

Better? It pretty much outclasses all the other katana at the minute (possible exception is O&U). I expect a stamina or speed nerf.

Hopefully they buff the Darkdrift. That needs to be way more competitive.

All special attacks that pass through shields need to be more effective.

 

[sjsteuck]

I'm thinking of using the Old Wolf Curvesword. How is it?

 

[Snacks the sober sea lion]

Pretty unimpressed with the Great Scythe. Too slow to bust through shields, so you'll just get hyperarmored or staggered out of your next hit. And yet even with Sharp infusion, the damage isn't nearly impressive enough to warrant how damn slow the weapon is. I assume the skill is unblockable, but it's incredibly slow and only does as much damage as an R2.

I heard the Sellsword Twinblades got fixed so the L1 does more damage than the R1 rather than less, and it's looking pretty good so far.

 

[Ferr986]

Ugh, I'm trying so hard to make dancers swords work but the start up is so goddamn slow and the damage isn't anything amazing. Dunno why I'm still pounding this drum (yes I do because they look amazing) but even in pve it's hard not to respec

Give up. There's no magic sauce to make them not suck.

Better? It pretty much outclasses all the other katana at the minute (possible exception is O&U). I expect a stamina or speed nerf.

Hopefully they buff the Darkdrift. That needs to be way more competitive.

Isn't the Chaos Blade still better in terms of damage? Although I agree the Waship Pole needs a lil nerf.

 

[Snacks the sober sea lion]

Give up. There's no magic sauce to make them not suck.

Lots of boss weapons have been so underwhelming in previous games, and not only are they still underwhelming in pve, so are half of the other, non-boss weapons that have typically been reliable. What happened?

 

[Screaming Meat]

Isn't the Chaos Blade still better in terms of damage? Although I agree the Waship Pole needs a lil nerf.

I'll double check when I get home and make sure. As I recall, at 40/40, I think it has the highest damage out of the katanas (though mine may be refined). Plus, it's buffable. Hence why everyone's ditched CB for it this time around, in PvP at least.

 

[GulAtiCa]

Greatsword users, is there anything better then the Claymore that I might like? I'm using it on a Pyro build, so I have it Chaos gem on it.

 

[Arjen]

I'll double check when I get home and make sure. As I recall, at 40/40, I think it has the highest damage out of the katanas (though mine may be refined). Plus, it's buffable. Hence why everyone's ditched CB for it this time around, in PvP at least.

Yep you're right. Refined washing pole does more damage at 40/40 And like you said, it's buffable and has better range.

 

[LiK]

Better? It pretty much outclasses all the other katana at the minute (possible exception is O&U). I expect a stamina or speed nerf.

Hopefully they buff the Darkdrift. That needs to be way more competitive.

i have it at +10 and even then, it didn't seem that great when i was cooping against bosses. i'm at 50STR/40DEX so not sure if that matters

 

[TharpDaddy]

So i'm having a lot of fun going with a strength build, it's my first time really getting far into a Dark Souls game. I have and can use both Smough's Great Hammer (sp?) and Yhorm's Great Machette. Is one of these considered better than the other? I'm finding it hard to choose between them.

 

[Manu]

Greatsword users, is there anything better then the Claymore that I might like? I'm using it on a Pyro build, so I have it Chaos gem on it.

Black Knight Sword is great, but it can't be buffed or infused, sadly.

 

[Vena]

Greatsword users, is there anything better then the Claymore that I might like? I'm using it on a Pyro build, so I have it Chaos gem on it.

BKS, or if you want to go ultra for hyper-frame cheese, the BKGS. Neither can be buffed but their AR doesn't need buffing, and their movesets are crazy.

I'd also say that non-split raw AR damage of the BK weapons is better than chaos/any infusion anyway.

BKGS is hilarious for the fact that you can hyperframe through the Dark Sword/Estoc bullshit and one shot them with the overhead swing. Probably my favorite weapon in the game but its a bit shit in PvE since bosses don't stagger fast enough off of it and it's slow to swing for the sheer aggression of most of the hard bosses. BKGA is better for PvE (and probably has the better moveset and speed for PvP) but fuck that. I want my giant sword!

 

[LiK]

So i'm having a lot of fun going with a strength build, it's my first time really getting far into a Dark Souls game. I have and can use both Smough's Great Hammer (sp?) and Yhorm's Great Machette. Is one of these considered better than the other? I'm finding it hard to choose between them.

go with the moveset you enjoy the most.

 

[Deku Tree]

Wow you can get through the whole game just with good dodges and R1 spam.

 

[Cannon Goose]

Wow you can get through the whole game just with good dodges and R1 spam.

Basically true of any Souls game.

 

[Screaming Meat]

Yep you're right. Refined washing pole does more damage at 40/40 And like you said, it's buffable and has better range.

Ah, there you go.

i have it at +10 and even then, it didn't seem that great when i was cooping against bosses. i'm at 50STR/40DEX so not sure if that matters

Might be because a lot of bosses/enemies have slash resistance, maybe?

Refined, WP has the highest katana damage (thanks Arjen!). On top of that it has the longest range, is buffable, and has the same stamina consumption and, I think, roughly the same speed as the other Katanas (it seems a touch slower to me but that may be just me/optical illusion).

I prefer O&U, personally. Much classier. On paper though, refined WP is best of class.

 

[Bloodporne]

So I've been out of DS3 since the NioH Alpha demo and haven't had any interest in returning somehow...what the fuck yeah I know.

Anyway, I plan on returning this weekend, currently at the Catacombs boss (that skeleton shithead with his flamboyant bracelets).

My question is, have there been any significant updates or patches in the last few weeks that I should know about?