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[Sarcasm]

So questions about upgrading and infusing.

I have the fire gem and shards. I know infusing fire takes scaling away but can one still upgrade it via shards? Visa versa too, can you add fire gem to +1 and it stays +1?


I know you can remove the fire elemental with an item regaining scaling at least.

 

[TheRed]

Is there a downside to infusing a weapon?

 

[Soulflarz]

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Farron Greatsword

> ALL

sick spins

Yes but I took the other one cause it's the classic artorias greatsword moveset+his boss skills

 

[Deku Tree]

What is a good build? I'm trying to decide how to start my player... I played BB but never played another Souls game.

 

[ramyeon]

Ok I ran into a hilariously dumb boss in

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Road of Sacrifices

and don't want to deal with ranged filth at the moment.... where is the boss of U

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ndead Settlement

? I have 4 bonfires in the area

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Go through the graveyard with the spears being thrown from above and into a small house (The one with the red eyed undead) - go up the stairs and out the side of the house and it'll take you into a large building where the boss is.

You can alternatively go through the sewers from one of the bonfires and instead of going straight ahead towards the Chapel where Siegward and the path the Road of Sacrifices was, turn left and go that way to the large building.

Yea I got the tongue but he disappeared from Firelink

Weird. I noticed sometimes he comes and goes but yeah, keep an eye out maybe?

 

[super-famicom]

I'm up to Road of Sacrifice and now there's a lady wearing cool armor in Firelink near the bonfire who doesn't want to talk to me but says something like may the moon grant you blessings or something similar. What stat do I need to talk with her, or is there something else I need to do?

 

[Tiamant]

Gonna try this again:

Has anyone been able to play co-op using passwords? I've been trying with some friends and the damn summoning sign refuses to appear. Are there some prerrequisites that have to be met ala Bloodborne?

 

[ramyeon]

Is there a reason why every time I go to the firelink shrine the entrances are blocked by a fog wall? I can't imagine that the game is attempting an invasion or something here... Is it just loading the area?

It only loads the inside of the Shrine at first to keep loading times down for levelling.

 

[Brian_FETO]

Spoiler

Go through the graveyard with the spears being thrown from above and into a small house (The one with the red eyed undead) - go up the stairs and out the side of the house and it'll take you into a large building where the boss is.

You can alternatively go through the sewers from one of the bonfires and instead of going straight ahead towards the Chapel where Siegward and the path the Road of Sacrifices was, turn left and go that way to the large building.

Cheers

I found the first route before but it seemed harder than the other way haha

 

[robotzombie]

Couple quick questions if someone would be so kind:

Okay, I'm probably gonna go either STR or Quality, Started Knight and already pumped Vigor to 20 for Health and STR and DEX to 16 and 13 to equip the Claymore.

1. Should I focus on Stamina next? Or should I try to up my weight at all so I can equip better armor and keep the Claymore?

2. Are Titanite shards infinite/buyable/farmable so that I don't have to worry about what I upgrade early on?

 

[SliceSabre]

They are really aggressive, and require 100% attention at all times. They have really fucked me over a couple of times.

Yeah, if you let your guard down they can screw you over really quickly. Parrying and rolling into their attacks to get backstabs works well.

Blocking and circling around for the backstab isn't so effective because of their shield bash.

Tough hombres. I try to get in tight and do a kick to break their guard. Unfortunately the Kick command is a bit touchy and I sometimes just R1, but when it works, you can get in good damage.

Yea I've learned trying to backstab him ain't it. Think I'mma stick to weakening with my pyro magic then going for the kill with ax.

 

[HowZatOZ]

So when should I expect to change my knight gear? NG? 'Cause I'm roaming around Swamp of Sorrows now still full knight gear. Kinda sucks not having gear upgrade besides weapons.

 

[Orthogonal]

It only loads the inside of the Shrine at first to keep loading times down for levelling.

Except it lingers for several minutes. I usually have to warp to the bonfire outside if I want to go out

 

[Hypron]

Sweet. Do you recommend infusing it with anything specific?

I had a STR/DEX build so I used the one that raised scaling on boh those attributes, it's the one that gave me te highest damage output.

 

[ramyeon]

Cheers

I found the first route before but it seemed harder than the other way haha

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First route is quicker and easier if you befriend the Giant who's throwing the Spears so that he only targets enemies.

Except it lingers for several minutes. I usually have to warp to the bonfire outside if I want to go out

It's definitely never been like that for me for several minutes. Like under 30 seconds usually. PS4.

 

[Primethius]

Can't summon a friend despite using a password.

Are there hidden restrictions I'm missing?

 

[Hypron]

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First route is quicker and easier if you befriend the Giant who's throwing the Spears so that he only targets enemies.

Whaaaaaaa

How do you do this? I only ever killed it.

 

[Santiako]

Whaaaaaaa

How do you do this? I only ever killed it.

You speak to him instead of attacking him

 

[105.Will]

Okay, the

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Cleansing Chambers

is the best area so far. There's a great verticality and some really good shortcuts

 

[Maxim726X]

Fellow Soulsians-

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I just beat the second boss and some dude is sitting in one of the chairs at my home base. Who is he, and how did he get there?

 

[ramyeon]

So when should I expect to change my knight gear? NG? 'Cause I'm roaming around Swamp of Sorrows now still full knight gear. Kinda sucks not having gear upgrade besides weapons.

Disagree. Not having armour upgrades is fantastic and has led to me mixing and matching armour for different purposes more than ever. Now if I'm facing a boss with magic attacks I can slip into some Sorcerer's Robes without having to worry about it not being up to scratch since it scales.

 

[super-famicom]

Whaaaaaaa

How do you do this? I only ever killed it.

Spoiler

activate the elevator that goes down to Road of Sacrifice but go off. The elevator that goes up will cone down and you can take it up and talk to that guy.

 

[LegalEagleMike]

Whaaaaaaa

How do you do this? I only ever killed it.

you talk to it instead of attacking it you murderer!

 

[Hypron]

You speak to him instead of attacking him

Lmao I'm such a dumbass, I always went straight on the offensive without thinking.

you talk to it instead of attacking it you murderer!

I'm ashamed of my deeds

 

[super-famicom]

Lmao I'm such a dumbass, I always went straight on the offensive without thinking.

In my game, there are signs people put down saying "ally ahead."

 

[Orthogonal]

Whaaaaaaa

How do you do this? I only ever killed it.

You speak to him instead of attacking him

Lmao I'm such a dumbass, I always went straight on the offensive without thinking.

LOL, you're probably not the only one.

Pro-tip: If R3 doesn't lock on, they aren'the hostile.

 

[ramyeon]

Fellow Soulsians-

Spoiler

I just beat the second boss and some dude is sitting in one of the chairs at my home base. Who is he, and how did he get there?

He's there from the start - you probably just didn't see him.

Spoiler

He will transpose equipment and magic from Boss Souls if you find a kiln for him.

 

[Ogawa-san]

Stuck at the token Camera boss. 10 deaths to not knowing where the fuck I am and counting.

Oh From.

 

[Tenebrous]

Is it possible to get another (crafting reagent but spoiler tagging anyway)

Spoiler

Refined Gem? I used the one I got at the start from the blue caped fella outside the castle, and then swapped it for a Fire enchant... Now I wanna swap back!

Anyone have an idea? Sorry to quote my own post, but there's a lot of damage potential I'm missing out on.

 

[Hypron]

In my game, there are signs people put down saying "ally ahead."

I played in Japanese so I couldn't understand the messages haha

 

[super-famicom]

I played in Japanese so I couldn't understand the messages haha

しっぱい！

 

[K' Dash]

What level are you and what class? Because i had no trouble with him whatsoever. Actually beat him first try (not trying to brag) and thought hè was really easy.

I'm playing as a knight Btw, love being sturdy.

I always play Knight in DS. I got him in my second try, before that I helped some people defeat it to get the hang of it.

The fucker was so intimidating I just wanted to get that done, same happened to me with the Gaping Dragon in DS, it was a very easy fight, but the thing terrified me.

Just glad I killed it.

 

[bbd23]

man I love the enemies in the road of sacrifice

awesome design

 

[BennyBlanco]

The auto hide HUD is such a great feature. Makes taking spur of the moment SS so much easier.

 

[zma1013]

Are there any gifts that a more rare than others? Is there any of them that truly matter or ate they all just minor help?

 

[Audioboxer]

Should I be doing

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Farron Keep

or

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Cathedral of the Deep

first? Earlyish game location spoilers.

 

[ramyeon]

Are there any gifts that a more rare than others? Is there any of them that truly matter or ate they all just minor help?

They're all pretty disposable. The Fire Gem is probably the best to grab if you're not a Pyromancer. I went for the Life Ring and it's pretty useless.

 

[Zombegoast]

Is the Great Scythe good in this game? It was the best weapon in the original.

 

[Timeaisis]

Do we have like a Steam ID trade thread for this game? I'd like to co-op with some of yous sometime.

 

[Orthogonal]

Should I be doing

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Farron Keep

or

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Cathedral of the Deep

first? Earlyish game location spoilers.

The latter first.

 

[Mokoi]

The auto hide HUD is such a great feature. Makes taking spur of the moment SS so much easier.

Wait it's in ds3? I know it was in 2, but i didn't see any option for it just hide hud no auto.

 

[BennyBlanco]

Wait it's in ds3? I know it was in 2, but i didn't see any option for it just hide hud no auto.

Yea, it's in there

 

[MichaelEM3]

Potentially silly question for those that have beaten the game already:

Spoiler

So I've just beaten Farron's Abyss Walkers and have acquired the Soul of the Blood of the Wolf. When I return to Firelink and examine the throne for the Abyss Walkers, I see that I can "Offer Cinders of a Lord." That's not going to consume the boss soul, is it?

If not, what's the general consensus on the Wolf Knight's Greatsword vs. Farron's Greatsword? Are either any good? I'm a quality build so far if that matters, but I can definitely go more towards Strength.

 

[Beerman462]

Very happy with this game so far.

 

[Randam]

10 hours in and still everything seems to be at 100%.

nothing to repair yet..

 

[Papercuts]

Potentially silly question for those that have beaten the game already:

Spoiler

So I've just beaten Farron's Abyss Walkers and have acquired the Soul of the Blood of the Wolf. When I return to Firelink and examine the throne for the Abyss Walkers, I see that I can "Offer Cinders of a Lord." That's not going to consume the boss soul, is it?

If not, what's the general consensus on the Wolf Knight's Greatsword vs. Farron's Greatsword? Are either any good? I'm a quality build so far if that matters, but I can definitely go more towards Strength.

Spoiler

No, it won't consume the soul.

Not sure on the weapons though.

Should I be doing

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Farron Keep

or

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Cathedral of the Deep

first? Earlyish game location spoilers.

I would do

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Cathedral

first.

 

[robotzombie]

10 hours in and still everything seems to be at 100%.

nothing to repair yet..

I think your stuff gets fixed when you rest at bonfires

 

[deoee]

Where is Character

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Siegward after I have killed the Fire Demon?

Internets tells me some things about a well, but there isn't anyone. Already met Patches and killed the fancy Boss with the mass spawns of guys and the red orb flying between them (forgot the name :/)

Thank you for any help guys

 

[Kusagari]

There's no bonfire for the

Spoiler

mound makers

?

 

[V-Faction]

!

Just wanted to pop in and say... Gosh, I am dying a lot early on here. More so than any other Souls game. Such is the price of playing a squishy character.