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Dark Souls III |OT| Thy path has been tested, now fight unkindled ash
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40 is the first softcap for strength and dex, 60 is the second. Vitality is the same until 99. Vigor hits large diminishing returns around 50.
Also you don't lose the + weapon upgrade when you infuse.
Can't help you there, then.
I kinda recall reading that just being hollow would automatically mean you get the different ending, but of course it could be wrong.
DrROBschiz
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Tried and True Lucerne?
Moveset still looks good to me when I picked it up
No Idea how its damage stacks up though
GwyndolinCinder
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BV and NK boss fight spoiler
Its interesting that there is one of these
Its interesting that there is one of these
"humanity creatures", that dont have nameless king hair
prodystopian
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I wondered about that and forgot to ask. Thanks.
If you're in the way of the blue covenant you will automatically summon help when you get invaded.
JensenBeeswax
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Leveling up Vitality means I can carry more/heavier stuff before I reach the 70% fat roll threshold, correct?
I'm trying pure mage build and it's not as bad as i read. One shotted the first boss, only died twice to the second boss. The fact enemies are faster it's not really a problem if you level up your dexterity and intelligence. Managed to beat
Still using sorcerer staff upgraded to +3, dexterity 17, intelligence 28. Using soul arrow and great soul arrow.
Uchigatana guy at first attempt too.
Still using sorcerer staff upgraded to +3, dexterity 17, intelligence 28. Using soul arrow and great soul arrow.
The thrill and competition of playing someone human, Embers, covenant currency for rewards
Spectrum128
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Enjoying my experiences with the game so far, aside from a catastrophic first attempt at fighting a knight using the steam controller. The right haptic pad for camera control will take some getting used to! My pyromancer did not survive, but luckily the steam controller will live to fight another day (it was a close call). Thinking about it, I suspect it is more button placement than the touchpad itself. I would be interested in hearing how many other people are playing with the steam controller?
MegaMelon
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Try Dark Souls 1. Once it clicks you'll love it
The Jackdog
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i just beat
where do i want to go now?
the pontiff.
I could go up, or i think down to the dungeons?
UpDownLeftRight
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Ok, this is starting to piss me off now. Mid game, I
rithyll Dungeon. I have a torch so I'm not taking bleed damage anymore but any time I try to fight one of the mages with a fire poker my health bar shrinks to a centimeter. What's causing that and how do I stop it?
Me too, and I mostly agree. Although third (optional?) boss
tree
I wasn't really going for a spellsword build for my sorcerer, but the game almost makes you do it, given the way magic works now.
Either is good.
UpDownLeftRight said:
It's weird. Health loss generally results from having unbroken line of sight or standing nearby, even if there's no mist effect / red glow..
I was in Sunbros at that moment. And I'm pretty sure the blue guy came up as 'dark spirit' implying he'd be hostile.
I thought maybe he was one at first but they are a pretty obvious shade of purple. This guy was definitely blue. Now I'm wondering if this game has a 'forest hunter' or bell defender equivalent.
Either way is fine. Each path will eventually lead you to
a Lord of Cinder boss fight, and a dead end on each path.
Thanks for the tip
Really like the
sword, looks, moveset, attack speed. But I hit harder with the uchi and feel like bleed > frostbite, especially against most NPCs so far.
Adds another element of challenge, and there is always something better about facing a human controlled opponent than a simple AI. I generally prefer to get invaded to invading.
Speaking of which, finally had my first invasion last night, killed the black phantom, then shortly after was invaded again by a blue phantom in the same area...did I get sin for killing an invading phantom? Or maybe this is a new covenant that I haven't run into yet?
Ithryll
Adds another element of challenge, and there is always something better about facing a human controlled opponent than a simple AI. I generally prefer to get invaded to invading.
Speaking of which, finally had my first invasion last night, killed the black phantom, then shortly after was invaded again by a blue phantom in the same area...did I get sin for killing an invading phantom? Or maybe this is a new covenant that I haven't run into yet?
UpDownLeftRight
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So there's nothing I can equip to stop it? I don't think I can even run through this area with such a tiny health bar. Even the first enemy in the game could one shot me like this.
CertifiedFP
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JensenBeeswax
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You can sneak by most of those enemies by hugging the right wall.
Not that I know of. Just try to dash in and kill them quickly, but only if there's nothing threatening nearby. You'll still lose hp but not much else in the area is hard to kill.
I spent some time yesterday helping people out with the second boss (V
). It was pretty fun -- got summoned every couple of minutes like clockwork. Still, it was strange how many people had never even attempted the boss on their own. I would guess that about half the time I got summoned, the cutscene would play out. It seems like you would want to at least take a shot at bosses on your own once or twice before summoning.
ordt
When they look at you with red eyes they temporarily decrease your health bar. You have to take them out without giving them much of a chance to see you first.
Max health comes back after maybe 20 seconds.
Max health comes back after maybe 20 seconds.
Thanks! Not sure if I've been there, though.
I think they curse you simply by looking at you lol. Try from behind or far away. But I agree, they are some bothersome minions... one of the reasons why I hate this area.
Speaking of which, I just had to go through the
dungeon
Archdragon Peak
So beautiful, such a different tone from the rest of the game. I think this is my favorite area so far and I doubt there will be anything to top it hah.
Unfortunately I lost 150k souls since I totally didn't expect the dragon to spawn out of nowhere basically.
I think I found the one spot where you are suppossed to attack him from - since regular attacks basically deal chip damage - but unfortunately I pressed the wrong button and fell off the cliff LOL.
When I tried to pick up my souls I got slaughtered by a bunch of the minions from behind OvO
Unfortunately I lost 150k souls since I totally didn't expect the dragon to spawn out of nowhere basically.
I think I found the one spot where you are suppossed to attack him from - since regular attacks basically deal chip damage - but unfortunately I pressed the wrong button and fell off the cliff LOL.
When I tried to pick up my souls I got slaughtered by a bunch of the minions from behind OvO
Also wtf, some guys on my steam list already put 40h in this since official release.......
It's fun to PVP and troll people lol. I wish I would get invaded more, though. Tons of fun.
Benzychenz
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Don't even need to sneak, just sprint to the boss door and outrun them.
Takes like 15 seconds to get from bonfire to boss fog.
I'm one those who leave a summon sign outside a obvious boss area so I can be summoned and learn the boss moves set without losing souls if die. I do some cooperation then do it on my own after got handle of boss. Always done it since DS1
Empty Space
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Are any of the ultra great swords slightly lower on the damage end of the spectrum, but consume less stamina as a consequence. The Drakekeeper Great sword was kind of my go to in DS II and I'm kind of missing it.
Where does his quest continue?
Where you got the Lothric banner next to Vordt.
OH haha. Thanks.
sadaiyappan
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I'm playing through Dark Souls II Scholar of the First Sin. I don't think the game is too hard if you summon and play co-op.
can't really offer tips because the one time I fought it was as a summon and the game bugged out so that no enemies would do any attacks. They'd just skate around with no animations. Funny but ruined any tension in the fight, I think next time that happens I'll black crystal out.
But if the enemies out front are giving you trouble the
Dickwraiths will actually kill them for you if you wait. And as was already stated you can take the right path or dash through.
fluffydelusions
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Is the crest shield a viable shield to upgrade for late game? Just got it and seems pretty good
The Jackdog
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1v1 him, roll more than block, wait for his buddy to pop up, then try to avoid fighting them both. when a THIRD comes, theyll actually start fighting eachother. can even aggro the boss. so just pick at him. when he gets to half health and the fire sword comes out, ignore your sheild even more and just roll roll roll. the attack where he lunges straight at you is nice to punish
as for the enemies before the boss, let the dark wraith looking dudes kill everyone else and get their health down before aggroing
as for the enemies before the boss, let the dark wraith looking dudes kill everyone else and get their health down before aggroing
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