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[Alucrid]

Any cons to joining the

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Aldrich's Faithful

covenant?

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I joined Rosaria's Fingers and was sad to learn I upset Sirris.

i didn't have anything happen to me

 

[skny]

Seems like the difficulty varies from people to people. I only played the first half of the game and it is definitely waaay harder than DkS 1&2 for me.

 

[Rurunaki]

Switched from D

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ark Blade

to M

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urakumo

.. I think I will miss the bleed effect.. I've yet to dabble with the element infusing.. Will it reset the + on the weapons?

 

[DieNgamers]

This game is definitely much harder and more unforgiving than DS1 in my book.

 

[Quick Mustard]

Can someone please explain to me the point of the storage box, if after using it to put stuff in it simply gives you everything back when you next use a bonfire?

Seems utterly pointless.

 

[Aces&Eights]

I cannot decide whether to run a dex assassin for the english version or maybe go strength this time. Strength always seems like scared rabbit mode. However, I had some issues in the swamp not hitting that hard with my dex character. Decisions....Hmmm...Hmmmmmmm

Can someone please explain to me the point of the storage box, if after using it to put stuff in it simply gives you everything back when you next use a bonfire?

Seems utterly pointless.

The storage box lets you hold items in it so you are not carrying them around in your inventory. They should not be placed back in your inventory just becuase you use a bonfire. When at a bonfire, you can toggle triangle to go between the storage box and your inventory.

 

[Sane_Man]

If I'm in New Game+1 can I still co-op with my friend who's in New Game?

 

[Drencrom]

Is it just me or is the game easier than previous titles?

I just reached F

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arron

K

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eep

at level 20 and I'm doing fine really without much trouble.

I've beaten all the bosses on my second try so far without any help, I'm not trying to brag or anything but I'm kinda getting a bit concerned if it's the game or I've just become so accustomed to Soulsborne games now.

 

[Burt]

Is the C

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haos

B

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lade

a good weapon to use? It has S scaling in dex but the moveset is pretty simple.

Yeah I dunno, it seemed okay, but I think my Refined Dark Blade does more damage (I'm 30 str/40 dex) with a better moveset and no self-damage. Doesn't seem particularly worth it unless you're full dex. Which would be another issue entirely, considering how shafted the dex weapon pool seems to be compared to the number and quality of str and dex/str weapons out there.

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why didn't anyone tell me farron's scaled up to A in dex

 

[Zocano]

So I finally hit 50 strength so I could the

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Fume Ultra Greatsword

. God damn the DAMAGE! I think I broke the game.

Don't even need the 50 STR. Just 2hand forever. With that kind of weapon, you don't even need to have a shield.

 

[lowhighkang_LHK]

How to get to Smouldering Lake (optional / secret area)

Don't watch if you haven't been to the catacombs yet.

https://youtu.be/7SIR3L4whu8

 

[Auctopus]

Just helped a person with

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aldrich

won't be doing that again, completely destroys the fight.

 

[UmbraeCruxis]

Is it just me or is the game easier than previous titles?

I just reached F

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arron

K

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eep

at level 20 and I'm doing fine really without much trouble.

I've beaten all the bosses on my second try so far without any help, I'm not trying to brag or anything but I'm kinda getting a bit concerned if it's the game or I've just become so accustomed to Soulsborne games now.

It's a slower start than most Dark Souls. It gets harder later imo. A lot of people share your sentiment after just playing the beginning.

 

[Nephtes]

This game is definitely much harder and more unforgiving than DS1 in my book.

I feel the bosses are easier, but the regular enemies... Some of them are downright scary and end my life faster than any boss so far...

 

[Auctopus]

It's a slower start than most Dark Souls. It gets harder later imo. A lot of people share your sentiment after just playing the beginning.

I really don't think it gets that challenging towards the end either. Only a couple truly challenging bosses and there's nobody frustrating (sort of).

 

[Rurunaki]

Can someone please explain to me the point of the storage box, if after using it to put stuff in it simply gives you everything back when you next use a bonfire?

Seems utterly pointless.

Maybe you have "Auto-refill" ON for the items you're putting in.

 

[Mandelbo]

Personally, having beaten every boss (I think), it never took me more than four or five tries on any given fight and there were never really any roadblocks as such, but I don't think they're easy at all - I've played every souls game and while I'm not going to say I'm fantastic at them I certainly know them quite well, so I'm gonna echo the sentiments that they seem easy because a lot of us here are veterans. Even so, fights like C

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hampion Gundyr

and S

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oul of Cinder

were incredibly tense and kept me on my toes the entire time. I almost never felt that a boss was a complete pushover.

I was expecting N

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ameless King

to be a little harder, though, after all I'd heard about him. Didn't have an awful lot of health.

 

[UmbraeCruxis]

I really don't think it gets that challenging towards the end either. Only a couple truly challenging bosses and there's nobody frustrating (sort of).

Different strokes, I suppose :/

Early on, I had little trouble, now after a ways into the game, it's felt substantially harder.

 

[sora87]

Ugh. People summoning 4 players for a boss makes it such a slog. 2 is enough for every boss, the health pool gets ridiculous if you push it past there.

I'm lucky to get one summon, all the others just disappear. I only ever get summoned as one too

 

[Jellie]

Is it just me or is the game easier than previous titles?

I just reached F

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arron

K

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eep

at level 20 and I'm doing fine really without much trouble.

I've beaten all the bosses on my second try so far without any help, I'm not trying to brag or anything but I'm kinda getting a bit concerned if it's the game or I've just become so accustomed to Soulsborne games now.

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Thought the same but once you get past the area after farron keep I think the difficulty goes up.

Yeah I dunno, it seemed okay, but I think my Refined Dark Blade does more damage (I'm 30 str/40 dex) with a better moveset and no self-damage. Doesn't seem particularly worth it unless you're full dex. Which would be another issue entirely, considering how shafted the dex weapon pool seems to be compared to the number and quality of str and dex/str weapons out there.

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why didn't anyone tell me farron's scaled up to A in dex

I got it to +4 and it kills faster than my +5

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Farrons Greastsword

and +10

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Great Scythe

but I might just use it for boss fights/PvP because of the self damage.

 

[Ferrio]

Game has been an okay difficulty for me so far. Not using a shield though, just running around in light armor and 2handing a weapon.

 

[Big Brett]

I really don't think it gets that challenging towards the end either. Only a couple truly challenging bosses and there's nobody frustrating (sort of).

I think it's a case of it being quite reasonably challenging mixed with the fact that I probably have about 1000+ hours in the entire series, but it's pretty fucking hard towards the end. The areas' normal enemies are more challenging than any I've faced in the Souls-verse.

 

[Zeliard]

I found something that made me gleeful last night. I was playing in I

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rithyll

D

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ungeon

and not only did I get the jailers' sweet cloak and mask, which are going to be hard to switch out for anything else, but also their brand.

What's neat about their brand? Its Weapon Art is a forward thrust with comically huge range that, wait for it, interrupts estus flask healing on the target. It's majestic in PvP. Nobody ever expects to be hit with that as they're running away, and it's stylish to boot.

 

[Killer Queen]

I'm at what I assume is

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Aldritch in Anor Londo.

and wow such a bleak and depressing atmosphere. Especially with

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Giant Smith being dead

ID really like to know the story of how it got like this. But roughly how far along am I?

 

[KiefbladeMaster]

Is it just me or is the game easier than previous titles?

I just reached F

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arron

K

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eep

at level 20 and I'm doing fine really without much trouble.

I've beaten all the bosses on my second try so far without any help, I'm not trying to brag or anything but I'm kinda getting a bit concerned if it's the game or I've just become so accustomed to Soulsborne games now.

It feels decent, some of the mobs are more scary than the first couple of bosses. (I beat

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Vordt

without taking any damage at all on my second try.)

I'm expecting it to ramp up soon since I'm not very far in though.

 

[UberLevi]

I'm at what I assume is

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Aldritch in Anor Londo.

and wow such a bleak and depressing atmosphere. Especially with

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Giant Smith being dead

ID really like to know the story of how it got like this. But roughly how far along am I?

I'm at the exact same part as we speak. Feels like we're probably nearing the transition from mid-game to late-game.

 

[Steve.1981]

Took my time and I think that's me about done with the High Wall. Greyrat is back at the Shrine, my Claymore is at +2, Vordt is down and the only thing left to say is...when will one of these damn Knights drop a pair of damn boots! Their armour looks awesome. Want it. Literally had multiple drops of everything else (even the Crossbow, which they don't even use!) but no matter how long I farm them...can't get me a pair of boots :-(

Oh well, at least I'm getting better at fighting them.

 

[Akai XIII]

Where do I go after defeating the

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Dancer? I beat Yhorm too.

 

[Alucrid]

what's the best way to offset the hp drain from symbol of avarice? found a regen ring but it's much too slow

 

[KiefbladeMaster]

Took my time and I think that's me about done with the High Wall. Greyrat is back at the Shrine, my Claymore is at +2, Vordt is down and the only thing left to say is...when will one of these damn Knights drop a pair of damn boots! Their armour looks awesome. Want it. Literally had multiple drops of everything else (even the Crossbow, which they don't even use!) but no matter how long I farm them...can't get me a pair of boots :-(

Oh well, at least I'm getting better at fighting them.

Do they also drop the claymores? I started Merc and I am getting tired of the axes weapon skill, the sweep looks much more useful than a short damage buff.

 

[Burt]

B

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oreal

V

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alley

invade/weapon question:

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Alva didn't spawn to drop the murakamo my first time through. I've done pretty much everything up through Lothric castle, so will he not spawn now? Did I pass the trigger?

 

[Banzai]

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Did you find the ash in the wolf torrer? You may have missed a second conversation with her

Found the ashes and talked to her. Still no Summon signs.

 

[Mothman91]

I found something that made me gleeful last night. I was playing in I

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rithyll

D

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ungeon

and not only did I get the jailers' sweet cloak and mask, which are going to be hard to switch out for anything else, but also their brand.

What's neat about their brand? Its Weapon Art is a forward thrust with comically huge range that, wait for it, interrupts estus flask healing on the target. It's majestic in PvP. Nobody ever expects to be hit with that as they're running away, and it's stylish to boot.

I got the key, where is the door to open it?

 

[Quick Mustard]

I cannot decide whether to run a dex assassin for the english version or maybe go strength this time. Strength always seems like scared rabbit mode. However, I had some issues in the swamp not hitting that hard with my dex character. Decisions....Hmmm...Hmmmmmmm



The storage box lets you hold items in it so you are not carrying them around in your inventory. They should not be placed back in your inventory just becuase you use a bonfire. When at a bonfire, you can toggle triangle to go between the storage box and your inventory.

Maybe you have "Auto-refill" ON for the items you're putting in.

Thanks, lol
Fuck me, I had Auto Re-fill on without knowing it, lol

My next question is, does the inventory not stack items?
I seem to have one tree branch and three others, all the exact same, yet in two piles, one of one and one of three.

 

[superNESjoe]

Anyone else not able to summon or be summoned on Xbox One? Haven't been able to for over a day, fails instantly.

 

[Zank Frappa]

Holy fucking shit, I can't freakin' believe how tough this REGULAR enemy is.

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The dog on the bridge in the Boreal valley, like, damn From, what kind of sick joke is this?

Am I not getting something? Doing it wrong? Every time I want to block I'm done, can't seem to do anything.

 

[Timeaisis]

Guys, I was totally going to

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heal Hollowing

but now I really want to

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marry Anri

. Does this lead to like a bait and switch ending? It kind of feels like it will lol. Be vague.

 

[Mandelbo]

I found something that made me gleeful last night. I was playing in I

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rithyll

D

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ungeon

and not only did I get the jailers' sweet cloak and mask, which are going to be hard to switch out for anything else, but also their brand.

What's neat about their brand? Its Weapon Art is a forward thrust with comically huge range that, wait for it, interrupts estus flask healing on the target. It's majestic in PvP. Nobody ever expects to be hit with that as they're running away, and it's stylish to boot.

Is it just a drop from them or do you find it somewhere in the level? I want to try it out in an invasion now!

 

[Rocketz]

Beat the A

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byss

W

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atchers

today. It was the easiest boss yet for me. Took only 3 tries. But I liked it the most so far.

 

[mxgt]

erhjoiuerhjgeoirhgj

Finally beat P

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ontiff

S

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ulyvahn

after 1 hour of attempts.

Best feeling i've had in a Souls game after O&S. I love this game.

 

[DieNgamers]

Holy fucking shit, I can't freakin' believe how tough this REGULAR enemy is.

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The dog on the bridge in the Boreal valley, like, damn From, what kind of sick joke is this?

Am I not getting something? Doing it wrong? Every time I want to block I'm done, can't seem to do anything.

Try to anticipate his attacks and dodge dodge-dodge-poke-dodge etc. That's how I ended him on my first try.

erhjoiuerhjgeoirhgj

Finally beat P

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ontiff

S

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ulyvahn

after 1 hour of attempts.

Best feeling i've had in a Souls game after O&S. I love this game.

I had my first encounter with him just now...had him down to 2 or 3 remaining hits but I got greedy in the end. This fight, though..wow! The music, the setting..it's unbelievably epic and beautiful.

 

[Rhaknar]

I found something that made me gleeful last night. I was playing in I

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rithyll

D

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ungeon

and not only did I get the jailers' sweet cloak and mask, which are going to be hard to switch out for anything else, but also their brand.

 

[Killer Queen]

Also how do I get to the dungeon?

 

[Korosenai]

Should I use a sharp gem on the Uchigatana?

 

[Mandelbo]

So I am a level 26 Knight,in the third area,Sacrifice, and I still havent found anything better then the starting Knight stuff...still wielding the longsword + 3 now,all the other weapon I find I cant use,the crossbow is completly useless,unless I am not using it right...?

Found the cleric set,the brigand set and the Fallen Knight set is worst then the starting set...I have 3 covenant things that I have no clue what they do and that Kiln or something also...starting to die a lot now and the vagueness of everything is getting on my nerves...having fun still but its starting to drag...guess I will use my free levels and see how it goes...

I have to say I just raged quit in Sacrifice because of

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those 2 little fuckers in there and that crab is annoying also...

Maybe a calmer start later will help lol.

When it comes to armour I basically just wore what I thought looked cool. A couple of points in defense never usually makes a difference in these games anyway, and so long as you aren't above 70% equip load your evasion is never really compromised. There don't tend to be sets that are objectively better in every way.

Also read the descriptions for items you pick up. The Transposing Kiln tells you what to do with it in its description.

 

[Juke Joint Jezebel]

Beat all the bosses in the game after 30 hours of play. Now there's only two things left to do....Fashion Souls and PvP!

Executioner Helm, Leggings and Gauntlets are sexy as fuck IMO! Used the Knight armor chestpiece as it's thematically fitting!

 

[Ricker]

What's wrong with the spoiler tag...? not grabbing capitals or something lol

So I bought a Talisman,just to have the small heal for my knight lol...I can only use it 3 times since my FP is low but it helps a bit in between fights.

 

[Auctopus]

Is the infusion trophy broken? I've got one of each kind and no trophy

Edit: no I haven't

Double edit: yes I have, think it's broken.

 

[Slixshot]

Shaking right now. Just beat a boss after banging my head against it for two hours.

 

[TheFlow]

Is it just me or is the game easier than previous titles?

I just reached F

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arron

K

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eep

at level 20 and I'm doing fine really without much trouble.

I've beaten all the bosses on my second try so far without any help, I'm not trying to brag or anything but I'm kinda getting a bit concerned if it's the game or I've just become so accustomed to Soulsborne games now.

Lol you just got used to it. They aren't hard games. Especially with bonfires and home bones being numerous