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[Shredderi]

Secret, lol.

Really? Aww sweet! Blind even!

 

[Kwansu Dudes]

You should be able to fight him if you beat the final boss, it's all about the dodge game, of course bring everything lightning resistant as well.

Well I suck and it seems like it'll be a very long fight. I'll try though, thank you.

 

[Pie and Beans]

And this fight is boring now? lol

Going through the first phase over and over has got tiring just to get bumrushed by Mr Infinite Stamina chain attacks.

 

[Ghostmaster]

NG++ Has started. This is my first time in an NG++ and it's purely for the maxed out rings. My goal is to stay at 100 not use any respecs leave as many NPC's alive as possible then save a back up file and PvP endlessly and forever.

Did you already get the secret fusion sword?

 

[SkylineRKR]

So I think I'm around SL 35 and just got the the

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Cathedral of the Deep.

I've put around 24 points into Dex so far (14 vit, 14 Str, 16 END, 16 Vigor if I remember correct). I'm currently using a +2 Uchi. My question is -- If I use the sharp gem, would I see a noticeable difference in damage, or do I need to be a higher level for the dex scaling to matter?

Trying to get a better handle with all these stats, and whether I should use the sharp gem on my uchi or find another dex weapon to use it with

With STR and DEX so close, why not go Refined first? But you can see the outcome before you apply them.

 

[GulAtiCa]

Oh, they can stack? I thought one cancels out the other.

They Stack! I tested to make sure. With only the other, it was 216 on the guys at U

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ndead Settlement

and went to 274 or so with both equiped. I'll check tonight to see what it might go to with the F

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ire

C

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lutch

ring.

 

[jg4xchamp]

Enjoying the game a lot, but the greatest hits of From Software nature of the encounter design/areas in the game, plus some blatant references are a bit off putting. The game still plays beautifully, and some of the bosses have been super legit, but it just isn't as creatively interesting as Demon's Souls, Dark Souls, and Bloodborne.

 

[iRAWRasaurus]

Fuck me at the difficulty spike in

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Anor Londo

. Fucking Knights and other strong enemies between bonfire and a super hard boss. Hard to run past it all without taking damage.

IMO during the Japaneses release, these knights were way worst. Now they can be stagger.

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somewhat compare to no stagger before

About the camera issue I am seeing being mention again. The camera lock on is a tool that can only be useful during the right situations. Against fast large bosses its prob best just to lock on and lock off during the fight. I believe ENB was the person that mention that.

 

[Bowlie]

I have a question about a certain enemy in (zone name)

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Irithyll

:

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Moving forward until Pontiff's fight, you can sometimes see a ghost of a Pontiff Knight slowly walking, and though it's intangible it leaves a shadow on the ground.

Does that mean something at all?

Anyone?

 

[Ferr986]

Meanwhile my alternate lvl 28 character designed for being a Blue/Darkmoon

Now I do't know if I should level her further or not.

 

[Jharp]

I accidentally aggro'd Leonhard by falling on him twice in the same Firelink visit. It's going to cost me 48,000 to absolve my sin but since he

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turns hostile later on anyways, do I even need to bother? Will he still show up as an enemy after joining Rosaria's Fingers if he's hostile, or do I need him friendly for that to trigger?

 

[prodystopian]

Mid-late game question:

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In Anor Londo, I can see a bonfire when I turn the contraption to get to the one before the boss, but I can't seem to get to it. What's it called and how do I get over there?

 

[Sullichin]

Mid-late game question:

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In Anor Londo, I can see a bonfire when I turn the contraption to get to the one before the boss, but I can't seem to get to it. What's it called and how do I get over there?

Just walk on over

 

[DXLelouch153]

Mid-late game question:

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In Anor Londo, I can see a bonfire when I turn the contraption to get to the one before the boss, but I can't seem to get to it. What's it called and how do I get over there?

invisible bridge

 

[Nephtes]

Mid-late game question:

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In Anor Londo, I can see a bonfire when I turn the contraption to get to the one before the boss, but I can't seem to get to it. What's it called and how do I get over there?

Walk to it ...Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade style.

 

[Tarkus]

They really fucked up

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Flynn's Ring

in this game. That was a favorite of mine, now it's useless.

 

[Ghostmaster]

Mid-late game question:

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In Anor Londo, I can see a bonfire when I turn the contraption to get to the one before the boss, but I can't seem to get to it. What's it called and how do I get over there?

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With the platform raised up to anor lando, go down the stairs, and step over the bridge into nothingness, it seems like you'll fall but they are actually invisible platforms, go straight until you're near the bonfire and then turn at a 90 degree angle to drop off at it

 

[Soulflarz]

I have a question about a certain enemy in (zone name)

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Irithyll

:

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Moving forward until Pontiff's fight, you can sometimes see a ghost of a Pontiff Knight slowly walking, and though it's intangible it leaves a shadow on the ground.

Does that mean something at all?

Maybe foreshadowing?

I actually know what you're talking about, I just have no idea. Might want to ask the lore thread. Open spoilers within.

 

[UberLevi]

Doing a playthrough as a Pyromancer. Is pyromancy viable early game if I'm using it as an offhand thing, or should I just focus on weapon and shield until midgame or so? I'm going full strength for my weapon.

Quoting for a new page. Don't wanna bother this soon if it's not going to be useful til later on.

 

[CountAntonius]

Did you already get the secret fusion sword?

T

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win prince sword

? Yes

 

[Citadel]

You can check before you commit to the infusion. When you go to infuse sharp you can see what the new damage numbers will be and just compare to what you have now. But I think around 20s sharp should start getting better than the regular one yea.

Yeah, fair enough - I just have a lot of trouble with.. actually choosing things. I'll take a look with the current weapons / gems I have, and see what fits me best. I really wanted to go with the whole 'dual wield / twin swords' thing, but people are saying not to do that so I'll stick with a light sword but with 2H. Thanks for replying!

With STR and DEX so close, why not go Refined first? But you can see the outcome before you apply them.

I was under the impression that Refined was for STR/DEX. My STR is around 10 points less, so would it still help? I really only wanted the minimum STR points so I could use weapons, which is why I leaned towards the sharp gem. But true that - Dark Souls just makes me question every decision, even with infusions like this. Never had so much trouble picking an upgrade in a game before lol. Thanks for replying !

 

[ISee]

This room was unfair. Seriously!

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mild location and item/weapon spoiler.

 

[Sullichin]

Quoting for a new page. Don't wanna bother this soon if it's not going to be useful til later on.

The starting pyro spell is great against the first boss and first *real* boss.
You'll want to rely mostly on your handaxe for getting through the level though.

 

[Sullichin]

Yeah, fair enough - I just have a lot of trouble with.. actually choosing things. I'll take a look with the current weapons / gems I have, and see what fits me best. I really wanted to go with the whole 'dual wield / twin swords' thing, but people are saying not to do that so I'll stick with a light sword but with 2H. Thanks for replying!



I was under the impression that Refined was for STR/DEX. My STR is around 10 points less, so would it still help? I really only wanted the minimum STR points so I could use weapons, which is why I leaned towards the sharp gem. But true that - Dark Souls just makes me question every decision, even with infusions like this. Never had so much trouble picking an upgrade in a game before lol. Thanks for replying !

Some people won't use certain weapons if they're not the best in their class or whatever. Pretty sure if you liked some dual swords and upgraded them you'd be fine.

 

[MagicWithEarvin]

Are Spears in this game not very good or something? I've never seen anyone use them, and people rarely talk about them.

 

[Nephtes]

Quoting for a new page. Don't wanna bother this soon if it's not going to be useful til later on.

Pyromancy was super useful in the early game for me...
Lots of early enemies are weak to or staggered to fire damage... Like the zombies that have HUGE coal like beasts erupt from them.

I feel that it's usefulness in terms of damage output wanes by the 30% mark...but it's still nice to have to comfortably finish off a boss from range when they're at low life and thrashing about in desperation...

I've never put any additional points into INT or Faith... So take that for what it's worth...

The lead up animations to most pyromancies make it too scary to use for up close fights... Or fights with enemies that can close distances fast...

 

[Bowlie]

Maybe foreshadowing?

I actually know what you're talking about, I just have no idea. Might want to ask the lore thread. Open spoilers within.

Thanks, will try there! I already finished the game, but that is puzzling me.

 

[Impulsor]

level 119

40 STR/DEX
31 VIG/END
25 VIT
10 the rest

should I keep leveling up VIG/END?

 

[Sullichin]

Are Spears in this game not very good or something? I've never seen anyone use them, and people rarely talk about them.

Spears are boring as hell.

Someone wrecked me with a greatlance in PVP yesterday though. But otherwise they haven't been a problem for me. I had a really hard time against spear users in DS2 PVP but not so much this time.

 

[Sane_Man]

NG++ with an int rebuild is super fun so far. Just beat P

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ontif

. He went down like a bitch. A lot of the bosses seem easier with magic than melee and a few much harder.

My new favourite thing is to get invaded and then use the Chameleon spell and watch the invader run around for yonks while I watch TV on my laptop until they eventually give up.

 

[Tarkus]

Are Spears in this game not very good or something? I've never seen anyone use them, and people rarely talk about them.

I tried the Partizan for a bit. Damage is decent but the moveset sucks to me.

Spears are boring as hell.

Someone wrecked me with a greatlance in PVP yesterday though. But otherwise they haven't been a problem for me. I had a really hard time against spear users in DS2 PVP but not so much this time.

Yeah, spears could viciously combo in DS2 with high damage.

 

[Brohan]

Was this posted already?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2m-i2f7-p8A

/dead

This is amazing XD. Love how those 2 White phantoms casually walked into sight when hè entered their trap. I totally thought that was it until there appeared a sunbro to Block the door too. Haha

 

[Boogdud]

It's fantastic to see the colossal amount of whining from invaders that have now had the gank tables turned on them. Delicious tears. It's amazing how they don't sense the irony in it.

 

[Sullichin]

It's fantastic to see the colossal amount of whining from invaders that have now had the gank tables turned on them. Delicious tears. It's amazing how they don't sense the irony in it.

Invaders were ALWAYS the ones who got ganked the most.

If you host yourself, you didn't have to worry about getting ganked. In previous games it was always getting summoned to a world with 2 sunbros+the host farming invaders.

 

[Shotgun Kiss]

Just beat

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High Lord Wolnir

. Is it hard as a melee character? I'm a pyromancer, and that was damn near Pinwheel tier easy. He only hit me once, probably only attacked about four times, and I only hit to hit

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his hands

with about six or so fireballs to kill him. Granted, a lot of my fireballs missed due to the camera/lock-on and his moving around, but still.

EDIT: Oh... oh my. That next area. I'm guessing that this is the area people are referring to when they talk about one being absolutely beautiful. It's fucking gorgeous.

 

[The perfect Dark]

Dark Sword +8 infused with heavy stone is a beast.

Strength 32
Dex 19
Vit 22
Endurance 23

Pretty good so far.

Oh, and PvP is amazing.

 

[ultraspank]

I'm at the

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Dancer

Boss
How far am i into the game?

 

[Bowlie]

I'm at the

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Dancer

Boss
How far am i into the game?

3/4, at worst.

 

[LegendofLex]

Just beat

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High Lord Wolnir

. Is it hard as a melee character?

If you can't accurately predict where his hands are gonna end up after his various moves, it can drag on a bit longer than it otherwise would. Eventually he winds up spawning mobs including

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Skeleton Wheels

, and if you don't kill him fast enough

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and he reaches the top of the arena you apparently instantly lose

. Having to get up close can leave you vulnerable to his

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death gas attack

as well.

 

[SunBroDave]

I'm at the

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Dancer

Boss
How far am i into the game?

Right before the last main area.

 

[KHlover]

Just beat

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High Lord Wolnir

. Is it hard as a melee character? I'm a pyromancer, and that was damn near Pinwheel tier easy. He only hit me once, probably only attacked about four times, and I only hit to hit

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his hands

with about six or so fireballs to kill him. Granted, a lot of my fireballs missed due to the camera/lock-on and his moving around, but still.

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Wolnir

was as if someone dropped a Zelda boss straight into a Souls game. Also not hard as a sword user imo. Hit the obvious weak spots -> done

 

[Sephzilla]

Just beat

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High Lord Wolnir

. Is it hard as a melee character? I'm a pyromancer, and that was damn near Pinwheel tier easy. He only hit me once, probably only attacked about four times, and I only hit to hit

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his hands

with about six or so fireballs to kill him. Granted, a lot of my fireballs missed due to the camera/lock-on and his moving around, but still.

EDIT: Oh... oh my. That next area. I'm guessing that this is the area people are referring to when they talk about one being absolutely beautiful. It's fucking gorgeous.

Naw, he's pretty easy. You just need to

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take out the ring on his right arm first, it's the harder of the two hands to get to IMHO and trying to get that one later in the fight makes the fight hell

 

[Stevey]

Just got to L

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othric

C

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astle

Am I near the end?
Made a Heavy Claymore+10,
40 strength, slicing through most enemies

 

[prodystopian]

Just walk on over

invisible bridge

Walk to it ...Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade style.

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With the platform raised up to anor lando, go down the stairs, and step over the bridge into nothingness, it seems like you'll fall but they are actually invisible platforms, go straight until you're near the bonfire and then turn at a 90 degree angle to drop off at it

ha, thanks all.

 

[SunBroDave]

Just got to L

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othric

C

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astle

Am I near the end?

Yes

 

[KHlover]

Just got to L

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othric

C

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astle

Am I near the end?

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Yes, two non-optional bosses left before the final boss

 

[F0rneus]

I heard a rumor that you could summon (Mid-late game spoiler)

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Orbeck of Vinheim for Aldrich.

Anyone figured out how?

 

[Stevey]

Yes

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Yes, two non-optional bosses left before the final boss

Cool, thanks.

 

[dealer-]

Just got to L

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othric

C

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astle

Am I near the end?
Made a Heavy Claymore+10,
40 strength, slicing through most enemies

Yup, final area.

 

[Sephzilla]

So in A

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nor Londo

you can summon

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Solaire

. But it appears to be a one time summon because I wasn't able to summon him a second time?