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[Sullichin]

Speaking of shields, the

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Knight Slayer's

Ring is a good time. It's basically free ripostes against players who turtle a lot.

Good against greatshields?

 

[LiK]

Lothric Castle knights are just kicking my ass

both the red eyes and the ones in black armor are harder than most bosses, tbh. they don't like to stagger.

 

[E92 M3]

Dancer is the worst boss of the game so far. Tried to summon people but everyone has no clue how to fight it and they die within the first minute.

Time to learn and do it yourself Really not that bad.

 

[Herbs]

It's just amazing how much this game expands and opens up as you go.

 

[zewone]

Dancer is the worst boss of the game so far. Tried to summon people but everyone has no clue how to fight it and they die within the first minute.

One of the few bosses in this game that I actually like. She has sporadic patterns and long reach. Far from unbeatable though.

 

[Shifty]

I did 30 vigor immediately (Bloodborne style) since faith is worthless until [REDACTED], and I had so much HP... was total overkill!

Are we not marking spoilers now we're in OT2?

 

[TheWorthyEdge]

How do I tell if bleed works?

Will it tell me if they are bleeding? I just want to make sure my Onikiri and Ubadachi is working correctly.

 

[CHC]

I don't think there's a single boss I dislike.

Some are a bit on the easy side but man the variety is fantastic.

 

[ApharmdX]

Lothric Castle knights are just kicking my ass

I had some trouble with those too. Wait for openings or parry. Later in the level, with the hollow soldiers, it's worse, because there's a mix of melee and ranged. There's also a return of the

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ooze-spoiled undead

and they block Estus recovery? It takes some patience.

 

[Shifty]

How do I tell if bleed works?

There's a sound effect and a blood spray when it procs. You'll pick up on it.

 

[Cloud Strife]

Okay, what the fuck at the

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Nameless King

. How do I beat this guy?

 

[HvySky]

I've seen many people complain about A

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byss Walkers

and P

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ontiff Sulyvahn

.

Personally I had tons of trouble with T

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win Princes

(took me +30 attempts)

Makes sense, with A

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byss

W

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atchers

basically being a spiritual successor to

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Artoris AKA the best boss fight in the Souls series

. I actually lucked out and defeated them on my first try, with zero estus flasks left and so little health left you couldn't even see the red on the meter.

 

[LiK]

How do I tell if bleed works?

you cause huge chunks of health to drop in enemy lifebars along with that squishy bloody sound.

 

[ApharmdX]

Are we not marking spoilers now we're in OT2?

Oops. I removed that. Sorry!

 

[Zeliard]

Good against greatshields?

Hmm not sure about the higher stamina levels where you're at (SL 100-120 PvP).

That would be fun to test. I wonder if the kick w/ that horse whatever ring might not be more effective there.

 

[TemplaerDude]

Managed to off 3 bosses yesterday, made it to I

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rithyll of the Boreal Valley

and I think my +4 Fire Broadsword is starting to show its age... is it worth it to farm 4 more levels into dexterity and use this B

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lack

B

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lade

everyone was talking about? And if so, what infusion should my STR / VIT character be sticking on it? I assumed a heavy to give it a STR scaling...

 

[Triscuitable]

One of the few bosses in this game that I actually like. She has sporadic patterns and long reach. Far from unbeatable though.

Got them on my first try. Ran out of estus (stupidly allotted two ashen flasks on a non-magic character for the fight with the previous boss, even though I realized midway I didn't need them), and was one hit away, but I managed to get the last three strikes in at the last moment and win the fight.

That was a good fight. Easily one of my favorite bosses in the Souls series; the way she flows through the battlefield is something that no other boss in this series has done. Definitely up there with Artorias.

 

[The perfect Dark]

I really enjoyed Dancer, it's so well animated and unpredictable.

If it's any consolation, you can get its armor from the shrine handmaid after you beat it.

That's pretty cool

Edit: she is down, lol

 

[robotzombie]

Are there any katanas that benefit from STR? I already have like 25 STR and I kind of want to try out a katana without respeccing, just wondering if there are any STR or quality build katanas out there

 

[Relaxed Muscle]

Are there any katanas that benefit from STR? I already have like 25 STR and I kind of want to try out a katana without respeccing, just wondering if there are any STR or quality build katanas out there

There's at least a quality katana, so you're fine.

 

[Respect]

Managed to off 3 bosses yesterday, made it to I

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rithyll of the Boreal Valley

and I think my +4 Fire Broadsword is starting to show its age... is it worth it to farm 4 more levels into dexterity and use this B

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lack

B

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lade

everyone was talking about? And if so, what infusion should my STR / VIT character be sticking on it? I assumed a heavy to give it a STR scaling...

Give it a heavy gem, gets A scaling, it is fairly quick and hits hard.

 

[zewone]

Are there any katanas that benefit from STR? I already have like 25 STR and I kind of want to try out a katana without respeccing, just wondering if there are any STR or quality build katanas out there

Onikiri and Ubadachi are C in STR and in DEX.

If you use a Heavy gem you can make them A scaling in STR.

 

[Tevren]

After a day and a half, just downed D

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ancer

as well. Really a great fight, despite trouncing me for days it never once felt cheap or unbeatable.

 

[ironcreed]

I got invaded last night by a guy two handing Yhorm's great machete. He pretty much went beast mode right through me. But still, butcher knife for life.

 

[Relaxed Muscle]

How do I tell if bleed works?

Will it tell me if they are bleeding? I just want to make sure my Onikiri and Ubadachi is working correctly.

When an enemy loses a lot of HP suddenly lol.

Sound and visual effect too.

Hmm not sure about the higher stamina levels where you're at (SL 100-120 PvP).

That would be fun to test. I wonder if the kick w/ that horse whatever ring might not be more effective there.

Kick is 200% useless on PvP, so no point lol

Needs a buff, needs more tracking,range and speed.

 

[Cob32]

Okay, what the fuck at the

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Nameless King

. How do I beat this guy?

Stand at range and bait his hovering lunge attack which is easily roll dodged. Get 1-2 hits in and get back to range. Certainly not the fastest strategy but it's safe.

 

[LiK]

There needs to be an optional toggle to turn off the stupid kick move in this game.

 

[CHC]

There needs to be an optional toggle to turn off the stupid kick move in this game.

haha it has fucked me so many times when using the Greataxe. The worst is when you kick, panic, and then try to attack again after the kick, resulting in a horribly mistimed swing and painful punishment after.

How do I tell if bleed works?

Will it tell me if they are bleeding? I just want to make sure my Onikiri and Ubadachi is working correctly.

Bleed really isn't what you assume it would be (a damage over time effect, that is). It's basically like poison or whatever else, where an invisible "meter" builds up, and then when it is filled, triggers a big burst of damage instead of a DOT effect. You'll know it by a big red cloud exploding from the enemy, which comes along with a wet splat sound effect and a big burst of damage.

You can make it happen by attacking in quick succession. You can't miss it if it triggers.

 

[phoenixyz]

Hi everyone, was the bonfire crash bug on PC fixed with the recent patch?

 

[popsicle_sundays]

STR build here (40 STR/18 DEX), worth it oupgrade Butcher's Knife past +3? Or is it better to find/use something else? Not being able to inbue it kind of blows. I have the Unchigata (or however it's spelled) but it doesn't seem as high DPS wise.

Should I refine it? Or hold off for something better?

 

[Brohan]

There needs to be an optional toggle to turn off the stupid kick move in this game.

Love the kick move against people that play too defensively with their shields. Just kick them and give them a critical stab afterwards.

 

[SunBroDave]

Okay, what the fuck at the

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Nameless King

. How do I beat this guy?

The quick and dirty version of the strat is:
Phase 1: Don't lock on
Phase 2: Roll through everything

 

[Cob32]

STR build here (40 STR/18 DEX), worth it oupgrade Butcher's Knife past +3? Or is it better to find/use something else? Not being able to inbue it kind of blows. I have the Unchigata (or however it's spelled) but it doesn't seem as high DPS wise.

Should I refine it? Or hold off for something better?

Heavy infused Dark Sword is what you're after.

 

[Plum]

STR build here (40 STR/18 DEX), worth it oupgrade Butcher's Knife past +3? Or is it better to find/use something else? Not being able to inbue it kind of blows. I have the Unchigata (or however it's spelled) but it doesn't seem as high DPS wise.

Should I refine it? Or hold off for something better?

I got it to +10 and it absolutely carved through most enemies. It's well worth it I think, especially if you like the moveset.

 

[phierce]

STR build here (40 STR/18 DEX), worth it oupgrade Butcher's Knife past +3? Or is it better to find/use something else? Not being able to inbue it kind of blows. I have the Unchigata (or however it's spelled) but it doesn't seem as high DPS wise.

Should I refine it? Or hold off for something better?

It goes to S scaling at +10

 

[MegaSackman]

There needs to be an optional toggle to turn off the stupid kick move in this game.

I stumble on that move more often than I'd like.

 

[LiK]

Love the kick move against people that play too defensively with their shields. Just kick them and give them a critical stab afterwards.

It's too easy to initiate by accident in this game compared to the previous games. The window to do it is too generous and I never used it in previous games. Now it messes up my combos.

 

[CHC]

I do wish kick had a more distinct combo to trigger it, like hitting L1 and R1 together, or something like that.

 

[WarlockTheWise]

does upgrading weapons increase their weight?

I have a +6 longsword which actually weighs like 25 when I equip it.

 

[Kaibutsu]

Poor guy haha, felt like brutal murder:

good lord, why the hell are you running around with 4 million souls?

edit: never mind, I saw your answer...

 

[Respect]

It's too easy to initiate by accident in this game compared to the previous games. The window to do it is too generous and I never used it in previous games. Now it messes up my combos.

I have kicked far more than I intended to also, that is for sure.

 

[MGrant]

Finished the game, same class as I first beat DS1 with: knight, sword and shield, lightning blade (in lieu of Sunlight Blade). I felt bad that I summoned

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Yuria

for the final boss, as I feel it made the fight much easier, but it was still a great fight.

 

[Rocketz]

Did they make the Greatsword heavier?

 

[Chorazin]

There needs to be an optional toggle to turn off the stupid kick move in this game.

300% agreed.

 

[cyba89]

STR build here (40 STR/18 DEX), worth it oupgrade Butcher's Knife past +3? Or is it better to find/use something else? Not being able to inbue it kind of blows. I have the Unchigata (or however it's spelled) but it doesn't seem as high DPS wise.

Should I refine it? Or hold off for something better?

I'm currently at the final boss and the Butcher's Knife served me well through the whole game. If you like the moveset keep using it.

 

[Incendiary]

For a strength build, is it worth it to upgrade beyond 16 Dex? I don't want to put much more into it, but it seems like maybe 18 is the magic Dex number for a lot of weapons that are both Str & Dex. Right now I'm rocking a Dark Sword that is pretty awesome but I kind of want to try other things just for fun.

Also I feel like the Dragon Crest Shield is by far the best bang for your buck shield. High magic and fire absorption in addition to 100% physical. Lowish stability but not awful. I don't normally run sword and board builds though so maybe I'm wrong?

 

[E92 M3]

good lord, why the hell are you running around with 4 million souls?

edit: never mind, I saw your answer...

I'll say another thing: it makes corpse runs very "exciting"

 

[ASilentProtagonist]

There needs to be an optional toggle to turn off the stupid kick move in this game.

Yup. Hasn't gotten me killed, but it's a bit of an annoyance.

 

[Impulsor]

OK, I know I'm gonna ask for something kinda impossible here...

I need 6 chunks and 1 slab. I'll trade fully upgraded cathedral greatsword + fully upgraded farron great sword + whatever for those.

PC.

Anyone remotely interested?

 

[Laurentius]

Anyone here gotten banned on PC? Seems to be a bunch of people claiming to have been banned without using any cheats: https://www.reddit.com/r/darksouls3..._tons_of_legitimate_pc_players_have_now_been/

There are various theories on 3rd party programs (things with overlays, certain drivers, etc) that may be causing it.

I remember there were some problems with this when DS2 came out as well.