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[SlasherJPC]

Wait so if your still Seath can't hear you?

 

[kyubajin]

Got a couple of questions:

• I'm 95% melee and have only 15 DEX so using a bow suck arse really (plus it goes against my role play goals). Is there any consensus on which is the better crossbow? Also, where the hell can I buy decent bolts? I got heavy and sniping, should I upgrade either normal path or go elemental?

• I use Havel's ring and Steel Protection 90% of the time, would you recommend switching Steel Protection for Favour & Protection?

• I'm upgrading the Black Iron set as I love it. Is it better to upgrade each piece to +5 before focusing on the next piece or do you upgrade them at the same time?

• Is there any point upgrading the Eagle Shield? It has ridiculous stability already and it's the only stat that's being upgraded apparently.

• I know the lightning upgrade path is king. I'm not taking advantage of it until a patch fixes this madness. I'm at 30 STR and my goal is to get to 50, what is the best upgrade path for pure STR characters? Normal reinforcement?

 

[Broseybrose]

Ive been all over Blighttown and cant find the fucking key to Anor Londo that the guide says is there. Help? The only place Ive yet to explore is: Going up the water wheel from the bottom, moving across to the second water wheel that kind of looks like you can jump on and over (its spinning the same direction you would be jumping). I don't know if its a safe jump that leads anywhere or not.

Please tell me how to get to the key???

 

[Totalriot]

Fuck Four Kings on NG+. Beat if first time without any effort but now he does so much damage I can't do shit.

Any cheesing tips for this one?

Put on your strongest armor, the Ring which increases spell durations, your hardest hitting weapon and the Crystal Ring Shield, cast Iron Flesh and then spam the CRS attack. Don't forget to recast Iron Flesh.

 

[catashtrophe]

Ive been all over Blighttown and cant find the fucking key to Anor Londo that the guide says is there. Help? The only place Ive yet to explore is: Going up the water wheel from the bottom, moving across to the second water wheel that kind of looks like you can jump on and over (its spinning the same direction you would be jumping). I don't know if its a safe jump that leads anywhere or not.

Please tell me how to get to the key???

Its on the very top over the water wheel ladders in a chest

 

[BeeDog]

Wow, Homing Crystal Soulmass is such an amazing spell. Finally managed to put enough points into INT to be able to use the spell, and I don't regret it.

 

[NBtoaster]

Ive been all over Blighttown and cant find the fucking key to Anor Londo that the guide says is there. Help? The only place Ive yet to explore is: Going up the water wheel from the bottom, moving across to the second water wheel that kind of looks like you can jump on and over (its spinning the same direction you would be jumping). I don't know if its a safe jump that leads anywhere or not.

Please tell me how to get to the key???

I assume you mean new londo key, don't think theres a anor londo key there? At the very top of the ladders above the water wheel, looking into the cave with the fat guys, there's a chest behind you with the key in it.

 

[Broseybrose]

I assume you mean new londo key, don't think theres a anor londo key there? At the very top of the ladders above the water wheel, looking into the cave with the fat guys, there's a chest behind you with the key in it.

Okay thanks. Ive been there too. Just didnt see it. Hope I can find that spot again.

 

[Maleficence]

hahahahaha Died in lost Izailith last night past all the dragon arses.

What I forgot was I unequipped my charred ring, so I ran into lava dying immediately and losing all my 70000 souls!

Like a boss!

 

[Dresden]

Got a couple of questions:

• I'm 95% melee and have only 15 DEX so using a bow suck arse really (plus it goes against my role play goals). Is there any consensus on which is the better crossbow? Also, where the hell can I buy decent bolts? I got heavy and sniping, should I upgrade either normal path or go elemental?

• I use Havel's ring and Steel Protection 90% of the time, would you recommend switching Steel Protection for Favour & Protection?

• I'm upgrading the Black Iron set as I love it. Is it better to upgrade each piece to +5 before focusing on the next piece or do you upgrade them at the same time?

• Is there any point upgrading the Eagle Shield? It has ridiculous stability already and it's the only stat that's being upgraded apparently.

• I know the lightning upgrade path is king. I'm not taking advantage of it until a patch fixes this madness. I'm at 30 STR and my goal is to get to 50, what is the best upgrade path for pure STR characters? Normal reinforcement?

1: Avelyn is the best crossbow followed by a Heavy Crossbow. Just upgrade them to Lightning or Fire; crossbows don't scale so it's the only option. Avelyn is nice, I use it.

Just use heavy bolts for most stuff and if you want stock up on the 700 souls apiece lightning bolts for tough enemies.

2: Favor > Steel Protection

3: Well, it goes from like 75 to 84. Upgrading is always good.

4: For STR builds, Normal path is the best option. Also remember that it's pure damage as opposed to a lightning weapon meeting two resistances at once.

 

[Hesemonni]

Am I the only one to accidentally kill Laurentius and thus not being able to us Iron Flesh? Managed to kill Seath just now, but everyone is saying that IF is needed for Four Kings ... am I fucked?

 

[Chinpoko_Master]

Is using Tranquil Walk of Peace in PVP too cheap? I used it on 3 invaders last night and all of them got their shit wrecked.

I also have a Fire Bastard Sword +10 and that shit is beast. It outdamages my Lightning Spear +5 by a significant amount. I'm eager to see what Chaos weapons are like.

 

[MMaRsu]

Hey guys.. I finished Anor, now where do I head? Already did the archives.. I still need to finish Seath tho.

Also new londo ruins maybe?

And how do I turn +5 weapons into lightning weapons? And where can I farm green titanite?

 

[BeeDog]

Am I the only one to accidentally kill Laurentius and thus not being able to us Iron Flesh? Managed to kill Seath just now, but everyone is saying that IF is needed for Four Kings ... am I fucked?

Iron Flesh is definitely not needed for 4 Kings. Didn't need to use it during NG or NG+.

 

[web01]

Lost Izalith is actually a decent area once you get past the "dinosaur feet"

And the high platform in the middle section of the lava field makes dealing with them not so hard at all.

 

[DigitalDevil]

the most amusing thing is that you have your binoculars equipped

Snap!

 

[DigitalDevil]

Ive been all over Blighttown and cant find the fucking key to Anor Londo that the guide says is there. Help? The only place Ive yet to explore is: Going up the water wheel from the bottom, moving across to the second water wheel that kind of looks like you can jump on and over (its spinning the same direction you would be jumping). I don't know if its a safe jump that leads anywhere or not.

Please tell me how to get to the key???

your main question has already been answered so I'll just add that if you go into the area in the middle of and behind the two water wheels and manage to kill all the toxic snipers, you will be rewarded with another firekeeper soul.

 

[DigitalDevil]

Is using Tranquil Walk of Peace in PVP too cheap? I used it on 3 invaders last night and all of them got their shit wrecked.

I also have a Fire Bastard Sword +10 and that shit is beast. It outdamages my Lightning Spear +5 by a significant amount. I'm eager to see what Chaos weapons are like.

Yes. That's a griefer tactic, and for the most part prevents a fair fight.

 

[DigitalDevil]

Am I the only one to accidentally kill Laurentius and thus not being able to us Iron Flesh? Managed to kill Seath just now, but everyone is saying that IF is needed for Four Kings ... am I fucked?

Iron Flesh is annoying anyway because you move so slowly. This question has been asked before and the answer then was that you didn't need iron flesh. The secret is to stay close and try to take them out as quickly as possible. They are much more dangerous from a distance.

Is there a way to counter the slowdown from Iron Flesh?

 

[Hesemonni]

Iron Flesh is definitely not needed for 4 Kings. Didn't need to use it during NG or NG+.

Phew. Gotta be a bit more careful with that barrel camping asshole the next time.

 

[V_Arnold]

Hey guys.. I finished Anor, now where do I head? Already did the archives.. I still need to finish Seath tho.

Also new londo ruins maybe?

And how do I turn +5 weapons into lightning weapons? And where can I farm green titanite?

Lighting weapons are made... I think at the giant bs at Anor Londo.

If you did not kill Seath yet, I suggest you clean up New Londo Ruins. Fairly easy, after that, do not traverse the abyss, but go back for Seath.

Green titanite is farmable in:
a)Blighttown leeches. They rarely drop it, but when they do, it is a stack of 5.
b)Demon Ruins: at a shortcut, you will encounter 4 mobs that each give you 1-2 green titanite shard. That is a good number also
c)In the Depths, the slimes can drop that with a fairly low chance. Farm the ones near the bonfire, 1 min per run, 7 mob. If you are lucky, it nets 5-10 titanite and 5-10 green titanite in 20mins max with the ring. You get more within Blighttown swamp, but there you need to bear with the horrible framerates.

 

[DigitalDevil]

Lighting weapons are made... I think at the giant bs at Anor Londo.

If you did not kill Seath yet, I suggest you clean up New Londo Ruins. Fairly easy, after that, do not traverse the abyss, but go back for Seath.

Green titanite is farmable in:
a)Blighttown leeches. They rarely drop it, but when they do, it is a stack of 5.
b)Demon Ruins: at a shortcut, you will encounter 4 mobs that each give you 1-2 green titanite shard. That is a good number also
c)In the Depths, the slimes can drop that with a fairly low chance. Farm the ones near the bonfire, 1 min per run, 7 mob. If you are lucky, it nets 5-10 titanite and 5-10 green titanite in 20mins max with the ring. You get more within Blighttown swamp, but there you need to bear with the horrible framerates.

The discovery boost ring is in sen's right? Where is it at specifically?

 

[Sniper McBlaze]

So I want to do a high dex build and I can't decide on a thief or a wanderer. Do I get anything extra as a thief except the master key? I'm gonna be almost purely a physical damage character.

 

[Barrett2]

Where can I get a good weapon to tackle the catacombs with?

 

[V_Arnold]

The discovery boost ring is in sen's right? Where is it at specifically?

Hm. I would love to be able to tell you precisely, but I was lost there like a maze for quite some time, so I was pretty much forced to explore it fully.

Where can I get a good weapon to tackle the catacombs with?

With my str-based melee guy, I simply used a Divine Club +5.
I am not sure if Occult Club retains the "what it kills, stays dead" policy, but if it does, you can find that in a Mimic

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in a hidden path behind a fireplace near the bonfire after the two annoying archers

. With the caster, I used the Butterfly Spear, but they resurrected after. So definitely try out a Divine weapon.

 

[DigitalDevil]

So I want to do a high dex build and I can't decide on a thief or a wanderer. Do I get anything extra as a thief except the master key? I'm gonna be almost purely a physical damage character.

The only true benefit to selecting the thief class is the fact that you can pick a gift in addition to receiving the master key.

There may be a starting SL difference as well. I'm SL 61 thief, still solely melee and loving it.

 

[toastyToast]

I got chaos firestorm and opened up the door to lost izalith in the ruins.

is it safe to leave the chaos servant covenant now?

 

[DigitalDevil]

I got chaos firestorm and opened up the door to lost izalith in the ruins.

is it safe to leave the chaos servant covenant now?

I'd like to know this also. If the shortcut stays open, I will definitely be

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killing her for the firekeeper soul

 

[Dresden]

The shortcut stays open, just make sure to open it before you leave the covenant.

 

[Maleficence]

When is roughly the right time to go out and kill firekeepers for their souls before the game ends? i.e. when can you no longer go back before the end of the game? I'm in lost izalith atm.

 

[MMaRsu]

Lighting weapons are made... I think at the giant bs at Anor Londo.

If you did not kill Seath yet, I suggest you clean up New Londo Ruins. Fairly easy, after that, do not traverse the abyss, but go back for Seath.

Green titanite is farmable in:
a)Blighttown leeches. They rarely drop it, but when they do, it is a stack of 5.
b)Demon Ruins: at a shortcut, you will encounter 4 mobs that each give you 1-2 green titanite shard. That is a good number also
c)In the Depths, the slimes can drop that with a fairly low chance. Farm the ones near the bonfire, 1 min per run, 7 mob. If you are lucky, it nets 5-10 titanite and 5-10 green titanite in 20mins max with the ring. You get more within Blighttown swamp, but there you need to bear with the horrible framerates.

Thx my friend... 62 hrs in and I feel like I still am scraping the surface of this game lol. Havent even done the demon ruins yet.. Because I didn't kill that boss yet that you immediately run into..

 

[Sotha Sil]

The discovery boost ring is in sen's right? Where is it at specifically?

You'll find everything you need here.

 

[BeeDog]

Holy shit, didn't know battling Forest Hunters in Darkroot Garden was so much fun. Was stuck in there, so kept fighting invaders until one of the AI enemies there (the invisible knight) offed me when my Flasks ran out.

I think I'm a bit overlevelled to battle the invaders since I managed to kill ~9 invaders, lulz.

 

[Xanathus]

Huh, I found some interesting things by getting to Undead Parish via Havel's tower using the Master Key. The two archers won't be there in the Taurus fight but one will spawn halfway through. Also, if you do not trigger the scene where the Hellkite leaps down in front of you, it won't appear at the bridge.

 

[DigitalDevil]

You'll find everything you need here.

Wow, perfect description, thanks!

 

[Grinchy]

There may be a starting SL difference as well. I'm SL 61 thief, still solely melee and loving it.

I think I'm the same level. I fucking love my thief. I'm glad I picked this starting class and that I actually stuck with a DEX build. It has been fun.

 

[Sotha Sil]

Wow, perfect description, thanks!

Welcome! I try not to use the guide too much, but this ring is just too useful to pass on.

 

[DigitalDevil]

Huh, I found some interesting things by getting to Undead Parish via Havel's tower using the Master Key. The two archers won't be there in the Taurus fight but one will spawn halfway through. Also, if you do not trigger the scene where the Hellkite leaps down in front of you, it won't appear at the bridge.

Wow I'll definitely do that on my next playthrough!

 

[pharmboy044]

Great, now I'm lost again. Where the hell do I go after beating the gaping dragon?
HELP!

I didn't get an answer for this. Anyone?

 

[Deleted member 30609]

I didn't get an answer for this. Anyone?

Just before the boss fight room there is a room with two rat and some slime in it. Rather than turning right to head toward the boss, head toward the big blue doors. You can open them using the key the boss dropped.

 

[Sotha Sil]

I didn't get an answer for this. Anyone?

Come back the way you came; there was a fog gate near the merchant that is now cleared. You can open it with the key.

 

[Deleted member 30609]

Huh, I found some interesting things by getting to Undead Parish via Havel's tower using the Master Key. The two archers won't be there in the Taurus fight but one will spawn halfway through. Also, if you do not trigger the scene where the Hellkite leaps down in front of you, it won't appear at the bridge.

This is the coolest thing I've read all week, for some reason.

 

[DigitalDevil]

I think I'm the same level. I fucking love my thief. I'm glad I picked this starting class and that I actually stuck with a DEX build. It has been fun.

What weapon are you using currently? I'm using a bandits knife +10, and can't decide if I want to go normal +15 or lightning +5 with it. I have the materials to go magic +5 already, but scaling with INT won't do me any good. DEX is currently at 31. I'm afraid to pump it much more because the scaling is still off.

Interesting side note concerning END. Once you hit 40, you are at maximum stamina. The only benefit to pumping END beyond 40 is to increase your carry load.

 

[pharmboy044]

Just before the boss fight room there is a room with two rat and some slime in it. Rather than turning right to head toward the boss, head toward the big blue doors. You can open them using the key the boss dropped.

Come back the way you came; there was a fog gate near the merchant that is now cleared. You can open it with the key.

Great, thanks for the help.

 

[Sotha Sil]

Gosh, I'm really tired of the gold-hemmed black set. Does any set of light armor ever top it? The necromancer look was fun for a while, but it's getting old.

 

[Risk Breaker]

Gosh, I'm really tired of the gold-hemmed black set. Does any set of light armor ever top it? The necromancer look was fun for a while, but it's getting old.

Same. I like the look of the chain armor but it's not too good sadly.

 

[Grinchy]

What weapon are you using currently? I'm using a bandits knife +10, and can't decide if I want to go normal +15 or lightning +5 with it. I have the materials to go magic +5 already, but scaling with INT won't do me any good. DEX is currently at 31. I'm afraid to pump it much more because the scaling is still off.

Interesting side note concerning END. Once you hit 40, you are at maximum stamina. The only benefit to pumping END beyond 40 is to increase your carry load.

I have used the Bandit's Knife for the whole game, and I'm almost done. It's at +15 now. I am hoping that the scaling gets fixed too, but it isn't horrible as is. I took my DEX to 40 right away. It was pretty much the only stat I was pumping for a while. I have other DEX weapons, like an Iato which I upped STR to 14 for, but I never seem to use it. I just love that damn dagger. I also use the painted guardian sword in the left hand b/c of its A in DEX.

AFAIK going the +15 route isn't the best choice but I don't care. I have really enjoyed it and I just don't want to make it a lightning knife if I can already beat the game without the extra damage that would do. If the patch makes normal weapons scale better, then I'm in for a nice surprise.

 

[BeeDog]

Fuck you Sif, you toppling over won't invoke any sympathy from me.

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Maybe just a little.

 

[bigdaddygamebot]

Wait so if your still Seath can't hear you?

SERIOUSLY???

Gosh, I'm really tired of the gold-hemmed black set. Does any set of light armor ever top it? The necromancer look was fun for a while, but it's getting old.

I keep trying to change it up from time to time depending on what I need to be resistant to but...yeah...it's all I've been wearing since the end of Blightown. : /

 

[bigdaddygamebot]

Iron Flesh is annoying anyway because you move so slowly. This question has been asked before and the answer then was that you didn't need iron flesh. The secret is to stay close and try to take them out as quickly as possible. They are much more dangerous from a distance.

Is there a way to counter the slowdown from Iron Flesh?

You don't need Iron Flesh. Get in close and blaze away. Just watch out for their grab attacks and the one where the cocoon themselves up, spin about and give a big energy blast.

20 estus for the win.