Just summon someone to help you out.
One of you focuses on killing those dogs and the other one focuses on keeping the capra's attention. That fight can be pretty frustrating for new players.
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Just summon someone to help you out.
One of you focuses on killing those dogs and the other one focuses on keeping the capra's attention. That fight can be pretty frustrating for new players.
legacyzero
Banned
I learned my lesson.
DONT GO AFK.
I ALT/tabbed out to browse GAF for a second, and all of a sudden my controller started vibrating VIOLENTLY.
Turns out a fucking phantom had invaded my game and started kicking my ass. When I tabbed back in, it was too late
I think it was Cptn Cornflakes being mad a me for wearing Solaires armor :lol
DONT GO AFK.
I ALT/tabbed out to browse GAF for a second, and all of a sudden my controller started vibrating VIOLENTLY.
Turns out a fucking phantom had invaded my game and started kicking my ass. When I tabbed back in, it was too late
I think it was Cptn Cornflakes being mad a me for wearing Solaires armor :lol
It's the worst. Maybe it's due to lag or my shittiness but I've been invaded 3/4 times I was human trying to get to S&O and I get worked. One dude was hit me with arrows while I was behind him, the other two went right through my shield like it wasn't there. I don't think they were using defense ignoring weapons but it was just frustrating.
I have no idea how to even approach fighting S&O alone either. They seem to cover each other pretty well.
I just beat the Undead Parish boss at soul level 6 without any item help. From what I've seen, the spear is the worst weapon I've played with. I could not beat this boss on level 30 my first time through with a +5 spear. This time, I smoked them with a +0 uchigatana. Now to see if I can do the same for the blightown boss.
the_prime_mover
Member
While it won't help you directly, maybe you should allow yourself to get summoned into someone else's game in order to work on some strategies at no real cost to you.
I generally face off against each boss solo - but S&O are very difficult if they don't have a distraction. Even though I pass on the armor, I try for Ornstein first because I find Smough easier to deal with regardless of size. Plus it is easier to pull Ornstein off Smough then it is to get in on Smough without Ornstein messing your shit right up. Ideally - don't use lock-on and instead just try running around until you open up the playing field - then rush in and get in one or two hits then back off. Patience and running a lot is probably the best course of action.
Does it?
No stats affects pyro, only upgrading the glove. DEX only make fast casting sorcery, pyro or miracles
HungOverOnATues
Member
That's pretty much all that I have left to do in the game unless I feel like taking out Priscilla. Don't know how to get that tail off though. It never seems to want to put it down and when it does it doesn't stay down for long.
Int does once you ascend the pyromancy flame.
Wolf Akela
Member
For your punch move.
Was trying to summon people into my game today, was having no luck though, everyone kept failing.
Anyone else experiencing this most of the time? I get bloody invaded no problem though, most of the invaders have used powerful magic and wiped me out, at least have the balls for a man to man duel.
Anyone else experiencing this most of the time? I get bloody invaded no problem though, most of the invaders have used powerful magic and wiped me out, at least have the balls for a man to man duel.
Darkroot garden weed enemies and the sewer vendor all give you moss clumps to cure the afflictions. You need blooming to cure toxic (black) and purple for poison. Also grab the spider shield in the sewers if you can since that has poison resistance.
1- be aware where they snipe you from and keep moving to make them miss,
2- alternately, shields do slow down toxin buildup significantly, i usually get my shield up and rush them,
3- ... get more vit?
Ok, so it seems to me that I can go to these areas:
1) The Great Hollow (followed by Ash lake) ,I know it's optional
2) Demon Ruins
3) Catacombs
4) Anor Londo
Where should I go ?
I'm thinking I should get the Lordvessel from Anor Londo before going anywhere as it'll allow me to teleport from bonfires, cause honestly the walk back from Demon Ruins and Ash Lake is going to suck (even more so considering I'll have to pass Depths and Blighttown for that). I'm at soul level 60 and have a strength build, though I'm investing on dex now.
1) The Great Hollow (followed by Ash lake) ,I know it's optional
2) Demon Ruins
3) Catacombs
4) Anor Londo
Where should I go ?
I'm thinking I should get the Lordvessel from Anor Londo before going anywhere as it'll allow me to teleport from bonfires, cause honestly the walk back from Demon Ruins and Ash Lake is going to suck (even more so considering I'll have to pass Depths and Blighttown for that). I'm at soul level 60 and have a strength build, though I'm investing on dex now.
I used to bow when people invaded me in
Dark
I just attack everything on sight on the Forest Hunters invasions because we are fucking Robin Hood.
Depends on the individual player and area.
Some invaders will want to kill you at all costs some just want to duel.
Some area like the Kiln and an area the in DLC are hotspots for duels where people go when they want to get invaded and duel.
Yeah, Anor would be good if only for the teleport. Right now I'm running around trying to find embers and upgrade stuff, and it's such a gigantic pain in the balls without the teleport.
Forgot about that, thanks.
I decided that I don't want more health (I think I have 20 vit, SL 42), I'll try to manage with what I have now. For me, the trick with this game is to find ways to avoid getting hit, not to survive the hit.
Wolf Akela
Member
They actually have these as a preorder bonus
I want one xD
Kinda amusing considering mouse support sucks.
Yeah i thought a bow before hand would be a gesture of gamesmanship, but obviously some people have no scruples and take any advantage they can.
TricksterLoki
Member
So close to being home after a weekend away from Dark Souls. Read this board a ton and Im ready and super psyched to get back in :3
It depends how i feel that day when i invade.I like being an asshole sometimes as an invader.
Busta SMurk
Member
Sweet, just got my boss fight with the
uploaded. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHvIVGN9KK4&list=PLFBBDE8FD663440DB&index=20&feature=plpp_video
I'm stuck in
I've been pushing my luck at SL. 18 for a while now. Going to see if I can do some upgrades and maybe I'll make another attempt later.
Iron Golem on Sen's Fortress
I'm stuck in
Anor Londo, at Smough and Ornstein.
Rawket Lawnchair
Member
Is this the sword you get if you keep shooting arrows to the dragon's tail? Do you remember how many did you need?
That's the one, it takes about 20 regular arrows. Buy double in case you miss.
Everyone else can use an alluring skull. Same thing
Think it's about 30ish... bring 50 to be sure. (that's w/ a short bow and crap dex)
Just got to the blacksmith. Man I really made progress today.
Yeah, took about 20 normal arrows, very easy. And the sword is powerful so far.
Hellbeards seem crappy, though, or are they?
Yeah, took about 20 normal arrows, very easy. And the sword is powerful so far.
Hellbeards seem crappy, though, or are they?
They're pretty good two-handed. Useful for poking enemies outside their attack range.
Willkiller
Banned
I ordered a copy of Dark Souls today (360). I've never played a Souls game so I have very little grasp of the game's mechanics and systems. From what I gather one of the main complaints about the game is that it does a very poor job of explaining these, however my friend recommended that I start it without looking anything up.
What would you guys recommend? Are these little bits of info I should read before I start or should I go in totally blind and just try and figure it out?
What would you guys recommend? Are these little bits of info I should read before I start or should I go in totally blind and just try and figure it out?
Halberd are actually called "hellbeards" in Dutch.
Nobodyspatzy
Member
Looks are deceiving...The fire is actually Magic based. You'll notice this through more and more playthroughs. Thankfully, there's equipment for everything!
The catalyst you get is a clue...=p
Yeah no my bad, just drew a blank there.Sorry, mixed up with German grammar
Cool I'll have learned something.
You could probably slice it off in a few hits if you buff you melee weapon with gold pine resin.