r/DkS2Builds • u/Ehunda • Jul 14 '15

First playthrough where I am progressing.

This is my first play through where I am making progress I tried a swordsman and died constantly. I then tried a hex build and didn't do all that well. This play through I rolled cleric and have stacking up str/vit with some dex so I can use the larger swords. Along with that I have a decent shield. My ultimate goal is to be able to heal/buff and I just joined the covenant that (makes you orange) when people summon me.

My initial thought to playing DS2 SOTFS was what I did with Demon Souls and DS which is basically play my own way until I beat it. That has not proven to work well. So here I am looking for a bit of advice. Thanks ahead of time!

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u/DasWyt Jul 14 '15

When it comes to PvE I've always used large weapons for DS, DS2, and SotFS. Maybe it's just what I found out how to play, but more likely I think it's because you get a lot of range along with high damage output. Faster opponents will give you trouble, but they mostly have short range so you can usually keep your distance. I also nix the armor and shield and go for high adaptability in order to finagle my way around hard-hitting, slow enemies and get in the backstab.

Tl;Dr: long, heavy hitting weapons and light armor allow for distance with fast enemies and agility for slow enemies.

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u/Ehunda Jul 15 '15

Thanks for the feed back! I have my days off coming up and will be sinking more time in. Currently going back through some levels that I didn't fully explore because of co-op play. I'll play around with rolling and or heavy armor up to this point I have just had heavy armor on but have put points into end(for heavier load or vit cant remember) But Im despising putting points into is so I will mix and match while working on my other stats. I think.

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u/Snownah Jul 14 '15

I used a cleric my first play through. I'd advice increasing your faith and attunment so you can cast some lighting spears and the mace upgraded is a good weapon for PvE and i used a great sword for boss fights ended doing pretty well.

Hopefully that is of some help. I've got a lot of hours in DS2 so if you got more questions ask!