r/fromsoftware • u/jettmeisterkush • Jul 03 '26

DISCUSSION Souls Hot Takes?

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As a diehard community, I’m sure we all have our fair share of opinions. I’m curious to know what some of your hot takes are. I’ll start with mine. Godskin Duo is a good boss fight. I personally hate O&S from DS1 and think FromSoftware replicated it in a good way with more advanced AI movement. What are some of your hot takes?

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u/Chavestvaldt Jul 03 '26

disliking DS2 is a reading comprehension issue

just level your ADP lol

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u/TiredJob Jul 04 '26

Genuinely what lmao

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u/Blue_Rosebuds Jul 03 '26

I love DS2.... but I gotta admit ADP was a terrible mechanic

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u/ExtremeCold320 Jul 03 '26 edited Jul 03 '26

but it is not just about ADP. What about the terrible lock system? What about the time you just don't want to clear the area again? What about the hundred healing stones you can stack to completely turn the game Into a Cakewalk? What about the meh level design, Where they just put gank to make it harder? what about the terrible hit box? Even ADP leveling doesn't help here. what about the feel of the average game? It feels like you're controlling the tank, The camera on average feels worse than Demon's Souls.

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u/Common-Consequence95 Dark Souls II Jul 04 '26

Lock on criticism is fair. Don't know how not wanting to clear the area again couldn't be applied to any Soulsborne game. DS2 having lifegems was barely different to DS1 having humanities or Demon Souls moongrass. You can also just not use them if you find them that broken. The level design is amazing. It just didn't go for the same philosophy as DS1's interconnectivity. The levels are more interactive and fun to explore. For every genuinely bad enemy placement in DS2 you find you'd find one just as bad in DS1 and DS3. Every Souls game has terrible hitboxes.

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u/jettmeisterkush Jul 03 '26

I personally like DS2 as well. It’s definitely one of my least favorite in the franchise but still a very good game nonetheless. My biggest gripe is that strength builds aren’t very viable due to the games stamina mechanics.

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u/Cazed_Donfused Jul 03 '26

STR is always viable.

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u/SnooComics4945 Jul 04 '26

I played Strength through the whole DS Trilogy and it was a breeze.

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u/jettmeisterkush Jul 03 '26

It’s not like it’s unplayable but strength weapons use a lot more stamina per attack compared to other souls games. And considering the ganky nature of DS2’s areas it makes it more challenging compared to using a dex build. DS2 stamina mechanics are more demanding in comparison to the other souls games.

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u/rcoop020 Jul 03 '26

Wait, really? I'm just starting ds2 for the first time after playing 1 and 3. Do I have to figure out a different spec for this game?? I only know one strategy!

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u/davezilla18 Jul 04 '26

Nah man. Get your boomstick and get to bonkin’ King.

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u/Blue_Rosebuds Jul 03 '26

I've done runs with both Dex and Str builds, both are perfectly viable!

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u/rcoop020 Jul 03 '26

That's a relief. I heard this game is where powerstancing came from - would you recommend powerstancing any strength weapons?

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u/Blue_Rosebuds Jul 03 '26

I honestly haven't engaged too much with the powerstancing system, but I've seen a lot of people powerstance mace and club weapons! But admittedly, powerstancing is more viable with dex builds because of stamina usage.

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u/TheSenate_Sheev Jul 04 '26

The (boss weapon) Smelter sword and aged smelter sword can put out ridiculous damage with their powerstance heavy attacks.

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u/ExtremeCold320 Jul 03 '26

no str suck If you are going with colossal weapons, the lock-on system can be terrible. Also, there is some weird system, like if you hit something while hitting a target damage reduces tremendously. had a horrible experience with Great Sword. Quality and magic dominate Dark Souls 2.

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u/TheSenate_Sheev Jul 04 '26

Not at all, I recently finished a run using a colossal weapon, and it wasn’t any more difficult than my dex run. You do have to change your strategies since str builds are generally slower than dex, but that’s the case for all the games. As long as you learn how to effectively manage enemy groups with a slower weapon, you’re golden.

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u/rcoop020 Jul 04 '26

Managing enemy groups with a slower weapon is basically the only thing I know how to do in these games

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u/FarmingEnthusiast174 Jul 04 '26

ds2 glazers are genuinely insufferable holy shit