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[Raw64life]

So is there any penalty for killing certain NPCs that would affect a NG+? I figure since I'm about to beat the game I might as well get their loot since I wont be needing them any longer.

 

[Mortrialus]

So is there any penalty for killing certain NPCs that would affect a NG+? I figure since I'm about to beat the game I might as well get their loot since I wont be needing them any longer.

Each new game plus is a fresh cycle.

 

[Insaniac]

Each new game plus is a fresh cycle.

Can you NG++? Like could I eventually accumulate a ton of X spell?

 

[The_Darkest_Red]

It's been a pleasure being a part of |OT| and |OT2|, gents. Let the good times continue!

 

[Infamous Chris]

Can you NG++? Like could I eventually accumulate a ton of X spell?

You can NG forever. Max difficulty is NG+++++++ though

 

[orion434]

Can you NG++? Like could I eventually accumulate a ton of X spell?

I certainly hope so, I love Homing Soul Mass, now have 4 balls surrounding me. I need more of this spell for sure!

 

[fuzzyreactor]

Opinion is not even valid.

truth is true

 

[Insaniac]

I certainly hope so, I love Homing Soul Mass, now have 4 balls surrounding me. I need more of this spell for sure!

I just got my second copy of HSM from Griggs. As a pure int sorc this spell is awesome. I wonder, does anyone know if it works against hidden body/fog ring users?

Also, I always feel boss when I single-handedly protect my co-op summoner from an invader

 

[V_Arnold]

I just got my second copy of HSM from Griggs. As a pure int sorc this spell is awesome. I wonder, does anyone know if it works against hidden body/fog ring users?

Also, I always feel boss when I single-handedly protect my co-op summoner from an invader

It does, I one-shot the rogue dude behind the Artorias (ARTOSIS!) door with this. It tracks him just fine

 

[orion434]

I just got my second copy of HSM from Griggs. As a pure int sorc this spell is awesome. I wonder, does anyone know if it works against hidden body/fog ring users?

Also, I always feel boss when I single-handedly protect my co-op summoner from an invader

I plan go Enchanted Weapon Route and go Intelligence too, once I have the 10 Attunment slots I'll be set. I have an Iaito +5 ready when I get to the Duke's Archives, need that Magic Ember.

 

[Sir Garbageman]

This video shows how I did it (not my video, but the tactic I used).

They respawn, but the next bonfire is right behind them pretty much.

But what I did

- take the path on your right - the one on the right won't get a line of sight to you (or shouldn't)
- jog up the arch towards them, shield down
- when at the top, roll into the wall towards the one on your right - do not block, ever. I actually unequipped my shield because holding L1 is so natural for me now
- when he draws his sword, back track to the arch - and he will jump to his death trying to follow you
- repeat for the other one if desired, or run around the corner to the next bonfire

I died for 2 hours straight on this grumbling "fucking impossible" until I decided to try it without a shield.

Awesome, will try it next time. Thanks!

Thanks Abooie as well.

 

[darkwing]

Getting ready to head back into Tomb of the Giants, both to nab the ring down there and grind against the babby skeletons for a while. Not looking forward to it. :lol

that place is a nightmare

 

[Trevelyon]

is there a

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warp

bonfire near or after

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Nito

and how many bonfires total are in the Tomb of the Giants?

I have two so far, one near

Spoiler

Patches

and another a little further down, then there's a long stretch to Nito's lair that's been tripping me up.

 

[ThingontheFloor]

In regards to the Black Knight Halberd, for anyone using it, is it worth upgrading? Is there a way to increase the stat bonuses on it? Right now it only at a D for STR so it feels like it won’t be a viable option for later in the game. Right now it’s destroying, but I don’t want to put too much into upgrading it if it’s not worth it.

 

[Owensboro]

that place is a nightmare

Not if you get that helmet that produces light like the lantern. Then it becomes like any other zone, except you can't run everywhere (walking make it easier to not accidentally pull 3+ all-4s skeletons.

 

[33-Hit-Combo]

In regards to the Black Knight Halberd, for anyone using it, is it worth upgrading? Is there a way to increase the stat bonuses on it? Right now it only at a D for STR so it feels like it won’t be a viable option for later in the game. Right now it’s destroying, but I don’t want to put too much into upgrading it if it’s not worth it.

From what I've noticed, unless you change the path of the upgrade, stats mods remain the same.

Also while it is only D, pimp it with twinkling tits and it'll dish out a lot of damage, even with a D. I'm currently using a Dragon Tooth +5 (D mod for STR) and its my most damaging weapon. My Great Demon Machete will outdo it once it hits +15 though (it has a B for the STR mod).

The base damage plays in to it quite a lot. I'm at STR 50, and these two weapons only differ by about 20 when maxed despite very different modifiers.

 

[Yoshichan]

OT3!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[The_Darkest_Red]

From what I've noticed, unless you change the path of the upgrade, stats mods remain the same.

That's what I was thinking too. It's particularly important with "unique" weapons like the Black Knight Halberd because you can't ever change the upgrade path. The highest you can go is +5.

I'm using a Lightning Iaito +5 and a Quelagg Furysword +5 right now but I might upgrade my Black Knight Halberd to +5 for the occasional use. I really like the weapon and I haven't seen a better use for Twinkling Titanite yet.

 

[ThingontheFloor]

Thanks for the help. I think I’ll stick with it and upgrade it up, despite the D stat bonus. It’s really fun to use and has awesome range.

 

[mrklaw]

in the speedrun youtube video, the guy stands on the bridge near the red dragon and consumes his 'souls of undead soldier'. Why? This is a guy who is equipping weapons while going through a fog door to save precious seconds, so he wouldn't do anything without a reason. Is there a stat/damage benefit to holding onto lots of souls?

 

[froliq]

in the speedrun youtube video, the guy stands on the bridge near the red dragon and consumes his 'souls of undead soldier'. Why? This is a guy who is equipping weapons while going through a fog door to save precious seconds, so he wouldn't do anything without a reason. Is there a stat/damage benefit to holding onto lots of souls?

If I remember correctly he was waiting for the dragon to land on the bridge to cut his tail off.

 

[DigitalDevil]

I can't believe we're already at OT3.

 

[Phonomezer]

I can't believe we're already at OT3.

I know!

What has it been, 2 weeks? Crazy.

 

[StMeph]

I haven't seen a better use for Twinkling Titanite yet.

Silver Knight Shield, Crimson robe set, Giant Armor are pretty good uses for it, I think.

 

[IrishNinja]

crap, think i posted in the wrong thread - hope this one doesn't get locked up just yet!

GODDAMMIT.

wasted like an hour trying to get the Iaito - i know the location, can't make the leap! i watched a handful of YT vids as well; even stripped down, i can't get that kinda air - i just fall in front of it and either perish or land on the bridge below, half-dead.

i'm holding circle to get a bit of momentum, then tapping forward + L2 for the leap, but it doesnt clear the distance, regardless of what angle i jump from (left, right, or off the small plank slightly stand out). how do you do this?

 

[Rickenslacker]

crap, think i posted in the wrong thread - hope this one doesn't get locked up just yet!

GODDAMMIT.

wasted like an hour trying to get the Iaito - i know the location, can't make the leap! i watched a handful of YT vids as well; even stripped down, i can't get that kinda air - i just fall in front of it and either perish or land on the bridge below, half-dead.

i'm holding circle to get a bit of momentum, then tapping forward + L2 for the leap, but it doesnt clear the distance, regardless of what angle i jump from (left, right, or off the small plank slightly stand out). how do you do this?

I haven't gotten to this point so I'm not sure, but have you tried the other kind of jump (pressing circle while running)?

 

[StMeph]

i'm holding circle to get a bit of momentum, then tapping forward + L2 for the leap, but it doesnt clear the distance, regardless of what angle i jump from (left, right, or off the small plank slightly stand out). how do you do this?

That's the leap attack; you just need to jump. Hold circle to run, and -- while running -- press circle again to jump.

 

[KAOz]

crap, think i posted in the wrong thread - hope this one doesn't get locked up just yet!

GODDAMMIT.

wasted like an hour trying to get the Iaito - i know the location, can't make the leap! i watched a handful of YT vids as well; even stripped down, i can't get that kinda air - i just fall in front of it and either perish or land on the bridge below, half-dead.

i'm holding circle to get a bit of momentum, then tapping forward + L2 for the leap, but it doesnt clear the distance, regardless of what angle i jump from (left, right, or off the small plank slightly stand out). how do you do this?

Tapping forward and L2? Why not making a regular jump? You know, hold circle, start running, then tap circle to jump?

 

[K' Dash]

In before lock, I'm at Anor Londo, just entered the painted world of Ariamis.

 

[Chakan]

Dark Souls |OT3| of dying endless times and loving it.

 

[The_Darkest_Red]

Silver Knight Shield, Crimson robe set, Giant Armor are pretty good uses for it, I think.

I haven't looked at upgrading armor and shields much, but I'll definitely check those out!

 

[Infamous Chris]

Wait, Havel's armor and Stone Armor can't be upgraded, right?

Also, any other leaderboards besides book of sin and the chaos covenant one?

 

[ced]

Dark Souls |OT3| Amazing Chest Ahead

I vote for this

Yes.

 

[rogerroger22]

Can you NG++? Like could I eventually accumulate a ton of X spell?

Yep, unlimited NG+ I think.

The first NG+ is the biggest jump in difficulty, then NG+2-7 are a moderate increase in difficulty, then NG8+ there is no more increase in difficulty - you just keep getting stronger.

 

[IrishNinja]

Tapping forward and L2? Why not making a regular jump? You know, hold circle, start running, then tap circle to jump?

That's the leap attack; you just need to jump. Hold circle to run, and -- while running -- press circle again to jump.

you are both good people. off to do this!

 

[rogerroger22]

in the speedrun youtube video, the guy stands on the bridge near the red dragon and consumes his 'souls of undead soldier'. Why? This is a guy who is equipping weapons while going through a fog door to save precious seconds, so he wouldn't do anything without a reason. Is there a stat/damage benefit to holding onto lots of souls?

Probably consuming souls so he could upgrade his str to 16 so he could wield the drake sword after cutting off the tail.

 

[Quadratic]

I just got the game yesterday. Any idea if the guide is still available to buy? I've been looking all over online retailers and they are completely sold out. I don't think any copies even made it to Canada. Is there any good online guides that I can check out that are good?

 

[Trevelyon]

Wait, Havel's armor and Stone Armor can't be upgraded, right?

No, they can't.

 

[StMeph]

Wait, Havel's armor and Stone Armor can't be upgraded, right?

Right.

I haven't looked at upgrading armor and shields much, but I'll definitely check those out!

Good luck. Twinkling Titanite's the game's rarest resource. Be prepared for mind-numbing farming.

OT3: Nothin' but a Tranquil Walk of Peace

Praise the Sun!

 

[Danielsan]

Dark Souls |OT3| Amazing Chest Ahead

Yes!

 

[Infamous Chris]

No, they can't.

sadface

 

[The_Darkest_Red]

Good luck. Twinkling Titanite's the game's rarest resource. Be prepared for mind-numbing farming.

Well I still have quite a few shards to pick up from the crow at least.

 

[TheExodu5]

I just got the game yesterday. Any idea if the guide is still available to buy? I've been looking all over online retailers and they are completely sold out. I don't think any copies even made it to Canada. Is there any good online guides that I can check out that are good?

Amazon never shipped me the guide I pre-ordered.

 

[K' Dash]

Dark Souls |OT3| Need Head

Dark Souls |OT3| Head Ahead

Dark Souls |OT3| Boss Ahead

Dark Souls |OT3| Try Jump

Dark Souls |OT3| Gorgeous View

 

[indigo-cyclops]

Dark Souls |OT3| Amazing Chest Ahead



Yes.

Me too!

 

[Infamous Chris]

Dark Souls |OT3| Need Head

Dark Souls |OT3| Head Ahead

Dark Souls |OT3| Try holding it with both hands

 

[razgriz417]

Dark Souls |OT3| Amazing Chest Ahead



Yes.

Same here

 

[uraldix]

Well I still have quite a few shards to pick up from the crow at least.

I farmed for an hour last night and got 4 pieces. I had 10 humanity and the Covetous Gold Ring. I guess the one good thing is that I will never have to buy something to cure curse again because I got a ton of those stones.

 

[F!ReW!Re]

Dark Souls |OT3| Try Happiness

 

[33-Hit-Combo]

Good luck. Twinkling Titanite's the game's rarest resource. Be prepared for mind-numbing farming.

You can farm em fairly easily from clams, they're not that bad. I have more issues with titanite slabs.