Beriallord Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 (edited) First of all, here is a link to a Character planner which I'll be using to highlight some builds: http://mugenmonkey.com/darksouls/ *Note: Weapon and armor in the below builds are my preference, and could be customized somewhat. I prefer the 53 poise threshold for most of my builds, which allow you do take a hit from a Greatsword 2h R1 and not be staggered. Although its not that necessary now since great swords can't chain anymore in PVP after the nerf. The next lowest would be 31 poise to hit another threshold to take a katana 2h R1. The best light armor combination for balanced defense is Dingy robe + wanderer's manchete + maiden skirt, then use a Mom's Mask or Dusk Crown. If you don't want/need 53 poise then a wolf ring (40 poise) + that armor combo would be another option. Or another option would be to replace the Wolf's ring with Havel's ring, and use Dingy robe + Havel's Gauntlets + hollow soldier waist and get 35 poise, and have slightly better physical def. Also every build I list is capable of fast rolling, which means under 25% equip burden. It can be the difference of winning and losing. Or getting hit and avoiding it. Level 100 builds: Dex/Pyro http://mugenmonkey.com/darksouls/?c=4075330393641814 Its a cookie cutter dex build with some pyromancy. I list this first because in the hands of someone that knows what they are doing its one of the most solid build types out there for PVP. The great scythe is great for dead angling people, if you don't know what that is, its basically a hit box on an attack that allows you to hit around someones shield. Falchion is also another good dead angling weapon. I do switch in a composite bow in my main hand secondary slot sometimes. --------------------------- Mage build w/Moonlight Greatsword (Or you could use an enchanted Claymore) http://mugenmonkey.com/darksouls/?c=2196032337384725 Its pretty solid all around, not typical for a squishy mage type. But it has most of the goods you would want for a mage, Crystal Soul Spear, Dark Bead and Pursuers. I love this build when dealing with gankers. --------------------------- Str/Faith http://mugenmonkey.com/darksouls/?c=4377902361229802 Has Darkmoon/sunlight blade to buff with, uses a Large Club. If you want to be a sunbro, just use sunlight blade. I normally go for backstabs/riposte using a build like this. STR builds get off easier on hybrids due to 27 str having an effective scaling of 40 when 2 handed. The downside is STR weapons typically got crummy move sets. --------------------------- Str/Int http://mugenmonkey.com/darksouls/?c=4420210726146737 Similar to the above build, except int instead of faith. ---------------------------- Dex/faith http://mugenmonkey.com/darksouls/?c=4537194608759619 Had to make some cuts to VIT and END to make this work at level 100. I got a build almost identical to this that I do very well with in the Arena. --------------------------- Dex/Int http://mugenmonkey.com/darksouls/?c=4006487917389677 Uses a Falchion, Composite bow and Tin Crystalization Catalyst, spells are Crystal Magic Weapon, Dark Bead, and Pursuers. Not many spell casts, but they pack a punch if they do hit. ---------------------------- Black Knight Greataxe build http://mugenmonkey.com/darksouls/?c=2021345887409607 I personally like the weapon, its got a good move set for a heavier weapon type, and this is just a build made around it. Nothing special, just BKGA pwnage. You could take 2 from endurance and put 2 in dex and use Gough's Greatbow. Its fun in certain situations like dropping some items near an edge, waiting on an unsuspecting invader to grab the items, then knock them off. --------------------------- Quality build, etc good with all weapon types/scaling http://mugenmonkey.com/darksouls/?c=3193339966208769 Normally its 27 STR to 2 hand a weapon and get an effective STR of 40, but in this case I put 1 more in STR to give the option of 1 handing a Murakumo which is a pretty good weapon. This is the build you want if you want weapon variety/effectiveness to be very high. If you want to use the Murakumo and be able to fast roll, here is another variation on the build: http://mugenmonkey.com/darksouls/?c=2510914815400812 Same stats, just the armor/ring setup was changed to allow for this. ---------------------------- Troll build http://mugenmonkey.com/darksouls/?c=2946414267494895 Back up against a wall hold up the Havel's greatshield and poke. Its more of a joke build than anything serious, but you would be surprised how many people I've beaten with this. You got a bow if they try to run away and heal. The idea is to give your opponent a slow and humiliating defeat. Edited September 28, 2012 by Beriallord Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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