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Edited by Gustav:
10/27/2016 8:56:41 PM
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A Dark Souls Guide to PvP
1. Don't chug. No, really, don't.
2. Always point down after defeating a dark sword, estoc, katana or CCS user (VERY IMPORTANT)
3. Be careful about spamming parries. You may get backstabbed.
4. You can't parry reactively. Predict your opponent, but don't spam for the reason above. If an opponent seems very good, don't bother trying to parry them.
5. Always infuse and upgrade your weapons. Upgrading a weapon to +9 to save a slab is perfectly acceptable.
6. Throwing knives, green blossoms and firebombs are your friends. Remember to utilize them!
7. Miracles are worthless. Don't bother.
8. Ring of Favor and Clothanthy Ring are both a must have. Always use these.
9. Be careful about blocking with a shield. If an opponent depletes your stamina while you are guarding, you will get riposted.
10. Learn how to "space". Thrusting attacks have alot of range, use that to keep opponents away from you.
11. Greatswords and Ultra Greatswords are slow, so don't play aggresively. Bait people into your attacks.
12. The 2-handed R1 of Ultra Greatswords [b][i]cannot[/i][/b] be parried. Make use of this.
13. Armor doesn't matter. Use whatever you want!
14. The caestus is a great tool for parrying, as you can start to move just as the parry animation ends.
15. Many of the heavier weapons have "hyper armor", meaning that you can't get staggered while swinging them. Use this to catch aggresive players.
16. Always have a backup weapon. Using a Greatsword against a spear is not a very good idea, so having a Straight Sword or Katana at hand is very helpful.
17. Major PvP hotspots include: The courtyard right after Pontiff Sullivahn, the first bonfire on the high wall of lothric and if you have the DLC, you can easily match up with others using the Undead Match feature.
18. Undead match has MANY gamemodes, including 1v1, 2v2, 3v3 and an all-out 6 player last man standing.
19. Soul level 125 is the best to do PvP. Any less, and your opponents might be noobs. Any higher and you will start seeing less players in general.
20. Get good. Yes, thats it. Get good, casul.
Feel free to add your own tips. If anyone needs help or want to PvP, you can add me on PS4.[spoiler]My GT is GustavEK12[/spoiler]Thanks for reading, I hope you learned a few things.
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On parrying: Parrying is a very useful skill in ds3, but it goes right out the window in duels unless your opponent is using a katana or similar easy-parry weapon. Infuse your parrying tool with blessed or simple, and keep it sheathed in your offhand.
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1 ReplyEdited by Just_Shrike: 10/28/2016 3:20:00 AMChange the title to "A Dark Souls Guide to Dueling" as pretty much none of this is relevant in invasions. Apart from the basics of parrying that you mentioned. Edit: Also, what's wrong with using the Estoc, Dark Sword, or CCS?
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I could be wrong but I heard somewhere that caestus parries got nerfed.
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6 RepliesMiracles... useless? Healing? Tears of denial? Useless? This is upsetting.
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1 ReplyWhere is the "GIT GUD" Option?
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1 ReplyEdited by Heroic Vigilant: 10/27/2016 5:43:34 PM[quote] 12. The R1 of Ultra Greatswords [b][i]cannot[/i][/b] be parried. Make use of this.[/quote] Only if its a 2HR1. 1HR1 and 1HR2 can be parried, I've done it many times. A buddy found this out when I told him you could parry with the Manakin Claws, he sure was in for a surprise.
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4 RepliesGuys I played Blooborne and loved it and now want try out DS. Should I start with 2 or 3?
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I'm gonna be playing at SL 135. Less meta players and can level up vitality for fashion souls and black kn***t greataxe without rolling just falling to the floor and getting back up.
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1 ReplyEdited by SeneschalGrigori: 10/27/2016 2:06:53 PM[quote]11. Greatswords and Ultra Greatswords are slow, so don't play aggresively. Bait people into your attacks.[/quote] They sped up that class of weapons and it's apparently what a lot of big pvp players go-to weapons are now. [quote]13. Armor doesn't matter. Use whatever you want![/quote] The change to poise changed this I thought. Some people have taken it as far as no longer playing Fashion Souls & look like complete shit because the poise allows for more trades while they slam peoples face w/a Greatsword [
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5 RepliesYes. Miracles are so worthless, I OHK healers with Sunlight Spear and get nearly 700 AR with lightning blade. Sure does suck one shotting everyone and healing passively.
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3 RepliesThe arena is up. No worries if ganks or healing
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1 ReplyENEMY STANDO! ORAORAORAORAORAORA!!
