Yes, this is based on that other thread. Since the Flood has its share of RPG addicts and video game experts, I figured I would make a thread specifically where people who are having trouble in Dark Souls (like me) can ask questions and get some help. Well, Flood. What do you say? First question is from me: My character sucks something fierce. I can't even get through the Valley of Drakes, so I'm contemplating just creating a new character. The problem is, I don't know how to make a good character for Dark Souls, or what to pick or what weapons to use. This is where you come in. Help me suck less at Dark Souls, Flood. Sorry, put it in a comment the first time. My (probably awful) stats added to the OP... OK. I am... Knight Way of White convenant Level 43 22 Vitality 10 Attunement 20 Endurance 24 Strength 14 Dexterity 11 Resistance 12 Intelligence 11 faith 1 Humanity HP 849 Stamina 110 Equip Load 43.6/60 R Weapon 1 363 R Weapon 2 158 L Weapon 1 72 L Weapon 2 42 Physical DEF 175(72) -VS Strike 168 -VS Slash 193 -VS Thrust 173 Magic DEF 126(70) Flame DEF 127(70) Lightning DEF 122(76) My equipment is... Titanite Catch Pole +2 Heavy Crossbow +2 Crest Shield Pyromancy Flame +1 Gargoyle Helm Knight Armor +1 Steel Gauntlets Elite Knight Leggings Wolf Ring Ring of the Evil Eye So far, I've done the Undead Burg, the weird squid kind of thing, the dragon with the teeth on its stomach, that thing with the dogs and butcher knives, and that big thing that shoots lightning near the blacksmith. I can't remember what any of them were called. So, how bad have I screwed up so far? EDIT: So, what stats should I work on next? What needs to be leveled up?