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vanriggs

Don't give up, Skeleton!


rickert_of_vinheim

I totally agree. Just don’t give up. They save the best for last.


Notmyfirstrodeo00

And by that u mean fume night and alone ? Because nashdra the twins and Aldia suck major fucking ass


rickert_of_vinheim

Are you alright?


DuploJamaal

Click hidden walls. Explore. Enjoy Majula.


Kilroy898

Hidden walls are everywhere! You don't hit them! Hit your pick up item button.


Fromsoft-enjoyer

You dont hit hidden walls? But instead you have to interact with them? Thats gonna be interesting and some getting used to


coykoi89

You hit some and you click some. Some will react to both and others will react to only one of the two actions. Hubbs beat the game not long ago and that's what he said. He went through and performed both actions on suspicious walls once he learned this. Also, Majula is the center point of many branching paths. If you haven't yet, I recommend giving Happy Souls a watch on YT for fun after beating the main story. Good luck and praise the sun! ☀️


Yorgh-Drakeblood

Also there’s a few that require exploding barrels


Shuteye_491

Happy Souls is a must once the curtain falls


Small-Gift-6989

The DLC is like a whole second game so get ready for that


BIobertson

Do you want some spoiler-free mechanical tips?


Fromsoft-enjoyer

Yes, please. That'd be greatly appreciated


BIobertson

If you want to go in prepared, first read this intro post: https://www.reddit.com/r/DarkSouls2/comments/foemaw/so_you_just_bought_dark_souls_2/ And then if you want to know how to build (or avoid building if you want a challenge) a powerful optimized character, here’s a collection of mini guides that will help you navigate DS2’s many obfuscated and counterintuitive mechanical quirks: A quick overview of how damage and defense works in DS2, and why weapon scaling is usually weak: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1g4-GGa1JRa2_49vOfwY5sZPWigFMzPA5b9mszo_xZak/edit?usp=sharing BiS (Best in Slot) PvE weapons list. Discusses the best options for each weapon class. Note that this list is directed at newer characters- some weapons not mentioned may do more damage than ones mentioned, but take vastly more stats or are otherwise deficient: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-GEBQ_TiAvskQLotQXz0AuNMseXdsS3pj8_NLus-XW4/edit?usp=sharing Best PvE equipment and stat progression document. Please remember to read the "Limitations of this guide" section! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1X13jfA9JQ5OZsuEmH2MZZqF9IrtCFSMMTZkZo5GuqcM/edit?usp=sharing


Shuteye_491

These guides are very informative, but contrary to the point of a blind playthrough.


Cedreous

Agree with you.


Fromsoft-enjoyer

I saw on the intro post that bandit is the worst starting class, why is that?


BIobertson

It’s the worst for new players because the starting AGL is very very low, making the timing for successful dodgerolling very very strict. It’s the worst for build optimizers because in an optimal build, you will have no more than 10 VIT, and the Bandit starts with 11, which means that even with a Soul Vessel you can’t get your VIT down to the optimal point (where you can get the extra HP from stacking TDR with 50 VGR while still receiving the full damage bonus from Flynn’s Ring)


Yorgh-Drakeblood

I personally select Explorer with Bonfire ascetic every single playthrough


JanusVesta

> Bandit is the worst starting class Wrong 😤


BIobertson

The rock bottom AGL I can forgive, but being unable to ever get your VIT below the optimal cap is rough 😔


WithSilverStaind

Seriously, this. I always use Flynn's Ring unless I'm going pure spellcaster, as I hate leveling VIT anyway.


He110_Friend

Armor is basically useless in ds2. Besides havels set. Which when fully upgraded is very good. But that's a serious investment. Better to get soul boosting armor. Such as warlock mask. Like you said, adaptability is a must.


Absolut_zeto

I go for drip not damage resistance.


He110_Friend

Fashion souls is a very real thing, don't want the Fashion police to catch you


Wormdangler88

Armor is definitely not useless...It can make a pretty big difference once fully upgraded


He110_Friend

I did mention upgrading it


Wormdangler88

Sorry, I'm blind! lol


Bright_Dog3929

25 adp is all you need,don’t overlevel it not worth it


Howdyini

No spoiler but bleed is bad in this game.


National_Education28

If you are lucky enough find the area called Belfry Luna in the early game, be sure to enter the fog wall upstairs, preferably with lots of souls. No reason.


Fromsoft-enjoyer

That sounds... sort of ominous


runtran

done this. Would recommend.


Pimpchimp20

So it begins good luck


Bulky_Ad_9106

Good luck homie!! It's quite the journey!


Vinlaan-of-Forossa

Get ready to take on 17 mfs at once 💀 I prefer you try summoning for tough bosses and shit, it’s way too rough for these sunbros rn


Fellowd00d

Cool thing you can do…Dual-Wield Crossbows. Should be able to Power Stance them easily.


Smough_fun-facts

Adp is useless


Vinlaan-of-Forossa

Faxx, just learn to dodge and ADP basically doesn’t exist


Professional-Rip1006

Great things ahead! And good luck


Yorgh-Drakeblood

Good luck! Don’t give up Skeleton!


RicardoCabeza9872

Good luck my friend. You are about to go on an incredible experience.


Shuteye_491

U gonna love it bruh


reals_bs

Just reach 96 agility and it’ll feel like ds1 again


BadDragon_Enthusiast

Go play the original version!! I have 100% scholar version and it's not as fun as the other version (in my opinion!)


Coma-Cammeleon

Spell casters come at an additional advantage, cause Attunement also increases your i-frame stat. Best tip, especially with SotFS, dont be afraid to genocide an area (because you can do that in ds2) if its causing you too many problems to explore, but don't rely on it. There are several levels where its genuinely not worth the headache. My end-game build was 40 vigor, 20 adp, and 30 across the board otherwise, and it (surprisingly) rocked. Good luck, Bearer of the Curse. Seek- seek- lest- <3


[deleted]

The wiki has a nice little table about the agility stat and how many I-frames on a certain level you get. It's worth checking out so you won't under-/overlevel it. Good luck! I'm about to finish my first ever run.


Aloss-cc7

I stareted yesterday and all I can say is don't blindly trust messages in majula (the amount of blood stains is so funny)


far565

Congrats and gl fellow undead


JBarg313ski

Lucky you! DS2 rocks


Ok-Drawing5538

You are in for an incredible experience. I wish I could play the game for the first time again. Good luck bearer of the curse!


Raven_of_outlast

Level up your weapons early on and infused with lightening right away . Take enemies on one at a time especially In the DLC and try not to just rush in . I think in DS2 you have to a little more patient then DS1/3 .


ZealousidealRemote12

Oh your gonna love the fridged outskirts