Dark Souls 3

Digital X · 15 May 2016 at 14:40

Isnt ng+ just scaled enemies from the start to match you?

davewhite04 · 15 May 2016 at 14:51

digitalx said:
Isnt ng+ just scaled enemies from the start to match you?

They are tougher but you can be as weak/tough as you like before you start NG+, so not exactly scaled. Different items to collect, and a chance to experience a different ending. Enough reasons for me to play through it at least 3 times.

Pighardia · 15 May 2016 at 15:17

The only items that change in NG+ are a few rings, not even all of them are changed to +1 versions... And of course you will already have all of the armour and weapons. It isn't n the same league as ng+ from dark souls 2 which gave you New enemies and enemy placements.

Better to start a new game, as at least then you will have a reason to collect items.

Ecliptica78 · 15 May 2016 at 15:23

I've actually just started NG+ on Dark Souls 2 and I see what you mean. Right from the start it feels different with more enemies and it already feels a decent bit tougher too. I still prefer DS3 in terms of the game itself but a patch for NG+ to add a little more challenge would be more than welcome.

davewhite04 · 15 May 2016 at 18:13

Pighardia said:
The only items that change in NG+ are a few rings, not even all of them are changed to +1 versions... And of course you will already have all of the armour and weapons. It isn't n the same league as ng+ from dark souls 2 which gave you New enemies and enemy placements.

Better to start a new game, as at least then you will have a reason to collect items.

Why would they change to +1 versions if they are new rings? And of course you most likely will not have all the items(as you didn't), armour and weapons. Plus you can complete NPC quest lines if you missed them. Then multiplayer and covenants. Amazing value game, I reckon I'll get 500 hours out of it, and will no doubt return to it in the future!

Omaeka · 15 May 2016 at 23:56

Pighardia said:
The only items that change in NG+ are a few rings, not even all of them are changed to +1 versions... And of course you will already have all of the armour and weapons. It isn't n the same league as ng+ from dark souls 2 which gave you New enemies and enemy placements.

Better to start a new game, as at least then you will have a reason to collect items.

Plenty of games add nothing at all in NG+ and are still fun, besides one of the main reasons for going into NG+ in Dark Souls is the increased souls enemies drop which let you buy talismans and resins much easier than spending hours upon hours farming a decent path in NG.

My PVE character (SL200) is in NG+4 atm and those golden angel knights drop over 100k souls per run plus tons of chunks. Finding this out has definately given me the plan to take my PVP characters into NG+ as you burn through talismans and resins like nothing, especially in invasions, and they aren't cheap to buy en masse. Plus when you have a way to farm a few million souls from PVE content, you start to care less about your souls between invasions if you die to a gank squad. Unless you're in NG, lost 400k souls on my SL80 PVP character because I forgot to pick them up between back to back gank squads. In NG+ you wouldn't care, in NG it's like... well **** me.

Digital X · 16 May 2016 at 09:26

Is the iythrial sword good? got it from the little ice dog, I forgot the name and can't see it on the wiki, but it's appears to be a recommended weapon. 1 more level of dex to go!

Seanspeed · 16 May 2016 at 10:27

digitalx said:
Is the iythrial sword good? got it from the little ice dog, I forgot the name and can't see it on the wiki, but it's appears to be a recommended weapon. 1 more level of dex to go!

It's pretty good. It's not super special, but it's a decent weapon and it looks awesome to use. Requires Twinkling Titanite to upgrade, though. So hopefully you're getting all the crystal lizards you come across.

Digital X · 16 May 2016 at 11:15

Oh that's the weapon that uses it, I just dropped off items to pickle pee after using the tree glitch, not spending 20K souls for that!

I need to farm titanite shards to upgrade that first, but it's a lot quicker than me deep battle axe..

iamtheoneneo · 16 May 2016 at 11:43

digitalx said:
Is the iythrial sword good? got it from the little ice dog, I forgot the name and can't see it on the wiki, but it's appears to be a recommended weapon. 1 more level of dex to go!

Irithyll Straight Sword?
No - It scales poorly and requires Twinkling to upgrade (which are basically non existent) and cant be buffed in any way.

Im currently using it in my second run through and it is a serious handicap. Looks good though!

Aretak · 16 May 2016 at 11:51

I used the Irithyll Straight Sword for a while and found it pretty decent, but as noted it can't be buffed and Frostbite is a fairly useless status effect. Switched to a Luck/Faith build instead with Anri's Straight Sword and Darkmoon Blade.

Digital X · 16 May 2016 at 12:48

Oh, well my battle axe is still 172 dmg, should i up to to 192?

or what weapon to go for? Im on the wiki looking at what each enemy drops in each location. I'm trying the black knight but failing, and ran into the Crystal Sage with no estus lol

Aretak · 16 May 2016 at 12:59

Just use whatever weapon you enjoy. All of them are viable for PvE. I generally stick to faster weapons, personally. Too much punishment for missing with an ultra greatsword or something, and I'm not that good.

Incidentally, they've rolled back the broken 1.04.1/1.06.1 patches that were causing the massive stuttering. It's completely smooth for me now.

Digital X · 16 May 2016 at 13:03

Crystal sage to half hp.. wasn't aware he gave birth to triplets.

madindehead · 16 May 2016 at 13:21

It's useful on a boss which is affected by the Frostbite debuff. And it's decent when you get it. But it's bit the best later. Been using a Broadsword a lot on my playthroughs. Amazing sword.

davewhite04 · 16 May 2016 at 13:56

The Sunlight sword is the best straight sword I've used, but get it late game. I used infused fire long sword early game, heavy Great Large Club midgame, heavy Drakeblood Greatsword late game, and now Sunlight Sword and a boss ultra greatsword(get name later) for PvP.

Once I've upgraded my luck enough I'll be doing another playthrough using the Sunlight Sword/Drakeblood sword/ultra great sword and in two minds whether to max out my club...

zia · 16 May 2016 at 14:34

Lol finished the whole game just using normal long sword maxed out,just couldn't find weapon that i really liked the damage output and stamina usage.

Zia

Digital X · 16 May 2016 at 14:43

Sort of a challenge run, or just decided to run with it? I've got a Butcher Knife which seems good but my STR is way too low atm to use it effectively.

Tips for unkindled watchdogs in road of sacrifice? they move way too quick for me..

Seanspeed · 21 May 2016 at 13:42

Going through the Grand Archives - man, the level design in this game is just crazy good.

I've got a variety of weapons I'm using. Main one is Sellsword Twinblades. Also use the Uchi, the Washing Pole and a Halberd. Depends on mood and situation. All are Sharp infused as I ended up pumping tons of points into Dexterity early on, so I figured I'd keep with it. Twinhanding everything, no shields, no magic, but I do use a bow for any ranged needs.

davewhite04 · 21 May 2016 at 13:53

Seanspeed said:
Going through the Grand Archives - man, the level design in this game is just crazy good.

I've got a variety of weapons I'm using. Main one is Sellsword Twinblades. Also use the Uchi, the Washing Pole and a Halberd. Depends on mood and situation. All are Sharp infused as I ended up pumping tons of points into Dexterity early on, so I figured I'd keep with it. Twinhanding everything, no shields, no magic, but I do use a bow for any ranged needs.

Interesting build

Your bow must do a ton of damage!

Just got this for the xbox one, so I can play it in the living room when I get the chance. Started Knight again, but have yet to decide what build to go for... might start again and do magic, something completely different. Parrying seems better since last patch.

xbox version is technically hogwash on my 4k tv... my 970 and samsung 27" curved monitor blows it away, 60fps helps.