Dark Souls

[Pete for President]

Hah! Finally getting to the point where I'm steadily winning duels in the Kiln, I even parried a few times today. Oh glory! ... although I still kinda suck for someone who put 200 hours in this game already, shhh!

This is my PvP monster:

Pyromancer Class, level 92

Chaos Rapier +5
Pyromancy Flame +5
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Heater Shield +10
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Crown of Dusk
(no body armor)
Havel's Gauntlets
Iron Leggings +9
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Wolf Ring
Ring of Favor & Protection (thought this was overrated and would never be good enough to replace the Dragoncrest Ring, but combined with 50 Vit it gives me 1800HP and the extra equip burden boost. Worth it!)

Main stats:
Vit: 50
Att: 19 (5 slots)
End: 32
Dex: 32

This setup gives me 77 Poise while still under 25% weight, which is pretty amazing for a not-that-common setup. Plus I don't use the Darkwood Grain Ring, another respectful element.


I still find backstabbing while 1-on-1 superhard for some reason, but I've had some successful ones today. Unlocking seems to help. Any advice is welcome!

Probably because real people aren't stupid and notice when you start trying to walk from the front to the back of them unlike the hollows.

I think there's more to this. Yesterday I fought the same guy three times (Father's Mask, Katana & Talisman, spirit of vengeance) and somehow he had the easiest time backstabbing me. Perfect timed rolls, unlocking to turn faster, precise positioning: it seems you can train yourself to get better at them.

There was also a guy I fought twice (Favor set, Moonlight Greatsword) who breezed through my backstab-counter measures all the time. Can't really figure out how though, it wasn't as obvious as the guy above.