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Luca
Explorer
SL 125
VGR 15
END 15
VIT 20
ATN 20
STR 25
DEX 16
ADP 12
INT 5
FTH 50

R.H. Lightning Bastard Sword+10, Dark Claymore+10, Witchtree Bellvine+10
L.H. Royal Kite Shield+10, Lightning Shortbow+10

Head Syan's Helm+10
Body Llewellyn Armor+5
Arms Llewellyn Gloves+5
Legs Llewellyn Shoes+5

Rings varied for the most part, but this is the equipment that I grew to love through the course of the game. Kinda went for that high faith crusader feel, I suppose. Works pretty decently in PvP as well. As you can see, faith was high enough to use the assorted Spear Miracles as well as healing myself. It was just a boon in most situations. Very much enjoyed this build. The armor, mostly for looks, is actually pretty good. Lighter weight with good defenses, it got me through the end of Drangleic castle and beyond with no real issuses other than those mages in Amana. Will probably cap this character around 150 if I wanna use it for nothing but PvP. Otherwise, I'll just keep leveling this character for subsequent runs of NG+s.

The Explorer is not a great class to start off as. You get some neat items, but nothing you can't find before you need them, plus the stats are rather low besides ADP. Will probably start every character as Deprived from now on, though.

Your builds both seem like fun. I've never played this game as a sorcerer type, so yours seems like a good goal for me to try, Trollhunter.

Also, I had no idea that ADP was good for that. I know the description mentioned it helped with evasions, but it seems like a pretty great stat to use if that's the case. You noticed a fairly good difference when you upgraded it, yeah? Would it be something you'd want to have at a fairly decent level for any of your other builds?