

I might consider those two for late game if I decide to throw more points into strength because of the Exile's blood fashion.įrom this class, how does the Carthus Greatsword fare? I would imagine that the bleed proc isn't really worth it due to the slow speed/high stamina cost, and I might as well buff a Flamberge instead I actually had great results with one on another strength character against the aforementioned Ringed City Demon's because at least it has naturally high bleed built in alongside an overall effective moveset. Curved Greatswords have some pretty odd numbers all around, with the above and beyond best being the Exile Greatsword, except it and its second, the Harald Greatsword, both definitively being strength first weapons (and heavy as all hell). So far, the main struggle is actually getting one to drop early on with just a crystal Saber at the Cathedral of the Deep, and I'm questioning if it's even worth the bother because of the damage numbers and same bleed proc as most other bleeding weapons.

Boss fights are a different story, but most are resistant/immune to bleed other than the Demon in Pain/From Below/Prince. Naturally, a duel warrants the ability to buff with carthus rouge, but it seems tedious and wasteful to constantly keep up against regular enemies. My only question here, and in general with bleed proc, is if this is true in PvE? Likewise, there is the choice between Hollow vs Blood Infusion, with everything I've read pointing to the former to maintain infusions. Given the theme, I was curious how the Warden Twinblades might fare for their bleed ability, especially if I drop points into luck down the line.

The biggest drawback was frankly that the Hollowslayer Greatsword, between its range, sweeping attacks, and high damage + bonus damage against most enemies made it a more effective way to slay the baddies. I was not initially all that happy with the sellsword twinblades, although I still have to pump some upgrades in them to give another shot now that my endurance is higher to keep on the pressure, alongside the obvious sharp infusion. I recently started a dexterity "Bloodborne Hunter" type build and I was curious to hear any recommendations for appropriate weapons to try that are fun and effective in PvE.
