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The DLC added the Messmer Soldier Spear which is infusable and has the same moveset.

I started back in 2009 with the original JP Demon's Souls and I've been playing these games ever since. Thanks for the compliment but I can't take all the credit, the game has excellent environmental storytelling and they do provide essential information if you take the time to look around, listen to dialogue and read up items.

@ I feel bad becausd some of these older games I just don’t get and have to research things because I don’t want to carry on being fustrated. E.g. bonfire locations on ds1 because the runbacks r long and I keep dying😓

@@abdurrahmanhussain8939 Yeah I get it. Newer Souls entries have lots of accessibility features to make gameplay more convenient that older entries don't have. It's a tough pill to swallow for players who start with DS3 or Elden Ring but the core gameplay loop is still present in every Souls game. I think it's fine to look up guides or information since DS1 is an older game and it's ultimately your experience. If you think using guides makes your playthroughs more enjoyable, go for it. But if you prefer immersing yourself in the experience, it's better to play blind. A fine balance would be to play blind, but if you really find yourself stuck, just look up some tips.

@ probably irrelevant but I just beat ds1 started 5 days ago and it’s done now. Happy to have watched guides beceause without it I would have dropped it. After playing it I realy appreciate its interconnected nature

Yeah, it's possible but timing is key. You have to jump _just as_ Malenia is near the ground as she descends.

Appreciate the compliment! I enjoy exploring and digging up lore so these games were made for me.

No worries, I don't find them controversial at all. FromSoft often adds in troublesome enemies that aren't always straightforward to deal with, but there's always a solution if you look for it. Endure, most R2s and just weapons from the "Great" category and above can stomp past Fire Knights without issue. I won't be using the Deflecting Hardtear on this character but I'm thinking of using it to update an old old Ruins Greatsword Guard Counter build. :X

Yeah, it's not a damage skill but more of a NPC invader/PvP skill since it's just Lloyd's Talisman on command. But you have to think outside the box because, it also has hyper-armour, high stagger and 30 Stance damage while providing verticality which lets you avoid ground hits. It's niche but still has lots of utility.

@@magnolia549 30 stance damage is actually pretty neat

With how many npc invaders are in the dlc this weapon becomes more useful as it clears all of them, except for the one that has infinite poise. It's a really efficient npc killer.

I'm able to learn and adapt to Messmer so quickly because he's literally Malenia 2.0. He has his own versions of her attacks, as well as, his own version of her Rot Clones and Waterfowl Dance. Unlike the latter, FromSoft made Messmer a lot more fair to deal with due to his aggressive AI. Extremely entertaining overall.

Still suffering, still laying in bed, haha.

Yep, he's my favorite boss in the game, too. Hard, but fair, with a varied move set and a reasonable health bar. Also, holy shit, that damage! How? Since when do twinblades deal that much? Psst, there's an amazing twinblade in the DLC. It can be hard to find (I had to look up the location after I beat the DLC without finding it), and it was a trek to get it, but so worth it. You'll know it if/when you find it.

@@verified_tinker1818 Messmer is a more interesting _and_ entertaining boss because although he's difficult, he's a wall that can be surpassed with time and practice regardless of builds. That's why I'm having fun with him more quickly. I don't really have rankings when it comes to my favourites, but he's be right under Malenia. Although I don't have much footage of Twinblades on the channel, I really enjoy this weapon class in ER because of their versatility with one or two-handed attacks. Twinblades should have all been Strength weapons because their true potential comes out when you two-hand due to how easy it is to land multi-hits. "A trek to find it" implies this weapon is well-hidden. Sounds like I'll have a fun time exploring. Thanks! :)

You'll probably have to time your Endure cast to just before you get hit, so that you get off your casts between an enemy's swing.

if you off-hand your catalyst, you can usually get the spell off before endure ends. I've been running Endure on my lightning build, and it can last while charging up a full Ancient Dragon Lightning Strike.

They're quite incredible, I also like them :)

I love them as test dummies because Horned Warriors and Fire Knights are the only tanky humanoids that respawn; Crucible Knight don't, sadly. So they're incredible punching bags to test out weapons, spells, etc.