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Post by hashtagdaley/JudasDay on Apr 11, 2022 14:11:12 GMT -5
Are you using a Flask of Wondrous Physick with the Purifying Crystal Tear? Using that can help prevent him using his curse that hits you for bleed damage 3 times. There’s also an item in the Subterranean Shunning Grounds that allows you to shackle him to the ground. He’s still a tough fight even with all of that, but those should make the fight much more manageable. All of the above. Using my Mimic as well I’ve never been a mimic man, mine’s health gets melted way too quickly. I used Headless Knight something for like 75% of the game before the amazing Black Knife Tishe later on. Headless Knight is a TANK who teleports around and uses some distance, so he might be able to stick around longer and effectively draw aggro for a bit longer than the mimic allowing you to get more shots in.
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Post by Zone Was Wrong on Apr 11, 2022 14:15:20 GMT -5
All of the above. Using my Mimic as well I’ve never been a mimic man, mine’s health gets melted way too quickly. I used Headless Knight something for like 75% of the game before the amazing Black Knife Tishe later on. Headless Knight is a TANK who teleports around and uses some distance, so he might be able to stick around longer and effectively draw aggro for a bit longer than the mimic allowing you to get more shots in. Good call. I'll try it out after work
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Post by hashtagdaley/JudasDay on Apr 11, 2022 15:28:19 GMT -5
Anyone who’s beaten the game, goes it just end after a boss or is it like DS3 where you go somewhere and get prompted to activate NG+?
Because I assuredly want to finish finding things and grinding up some weapons to experiment with before moving on
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Post by Confused Mark Wahlberg on Apr 12, 2022 10:25:52 GMT -5
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Post by hashtagdaley/JudasDay on Apr 12, 2022 10:32:30 GMT -5
Ugh … The Elden Beast isn’t necessary hard, but extremely annoying. {Spoiler} A double phase boss fight, then the second one has a giant arena he can just swim and fly around in to get out of distance of any attacks.
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Post by hashtagdaley/JudasDay on Apr 12, 2022 10:35:19 GMT -5
Mohg, Lord of Blood can kiss my ass. Almost 120, have good armor, two bleed twinblades, using Godrick's Great Rune; still can't beat him. I was thinking of his first form in the underground (who actually gave me far more trouble. I beat this guy last night on my second try no psysick no shackle. Black Knife Tische, Giants Seal, and Giants Fireball. When he hit that triple bleed curse thing I just chugged potions as it happened and kept my health higher than he drained. 😂 I do have about 25 levels on you though!
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Post by Zone Was Wrong on Apr 12, 2022 10:55:03 GMT -5
Mohg, Lord of Blood can kiss my ass. Almost 120, have good armor, two bleed twinblades, using Godrick's Great Rune; still can't beat him. I was thinking of his first form in the underground (who actually gave me far more trouble. I beat this guy last night on my second try no psysick no shackle. Black Knife Tische, Giants Seal, and Giants Fireball. When he hit that triple bleed curse thing I just chugged potions as it happened and kept my health higher than he drained. 😂 I do have about 25 levels on you though! Yeah, I've tried everything and still can't down the 2nd phase. Think I'll come back in 100 levels and give it a shot lol
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Post by Confused Mark Wahlberg on Apr 12, 2022 10:55:40 GMT -5
This makes a bad Git Gudder, but if there is a cheese strat for a boss, I always try it, I can't help it.
It's just funny to me watching some bad ass boss fall off something or crash into water and die like a doofus.
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Post by hashtagdaley/JudasDay on Apr 12, 2022 13:14:13 GMT -5
AND ITS OVER. Needed to buff my holy defense to get the W over the Elden Beast.
What an incredible game.
GOTY without question. It lived up to the massive hype and gave me everything I wanted and maybe even more. I’m actually a little emotional it’s over.
Will assuredly be coming back for NG+, more builds, and that sweet sweet Platinum (which isn’t too far off, actually)
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Post by Toilet Paper Roll on Apr 17, 2022 20:36:49 GMT -5
Not loving it yet. I bought into the hype and I know it’s a more in depth immersive combat than a game that’s almost all exploring (Skyrim) we’ll see how it goes
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Post by Confused Mark Wahlberg on Apr 19, 2022 9:22:11 GMT -5
As much as I love From games, there is always the specter that if you get used to something that kind of evens the odds with the enemies, they'll just nerf it in a patch.
That's why I am still using a stick with a ball of nails on it rather than anything cool.
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Post by Zone Was Wrong on Apr 27, 2022 17:37:34 GMT -5
I finally did it. I beat every major boss including Dragonlord Placidusax and Malenia (did need to summon someone to help with that last one I admit). I don't know what to do with myself now. After putting 120+ hours into this, what do I do? (the answer is beat Horizon Forbidden West of course)
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Post by hashtagdaley/JudasDay on Apr 27, 2022 19:31:43 GMT -5
I finally did it. I beat every major boss including Dragonlord Placidusax and Malenia (did need to summon someone to help with that last one I admit). I don't know what to do with myself now. After putting 120+ hours into this, what do I do? (the answer is beat Horizon Forbidden West of course) Man, I still haven’t touched Horizon since Elden came out. I need to get on that. And poor Dying Light 2 as well! I’ve migrated to every other Soulslike in my backlog since finishing. I’ve beat Mortal Shell, Sekiro, Hellpoint, The Surge 1 & 2, Remnant From The Ashes, and currently on Code Vein. Half were just about finished, but finally put them in the complete pile. The Niohs are also on my backlog… but man, they’re kind of rough to me. I’m usually all for copious amounts of loot, but not in a Souls game. It’s kind of overwhelming.
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Post by Confused Mark Wahlberg on May 13, 2022 9:44:09 GMT -5
Admit it, when you met Rya for the first time you sat up straight.
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Post by J Lee O'Brien on May 13, 2022 10:44:53 GMT -5
Stalled out.
At the Elden Beast with my Astrologer. Everything else (that I know of) is dead, save for Blaidd and Iji.
Level 170+, +10 Carian Royal Scepter, +10 Mimic, good balance of physical and non-physical defense.
Can't get it lower than 75 percent.
Switched back to Destiny for the Guardian Games event going on, not really missing Elden Ring. Will have to return to it though...only four achievements left.
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Post by hashtagdaley/JudasDay on May 13, 2022 11:05:09 GMT -5
Stalled out. At the Elden Beast with my Astrologer. Everything else (that I know of) is dead, save for Blaidd and Iji. Level 170+, +10 Carian Royal Scepter, +10 Mimic, good balance of physical and non-physical defense. Can't get it lower than 75 percent. Switched back to Destiny for the Guardian Games event going on, not really missing Elden Ring. Will have to return to it though...only four achievements left. Buff the hell out of your holy defense and maybe try Black Knife Tische if you have her buffed up!
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Post by J Lee O'Brien on May 13, 2022 11:33:48 GMT -5
Stalled out. At the Elden Beast with my Astrologer. Everything else (that I know of) is dead, save for Blaidd and Iji. Level 170+, +10 Carian Royal Scepter, +10 Mimic, good balance of physical and non-physical defense. Can't get it lower than 75 percent. Switched back to Destiny for the Guardian Games event going on, not really missing Elden Ring. Will have to return to it though...only four achievements left. Buff the hell out of your holy defense and maybe try Black Knife Tische if you have her buffed up! I've got her at around an 8, I think? I'll see if I still have my holy drake talisman as well...
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Post by Deleted on May 13, 2022 11:34:54 GMT -5
So I'm tempted by trying out Dark Souls. But I'm old, tired, have little free time and even less patience. I played and enjoyed Fallen Order but gave up on all the optional bosses because ergh, effort. Is it worth getting on xbox or should I stick to deeply detailed YouTube analysis videos?
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Post by pinja on May 13, 2022 12:11:08 GMT -5
So I'm tempted by trying out Dark Souls. But I'm old, tired, have little free time and even less patience. I played and enjoyed Fallen Order but gave up on all the optional bosses because ergh, effort. Is it worth getting on xbox or should I stick to deeply detailed YouTube analysis videos? If you started with Dark Souls 3 or Elden Ring, getting into the original Dark Souls is tough work. For me? No fun at all. I was so used to hyper-responsive, tight controls, that Dark Souls felt clunky like the PlayStation era Resident Evil with it's tank controls.
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Post by hashtagdaley/JudasDay on May 13, 2022 12:17:02 GMT -5
So I'm tempted by trying out Dark Souls. But I'm old, tired, have little free time and even less patience. I played and enjoyed Fallen Order but gave up on all the optional bosses because ergh, effort. Is it worth getting on xbox or should I stick to deeply detailed YouTube analysis videos? That little free time / less patience says it would probably be best to recommend not to go for it. There’s a steep learning curve to “getting good”… it’s annoying when you’re bad, but once you get good it’s a blast. Takes time practice and patience to get there though.
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