For Bramd and DBS, I'll need PWWT in their respective worlds. I think not dying in human form, not killing NPC's, and beating all the bosses isn't enough for PWWT is it? If not, I'll have to ask for an invader in Reddit.

Looks like for Northern Regalia, I'll basically be done with NG and need to get Demonbrandt and Soulbrandt. I need the Mausoleum Key from Ostrava to fight King Doran and get Demonbrandt, but he's in the Nexus and I haven't unlocked 1-3 yet. Am I too late? Should I just kill his ass to get the key?

 

I was basically a goodie-two-shoes from the quarter-mark and here is what I generally know -- albeit, please bear with me as it's been awhile:

- If you are being invaded and you kill the invader, you will towards White. If you die, Black. So, by around I'd say 30% I decided to stop playing online as I wanted no invaders as I didn't want to risk some tank ruining my runs.
- I only turned my online presence back on for the Monk boss but I figured that was a necessity to advance the game.
- Defeating any major and mid-level boss in a stage ups your tendency towards White.
- Do NOT kill King Doran. This applies to any LIVE-NPCs. The only one worth killing is the assassin warrior you free on the hanging cage in the second stage of Latria (this is the same area you can take the cages as elevators into the gross swamp below).
- Killing any Black Phantom iterations of the NPCs apparently is great.
- Avoid dying. Period.

I'll post on getting the weapons in a sec. Need to check my notes, LOL.

 

And yeah, I forgot -- sorry...Norther Regalia cannot be obtained unless you finish the game once. Completely disregard my recommendation for that unless you're playing through a new game, duh.

 

To get Bramd, you just need to return to the same boss area you fought Vinland the first time. So you need to complete the stage first. Return to the boss arena and he's Black Phantomed. Not an easy fight but he's slow too. Again, because I'm more a finesse figher I found him okay to get in stabs. I would reocmmend taking him on this way too.

 

How do you get his sword if you don't kill King Doran? Isn't he aggroed?

 

You fight him...but, don't kill him...after he reaches about half health or something, he'll offer you his sword cuz you're worthy.

 

Oh yeah that's right. Let's see what happens with Ostrava

 

Yeah, you should run into the Prince after dealing with the annoying firebreathing dragon before the False King.

 

Where will I have a chance at the red dragon? He's still alive and I'm too lazy to figure out bow/arrow combinations and actually killing him. From what I remember, the blue dragon fight was tough for melee builds.

 

The annoying thing that guards the long bridge in stage 2?

Ugh...I was successful in 2 ways but the latter is the easiest:

- Option A: You need a fast-slashing weapon. The Kilij or the Crescent Sword you had used are both fine (as those were my initial weaponry before sticking mostly to the Blueblood Sword...but, right when the dragon shows up, you'll see a mound of dead bodies, you will need to experiment and be patient but essentially (really important), you must face forward (therefore, direction the dragon is going) and stand towards the right of the bridge with one foot partially on the mound of dead bodies right in front of you. If you time it right and slash, you will hit the Dragon as he's descending onto the bridge. THIS OPTION takes alot of patience but yeah, he can be killed.
- Option B: Poison Cloud. Frankly, the cheesiest and well, best path to killing LOTS of difficult bosses/monsters. You time it so you release it just before the annoying drake descends and he flies right into the cloud and gets poisoned. Wait until the effects run out, repeat...and the red beast is dead in no time. Both options take time but this route is obviously the easiest and "quickest".

Hope that helps.

 

The Blue Dragon is completely projectile approach. You will not have any chances with melee, obviously. So, you will need to learn spells or get lots of arrows.

 

Thx for the tips. I've started collecting spells so eventually I'll level up to handle them and/or good arrows. Before I do NG+, I'll take advantage and level the fuck up and take them out.

Right now I'm pretty OP as I crushed the 5-1 boss. Wow he looks so much better in the Remake. Funny how I had more problems with the big dudes with the club from that level. I tried running past the two at the last bridge before the boss (first one followed me) and I got gangbanged. Fuck those guys, I know in 5-2 I'm going to have to go through more of them.

I went a few times to Dragon God but was too impatient to figure out his pattern. I'll take him out next and then do 3-2. Should I kill that NPC who murders everyone in the level or can I find him in the Nexus before murdering anyone?

 

Oh, the swamp's Big Trolls are hard AF. You'll reach a point in your exploring where they are THREE of them guarding a tiny plot of land...be very careful engaging them as the mud has you limited in movement already. I really really hate that entire world, LOL.

Congrats on advancing! And glad you've found spells...There's like a few that are really useful.

 

You should see Garl's sister soon. That swamp stage has ALOT of exploring to do once the 2nd part is open. The 2nd boss is also a pushover...but, I had fireballs and well, it's suscetible to fire.

 

These guys were mfers in PS3 but no issues here. Surprised they didn't up the AI, because if he was more aggressive, I'd have easily lost. Funny how the big fat blob with a million arms and knives and shoots lasers is 10x stronger than bosses.


I took down Dragon God too and got the DBS and showed it to the guy in 2-2. So I've cleared 2 and 4 did all the PWWT stuff (except kill the Makoto dude). I'll take down Old Monk and clear 3 of all the PWWT stuff and then 5-2. I have to kill Yurt in the Nexus before he starts hacking people. I have to decide if I want to do Pure Black for all the levels even though I don't plan on going for Platinum. Regardless NG+ will be a bitch.

 

Congrats on Maneater!

Yeah, using the middle of the arena is really the only route. Obviously, once you get Poison Cloud, well, douse them with it in the middle too to help with bringing down their health. Perhaps the most stressful fight in the game is against this boss.

I have to admit I never went full-evil and decided to be a goodie-two-shoes so, never experienced the PB in the game ever. If you do, let me know! I know I missed out on an NPC for skipping the PB but, eh...it's okay.

 

Ok all the levels are done except for 1-3 and 1-4. I have to do the PWWT tendency stuff for 5 and all the PBWT stuff, but man 5-2 is a BITCH. Easily the hardest level. As OP as I am, the little Depraved Ones still take 2 hits with my +4 Crushing Claymore and don't get me started on the big ones who don't even stagger. Of course I have to go through all the poison swamps to find shit but I'm going to pull a map because I ain't got time for that. Here's a quick clip of Dirty Colossus getting killed. In this game bosses are so much easier than other Souls games. If you ever play through Dark Souls 1-3, you'll see how they get progressively harder including the DLC bosses.

 

I did in PS3 when I kept dying in human form. 4-2 makes the boss run extra difficult. The phantoms are so much stronger and have more hp but you get more souls (like you need them). I've yet to go back to 4-3 to farm

 

This is next but the regular version parried me with my 2-handed Claymore, WTF! I was able to get past him and started killing his sister since that's one of the trophies but between the plague and him, that is very very difficult. There is a ring that they made for Remake that lets you run around the water though.

 

Well, glad you're progressing nicely. If you fight Vinland in either form, I know that if you take it on the higher ground (i.e. the cave's upper levels) and avoid the swamp altogether, he does not go past a certain point and you can well, sorta cheese him by doing a stab/retreat approach. I am unsure if it's a glitch but hey, it worked great for me and I'm not in it for style points.

Those annoying fetuses or whatever in the water in the boss arena are annoying AF so yeah, staying on the rocks was my approach.

With the two stages left in the Boletaria, you should find the prince soon enough and get the key you need to open the Mausoleum. Just be ready for the dragons.

 

Exactly what I did for both the regular and phantom version. Didn't realize how huge the BRAMD is And yeah I discovered the fetuses Supposedly they drop ethereal eyes which will be needed to change the world tendency so might farm them. Dude did you try to get the trio of ethereal eyes in 5-2 where there are FOUR giant depraved ones. I tried a few times but there's not even land to roll on like WTF. So unnecessarily stupid. This level is definitely the hardest level in any Souls game I've ever played and DS2 has a legendary hard DLC.

I did all of 1-3 and saved Biorr so got that trophy after killing Penetrator. What a joke. The 3 man gank squad at the beginning of 1-4 was harder, especially Alfred the Tower Knight phantom. I didn't proceed further in 1-4 as now I'm doing side stuff like getting rings and spells.

 

You're talking about the 4 giant trolls guarding that tiny plot of land in the middle of the swamp? Yeah...that was brutal. I don't think it is possible until you get the Sodden Ring in Latria in PB World Tendency.

It's an absolute must in taking them on.

In regards to the Ephemeral Eyes, I honestly do not recall having an issue on quantity. I recall the world had plenty sprinkled around and via kills...? But, yeah, the fetuses do drop them. Just make sure you up your plague-resistance. That swamp is just brutal. Good luck in your side-quests...this is part of the fun in leveling up and finding additional treasures.

 

The real Demon Souls starts when I get PBWT and fight the phantoms. I'm told they're the toughest bosses in the game.

 

They can be cheesed. The hardest is IMO, Scirvir. The rest are all doable.

 

So I've managed to have Pure Black World Tendency in both Worlds 3 and 4 but no black phantoms. I killed both demons that provided the colorless souls (can be almost Pure Black WT) and got the Sodden Ring in World 3 which does require Pure Black WT. Tried resetting the game, going to various levels etc. Going to continue "blackening" the other worlds until they pop up. Don't want to unnecessarily waste the stones to turn myself human. And holy shit the levels get sooooo hard. My HP is lower too in soul form and everyone packs a wallop now.

 

What? You're saying you achieved PBW in Latria and Rydell did not show up to fight? Did you find his floor? It's rather "hidden"...I'm pretty sure you have but have to ask the obvious question.

As for Satsuki, he's right at the start of the stage in World 4?

Are you positive you are not one off of PBW tendency? Like, it should have tiny red embers around the eye if you've achieved it, Doomie.

 

I do have the red sprinkles for both and I've read this happens. I checked YouTube for Rydell's location too. It's so weird.

 

WTF. And Rydell is alive and well in his cell in non-PBW?

Sorry man. Not sure how you can resolve this. That's quite the bug. What happens then? I mean, you could finish and just fight them in the NG+ I guess.

 

Ok so booted it up last night. For some reason my tendency in World 3 got brighter so used even more ethereal eyes. Realized that pink flakes start to come out at the one before PWBT so I misjudged. Fucking Miyazaki using blurry art vs actual words. I must've needed like 10 fucking eyes in total when the internet says 7. Now when I die, I'm very careful and going back to the Nexus each time so not to waste them. I did use the Sodden Ring to get the 3 eyes in 5-2 guarded by the 4 Giant Depraved Ones. I still can't kill those fucks, maybe I'll try later.

Anyways these phantoms are fucking strong. I don't have heavy armor as I prefer to roll so it's like two hits and I'm dead and the first hit takes out like 90% health. Satsuki wasn't too bad as long as he doesn't charge you. I use the reach of my Claymore to 2-hit combo him and didn't give him a chance to heal. Took me a while to figure out his strategy, luckily no runback necessary. Then I found Rydell and tried fighting him in that open area by his cell. Big mistake given the reach of his fucking pole vault stick. Reach + Power was owning me and that runback sucks. So I baited him into the hall and proceeded to downward slash, walk back, rinse/repeat. He couldn't hit me because of the width of the hallway. Finally I got World 1 ready and almost beat Miranda bought had a brain fart. I realized that maybe I should kill the demon first but then the tendency might change if I warp to 1-3 and get locked out of the gated area. I'll have to see about killing both in one run but I'll ask in Reddit.

 

Nice...so, it was related to not achieving full tendency for the world then! At least you figured that out.

The Phantoms are difficult even when I was a walking tank. Do you have magic? If yes, projectiles and trusty Poison Cloud are your friends. What you did against Tyrell was perfect and Miranda can be taken cared of by keeping your distance. You need a faster weapon IMO though so your brute-force approach is something I can't quite guide you with. Do you have the Thief Ring? Pretty sure you do...arm that...wait for her to turn around, sneak up and backstab her also works.

Yes, I'm cheap.


And just to clarify, is Miranda in human form or BP form?

 

Miranda is in BP form. She will get taken down shortly. I still have the BP's for Worlds 2 and 5 to take out and I'll get the Friend Ring from the Monumental.

 

The hardest is the guy in the mines. I honestly didn't have too much trouble with any of the other BPs -- but, again, I'm not an honorable fighter.

 

Yeah I'll resort to cheese and stuff in NG+. I'll level up my magic and go crazy with that. Just gotta figure out which spells I'd prefer.

 

For magic, the attack-oriented spells of Poison Cloud (IMO) is a must. I also used Soul Arrow alot. For enhancement spells, Warding and Light Weapon are both must-haves, too.

The rest, get them for completion and experimenting. A fire-type projectile isn't terrible as it has a purpose for certain monsters.


For miracles, Evacute, Antidote, and Cure are my go-tos. But, the latter 2 can be compensated with items really. Second Chance is nice to have and I also really enjoyed Anti-Magic Field...which was awesome when I got invaded regularly by people, LOL.

 

Ok BP's are down and got the ring from the Monumental. I've pretty much used all the Boss Souls for various spells and have collected all the Colorless Demon Souls except for the Mephistopheles quest two souls from Patches and Biorr.

- I want to kill the Azure Dragon
- Find Ostrava so that I can get the key to get the Demonbrandt. I guess I can go ahead and kill Old King Doran to lower my Character Tendency.
- up my Dex to wield heavy arrows
- Int for more MP and slots
- Either up Magic/Faith for the spells.
- Plus I need 4 more Greystone Chunks to +5 my Crushing Claymore.
- Then figure out which weapon to upgrade with the Colorless Souls
- Upgrade the Spear and Dagger for their respective boss weapons

What am I missing? Looks like I'll be killing a lot of manta rays.

 

The Blue Dragon is most easily taken out with Soul Arrows. I never bothered with the bow and arrow approach as that's more expensive IMO. If you're going my route, please ensure you bring up some magic enhancers to hike up your damage and also, some items to replenish your MP.

The Prince is right after you deal with the Blue Dragon (the 2nd time). And yeah, if you want the King's armor (Doran) -- which is useful, you'll have to kill him...

Greystone Chunks are a PiTA to get and you'll have to be patient...only the annoying sandworms in the mines will give them to you. So, up your luck and item drop chances by equipping stuff that hikes your chances of drops. You will need to be patient.

 

I started upping my INT so my MP and slots are increasing. Which catalyst did you use? My DEX is already high enough to use the Compound Long Bow just in case so I'll focus on building magic.

 

When I had to take on the dragon? I recall I had the Insanity wand used...otherwise, for standard grinding/exploring, I think I just have the Silver.

 

Edited my answer from yesterday, I made it sound like you have to kill the Prince...which you will when he shows up in BP form but I was referring to the Old King.

 

I've updated the above goal list as I played finally yesterday. WTF King Doran. Dude is a TANK. No wonder you cheesed him. Guess what, I can't poison cloud him because I used that soul for something else. My Crushing Claymore +4 only takes of 28hp and he 2 shots me WTF. I posted on Reddit and so far the suggestions are either backstab him to death, thief ring trick that you do, or cheese him. Too damn gimmicky man, plus he heals. I had hoped to kill him and the Dregling Merchant (he remains aggroed even though I paid for forgiveness) to unlock the Meph quest but might have to wait till NG+. I have to do the last few things as well. It sounds like you upgraded your Magic level. Around what level did you get up to so I can have an idea. 16 is def too weak at the moment. I'll probably continue to upgrade INT to get more MP.