Enemies and Bosses Too Strong?

[PoorMan Nate]

Is it me or is it that the bosses and enemies attack way too fast, also im struggling to find good gear in this game

[76561198041896520]

why dont you just change your battle strat

[InstableMonster]

Game is more about skill than gear and numbers.

Know your moveset, know the enemy moveset, find out the best time to act, give soace, when you have an opening, etc

[Wyrm]

The game's combat is a culmination of Dark Souls, Bloodborne, and Sekiro, with some new stuff added in. The enemies are gonna be stronger and faster, to account for all of the new attacks and abilities players get, which would be absolutely OP in any other Souls-like. That being said, there are some enemies that are absolutely unfair to fight and need a balance patch ASAP, like the Stormveil Castle Knights, just to name one.

[Corrosion]

It's you. Git Gud.

[Swimfan]

Well I'd say that yeah, some bosses are surprisingly fast for the areas there are in and the levels they are probably fought at but it's nothing deal-breaking because you get more help than you did before. You can summon white spirits to distract, you can summon players to help you or you can come back later.
Also: Use strong attacks to break the enemie's guard!

I'm not the most skilled player ever (gave up on Sekiro because of its difficulty) and I'm doing more than fine.

[Mia of Rivia]

terribly hard

[Panophobe]

I think it's maybe a bit too much for early game, it doesn't feel like it really "warms you up" to the type of game it is.

Though, I am far from the greatest at these games, so it probably is a little to do with me too lol

[ṼṏẌṏḭḊ]

Just keep trying. If the part you're at is too hard, go and explore somewhere else.

[Swimfan]

Originally posted by NfiniT:

I think it's maybe a bit too much for early game, it doesn't feel like it really "warms you up" to the type of game it is.

Though, I am far from the greatest at these games, so it probably is a little to do with me too lol

Well to be fair: The boss you're talking about is really a little above their normal difficulty-curve (that long combo is hardcore) but might I suggest a +3 weapon and at least 20 points in vigor before you try again?

[Darth Invader]

I got prolly around 2000 hours across all the souls games and I must say that I'm getting my butt kicked pretty hard in this game. Absolutely loving it though. Gives me OG DS1 vibes.

[Hogg]

If you arnt familiar with the souls games then you are gonna have a tough time beating this game. Some of the bosses are super unforgiving

[GermanyMan]

Originally posted by Darth Invader:

I got prolly around 2000 hours across all the souls games and I must say that I'm getting my butt kicked pretty hard in this game. Absolutely loving it though. Gives me OG DS1 vibes.

^
This. 100%. Point Blank DS action at its best. Fast, Responsive, Unexpecting and totally slammin'.

[Swimfan]

Originally posted by Darth Invader:

I got prolly around 2000 hours across all the souls games and I must say that I'm getting my butt kicked pretty hard in this game. Absolutely loving it though. Gives me OG DS1 vibes.

I agree lol :-D

Having the time of my life getting whooped by optional bosses.

[Silverborn]

It's an 80+ hour game depending on how hard you are pushing forward. You'll get plenty of gear, but you gotta look in every nook and cranny if you want everything.

If this is your first Souls-like game, just remember that your first playthrough will be the hardest and longest. You'll skip 40% of the things you wanted in the first place. The second playthrough will be your "real" run, with a somewhat different build. If you push for a 3rd-4th-etc run you'll enjoy it as any other game.

The real challenge to these games is this: finish it.

After you've done that, you'll understand the rush.

[SAMURAI-GIRLS]

enemies in this game i feel different from other souls series..example they attack like 2 hit rapidly ..and that, you cant only dodge i frame "them hits" like old games...Elden ring force you to doge "out of enemy hits" instead....if you good iframe from older series , yeah you can dodge first hit but next hit you gonna get it anyway. need to re think stategy