How to re-spec my character for the DLC

[Darkbirt]

I want to re-spec my character (level 150) for the DLC, but I just don't know where I need to put my stats in. I'm only sure of the 60 in vigor, but the rest, I just don't know.

My first chose goes to a dex build with power stance Bandit's Curved Sword (with lightning upgrade), and wearing the Banished Knight set (not altered).
Putting all stats on dex is something I don't want to do, because it will limit the possibility to use some of the new weapons I might like I in the DLC. So how much is recommended to put in dex and the rest of it?

Are their other people with the same issue of not knowing how to best re-spec their character?

[VoidWalker]

I saw lots of review videos and people were getting their half screen long health bars deleted by one or two hits. Safe to say, I'm not changing my Strength/Faith build. Body buffs will be key to surviving (at least boss fights) until collecting a few of the DLC-exclusive defense boosting items.

[Darkbirt]

Thanks, maybe I wait for re-spec when the DLC launch with my current Magma blade build.

[carbonfibre]

Just play it without a respec. Roleplay your character continuing their adventure.

[Grimmz]

level up a bit more and put 60 everything :D

[shadow82]

Originally posted by VoidWalker:

I saw lots of review videos and people were getting their half screen long health bars deleted by one or two hits.

We have very little detail on how their builds were... 60 vigor means nothing if they were using scorpion charms, no shield, shabriri,... Not saying it is going to be a cake walk though.

To the author, I respec'd to a more balance approach, probably similar to what you wish to do. Leaving out all the bar related stats, as it highly depends on your playstyle and armor, but keeping it balanced to be able to use most things in a kind of "paladin/crusader/knight" settings, I went with 30 Str 56 Dex 41 Fth (frenzied seal), base Int/Arc.

[Gravewalker]

Originally posted by VoidWalker:

I saw lots of review videos and people were getting their half screen long health bars deleted by one or two hits. Safe to say, I'm not changing my Strength/Faith build. Body buffs will be key to surviving (at least boss fights) until collecting a few of the DLC-exclusive defense boosting items.

People really need to check their resistances. The Dragonshield Crest Talisman is a main stay for me.

[NOOBSURVIVES YT]

(Most of my recommendations is based on video released by streamers on 15 june event)
I'd say go with 60 health and put 40 points in endurance so you can use shield and heavy to medium armour. Most enemies in DLC are doing new game +3 damage, so you will need that endurance to not only dodge but attack as well.
For me, i am going with faith- dex build with bolt of Gransax. Weapon art allows you to take out enemies from a distance and with guard counters you can easily break poise in one to two hits.
Other than that go with whatever weapon you are using and most familiar with for your first play-through so you can have fun and not blame the devs that dlc too hard can't enjoy.

[Capybarasan]

Here's what I do.

Step 1: Figure out which weapon you want to build for.

Step 2: Reset your stats. While here, where you can re assign your stat points, keep adding the stats so you see the damage increases by 2-3 points per 1 stat. Once it starts to increase by only 1 damage per 1 stat that's when you hit the "soft cap". Keep doing with the rest of your stats until you're satisfied.