RL 1 run - set-up

[Nobby]

So I wanted to give a RL1 run a go, probably won't do the DLC but mainly for the base game. I just wanted to check a few things and see if it makes sense or not. The main issue that I have is that most of the RL 1 runs that I see use the feathered sword talisman, but you can't take any hits whatsoever in that case, and I'm not sure if that's possible for me.... I know that in the later runs you die in one hit anyway but when starting out, I would prefer to have some survivability

Weapon: for regular upgrade stones I was thinking Star fist with cragblade and then a few elemental infusions (fire, lightening, magic most likely) depending on boss weaknesses. I got 2 already and I can get a third one

For somber stones I was either thinking Serpent hunter or death poker, but not sure which one is best.

A dagger with sacred vow AoW on it and the dragon communion talisman

Armor: basically what I can wear without going into heavy

Talismans: Radagon and Marike soreseal to get 15 all stats and I can use Flame give me str and a few more weapon options. For other ones I was thinking also the sword talisman (the one with the max hp bonus) and the last slot being a bit flexible. Maybe dragoncrest or something

I probably will be using summons and will most likely go for either Tiche or Dung eater which means I'll most likely go for that flask that gives unlimited mana for a bit.

Any other consumables or talisman load outs or weapons that I should get for the run?

I do want to try clearing stuff without too much cheese (like invisible poison clearing bosses etc) but any tips are very much appreciated