Light GS build ideas

[Anime-Profile-Picture]

So I'm really thinking I wanna shoot for that new light greatsword weapon type, looks waaaaay up my alley like dayum. I'm just wondering if it'll work with bleed or other status buildup? The attacks seem super fast but I feel it ultimately falls behind other status weapons like claws and dual weapons, but, maybe? I dunno what do people think'll work best with this new weapon type? I wouldn't mind hearing any kind of idea!

[DarkFenix]

Without knowing which weapons are in the class or anything about their scaling, it's impossible to even hypothesise about builds.

[Knavenformed]

Slow weapons can be status weapons too
Nothing like proccing bleed on all of your attacks

Though I'd rather put something stylish on it to keep the cool factor going, instead of hurr durr powergaming with bleed.

[Anime-Profile-Picture]

Originally posted by Knavenformed:

Slow weapons can be status weapons too
Nothing like proccing bleed on all of your attacks

Though I'd rather put something stylish on it to keep the cool factor going, instead of hurr durr powergaming with bleed.

Huh, bleed builds more with each hit on slower weapons? I figured the only factor was the bleed buildup stat and its just that much as a flat amount on each hit. I always imagined putting bleed on something like a regular greatsword was a waste of time.

[Dizzy Ladybug]

Originally posted by Anime-Profile-Picture:

Originally posted by Knavenformed:

Slow weapons can be status weapons too
Nothing like proccing bleed on all of your attacks

Though I'd rather put something stylish on it to keep the cool factor going, instead of hurr durr powergaming with bleed.

Huh, bleed builds more with each hit on slower weapons? I figured the only factor was the bleed buildup stat and its just that much as a flat amount on each hit. I always imagined putting bleed on something like a regular greatsword was a waste of time.

heavier weapons usually have bigger bleed per hit. a utra GS has like 160 bleed per hit with 50 arcane.

anyways, i want to use the new reverse grip swords myself but the light greatsword animations look really cool too

[Knavenformed]

Originally posted by Anime-Profile-Picture:

Huh, bleed builds more with each hit on slower weapons? I figured the only factor was the bleed buildup stat and its just that much as a flat amount on each hit. I always imagined putting bleed on something like a regular greatsword was a waste of time.

Not gonna spoil my special sauce but 200+ bleed buildup does get stupid
Also in PvP a cloth wearer was always a bleed in one hit, and sometimes after diminishing returns too

Don't know if it has been nerfed, but ♥♥♥♥ was hilarious

[GalloglassCA]

It's going to be interesting to see what variety the weapon category brings. Probably most excited for that and the reverse grip blades.

[Anime-Profile-Picture]

Originally posted by CW:

It's going to be interesting to see what variety the weapon category brings. Probably most excited for that and the reverse grip blades.

Yeah I can't decide what I wanna use. Like a previous comment the light greatsword moveset just looks so godamn baller. Its like a frickin' lightsabre. Only in a good souls like game!