Warrior class what to level up first?

[unsuccesskid]

Im new to the game, played 7 hours and have leveled up my endurance strength mainly. I was wondering how important are the atn, int, and fth can I ignore these or are they important later?

[ОВЧАРКА]

Just do what you want and don't hesitate to experiment with your stats. You will be able to respec.

edit: The only thing that pretty much is a must is at least 20-22 in ADP. This makes your life in DS2 much, much easier.

[unsuccesskid]

ok thanks

[Ruego Al Alba]

It really depends on the melee weapon you're using. Some weapons greatly benefit from having FTH mixed with your STR (Fire Zweihander). It's recommended that if you want to dabble with infusions then put some points into FTH or INT depending on which infusion you want.

Fire - Scales with both INT and FTH
Lightning - Only scales with FTH
Dark - Scales with the lower of your INT or FTH
Magic - Only scales with INT
Enchanted - Only scales with INT, but instead of adding magic damage it removes all other damage sources and adds to physical damage.

Be sure to research your dream weapon before you commit to any stats. You'll be able to respec later (and once you have a lot of bonfire ascetics you can respec as many times as you like) but it's best to know what you want early on.

[Alita]

If you're going pure warrior just go with str, end, vig, and adp.

[SolusiRadikal]

consentrating leveling 20-30 vigor early are the best for newcomer since more vigor = more health making you more durable from enemy atk.

[trenbolone]

Originally posted by stupidity:

Just do what you want and don't hesitate to experiment with your stats. You will be able to respec.

edit: The only thing that pretty much is a must is at least 20-22 in ADP. This makes your life in DS2 much, much easier.

this^^ adaptability is usually the first stat i pump. That said, I rarely use any shields (only buckler or target shield). So, in case you want to dodge at all, you better have agility above 100 (which scales with ADP).

[Hansuki]

Its funny how much the ADP helps. My first playthough as a sorc I just used Attunment to get my AGI up. I had to be lvl 170 before I beat the game. Second playthrough, melee build, I beat the game at lvl 135, this time paying attention to the rolls and 2-handing. I was shocked at the things I could pull off, and the narrow escapes I made when I though for sure I had taken a hit. It actually makes a lot of the boss fight videos make sense, when you see them easily rolling out of the move that gets you everytime, and you get frusterated because you can't pull it off. It's because of that stat, AGI. So Key.

[unsuccesskid]

Ok im focusing on ADP and vigor right now, trying not to watch any walkthroughs that may change one i get to my first real boss fight. Seems like I can run faster now, does adp effect that or is it just me?

[The_Machiavellian]

If you're going on this path, you might as well focus on a strength build, in my opinion. In that case, upgrade until you can use certain weapons, namely:

The Greatsword: Requires 28 Strength, 10 dex. The move set might take getting used to; it is slow, hits hard, and has decent range.
Mace: 12 Strength, 8 dex. Nice back up weapon.
Drangleic Shield: 16 Strength (good early / mid shield).

So focus on getting close to these stats:

Strength: 28+
End: 20+ (20 is the soft-cap, which you can keep it at, and maybe upgrade later).
Vit: 20+, making your way to 29. This is needed, because - with a strength build - you'll be using heavy weapons, and you're probably going to want decent armor.

Eventually, try to get the Royal Soldier's Ring. No Man's Wharf has a lot of stuff you'll want (the ring and the Greatsword). I, personally, didn't pump adaptability until after I did the above, because I kept blocking hits and only dodging bosses, which keeping my equip load as low as possible.

Ignore faith, intelligence, and attunement entirely.

[Bird of Few Birds]

Don't level dex.

[Ruego Al Alba]

Originally posted by super scare:

Don't level dex.

Unless you want to power stance.

[unsuccesskid]

I have another question I hope someone doesnt mind answering. What is the victor stone it says it will put me on the arduous path when I join the covenent what does this do? is it a permanent choice?

[The_Machiavellian]

Originally posted by unsuccesskid:

I have another question I hope someone doesnt mind answering. What is the victor stone it says it will put me on the arduous path when I join the covenent what does this do? is it a permanent choice?

Makes the game harder (enemies hit harder and have more health). I think you can reverse the decision by leaving the covenent or joining a new one, but I'm not sure.

[unsuccesskid]

oh ok I will avoid it then, thanks

[unsuccesskid]

So the soul vessel allows me to redistribute my points right? so I shouls save it for later