Opinion on Red Iron Twinblade for PvE

[maldorf]

I just started using this in place of my UGS. I feel like it may be more effective for me vs most mobs. It is faster, lighter weight, and does decent damage. The scaling isnt as good though, and damage is a bit down from the UGS. I did equip the stone ring and it seems like with that it affects poise almost as good as the UGS. i usually get in quite a few blows on most mobs before they can respond.

What are opinions on this sword as far as PvE goes? I am a strength build and tend to use havels armor along with havels shield. Encumberance is never above about 68% so no slow rolling. I like something with a nice reach and this one handed does a piercing movement like a lance which is great, and then follow up with slashes. Good for tight spaces. The UGS is just so big and clumsy.

I tried using the Kings Ultra Greatsword. and the blue smelter demon sword but they both seem even more slow and clumsy. The kings sword seems to act more like a club and only have the verticle swing. I like being able to do a wide slice to take out multiple mobs.

Anything out there you would prefer over the red iron twinblade if you were a strength build like me that tends to just tank through stuff with a shield and just dodge when i have to? Ive seen mention of Santiers spear. How does that compare? I guess both weapons have been changed in patches over time? Can be tough when you research stuff online, with all the changes that happen over time.

[Mirage]

Twinblade is pretty OP I think, has solid scaling as well with strength, not sure what rating you're comparing it to that's better.

[maldorf]

Originally posted by Mirage:

Twinblade is pretty OP I think, has solid scaling as well with strength, not sure what rating you're comparing it to that's better.

Well, when both are +10 the UGS goes to S scaling. The red iron twinblade is A. Pretty close though. I think the sheer speed of the weapon makes up for the small damage deficit.

This one: http://darksouls2.wiki.fextralife.com/Greatsword

Just looked and for me the diference in damage between the two is 118. That is the base plus the bonus.

[Mirage]

Twinblade has a pretty nice moveset with multiple hits, and it's just more fun to use than a Greatsword imo.
Also the piercing attack like you mentioned is nice to have.

I'd just go with whatever you like best, or switch between the 2 from time to time, for PvE you can easily get away with not having the best of the best.

[Dagný]

2h 2xRB+RT is a really good combo

[maldorf]

Originally posted by Ágætis byrjun:

2h 2xRB+RT is a realy good combo

Yeah, ive been using that when i know I can finsh one opponent off in one go., otherwise have to save up some stamina so I can block or roll.

[TrueArchery]

It's good.

[CASH MONEY]

Red iron two blade is the bread n butter for PVE, strength 40 + faith 40 + lightning infusion +sunlight blade and all bosses melt

[maldorf]

Originally posted by Memento Mori:

Red iron two blade is the bread n butter for PVE, strength 40 + faith 40 + lightning infusion +sunlight blade and all bosses melt

Up to now I dont use any magic. Maybe I will start putting pts into faith. I guess faith adds more damage to lightning, right?

RIght now Im all melee. Should probably make use of magic.

[TrueArchery]

I'd keep it uninfused tbh. The scaling is bad after you infuse it anyway.

[Call Sign: Raven]

Add Sunlight Blade or other appropriate buffs and watch bosses melt before your eyes.

Yes, Red Iron Twinblade is amazing. In fact, it's so good, I avoid picking it up because everything after that is just far too easy.

[maldorf]

Originally posted by Harrison Ford:

Add Sunlight Blade or other appropriate buffs and watch bosses melt before your eyes.

Yes, Red Iron Twinblade is amazing. In fact, it's so good, I avoid picking it up because everything after that is just far too easy.

The only thing that I like better about the great sword is how easily it breaks poise. The Red Iron Twinblade doesnt do that as well. The stone ring helps though. As long as I dodge some though I can take down a mob without being hit. With the great sword I can stand there and just use the shield. The great sword is just too slow though. I like the twinblade a lot now.

Funny how it was just laying there in the swamp, not guarded by and special mob. Another awesome thing is how I can backstab with it! I love that.

[Call Sign: Raven]

Originally posted by maldorf:

Originally posted by Harrison Ford:

Add Sunlight Blade or other appropriate buffs and watch bosses melt before your eyes.

Yes, Red Iron Twinblade is amazing. In fact, it's so good, I avoid picking it up because everything after that is just far too easy.

The only thing that I like better about the great sword is how easily it breaks poise. The Red Iron Twinblade doesnt do that as well. The stone ring helps though. As long as I dodge some though I can take down a mob without being hit. With the great sword I can stand there and just use the shield. The great sword is just too slow though. I like the twinblade a lot now.

Funny how it was just laying there in the swamp, not guarded by and special mob. Another awesome thing is how I can backstab with it! I love that.

In greatsword we trust.