Corvian great scythe

[Maui]

Could anyone give me advise on how to build for this scythe? I'm looking for a bleed/poison build, so far I'm using a +10 scythe that's hollowed and rotten pine resin and a 40 luck. If possible I'd also like to get the most out of the damage with it too.

[Valkori0n]

Originally posted by Valkori0n:

Originally posted by Corvo:

Also Valkori0n is the corvian scythe hollowed? I can't really tell or see it if it says.

Yes

https://mugenmonkey.com/darksouls3/366950 Anyway, usually players use scythe in one hand, if no not parry, or you need some more damage?, you can use banner in left hand.

[HFG]

Originally posted by Valkori0n:

https://mugenmonkey.com/darksouls3/366950 Anyway, usually players use scythe in one hand, if no not parry, or you need some more damage?, you can use banner in left hand.

I'd actually recommend against the buff banner on this particular weapon. The two handed moveset is pretty much the point of this weapon.

[Valkori0n]

Originally posted by Phobos:

Originally posted by Valkori0n:

https://mugenmonkey.com/darksouls3/366950 Anyway, usually players use scythe in one hand, if no not parry, or you need some more damage?, you can use banner in left hand.

I'd actually recommend against the buff banner on this particular weapon. The two handed moveset is pretty much the point of this weapon.

In one hand this weapon is faster, and weapon skill is easy to parry.

[HFG]

Originally posted by Valkori0n:

In one hand this weapon is faster, and weapon skill is easy to parry.

Being parried is a pretty complicated topic to just bring up like that, but I'll bite. Most people can't parry reflexively, so if you avoid the baits and mix up your moves, it won't be a huge problem for you. Same applies to all other weapons that can be parried. Using the faster, short ranged and pitiful hitbox one handed moveset won't solve this, and someone using a smaller weapon with similar range will outspeed you.

As for the weapon itself, you have to consider the weapon as a whole.

-It weighs 9 units

-The stamina consumption of the category is a tad higher than something like a straight sword

-The weapon art is a mixup that also gives you poise

-edge hitting someone, which is easy to do with the two handed moveset, grants you bonus damage

-The range on the two handed moveset is so great, you can play the range and spacing game with ultra greatswords if you're careful.

-The one handed moveset has such an awkward hitbox, you will sometimes not hit a guy if they move slightly in one direction.

-This weapon will hard counter a shield, which is optimally paired with a smaller weapon that will try to get close to you and swing fast.