DS3 combat is pure garbage (salt warning)

[Sokurah]

After having a tremendous with Bloodborne just a week ago (yes my first time a bit late) i wanted to give DS3 another chance. Last time the abyss watchers made me quit. Used my old safe, still can't get past them.

I have a build around strength and stammina, but i run out of stammina like after 3 rolls and cant even attack the enemies which have combos and hitboxes and stemmina beyond comprehension.

If the third watcher is an actual help, is pretty much RNG, and interfering when all 3 are fighting is just suicide, and if you are lucky enought to get to phase 2 with 3 potions ro so, you are again struggling with above said problems.

I just read that Lady Maria from BB would be harder, i beat her in 3 try or so, actually only the defiled watchdog in BB and Loran Darbeast (which i didnt bother to fight after 20 tries or so because he is broken) gave me trouble at all.

I defeated Isshin in NG3 with no charm and Bell and its a absolute fair and fun fight,
and the win after 5 h. or so was great. Owl Father too.

I cant even force myself to fight the watchers for mor that 45 min because i feel the fight is broken and unfair.

If you go for sword only the combat in DS3 is a pile if utter garbage. Change my mind or not,
i dont care. XD

greets

[lpnlizard27]

https://youtu.be/_n5E7feJHw0

[Sparhawk 59]

whatever

[Sokurah]

oh what an educated comment we have here XD

some honest discussion seems to be too much to ask from this communitie

[Sparhawk 59]

Just cant be bothered to tell you the truth spent years doing the game for people to come out with such comments as you have done. seen it all over the years just repeating old stuff. have fun son enjoy the game for what it is if you are good at it then move on to next NG as for combat yes its rubbish at times

[Sokurah]

Originally posted by Sparhawk 53:

Just cant be bothered to tell you the truth spent years doing the game for people to come out with such comments as you have done. seen it all over the years just repeating old stuff. have fun son enjoy the game for what it is if you are good at it then move on to next NG as for combat yes its rubbish at times :praisesun:

Well at least thats an answer 😅 its just a shame. If i wanna play sword it should be possible. And i dont even use my heavy armor. If i could not evade any attack 😆

[Darth Invader]

Don't know what your stats are but you should have at least 27 vig. If it is at 27 and you're still struggling, go ahead and bump it up to 40 or so.

It's just like everything else in the Soulsborne universe, it's more about muscle memory than twitch reflexes. Learn their patterns and don't be greedy. GL skeleton!

[schmoney william]

Thats really weird. ive only heard good about the watchers so far. i think i beat them first try in my first game with a katana no armour. the boss has really low hp and you can stagger him easily so you can chain your attacks. you can parry and backstab them which really makes it easier. like if you have a decent build you backstab charged heavy charged heavy and the first phase is over

[Sparhawk 59]

The watchers are weak to fire you can summon if your struggling though.

[Ryphereon]

The majority of Dark Souls 3 players has beaten the game using either a one-handed or two-handed sword. If you keep losing to Abyss Watchers it means that you're doing something wrong. Maybe you tend to attack after every time you dodge-rolled a few attacks when it would be better to let your stamina refill during that time. I suggest looking up some guides on YouTube if you're having trouble.

Personally I beat the watchers with the Irithyll Straight Sword, a shield and very heavy armor on my first playthrough without too much trouble (though they're easier to defeat with mid-weight armor).

[Sokurah]

Originally posted by Sparhawk 53:

The watchers are weak to fire you can summon if your struggling though.

I dont like summon didnt need it for one boss or area in BB.

[Insane Scientist]

Originally posted by Sparhawk 53:

The watchers are weak to fire you can summon if your struggling though.

lightning actually, fire is neutral on them.

[Sparhawk 59]

summons are fun they up the hp of the boss all get souls and you make some friends on line in the game

[Sparhawk 59]

Originally posted by Insane Scientist:

Originally posted by Sparhawk 53:

The watchers are weak to fire you can summon if your struggling though.

lightning actually, fire is neutral on them.

fire try it wipes the floor with them trust me i know i use it all the time on them

[Sokurah]

Its just like i loved sekiro for combat and BB for atmosphere end enemies and story. DS3 just give me nothing close. It feels like not worth the struggle 🤗

[Taco Cat]

I don't have issues with the combat, but I did struggle with the abyss watchers on my first run. Learn their attack patterns and formulate a strategy.