New Londo is the worst area in the game.

[Jackenstein]

Anyone agree? Ghost ambushes that can only be killed with an item. Even then the ghosts are such ♥♥♥♥♥♥ foes to fight. Easily getting lost, massive run-up and no rewards.

[Ñokk]

Originally posted by Jackenstein:

Ghost ambushes that can only be killed with an item

How terrible, you need to use a 5 minute consumable that you get 4 of at the beginning of the level if you take a minute to look around. And Ghosts have ~250 hp, that's about as much as you can do with a 2h r1 even on straight/curved swords and katanas.

Originally posted by Jackenstein:

no rewards.

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[Lady Iudex]

Run up to 4 kings takes less than 3 minutes from the Firelink elevator. The only time it can suck is if someone needs to summon you at the boss fog you have to lay your sign and deal with getting ganked until you get summoned. I like the mechanic of needing to be cursed and the area is cool af.

This is where everybody got flooded to death. You need a special ring to even traverse the abyss, so if you became dependent on something and don't want your other ring to break you have to make a strategic choice here and go out of your comfort zone. I loved it

[EXPLODENSTEIN]

Always my least favorite place in the game.

[Jackenstein]

Originally posted by The Red:

Originally posted by Jackenstein:

Ghost ambushes that can only be killed with an item

How terrible, you need to use a 5 minute consumable that you get 4 of at the beginning of the level if you take a minute to look around. And Ghosts have ~250 hp, that's about as much as you can do with a 2h r1 even on straight/curved swords and katanas.

Originally posted by Jackenstein:

no rewards.

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Worst doesn't necessarily mean absolutely horrible in the case of Dark Souls, since the game IMO is a masterpiece. I just think the area is an uncreative pain in the ass. Good response tho.

[Ñokk]

Originally posted by Jackenstein:

I just think the area is an uncreative pain in the ass.

But that's just not true.
New Londo has just as much lore related to it as any other post-lordvessel locations.
It's dark ambience not only is genuinely good, but also serves as a great reminder of what setting you're in.
Unlike Izalith and Archives, New Londo doesn't feel empty, because there are no huge open areas filled with nothing but re-used enemies.
And Darkwraiths are easily one of the most memorable characters from DS franchise.

[Osaka from Azumanga Daioh]

I hated it while played. But then i finished it, realised there's not a single bonfire and decided that it's actually genius. It choke you so much - when you over you feel extra relieved

[Kthulhu]

There are a few weapons that can affect the ghosts even if you aren't cursed / transient cursed.

• Ghost Blade - very rare drop from the Banshees (female ghosts with baby)
  
• Jagged Ghost Blade - drop from the Ghosts
  
• Greatsword of Artorias (Cursed) - boss weapon from soul of Sif and any +10 dagger / straight sword / greatsword / ultra-greatsword

[EM3ʸᵉᵉᵗ]

Originally posted by The Red:

Originally posted by Jackenstein:

Ghost ambushes that can only be killed with an item

How terrible, you need to use a 5 minute consumable that you get 4 of at the beginning of the level if you take a minute to look around. And Ghosts have ~250 hp, that's about as much as you can do with a 2h r1 even on straight/curved swords and katanas.

Originally posted by Jackenstein:

no rewards.

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have ran out of the item before but with my tendency to over prepare only the grab attack ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ hurt me on my first go about while cursed because i ran out of transient curses

[Justins1877]

Originally posted by Kthulhu:

There are a few weapons that can affect the ghosts even if you aren't cursed / transient cursed.

• Ghost Blade - very rare drop from the Banshees (female ghosts with baby)
  
• Jagged Ghost Blade - drop from the Ghosts
  
• Greatsword of Artorias (Cursed) - boss weapon from soul of Sif and any +10 dagger / straight sword / greatsword / ultra-greatsword

As mentioned, the Jagged ghost blade can kill the ghosts, but it's also a great weapon outside of just that,and anyone can use it - even a SL1.
It's great for roll catches, shield turtles, and fun to play around with at low to mid level.

[drickanderson]

I wouldn't say 'worst', but it is the one area above all else that I feel like I have to 'get through' on a play-through, rather than enjoying it. It's one of those "Ok *sigh* let's get this over with" kinda things.

[EXPLODENSTEIN]

Originally posted by drickanderson:

I wouldn't say 'worst', but it is the one area above all else that I feel like I have to 'get through' on a play-through, rather than enjoying it. It's one of those "Ok *sigh* let's get this over with" kinda things.

Yeah, same here. Not bad design in my opinion, I just never enjoyed going through it.

[LastChance]

Im afraid Jason may jump out,,its easist ti go to lordvessel ans farm titnate chunks,but if your doing it friend me ill run with anyone! SunBro for Life

[Sm0k3f47h3r]

Originally posted by The Red:

Originally posted by Jackenstein:

Ghost ambushes that can only be killed with an item

How terrible, you need to use a 5 minute consumable that you get 4 of at the beginning of the level if you take a minute to look around. And Ghosts have ~250 hp, that's about as much as you can do with a 2h r1 even on straight/curved swords and katanas.

Originally posted by Jackenstein:

no rewards.

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this

[fillername]

I have a personal hatred for the Demon Ruins. It's a straight line with reused bosses and the actual level bosses are 3 of the worst in the series. LI is at least short.

[Agathocles69]

Originally posted by The Red:

Originally posted by Jackenstein:

Ghost ambushes that can only be killed with an item

How terrible, you need to use a 5 minute consumable that you get 4 of at the beginning of the level if you take a minute to look around. And Ghosts have ~250 hp, that's about as much as you can do with a 2h r1 even on straight/curved swords and katanas.

Originally posted by Jackenstein:

no rewards.

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all is said:)