Fun builds for returning players?

[David Benioff]

Heya guys!

I'm coming back to this game in probably a year or two (don't really remember lol).
I used to do boring builds - i'm looking for anything cool, overpowered or anything interest piquing. I've never been a fan of casting (not from afar at least). I'm ok with needing buffs or something :)

Any suggestions welcome! Thanks

[darinbob]

Int based Sorcery build. Can be overpowered on many bosses, but at the same time can be challenging in other places. Logistically you spend more time going around to grab the stuff you need early, as opposed to strength builds that just steam ahead.

Of you don't do sorceries, you can still have an Int build weapon. You can get an enchanted weapon maxed out before seeing Ornstein and Smough and without offing NPCs needlessly. Starts off a bit slow, but you could get the sorcery buff that makes your weapon magical for 30 seconds, it's not a direct damaging spell.

Faith builds are good too, though those typically end up as Str/Faith or Dex/Faith, just because there aren't so many damaging miracles.

[dcy665]

Don't forget DEX, spells cast faster and depending on the weapon can get some bonus there as well

Good Luck

[Mad Bill McMad]

pve or pvp?

[darinbob]

Originally posted by dcy665:

Don't forget DEX, spells cast faster and ...

But only speeds up spells on DEX between 35 and 45. Which is a lot as those are kind of end game levels of DEX. Feels more viable for an NG+.

(That's the snag with Faith/Int builds, you end up spending on more than just the 3 stats compared to pure strength or dex.)

[Sticky White Stuff]

Bow Only + Power Within.
It's so much fun, and it's not hard either.

[Hoid]

Velkas rapier is a fun int weapon

[HPLoveThat]

Could do a themed build. I plan on doing a Belmont/Casltevania inspired build, using only a whip and a shortsword with leather armor, that sort of thing. Makes for fun restrictions. I did a pyramid head build on 360 where I wasn't allowed to sprint, that one was a lot of fun

[David Benioff]

Thanks everyone :)