Dark Souls 3 - The Best Starting Class!

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  • Опубліковано 10 кві 2016
  • Today we’re looking at the starting classes in Dark Souls 3 - which one is the most efficient for veterans, and which is the most forgiving to beginners?
    Class calculator/ Build optimiser: battlecalculator.com/dark-sou...
    People involved with the class calculator:
    Oroboro - / oroborotheninja
    Gibbed - / gibbed
    Bob
    My Twitter :) - / sunlightblade
    Music:
    • Garage - Silent Partner
    • audionautix.com/
    • Rameses B - "Arise" - www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4-W5...
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  • @IronPineapple
    @IronPineapple 8 років тому +7663

    Time to spend 3 hours editing my face before it gets turned into beef jerky and covered by a helmet

    • @ReaperCaliber
      @ReaperCaliber 8 років тому +32

      yup

    • @bulink5087
      @bulink5087 8 років тому +19

      +Iron Pineapple Love you Pineapple (Not in a romantic way)

    • @emmetbayne2561
      @emmetbayne2561 8 років тому +80

      actually, you don't Hollow in DS3, so no beef jerky face

    • @IronPineapple
      @IronPineapple 8 років тому +239

      Emmet B not to give too much away... but you are incorrect

    • @calumduffy5917
      @calumduffy5917 8 років тому +26

      +Iron Pineapple cough true strenght cough youl

  • @abdur4754
    @abdur4754 6 років тому +3311

    everyone else: This has good stats im going to choose him
    me:this guy looks cool ima choose him

    • @stevensims5978
      @stevensims5978 6 років тому +35

      WarAreas Yeh lol that's y I did a harald play through the second character I did love that armour

    • @betterwithage3864
      @betterwithage3864 6 років тому +146

      That's why we call it fashion souls.

    • @MakoTheFrog
      @MakoTheFrog 6 років тому +125

      you forgot me, pick the stupidest looking character possible: deprived with no muscles, green skin, a fucked up face and a purple bowl cut.

    • @schmittza
      @schmittza 6 років тому +9

      pathetic 😂👌

    • @daemonvanmeir9697
      @daemonvanmeir9697 6 років тому +17

      Me in ds1... I regretted it

  • @crazyguy1913
    @crazyguy1913 8 років тому +1911

    Start with nothing, it makes everything you get awesome.

    • @TxRxAxP
      @TxRxAxP 6 років тому +73

      Should I really? I suck ass as the knight as it is.

    • @LGPLXIII
      @LGPLXIII 6 років тому +156

      I always play derprived

    • @caleb5257
      @caleb5257 6 років тому +96

      Yeah. That class you can get all stats you need with all stats being 10 at start but level being 1. :)

    • @danieldebod2663
      @danieldebod2663 5 років тому +29

      Deprived is hard af

    • @brolymaininfighterz962
      @brolymaininfighterz962 4 роки тому +17

      I like pyromancer

  • @sgtmiller90
    @sgtmiller90 7 років тому +1195

    "Knight has the most poise out of any class"
    Yaaaaaaaaay....

    • @spinyslasher6586
      @spinyslasher6586 7 років тому +57

      use a hollowslayer greatsword and you will see the difference.

    • @justnoob8141
      @justnoob8141 6 років тому +21

      And armor is look cooler than other

    • @l-shadow1775
      @l-shadow1775 6 років тому +9

      Poise doesnt matter in this game

    • @amandaspink2225
      @amandaspink2225 5 років тому +42

      actually it matters a lot I'm a noob and i find using vordts hammer if I up my poise with its weapon art I can attack without being interrupted by other enemy attacks

    • @leviathantb4014
      @leviathantb4014 5 років тому +4

      weapon arts that give poise work like they should
      many heavy weapons have hyper armor so they are difficult to interrupt mid swing
      poise from armor and stats are worthless in this game

  • @MalfunctioningAndroid
    @MalfunctioningAndroid 8 років тому +745

    Top 5 best classes:
    1) Deprived
    2) Deprived
    3) Deprived
    4) Deprived
    5) Call of duty sniper or whatever.

  • @the_soggster3464
    @the_soggster3464 8 років тому +227

    1:05 "As you can see the Knight has the most poise"
    don't remind me ;-; rip havel

  • @groovyhoovy4760
    @groovyhoovy4760 6 років тому +657

    I use knight...what's to say?he looks cool.ive always been a big fan of knights with closed face helms.heck,I just like closed face helms,period.

    • @fadedsoulyt2194
      @fadedsoulyt2194 5 років тому +12

      Agreed

    • @legrandite7329
      @legrandite7329 4 роки тому +19

      You cretan's think knight is good and look's cool??? HOW DARE YOU DISRESPECT THE DEPRIVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @briiioche4643
      @briiioche4643 4 роки тому

      SporeLover cretins*

    • @amadeodante
      @amadeodante 3 роки тому

      Cobalt DEPRIVED HAS 10 LUCK GET REKT NERRDDDDDDD

    • @polarbearlikescake3304
      @polarbearlikescake3304 3 роки тому +2

      Same that’s why I hate early game ds1 face is always shown

  • @rogerfvb
    @rogerfvb 4 роки тому +61

    The Mercenary has the most useful starting weapon (Sellsword Twinblades) by a long shot. It's extremely fast for short R1 attacks, meaning you can dodge or turtle more easily against bosses while steadily getting their HP down, and the L1 two-handed combo is brutal for killing common enemies before they can react.
    And it actually has incredibly high damage rating, even in the endgame, if you have a dexterity or quality (40/40) build.
    If you haven't started as a Mercenary, you can pick the Twinblades at Farron Keep. Sharp infusion, no questions asked.

  • @SunlightBlade
    @SunlightBlade  8 років тому +544

    So this video has *NO* spoilers past the first boss, it only contains the first tutorial area and starting classes. Hope all of your Dark Souls 3 copies are arriving and everyone can finally play together! See you on the battlefield ;)
    There's also a link to a build optimiser in the description if you're interested in that.

    • @222Pyrolord
      @222Pyrolord 8 років тому +1

      +SunlightBlade im prettty sure and i might be wrong, but doesnt respec work like dark souls 2? in which you can only put a stat to as low as the starting class? or has it changed?

    • @Marcus-ir8yt
      @Marcus-ir8yt 8 років тому

      +SunlightBlade Couldn't you just put that at the very start of the video?

    • @ottega8376
      @ottega8376 8 років тому

      +SunlightBlade I still have to wait about 14h... :'(

    • @RabbleRousy
      @RabbleRousy 8 років тому

      Mine is not there yet so with installing time i won't make it till Steam release ;_; I'll dry my tears in the artbook then

    • @fede6811
      @fede6811 8 років тому

      +SunlightBlade Seems like I'll be going with the Knight once again, I wanted to go with pyromancer but my research indicates the Pyro hand isn't too far into the game, so I think I should stick to learning the melee ropes before going into magic... I played DS1 and 2 but I can never say Im good at the game, Im just mediocre at best XD

  • @Epicmonk117
    @Epicmonk117 8 років тому +231

    I really like the Pyromancer class because I feel like it's got a good balance of stats that allows you to become either a powerful spellcaster with good melee, a powerful melee fighter with good magic, or somewhere in the middle

    • @patrickimperial579
      @patrickimperial579 4 роки тому +31

      literally everything you mentioned falls under somewhere in the middle

    • @grant4our50
      @grant4our50 3 роки тому +2

      Idk I chose the pyromancer and just stayed with the starting stuff not understanding anything made it to vort before I changed anything

    • @haydenpalmer1094
      @haydenpalmer1094 Рік тому

      @@grant4our50 i didnt change the hand axe or spells untill i got to pontiff sulyvahn 😬

  • @policeofficer176
    @policeofficer176 8 років тому +3152

    there is no best....there is only......git gud

    • @trapdoormajesty
      @trapdoormajesty 8 років тому +54

      Git gud man! Speak up!

    • @creightonthewanderer1220
      @creightonthewanderer1220 7 років тому +5

      Lol

    • @heyjeySigma
      @heyjeySigma 7 років тому +8

      hah! noice 1 m9

    • @akashinda
      @akashinda 7 років тому +25

      I picked up thief and yep i regret it at the abyss watchers.
      first time playing a dark soul game

    • @juggledlotus5431
      @juggledlotus5431 7 років тому +18

      Preston Garvey yeah I couldn't watch the video. Deprived is the only acceptable class. unless u like having levels you can't reroll later

  • @Raydjr_wolf
    @Raydjr_wolf 7 років тому +272

    New to Dark souls & still started as deprived. just made sense to me for that rpg experience.

    • @justnoob8141
      @justnoob8141 6 років тому +14

      RayDJr oooooohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! Start as "Novice" or "Beginner"! Pretty much how I make any build

    • @moreless7759
      @moreless7759 6 років тому +24

      Brooooo me too and I totally regret it I'm literally stuck right now

    • @elijahhmarshall
      @elijahhmarshall 3 роки тому

      Nothing wrong with that my friend

  • @marshingo5262
    @marshingo5262 8 років тому +857

    hmmmm *starts with thief*

    • @streetcred3604
      @streetcred3604 6 років тому +11

      Marshingo yo same😂😂

    • @schmittza
      @schmittza 6 років тому +7

      video-banana do ett and git gud

    • @bashvash
      @bashvash 6 років тому +37

      I started thief, week later watched this video and was like .....oh.

    • @_leo.png_3208
      @_leo.png_3208 5 років тому +4

      I started wth theif quickly changed to knight

    • @azazeraazymoto6520
      @azazeraazymoto6520 5 років тому +3

      I chose pyromancer then deprived. I’m a level 25 deprived right now and I’m about to go fight the winged knight. Pyromancer is best thought his guy is just stupid. See here’s the thing sure pyromancer has less health and slightly lower melee but he has a ranged attack that’s bad ass. You know how he struggled with Iudex. Well I beat him first try with my pyromancer and deprived just because I have good strategy. I runaway Iudex jumps I get behind hit and run away. See with the pyromancer you can do this one or two more times after he transforms and then you can just hang back throwing fireballs but still being careful.

  • @flous666
    @flous666 8 років тому +8

    This video has one of THE BEST intro I ever seen. Good job SunlightBlade! Also nicely done on all the research you've done

  • @ebertisedison
    @ebertisedison 8 років тому +8

    thanks for the video!! I really like how you guys went against the first boss on every class and showed us the difference in an encounter instead of just talk about and have the chars wave or some boring shit. Thanks for the quality content! :D

  • @adventurersitem-shop3050
    @adventurersitem-shop3050 6 років тому +1

    I love how well made this is! Love all the little edits you made when highlighting things in the menu! :D

  • @davidmcdevitt7583
    @davidmcdevitt7583 8 років тому +139

    2:08 The warrior starts with 16 FUKCIN STRENGTH

  • @thaddeusmccaustland8023
    @thaddeusmccaustland8023 5 років тому +87

    Best class for parry gods/noobs destroying Gundyr: Assasin. Best class for overall usefulness/least limitations early on: Knight. Best class for respec: Deprived becuase you have the least restrictions level wise
    My favorite class? Warrior.

  • @ioniann7741
    @ioniann7741 3 роки тому

    Nice vid!
    I actually wanted to go off the vid again as I was more looking for a comparison of all character classes rather than only the top three but then I realized you actually did that! 😅
    I appreciate the effort!

  • @paulbowler5345
    @paulbowler5345 8 років тому +2

    I'm totally new to Dark Souls, so was a bit daunted by all the different classes at first. Great video, detailing all the different classes, glad I chose the Knight now!

  • @j-69
    @j-69 7 років тому +726

    lol he says poise like its useful xD

    • @nolongeraperson
      @nolongeraperson 7 років тому +73

      Yeah, that cracked me up too. Course, he couldn't have known at the time.

    • @spinyslasher6586
      @spinyslasher6586 7 років тому +113

      it is....after the latest patch.

    • @Divinefapper
      @Divinefapper 7 років тому +23

      It's always worked as intended, people just didn't figure out how it worked due to it being changed. It affects do you get staggered while attacking or not.

    • @ronanvankessel6329
      @ronanvankessel6329 6 років тому +20

      vex it is, a casul like you just wouldnt know how to use it

    • @americancheese9103
      @americancheese9103 6 років тому +5

      Ronan Van Kessel did you even play dark souls 1 and 2

  • @AleZ4
    @AleZ4 8 років тому +244

    I cant play this game as i have no ps4 or a good PC,I tried downloaded and cant run it with my shitty laptop.So i download the firelink ost and cry every night until i fall sleep.FML

    • @TheArnoldification
      @TheArnoldification 8 років тому

      +AlexP ouch

    • @TheGrowWings
      @TheGrowWings 8 років тому +18

      +AlexP Welcome to the Shit PC club! What would you like to order? Our specialty of the day is a cup of tears!

    • @AleZ4
      @AleZ4 8 років тому +2

      +GrowWings Thank you,kind sir.I want to order a cup with extra salt and a pc-mustard race special!

    • @ReddoX30
      @ReddoX30 8 років тому +3

      +AlexP Hey don't be sad! You can still play DOOM 2, what else do you need?

    • @IHSchwingo
      @IHSchwingo 8 років тому +1

      +AlexP I feel your pain. I, too, thought that my CPU was too small. But then I overclocked it. Now it works and I feel like a genius. But there is a nice added sense of dread when, as well as dying in the game, you always have to fear that your pc could catch fire aaaaaany time now.

  • @Jon-Mark_W
    @Jon-Mark_W 7 років тому

    I'll be getting it soon! I can't wait to dive in! Thanks for the video!

  • @zachyoung4496
    @zachyoung4496 3 роки тому

    This is hugeeee
    Thank you this helps massively while I’m in quarantine

  • @osriccauldwyn
    @osriccauldwyn 8 років тому +369

    I thought Pyromancer was the best. The fireball is really useful early on.

    • @charlescourtwright2229
      @charlescourtwright2229 6 років тому +14

      Pvp class not pve

    • @dwg8084
      @dwg8084 6 років тому +14

      osriccauldwyn Agreed.

    • @stevensims5978
      @stevensims5978 6 років тому +13

      Lol it's very easy to replace xD firebomb are just as helpful and u find 5 at the start and are really cheap

    • @darthreaper6311
      @darthreaper6311 6 років тому +14

      osriccauldwyn I started with a Pyromancer since I just got the game a few days ago. 8 hours in I kept getting wrecked by Vordt so Im restarting with an assassin.

    • @phuckyall6079
      @phuckyall6079 6 років тому +33

      Scorpion Sub-Zero if you found the dark element axe by entering the door below the fire breathing dragon, you would of easily defeated the vordt dog. Why? Because his weakness is darkness

  • @helix713
    @helix713 8 років тому +4

    Wow, here I though Deprieved will be the go to class since is already starts at level 1 and all it's stats are 10. Thanks for making the video Sunlight and also putting that calculator link too.

  • @boingo762
    @boingo762 7 років тому +127

    For me, a starting class does matter. When I roleplay in dark souls, I create a backstory and everything for my guy

    • @nalthanzo4648
      @nalthanzo4648 3 роки тому +13

      Finally, someone gets it.

    • @33korki77
      @33korki77 2 роки тому

      Same

    • @endd8738
      @endd8738 2 роки тому

      I don't see any backstory or roleplay in your channel. Weird

    • @dylantryalot6187
      @dylantryalot6187 2 роки тому +16

      @@endd8738 They don’t have to upload it for it to happen.

  • @theodoortwink3338
    @theodoortwink3338 7 років тому

    Thanks for including the link too the class calculator :)

  • @torinjones3221
    @torinjones3221 5 років тому +69

    Lol my first time playing a dark souls game I picked the deprived cause I couldn't decide on a class. I spent 3 hours fighting Iudex Gundyr.

    • @773Spair
      @773Spair 4 роки тому +2

      -just 3?

    • @felipealarcon4622
      @felipealarcon4622 3 роки тому +1

      Why are you flesing on me so hard?

    • @Skebaber
      @Skebaber 3 роки тому

      Me too. I didn't know different classes had different leveling. Almost quited the game, but glad i didn't.

  • @madlarkin8
    @madlarkin8 5 років тому +23

    "Chime has a weapon art skill for healing that requires no miracles even be attuned"
    Dropping gems of intel for us.

  • @erickgort3758
    @erickgort3758 4 роки тому +1

    Really good video man, awesome

  • @anthonycrawford9827
    @anthonycrawford9827 4 роки тому +1

    I'm new to dark souls. You've been a big help

  • @sinnin7532
    @sinnin7532 8 років тому +26

    My Dark Sould III experience so far is : Looking in 1 direction get 30-40 fps looking in the other and get 5-10 fps

    • @Kvicken223
      @Kvicken223 8 років тому +6

      +Szabó Róbert If you have a Nvidia card, go to the Nvidia control panel, go into Manage 3d settings, and pick Dark souls 3. Now scroll down and turn Virtual pre-rendered frames/images down to 3d. Hope that helps :)

  • @fullmetalarshole
    @fullmetalarshole 8 років тому +159

    what is that thing on his back? dont you know master Roshi was a cleric?

  • @Adrian-fn9tw
    @Adrian-fn9tw 7 років тому +1

    Damn I just find out about your vid after starting NG+ and wound up looking every other of your vids lol. Currently at level ~180
    Good channel, interesting content plus really exciting material and presentation. Like how you enjoy playing your games. Cannot wait to see others! Good job mate, keep it up!

  • @alphaxtitania5597
    @alphaxtitania5597 7 років тому +6

    I actually found my Deprived to be one of my bests. If you can make it past Gundyr, then the fact that it starts at level one means that you'll be able to get more levels right away due to them being so cheap, and since all your stats start at 10, it puts you at a somewhat decent place to start building it into whatever you want!

  • @uchihaavenger2068
    @uchihaavenger2068 8 років тому +220

    Sorcerer is really good for defeating Gundyr. Literally just soul arrow and run. I actually defeated him without getting hit and DS3 is my first Souls game.

  • @jamesbland5207
    @jamesbland5207 8 років тому +49

    I'm always the cleric, SCREW PATCHES

  • @mariosorrentino5989
    @mariosorrentino5989 6 років тому

    dude just amazing! Excelent analysis

  • @Kyle_Schaff
    @Kyle_Schaff 8 років тому +1

    Deprived for the most versatility for respecing. Definitely a ton of fun to switch around from dex, sorceries to str to faith, sorceries.

  • @niggoderechte2051
    @niggoderechte2051 8 років тому +28

    So glad to see a nice Video from you again :) Thanks and keep going the good work as far as your freetime allows it :P
    Greetings from Germany

    • @IP1kachuI
      @IP1kachuI 8 років тому

      +Niggo DerEchte Ich bin der einzig wahre Niggo.

    • @niggoderechte2051
      @niggoderechte2051 8 років тому

      +Niyko Niemals :o

    • @NarutoUzumaki-jg4pw
      @NarutoUzumaki-jg4pw 8 років тому +5

      +Niyko who you calling a niggo

    • @valhalla_1129
      @valhalla_1129 8 років тому

      +Niyko Wir wissen alle, dass ich der einzig Wahre bin, aber netter Versuch ;P

    • @NarutoUzumaki-jg4pw
      @NarutoUzumaki-jg4pw 8 років тому

      Benjamin Slater But im black, oh noooooo!

  • @itselroren8614
    @itselroren8614 8 років тому +37

    The Knight class is what I've chosen since the first Dark Souls and the knight is what I will choose this time around. I strive to be a knight with an I breakable will!

    • @itselroren8614
      @itselroren8614 8 років тому +7

      *Unbreakable

    • @oniuserjh
      @oniuserjh 8 років тому

      +Mr. ClassyCat i picked thief... then i realized i hadnt been parrying at all since dark souls 1....i regrettted my decision ;__:

    • @oniuserjh
      @oniuserjh 8 років тому

      Islam is Cancer Bring Back Crusaders ! swag souls or no clothes

    • @trapdoormajesty
      @trapdoormajesty 8 років тому +2

      "With an I breakable will"
      ?__?

  • @TheGamerFru
    @TheGamerFru 2 роки тому

    I'm new to the franchise, this really helped me, thanks

  • @duckey00123
    @duckey00123 6 років тому

    great vid mate. thanks for the tips.

  • @tennohack6704
    @tennohack6704 5 років тому +6

    As a fairly unskilled newcomer to DarkSouls 3, I found that the Pyromancer was the best class for me, due to the fact that I start with a ranged magic attack, because I can pick off hard bosses from outside their attack range, and it's usually a one hit kill for most normal enemies. I find myself using it quite often when I want to get the drop on an enemy or pick off a boss from a semi safe distance.

  • @AnimeMiner57
    @AnimeMiner57 7 років тому +30

    I've been playing Assassin

  • @chrispeterson9447
    @chrispeterson9447 4 роки тому +2

    Something else to note about the thief-he starts with the iron round shield, the best small shield in the game-100 percent physical damage absorption, stability on par with a lot of medium shields, and short parry start-up frames.

  • @jeremiahdelrosario5549
    @jeremiahdelrosario5549 8 років тому

    I love what you did to the intro! Like!

  • @Orthane
    @Orthane 8 років тому +227

    Since I'm not a filthy casual, only deprived for me. Don't even need to watch this video
    great vid though

    • @harioschtroliki
      @harioschtroliki 8 років тому +2

      +Orthane Kappa

    • @dorksouls9215
      @dorksouls9215 8 років тому +1

      I use deprived too

    • @thekillers1stfan
      @thekillers1stfan 8 років тому +15

      +Orthane Deprived is literally Wasted stats, the starting class

    • @Big_Dai
      @Big_Dai 8 років тому +9

      +Orthane Wrong. It seems this time, choosing specific class is better for optimization.

    • @Pickle_Pee
      @Pickle_Pee 8 років тому

      +thekillers1stfan I thought deprived would be good because it's lvl 1 and has 11 in everything.

  • @LordAero316
    @LordAero316 8 років тому +15

    Dude, you just convinced me to buy this game.. Dark Souls owe you a sale, thanks for the vid.

  • @cfrench3196
    @cfrench3196 8 років тому

    My first dark souls game is going to be this 3 dark souls, thanks for the information now I know which class to choose :)

  • @CleverFauxFox
    @CleverFauxFox 4 роки тому

    Not even half way into the video.
    Already like the way you cut and put this together.
    tyty in advance.

  • @romanalonzo9045
    @romanalonzo9045 8 років тому +13

    This is great to watch before it unlocks later today.

  • @leboomer5455
    @leboomer5455 4 роки тому +25

    I don't even play the game yet I'm still watching

  • @cuteandfluffypikachu3405
    @cuteandfluffypikachu3405 2 роки тому +1

    I’ve just brought this after playing Elden ring I can’t wait to play this this had been really helpful so thankyou 😊😊😊

  • @MultiDemension
    @MultiDemension 8 років тому

    excellent editing and insightful commentary, love this style of video. good job!

  • @Zukenii
    @Zukenii 8 років тому +118

    Started as mercenary and have no regrets.

    • @justinmoraal4764
      @justinmoraal4764 4 роки тому +9

      aww man, mercenary is awesome, started with knight but switched to mercenary after seeing the starter weapon. Love it

    • @razor27
      @razor27 4 роки тому +18

      Mercenary have one of the best swords in game its the best starter

    • @Avilio71
      @Avilio71 4 роки тому +5

      Same, Murakumo+10 was all i needed

    • @gitgudlol8816
      @gitgudlol8816 3 роки тому

      @@justinmoraal4764 good stats too

  • @ImpactedWhisper
    @ImpactedWhisper 8 років тому +39

    It's a shame poise makes zero difference in this game, no matter what your poise is pretty much every enemy can stunlock you =/ feels like a major oversight to me, not to mention the armor you wear makes nearly zero difference too given the highest base armor stat is 150 and then absorb % is taken into account, but every single armor in the game gives the exact same armor base stat, you can wear rags and have the same base stat as haval's >.< Absorb does make a bit of a difference but after 20% it's pointless tbh as it's just diminishing returns! I love this game but I really dislike how they've done the armor values :P

    • @iamsancho443
      @iamsancho443 6 років тому

      Warrior it is then, thanks mate.

    • @Wulfbanez
      @Wulfbanez 6 років тому

      Poise is useful as hyperarmor and that's it. So only use poise for slow str builds

    • @Slender_Man_186
      @Slender_Man_186 6 років тому +1

      +Wolfbane Hyperarmor frames activate so late into a weapons attack animation that it makes no difference 95% of the time. Hollowslayer is so popular because it's one of the few weapons that has early Hyperarmor frames.

  • @CruiserzProductions
    @CruiserzProductions 7 років тому

    Just bought ds3 and you helped me alot, thanks dude !

  • @verro9153
    @verro9153 7 років тому +15

    finally beat the first boss. Felt like my heart was gonna explode. Was on a sliver of health at the end

    • @aeoncalcos7830
      @aeoncalcos7830 11 місяців тому +1

      This was 6 years ago so I'm betting you kick ass for breakfast now

    • @verro9153
      @verro9153 11 місяців тому +4

      @@aeoncalcos7830 yeah I eat a bowl of nails for breakfast without any milk every morning.

  • @4evermilkman
    @4evermilkman 8 років тому +128

    My starting class will actually be chosen in a very unique way. I will be picking the option that will get me into the coolest top 10 videos on this channel, and im thinking thats the thief... XP

    • @SunlightBlade
      @SunlightBlade  8 років тому +14

      +Ray Inked Ahahaha :D

    • @Dragoon200022
      @Dragoon200022 8 років тому +2

      +SunlightBlade my class will be their as well just because dat style dough.

    • @Dragoon200022
      @Dragoon200022 8 років тому

      +Dragoon200022 Theif phones autocorrect

    • @otarooyama8409
      @otarooyama8409 8 років тому

      +SunlightBlade if i pick knight can i be pyromancer ?

    • @Dragoon200022
      @Dragoon200022 8 років тому

      +Otaro Oyama you can't start as a pyro if you chose knight you will have to find the pyromancer master guy to be one.

  • @DrMemer-xx4gz
    @DrMemer-xx4gz 8 років тому +5

    Tip: Mark enemies before using ranged/magic so it takes less/no time to shoot/cast

  • @fiction8495
    @fiction8495 7 років тому

    Been playing as the Deprived. The way I've built him probably isn't the best but it's been really working for me. So yay

  • @marcosdheleno
    @marcosdheleno 6 років тому +2

    i will say, pyromancer for life here, 1 point in dex, and im able to wield an astora straight sword, put it raw, and just upgrade it normally, and you will have to put alot of points in str to surpass an equally upgraded weapon for at least the first third of the game.
    you start with the fireball, meaning you can just throw a (small) area grenade that will deal alot of damage to alot of enemies.
    you get the axe, a good weapon to start with, and it had the warcry skill.
    you can grab and use a silver kite shield without any stat investment, so you can have a great shield, expecially if you go for sorceries, since you will be able to powerup your staff.
    pyromancer's only ault is its starting armor, and endurance, but put a few points in there, enough to wear a good armor, and you are pretty much set to go whatever way you want.

  • @Dom4z
    @Dom4z 8 років тому +318

    You do understand that deprived starts at lvl 1 and has the best stat customization from get go than all the others who are around lvl 8- 10? Basically you can make him into anything.

    • @SunlightBlade
      @SunlightBlade  8 років тому +202

      Nah deprived is one of the worst for efficiency. Every stat starts at 10, that means you are guaranteed to have wasted & useless levels compared to other classes that minimise uneccessary stats

    • @Seenan5
      @Seenan5 8 років тому +4

      +SunlightBlade Deprived is almost as optimal as a Knight, acc to the calc. 5 stats off if you don't care about int/fth/luk, and 3 stats off if you don't care about luk for a melee build.

    • @Jeffles--
      @Jeffles-- 8 років тому +21

      +Seenan Bunni Except assuming you don't care about INT, FAI & LUCK, you waste 5 stat points going with Deprived over Knight.

    • @Seenan5
      @Seenan5 8 років тому +12

      +Jeff Chandler And yet, it's still the 2nd most efficient in the list from what I remember. hm

    • @justinn5357
      @justinn5357 8 років тому +6

      +Seenan B Deprived is great his guy doesn't know what he is talking about.

  • @draw-der7749
    @draw-der7749 7 років тому +5

    in my first character was an Herald and when i arrive with Rosaria I turn into a Mage, now when im gonna play dark souls 3 in pc I wanna make a cleric

  • @blackwingninja1195
    @blackwingninja1195 2 роки тому +1

    Great tips and video. New to Dark Souls coming from Sekiro and Bloodborne. Giving this legendary game a try. I felt Dark Souls 3 to my liking based on the pacing planning to play the DS1 Remastered after.

    • @loveinlatin
      @loveinlatin 2 роки тому

      DS1 is fun so far. hard af tho ngl ALSO GRAB THE MASTER KEY as the starting gift. biggest mistake I made was not choosing it.

  • @paulawadbrook1986
    @paulawadbrook1986 7 років тому

    Thanks for your guid hopefully it works

  • @minimareanie1044
    @minimareanie1044 6 років тому +58

    I went with deprived and beat Gundyr on my first go when I was expecting to get walloped a dozen times. Turns you have a lot of mobility when you're in your undies.

    • @Snaakebabu
      @Snaakebabu 3 роки тому +1

      LMAAAAAOOOOOOOOOOOO

    • @ajwtube
      @ajwtube 3 роки тому +6

      Ppl are so clever with their humble brags

    • @renewagain6956
      @renewagain6956 2 роки тому +3

      "I went with deprived and beat Gundyr on my first go"
      No you didn't.

    • @bad_guy678
      @bad_guy678 Рік тому

      @@renewagain6956 skill issue

  • @lunarbronerz3574
    @lunarbronerz3574 6 років тому +35

    I’ve never played a dark souls game I just saw it on sale and bought it I’m still on the tutorial >:(

    • @dariancusco2676
      @dariancusco2676 3 роки тому

      Xi I’m about to get it on pc

    • @gavinimel4530
      @gavinimel4530 3 роки тому

      @@xi9314 i just got it and can’t beat ludex gundyr as knight

    • @gavinimel4530
      @gavinimel4530 3 роки тому +1

      @@xi9314 thank you

    • @davidgutierrez8297
      @davidgutierrez8297 3 роки тому

      @@gavinimel4530 The lock on system is deceptive. A lot of time for larger denies I prefer to run free. For example the crystalized lizard monster you can find in the tutorial, I beat it with the mailbreaker as a sorcerer. I never locked on, I just ran around it without using a dodge. Same thing with gundyr. He's a large enemy and I found it best to run around him without locking on. Try to stick to his rear and let the wide swings of your sword hit him. In the second half of the fight use fireballs to make it easier.

  • @alexandruiordan4579
    @alexandruiordan4579 7 років тому

    That's some nice editing dude

  • @ochonganokwu
    @ochonganokwu 5 років тому +1

    Just played my 1st souls game this year - Bloodborne. Now I can't wait to get my hands on DS3 and maybe demon souls. But BB made me fall in love with souls games

  • @dricsi07
    @dricsi07 8 років тому +63

    Could you give us the build optimizer please?

    • @Shikori_Tsuru
      @Shikori_Tsuru 8 років тому +2

      +dricsi07 battlecalculator.com/dark-souls-3-class-selector/

    • @SunlightBlade
      @SunlightBlade  8 років тому +11

      +dricsi07 Added a link to one in the description

    • @dricsi07
      @dricsi07 8 років тому

      Thank you!

    • @antonekstrom1450
      @antonekstrom1450 8 років тому

      +dricsi07 ☻/ This is bob. Copy and paste him so he can take over youtube.
      /▌
      /\ coool :D i like thhis vedeo do jew?

    • @dricsi07
      @dricsi07 8 років тому

      Jmack1lla
      Thanks. I wasn't sure If the cap is 50 or 40.

  • @magnofajo6159
    @magnofajo6159 4 роки тому +8

    Did you forget that deprived has the higest stats while still being level 1 also the part of being the weakest starting class makes it the strongest instead since the added risk increases your concentration and you start being untouchable and parrying everything

    • @Fopalope
      @Fopalope 2 роки тому

      has the same stats as every other class (99 points distributed amongst attributes)

    • @magnofajo6159
      @magnofajo6159 2 роки тому

      @@Fopalope i meant it on the sense that all the other classes have stats that you may not want over 10 and others that you want over 10

  • @Photanic
    @Photanic 8 років тому

    I agree with the assessment on the Herald (my starting class). The other nice thing about it is that it has a greater potential to be a jack of all trades build over the knight, since you don't need to spend as many points in caster-related stats if you want some spells, whereas with a knight you kind of have to go out of your way to build up those areas
    However, I don't quite agree with what you said about respecing, though I could have misunderstood. A particular stat CAN be lower than it was originally, but you can't have any left over points just lying around.
    Those are my two cents, anyway. Great video!

  • @juu4953
    @juu4953 5 років тому +1

    Switching to knight from cleric was the best decision I ever made god bless u

  • @ricardoalmeida4719
    @ricardoalmeida4719 8 років тому +8

    In DS2 if you use the Soul Vessel you can only reset the points you put in your character. So, in this case, the assassin with 14 luck points would stay with 14 points. Unless the Soul Vessel works differently in DS3, choosing the assassin for the luck points to later on reset them wouldn't work.

    • @ricardoalmeida4719
      @ricardoalmeida4719 8 років тому

      So his point about choosing the assassin because it has 14 luck points and then take them out is wrong, right?

    • @Hypertension777
      @Hypertension777 8 років тому

      +Ricardo Almeida exactly what i thought while watching it, there was no way to go below starting stat in a certain attribute with respec in ds2.

    • @ricardoalmeida4719
      @ricardoalmeida4719 8 років тому

      +Hypertension777 yes. and it makes sense to be like that. it's kind of a noob fail tbh :/

    • @Hypertension777
      @Hypertension777 8 років тому

      +Ricardo Almeida Otherwise imagine the deprived with 10 in all stats at level 1 :D if they allowed you to go lower it'd be OP as hell.

    • @ricardoalmeida4719
      @ricardoalmeida4719 8 років тому

      +Hypertension777 a deprived with stats 10 and lvl 1 would be OP yes xD unless you had a rotten arm or something crazy like that that would block you from using some mid-heavy items :p should be fun

  • @silvertemplar8061
    @silvertemplar8061 4 роки тому +4

    I usually always pick the knight class, because it is so cool and because of a greater physical strength. My focus on each game because of this, is focusing on physical strength and then allowing for upgrading my attunement and faith as a secondary assistance variable.

  • @fathertrim4166
    @fathertrim4166 4 роки тому

    Very useful video now doing a warrior play through

  • @austinwest1306
    @austinwest1306 6 років тому

    Getting the game tomorrow.. never played a dark souls game before but im ready for the challenge, wish me luck lol

  • @Lunartic_
    @Lunartic_ 8 років тому +167

    What is this? A video for Casuls?

    • @koba9421
      @koba9421 8 років тому +30

      *casuals

    • @Lunartic_
      @Lunartic_ 8 років тому +66

      Tactical Ace *Casuls

    • @danilshumeyko2325
      @danilshumeyko2325 8 років тому +13

      +Tactical Ace writing casual as casul is kind of a meme

    • @uynn9067
      @uynn9067 8 років тому +7

      +Tactical Ace Casuls*^

    • @yugiohguy
      @yugiohguy 8 років тому +3

      *casuls

  • @VultureXV
    @VultureXV 8 років тому +8

    I can attest to "never start thief" **unless you know what you're doing.
    I started thief on a blind playthrough. I saw "oh look soul level 5, this is like starting pyromancer in Dark Souls". God I was horribly wrong.

    • @Beatamox
      @Beatamox 8 років тому

      +draconic33 I started thief my first time ever playing Dark Souls, when it was given out for free on 360 almost 2 years ago. I couldn't beat Taurus Demon. For months I would sometimes get on and try again, then fail. About 4-5 months later I finally beat it, and from then on Dark Souls has been my favorite game series.

    • @ChevalierGrenouille
      @ChevalierGrenouille 6 років тому +1

      Beatamox OMG This is exactly the same as me :0 Except I started with the knight ^^ PRAISE THE SUN !

  • @grumpybadger1177
    @grumpybadger1177 6 років тому

    DAT intro!! that was EPIC!

  • @Rohnon
    @Rohnon 7 років тому

    I liked the Herald, because I wanted to play something with armour but which is also able to cast lightningspears

  • @Soydrinker999
    @Soydrinker999 8 років тому +11

    sorcerers spells absolutely destroyed the first boss when i tried it, probably the easiest class actually to beat him with

  • @xTobi95
    @xTobi95 3 роки тому +14

    "Whatever you do, just don't pick the thief"
    oh boi here i go creating a new character again

    • @baizuo_6246
      @baizuo_6246 3 роки тому

      The class doesent even matter.

    • @gamester512
      @gamester512 2 роки тому

      And here I was able to comfortably beat Iudex Gundyr first try with the Thief and without using any Firebombs....when I'm very much accustomed to *Strength* builds rather than Dex.

  • @meandmyfriends999
    @meandmyfriends999 8 років тому

    The double swords from the mercenary will look badass with the Fallen Knight set. Made up my mind when I get this game lol

  • @skatrdude5
    @skatrdude5 8 років тому

    Great content. Idk why you aren't famous already

  • @kurtkan5566
    @kurtkan5566 2 роки тому +61

    Deprived is the best one for the long run, you get the most customization with your class since you start at Soul Level 1
    Knight is the most consistent and helps out starters
    Cleric assists people who want to play defensively with its extra heal and shield stability
    Warrior is similar to knight but the axe’s moveset takes a tiny bit more skill to know the timing
    Herald is the best class for 1 on 1’s since the spear can be used behind the shield
    Thief is good if you can fish out some backstabs, parries are a bit too risky for its overall setup, the bow also helps to do some chip damage
    Sorcerer is the best ranged, I’d say avoid this class unless you want a sorcery only build and keep in mind, you will have to spam the 2 spells you have for the most part of the early game up until the 3rd area of the game where you meet Orbeck(sorcery merchant)
    Pyromancer is decent overall, it doesn’t specialize too much in anything but the pyromancy helps out to take out a few enemies or to damage bosses from a distance

    • @sambmackenzie
      @sambmackenzie 2 роки тому

      Spears take no brain cells to parry. Herald is not good for 1v1.

    • @kurtkan5566
      @kurtkan5566 2 роки тому +10

      @@sambmackenzie Dude, this is for beginners not for PvP.... I dont think a hollow or a lothric knight is gonna parry you.

    • @knopHDTV
      @knopHDTV 2 роки тому +1

      thanks for the explanation mate, very helpful for someone like me who is just now starting

    • @Fopalope
      @Fopalope 2 роки тому +3

      deprived being a better class in the long run is a myth, starts with the same amount of stats(every class starts with 99 points spread across their attributes) and you aren't minmaxed, wasted stats across the board. jack of all trades isn't the "best one" for a souls game

    • @kurtkan5566
      @kurtkan5566 2 роки тому +1

      @@Fopalope damn you must be fun at parties

  • @fredman2640
    @fredman2640 8 років тому +6

    1 hour and 55 minutes till release. WOOP WOOP!!!

    • @stepwise2765
      @stepwise2765 8 років тому

      Where do you live???

    • @LosLinoo
      @LosLinoo 8 років тому

      i got a text this afternoon that i could pick it up.. starting it up now 😏

    • @fredman2640
      @fredman2640 8 років тому

      Alexis Gutierrez Denmark. GMT+1

    • @xoantisocial3150
      @xoantisocial3150 3 роки тому

      5 years later we still playing the same game

  • @lonelygodcrow1264
    @lonelygodcrow1264 7 років тому

    This opening was fantastic!

  • @aeoncalcos7830
    @aeoncalcos7830 11 місяців тому +1

    Ive always been a spear and polearm fan so i automatically chose Herald (outfit looks sick too). Fighting bosses was alright and surviving after waves of mobs was good as well because of Heal Aid.
    The only thing i wasnt prepared for was Kite Shield Hollows make my spear bounce off, regular Spear has poor range, the game punishes poking behind a shield because of severe stamina depletion as well as big chip damage.
    You can however block, let the shield get hit AND THEN shield poke. This lets you cancel a little bit of animation frames without getting the chunk of shave damage.
    SunlightBlade is correct about this class being strong and not overpowered. If you're new then i also recommend this class. Not only does it make you survive as a noob but also teach you new game mechanics like i've mentioned above.

  • @biocta
    @biocta 8 років тому +27

    There is no best... just... PRAISE THE SUN!

  • @hansfranzwilli1958
    @hansfranzwilli1958 2 роки тому +3

    The moment when you know you have done the right choice when he says that you should not start with the thief and you started with the thief it’s your First time dark souls and you win first try vs Iudex Grundyr

  • @Gudwin2334
    @Gudwin2334 5 років тому

    My first (and only) playthrough of DS1 was with Deprived. I'm going to get DS3 soon and go Deprived all over again.

  • @rolland2345
    @rolland2345 7 років тому

    one thing to note. the mail breaker seems to have the highest critical damage. 300- 400 damage depending if you repost or back stab

  • @warrenjr608
    @warrenjr608 8 років тому +254

    And I can't even get passed the first boss

    • @yaboi2500
      @yaboi2500 8 років тому +21

      Just keep your distance and wait for his jumping attack. In the second phase, wait for his slam and arm swing combo, this gives you the opportunity to hit him at least once.

    • @JD-yy7yo
      @JD-yy7yo 8 років тому +1

      I had trouble with him and was keeping my distance. then I stayed up close with both versions of the boss and I killed him without hardly getting touched. just roll and then attack. watch your stamina. also if you can save your firebombs for when he transforms that might help.

    • @neeeksta
      @neeeksta 8 років тому +18

      +Watty Smithy You are not alone - I lost count of the attempts .. umm it is fun .. I guess it's fun, umm tell me it's fun pleeeeeze :-(

    • @warrenjr608
      @warrenjr608 8 років тому

      The Only One Awoken tanks mayn

    • @warrenjr608
      @warrenjr608 8 років тому

      neeeksta use your shield a lot thats what i did

  • @tanvirsuresh2
    @tanvirsuresh2 4 роки тому +4

    Been using knight, just got past abbyss watchers and I'm still using my starting weapon, shield and half the starting armour. Knights are kinda privileged lol

  • @Xaevryn
    @Xaevryn 7 років тому

    Started as a Knight, like I did in Dark Souls 1. Going to build him the same, too. medium armor, decent mobility and speed, good shield, talisman for healing. Hoping I can be a Darkmoon Blade in DS3 as well but I'm going to guess not.

  • @connorwilson1431
    @connorwilson1431 8 років тому +1

    Herald's Shield is the Drangleic Shield. I love this game reusing armour to make them all feel interlinked.