9 Tips for Dark Souls III Beginners

[@LordDeathwing17]

Only raise your shield when you see the enemy about to attack. Keeping your shield up means your stamina recharges a lot slower.

[@michaelmaass351]

This took me a bit to figure out!

[@jyessiterriaynt1131]

Just started playing dark souls and thank you very much for this advice

[@Noicey777]

Shields are for casuls

[@tiggs03]

@@Noicey777 Takes a casual to know a casual

[@samgomez9942]

I know this was 4 years ago and it might go without saying, but at full stamina its fine to hold up your shield even if you plan to dodge

[@guitarhausdoesntknowwhatac3285]

good tips from moi: 1. Your first character is going to suck. He's going to be poorly optimized, focused on using a bad weapon and have lost a transfinite number of souls. Use this as an opportunity to learn from your mistakes and prepare yourself for future runs. 2. The knight is a very good starting character; he starts with good armor, a decent shield and an extremely well rounded weapon in the long sword. Further, his non survival stats are decent enough to let you build him into whatever you please. 3. Understand how weapons and magic work. Generally speaking, a weapon with a high strength requirement is going to be slow as hell, eat a lot of stamina per swing and do massive damage per hit whereas a weapon that is dex heavy will be fast as hell and probably eat less stamina. 4. Weapon stats aren't everything. Just because a weapon doesn't have good stat scaling or base damage doesn't mean it is by default bad; each and every weapon has it's own moveset and weapon arts which can be far more valuable then top tier damage. 5. Don't fight, kill. If you can think of ways to kill enemies that are a pain in the ass without having to straight up fight them then for the love of god do it; sneak up on them and back stab them, do drop attacks, sit somewhere their AI can''t path to and plink away at them with arrows. 6. Ignore the elitists and use magic. To hear the elitists talk you'd think that running anything other then a pure melee build makes you a nazi pedophile or something, when the truth is that having some magic in your arsenal is extremely useful to your survival; not only does it save you souls that you'd otherwise spend on arrows, bolts, throwing knives or bombs, but it also gives you other elements to smack enemies with that can make certain enemies way easier to deal with. 7. Be patient. Before you dive into a room scout it out carefully. enemies love to hide behind pillairs or on the ceiling or any of a bazillion other places, and unless their is a huge disparity in your level vs. their numbers will murder you super hard.

[@IshymuraEOG]

Holy Shit! That's a lot and true but, number 5 is the absolute business end people.

[@notjesterlol985]

Guitarhaus doesntknowwhatacommunistis how about a warrior

[@guitarhausdoesntknowwhatac3285]

YourBoy Nick Warrior is good if you *know* you are going to rock a strength build; by all means get yourself a great sword and hack folks up. Thing is, it makes splitting your path to try other things (like say... magic) harder since you need to pour points into weak stats to be viable. Just my take on it.

[@diondreholston2384]

Guitarhaus doesntknowwhatacommunistis yeah I got raped by to petty thieves with a dagger killed in less than 5 seconds

[@Ginjakilla1014]

ya number 5 is pretty good. I remember getting sick of micolash aoe's in bloodborne so I stood on the platform where he drops down and cheesed him with magic. Not my proudest boss kill but in my head he deserved it.

[@dylaneverytime]

Do not put your controller down next to friendly NPC's because you could accidentally attack them lol

[@syahminazuhan]

Happened to me before in Bloodborne! Gosh, that was horrible thanks to the auto save function.

[@narc440]

Or if your like me, you attack them before realizing they are an NPC.

[@killua1590]

I attacked the guy that gave me the gesture at the firelink shrine.. And bcos of that i have to restart the game in order to proceed lol

[@carnageassassin2617]

Im guessing u did that 😂

[@Khosmik]

Thanks a bunch I'll make sure to sit my ass down in game before irl

[@1981bigsol]

As a newcomer to the series that just started playing Dark Souls III, here's my tip: Don't be in a rush! I've started over because partway through my playthrough, I realized that I missed a lot of content because I was too focused on getting to the end and not enough on taking my time. This ties in to the "explore" tip above, but it's also a good idea to clear each area two or three times (using bonfires to reset the areas). This can really help you get a firm handle on how the controls work, how to predict enemy attacks, and so on.

[@Lumaz001]

Lol I did like 4 full play throughs now I just rush to bosses and rape em'

[@gameaddict6969]

Yeah, I've found that resetting the area with a bonfire makes me more in tune the more and more I do it!!

[@madpxl123]

Ok so I thought that I would share some of my tips because the ones in the video are horrible. I myself have beaten dark souls 1, 2, and 3 soul level 1 and I have also beaten dark souls 1 and 3 with a broken sword only, I have also beaten Bloodborne with a torch only. I have also completed dark souls 1 and 3 without dying and have killed many bosses like Midir (DS3) and Manus (DS1), soul level 1 without taking a hit. So I would like to think that my tips are pretty useful. TIP 1: Backstab. Pretty self explanatory really, backstab your way to the win, wether it be in PvP or in PvE. TIP 2: Only ever use Sharp, Raw, Refined, Heavy, or hollow gems. Just trust me on this one all of the gems like the Blessed ones that have the gimmicks of like "gives hp back" are crap just don't use them. Not only because the ones mentioned up top add bonuses to scaling, but the weapons can still be buffed if you have them infused with those gems, if you try buff a weapon infused with a fire gem, you will be out of luck. TIP 3: Never, ever under any circumstances summon co-op phantoms. The reason why is when you summon on one boss, you start summoning on all the bosses. By summoning you will never truly understand how the boss works, how to time your dodges and how to react to different moves and combos. Sometimes you have to push through the pain and beat it on your own because in the end it will make you a better player. TIP 4: Just because a weapon looks cool and does a lot of damage, does not make it any good. Most boss weapons in dark souls 3 aren't actually that good, some are ok, but there are always better weapons out there. When questioning how good a weapon actually is you need to ask multiple questions. 1: what stats does it scale with, and how good are the scalings? (like an A scaling is better than a C scaling) 2: How good is its moveset? If your weapon has good damage, but a crap moveset, it can really hold you back in PvP and PvE. An example of a weapon with a good moveset, is the Sellsword Twinblades because its two handed moveset is amazing in PvE, thats why it is used on no death / no hit runs. 3: Does the weapon fit my character? This sorta goes back to scaling, but if you have low strength and high dexterity don't go and use a massive great hammer. I know its pretty self explanatory but my first Souls game was dark souls 3 and my whole game I used Vordts great hammer, and I always had relatively low strength so I wasn't using the weapon to its full potential. TIP 5: Try and stay away from magic. (Not to sound like an elitist) Magic in souls games is pretty much how you can cheese the entire game and come out with an easy win, it doesn't really help you develop skill when you keep spamming crystal soul spears from across the map. HOWEVER. Some spells / miracles / pyromancies are really good, take for instance Sacred Oath, what it does is it temporarily boosts attack and damage absorption for you and anyone else in the vicinity. Buffs are also great too like Lightning Blade or Crystal Magic Weapon, because they give you that extra damage when you need it. TIP 6: Learn to parry (or at least try too). In all the Souls games (including BloodBorne but in that games its a little different) there is a mechanic known as parrying, when an enemy is swinging their sword or whatever weapon at you, you can deflect their attack and open them up for a critical hit. This mechanic can at times be INCREDIBLY USEFUL. For example when I played Dark Souls 3 at soul level 1 I wanted to kill Champion Gundyr (a buffed version of the tutorial boss) to obtain the prisoners chain ring. Champ Gundyr is one of the bosses in the game that can be parried. And let me tell you, Champion is A LOT HARDER if you can't parry, same goes for Gwyn in the first game. I know it's a hard mechanic to master, but learn to parry and keep parrying till you win. TIP 7: Play the game. I know it sounds obvious, but the only real way to get better is just to play the game. By having the experience, you can kill bosses easier, make more powerful builds, and even start doing challenges. When you have the experience under your belt, you don't need to painstakingly comb through every area and pick up every item. Because you know all the item locations and what items are where, you can just run through the area, pick up what you need and leave. TIP 8: Try not to hide behind a shield. It's not necessarily a bad thing, but it makes the game less fun if every encounter is spent hugging your shield in fear. Again it's not a bad thing, but if you don't use a shield it can even make you better at dodging. TIP 9: Try not to neglect consumables. The first time I ever played the game I picked up a truckload of consumables that I just collected throughout the game and never used. Just use them please, like it makes your life a little easier if you use your resins, green blossoms and divine blessings. TIP 10: Upgrading / infusing a Shield is a waste of time and resources. Just don't do it. TIP 11: Learn the ins and outs of all of the stats. This doesn't just apply to Dark Souls 3, but learn all the soft caps (like avoid levelling Vigour over 40 because you will see diminishing returns of how much hp your getting) for the different stats and also learn what all the stats do. Also in a few of the games there are things you should and shouldn't do with the stats. For example, in Dark Souls 1, never invest points into "Resistance" It is a total waste of levels. Also in Dark Souls 2, level Adaptability to 20-25 before anything else. Because it increases invincibility frames on your rolls and also makes you drink Estus faster. Sorry for writing my life story in the comments, but I hope some of these tips helped you if you are new.

[@GoneGreen]

Idk abviously you have played alot more than me and are far better but i do love to summon phantoms they truly help ALOT especially early on

[@CAWC971]

Really doesn't sounds like tips for beginner or something else than "play my way" or "play the speedrunner/challenge guy" way. You aren't giving much useful advice to someone that will do it only once for example. Don't get me wrong, those are great things to know, but many player don't care about all that. And for the things like "don't summon phantoms" or "don't use a shield" it's just about the difficulty/playstyle you want. I love a challenge but I just want to play with my friend for example.

[@vividvault9285]

Yea, I disagree with the "don't summon phantoms" portion. I summon phantoms all of the time. Not to say that I can't beat the boss without them, I just don't want to slam my head against the same boss that I have killed in previous games on repetitive playthroughs. Secondly, you will absolutely learn the bosses mechanics. The boss will execute the same mechanics regardless of whether or not you have a summon. This just means that half the time, you don't have to sit and tank the boss which ups your recovery ability. Your advice is not really advice, it's just a preference. The entire summoning system is geared around players helping players kill bosses or other players. So, why encourage people not to use it?

[@georgerdelossantos5720]

I like your tips bro

[@MrMrberserkerfreak]

Ik this is 5 months ago but these tips were better than this shitty video I absolutely agree with everything I beat dark souls 3 a lot of the times I summoned and now I’m trying to the dlc and I can’t beat sister friede and I’m sl 172 but I’m getting slowly better as she keeps whooping my ass And I if summoned she would be gundyr level

[@PeculiarVisitor]

To avoid death entirely, don't buy the game.

[@blackguythompson]

How do i retweet this fire

[@marwanelsayed4834]

+blackguythompson u can't, the fire already faded

[@teigantheisen2549]

Too late

[@ifaq871]

Coming from bloodborne. I was at a mates house and he said he was stuck on the first boss for days. I fucked the boss up on his xbox. You sir are from the pussay league.

[@theo1743]

But where's the honor of that?

[@mattp2788]

Pro tip. In the catacombs you can find the carthus blood ring. It gives you s when ever you roll, but lowers your def. if you roll all the time then use this ring.

[@jovedo27]

What are s

[@mattp2788]

@@jovedo27 invincibility frames. When you roll, there is a very short amount of time where you are invincible. So using the blooding extends the amount of time you are invincible while rolling.

[@jovedo27]

@@mattp2788 ahhh ok thanks for the explanation 👍

[@brandyoung4795]

is this similar to elden rings function to its regular roll?

[@WillowLawson-k3e]

Warframes rolling guard

[@kylergrippin1053]

8.5: experiment with the enemy a little bit. Try to recognize their attack patterns and what triggers certain moves. Take advantage of their patterns and find a weakness

[@kyleboardman3433]

Be wary of mimics! If the end of the chain on a chest is facing away from you, it's safe to open. If it's facing you, whack it. It's a mimic.

[@summonerbraddysg51]

Mimic or not, I will ALWAYS smack it before opening it

[@shadowassassinz7413]

@@summonerbraddysg51 yeah i always 2 hand whack to be safe

[@khalifaalsharqi992]

use undead hunter charm if mimic still not aggroed it will sleep and open it's disgusting mouth allowing u to take an item

[@scrotemcboogerballs590]

@@khalifaalsharqi992 I did not know this!!!! I've been using a spell that keeps them asleep and I just beat the shit out 9f them until they are dead lol

[@dmaa88]

Really? That's pretty cool, noted.

[@jiroweiler5883]

I guess i should have come to this guides before getting my ass handed down to me by linux gundyr 10 times in a row

[@benitolopez2639]

I just started myself and yes after probably close to 10 tries I can finally get him into his second form....and then die

[@mayoluck420]

I suck at this game. That takes a lot for me to say bc I'm pretty good at most games. I know I cant play stoned bc all I do is die.

[@louis7820]

hahaha! dark souls baked is not the one lol

[@mayoluck420]

I added a Dark Souls mod to Skyrim SE. God damn that shit is hard now. I die bout as much as in DS. Back to DS wish there was a mod to make it easier. Id like to see the amazing levels and graphics n this game.

[@diondreholston2384]

Jiro Weiler I got my ass beat about 5 times

[@GloriousKev]

Tip 1 Praise The Sun Tip 2 Git Gud Tip 3 repeat step 2

[@puregothard6891]

Tip 4 go to a noob channel for help...

[@IrvingIV]

I'll say that "git gud" is certainly a good thing, but it could certainly be phrased more politely. "But practise makes okay" doesn't quite have the proper ring to it, y'know?

[@VoidHxnter]

Keep in mind that saying “git gud” just makes new players want to quit the game because actual “good” players say that they are bad and just make the new players think they will never be good. For example when I hear someone say “git gud” I just say “teach me how to ‘git good’ and when they say they won’t teach me, I just say “fine then, I guess you want every new player to burn in hell, like you once were”

[@redwaterfilmworks7210]

Glorious Kev haha ur so fucking funny what a great fucking tip just kidding not really maybe read the video title and understand everyone has to start somewhere. Stoopid ass profile pic

[@Raphsophomes]

@@IrvingIV it's kind of a metaphorical joke on the harshness of the game I feel like and whenever someone tells me to get gud I can't help but internally agree lol like after beating bloodborne and starting dark souls 3 I feel like the thing I've learned is to just bash your head against it until you figure it out.

[@davidthomas3648]

I think co-op is crucial. Crucial for your covenant, learning an area, getting extra souls and... helping out a fellow player in need. Don't overlook co-op.

[@leonardoa8686]

Tip # 69: Don´t get cocky

[@Khosmik]

Understood

[@PP-iq7co]

Literally every casul

[@the.true.A]

...

[@matthewtorres8860]

Nice

[@humanbeing8676]

I see what you did there

[@Drawfill]

You're wrong. The phantom doesnt need to be embered up. Only the host.

[@NoneNone-dw1jo]

The game summed up: dodge and light attack everything unless you have a shield or you are a sorcerer/pyromancer.

[@monkeyrobotsinc.9875]

Kewl

[@TheEthanGamer]

Tip #7: "DOOOOOOODGE!!!!!!!" - Piccolo form TFS

[@TheEthanGamer]

From*

[@buttfuckit7144]

+TheEthanGamer in other words, don't be like gohan

[@CombatSportsNerd]

Lol this guy gets it

[@rawi6917]

10- Don't give up

[@rawi6917]

Manuel Dias watch a walkthrough if you have difficulty with any boss, some bosses are weak to certain elements and some can be parried and some have an easier way to take them down. So basically all of them have something in common and it’s that you can defeat all of them

[@scottk1525]

"You're gonna die a lot" *Gives no tips on how to die less often.

[@akmal94ibrahim]

The tip is to accept that you're gonna die a lot. Don't get frustrated and give up when you die a few times.

[@RNoodles393]

@@akmal94ibrahim True...

[@averagegameenjoyer4156]

@@akmal94ibrahim bro frust ak kalau main game ni?

[@akmal94ibrahim]

@@averagegameenjoyer4156 Kalau kau terima yg kau akan mati byk kali, dia jd tak frust. Asalkan setiap kali kau mati, kau belajar apa kesilapan kau, dan improve, kau takkan frust. Tapi kalau kau tak belajar dr kesilapan, duk mati sbb benda sama je, mmg akan frust la. Haha. Cuba je dulu. Awal2 mmg rasa susah lg2 kalau tak biasa dgn gameplay mechanic dia. Tp bila dah biasa, takdela susah sgt. Dia masih susah, tapi dia adil. "Hard but fair"

[@NuclearToxinify]

I have a couple of tips, pretty simple ones really. First, conserve your stamina, you never know when you'll need to block a flurry of attacks of get the hell out of dodge. while it may be tempting to nuke an enemy, if you don't kill them and run out of stamina, you'll leave yourself wide open. Also, take your time, carefully investigate areas, you might find some sweet loot, a hidden area, preemptively spot traps or ambushes, and the views are usually pretty beautiful too.

[@wolfendoom7269]

Just got dark souls 3 a few days ago and it's great. It's difficult but extremely rewarding.

[@HatterTheMadd]

Tips #1-9: PRAISE THE MOTHERFUCKING SUN!!!

[@MossXM]

Agreed!

[@NotVoN0928]

+The Mad Hatter try tongue, in short, but hole.

[@robertcartwright2236]

been playing since the release 9 hours ago, I'm a vet and I still haven't got to a great one

[@darkusthedarkone]

+Robert “Jolly” Cartwright your no vet

[@Guayo27]

how do I run?

[@Shruggernauts]

I actually don't agree with summoning as a last resort. Seeing how other players beat bosses can teach you new ways of fighting that can be applied later on in the game or in previous titles. Jolly cooperation can make you a better player.

[@praisetheking7]

+The Shruggernaut or you can do what I do, which is if you get stuck on a tough boss, come right here on youtube and see for yourself how others beat them.

[@Shruggernauts]

Michael Reynolds Seems like a pretty pointless thing to add to the conversation.

[@davehudlow_x3441]

Disagree, and i'm *New *to DS3 and never played 1 and 2 or Bloodbourne

[@larrytheguy8409]

I feel like ''Don't sell your embers!!!1!!'' should be on this list. I did that on my first PT and damn, i regret doing that after i learned what embers are for

[@fuzzydragon]

WRONG. only the host needs to be embered to summon you for co-op this is one way to get yourself embered for free since if you help beat a boss you will be embered up upon returning to your world plus you keep any souls you gained while helping, even if you died.

[@xCreativeCraftingx]

This game is sort of like taking that low level Pidgey into the Final Four. Ya gotta evolve it with the git gud stone. Source: Can't get past Lothric's Wall.

[@33korki77]

Thats where im at. I got past the dragon breathing fire and made my way to the bonfire on the tower. And currently thats where im stuck. I saw an alternative route if you go even deeper down the tower and im gonna try that because the guy who transforms on the other route along with the knight and big guys is too much for a simple man with starter gear to handle.

[@christhesimp2754]

a Legend says after 4 years he still can't get past Lothric's Wall

[@danklord4315]

best tips of all time 1: make two characters 2: use one as a path finder 3: other one will be your main focus

[@quickjessy2657]

Path finder?

[@anthonycolby8424]

@@quickjessy2657 a throw away character only used to see whats up ahead. Enemies, loot, and secrets that your main character can use.

[@quickjessy2657]

@@anthonycolby8424 thanks

[@jesuschrist8732]

No dont do that thats incredibly stupid your first cherrecter will be your learning experience kind of guy you'll understand the game a lot more when you make your second character and FYI ringed city DLC is a BIT harder that lothric

[@kaiden3374]

Best combat tip ever for PvE is to know the enemies moveset. Know when to dodge, block/parry and attack

[@froumts]

My god i go to the high wall of lothric and I get my ass handed to by a fucking minion

[@Yasuki.Eilhart]

that place is fucking cancer

[@lucabortolotti9587]

FlipSideKiller fkin dragon, and i dont even want to think about that armored monster boss

[@camerondodge9151]

FlipSideKiller honest I'm like 3 hours in and I'm still at that place. Am I bad or is this normal? I honestly don't know

[@VanHilwen]

Cameron Dodge 8 and a half hours into the game and im still there

[@brokensoul5015]

7 hours and im still getting raped by that damn dog boss

[@alyssablase417]

My bf said if I beat it he'd propose 😭

[@imsatyrn]

update?? did you beat it? did he propose??

[@sayed_9730]

@@imsatyrn ofc no she is a girl she wont win in any souls games

[@peacefullalien164]

just learned how to lock-on, took down the gundyr in 3 tries after that. good luck y’all

[@TheMrCHELL]

10: watch out for spoilers in Game Spot video titles.

[@prashanjit0808]

+asher1735 this makes no sense lol

[@awesometoastgaming3299]

I disagree. someone could be on youtubes featured and see a title that spoils something. I'll be pissed too, I spent $60 and waited years>months for a game and this shit is spoiled in a instant. Thats happened to me on my news feed with Star Wars 7 two days before it came out and it ruined a friendship. Its not cool when someone spends hard earned money, time, and dedication for a game and someone spoils it in a instant

[@spacepirateivynova]

NOTE: Joining other players’ games does not require Ember. In fact, you’ll earn it after a successful session helping others. This is a correction to the end of the video saying that both summoner and summoned need to be embered. Only the summoning player needs to be in ember form.

[@mako8091]

Good to know.

[@JackBlade1000]

yeah Andre is basically a jacked Santa

[@mrcybusy7943]

If you get a Claymore +3 (6 normal titanite) , 27 strength, enough dexterity to use it (13) and a heavy gem, your Damage a hit will be around 250+ (or slightly less) with a single two handed light attack (this if an enemy hasn’t got resistance to anything that may effect damage). This makes a lot of the bosses easier and it is insanely strong in PvP. For the newer players, this makes the game much easier since the best some players might get out of their +3 weapon can be around 150-170 damage (depending on infusions and the weapon itself, also the scaling) with a light attack so give this a try. I recommend starting out as a warrior for decent HP and Strength. Look up how to get these items and you’ll have a blast! Other tips: Quip load below 70%, this prevents fat rolls. Get in a habit of hitting chests, this helps just in case one is a mimic. Check a weapons scaling, A is the best and F is the worst, if you are a strength build and you look at a weapon, if the letter below the strength symbol is A, that means the DMG is going to scale best with strength. Plan a build before you upgrade random stuff and waste your souls. A build is essentially a play style. Look up if there is anything on how to create builds. Use the Dark Souls Wiki, it is extremely useful even for the little things veterans might forget. DO NOT waste materials on random things, I know it is hard if you see a cool weapon but please, it will help in the long run. Try to build a build round a weapon you like and enjoy using. Let’s say you like big hammer that smacks enemy’s round the head and decapitates them in one hit, this means you want to level up things like strength and endurance. HP ,vitality and in most cases endurance is important for every build, especially the HP. Be patient. This game does not reward you greatly for aggression a lot unlike Bloodborne, so play it safe and make wise decisions. The tips are for EVERY souls game, have fun and if you are new, dont give up!

[@GenericProtagonist118]

I have no idea what world I'm stepping into, but it sounds too tormentingly fun to miss out.

[@tylerso2449]

very good advice to new players of the dark souls franchise. however that last one, only the summoner needs to be embered. ive been summoned while having no embers or being emberes

[@CichlidAsh]

I am new too this game and it feels like self abuse too me when playing it

[@canned-bread_4754]

This video seemed to only raise more questions, but still gave some good tips

[@redwolflancer3051]

Enemies with big sheilds can be broke by double handing weapons, the bow has rescued me a bunch especially against bosses who are melee oriented and there is cover you can put between you, dexterity and strength go hand and hand, if you level up and the strength not giving you a good boost put into dexterity and alternate as needed

[@Hollow_Spam]

About the final tip in the video regarding co-oo, 1) there is no level restriction for summoning if all parties are using the same password, though all summons will be scaled to the host. 2) only the host needs to be embered/enkindled in order to do coop, the players summoned do not need to be embered to be summoned and they automatically are upon leaving if they are alive if the area boss is killed. Hope this helps some people out.

[@swallowedinthesea11]

PRO TIP: Don't believe every message saying 'Chest ahead therefore jump'. Most are trolling.

[@etiennejeaurond7432]

I'm not a pro, but one of the things that I've really found helpfull is to keep more than one type of weapon. Like a short sword that is meant to be fast or a big hammer that hit hardly but slower, that let me keep the advantage plenty of times.

[@kevinszarell631]

Just came down to see how many clowns offered the ever helpful "git gud" comment. Some jackasses never disappoint with their overly used comments.

[@anonx8822]

Git gud

[@echomatize250]

Git gud

[@NoOne....]

nice tips i would also recommend using bonfires to respawn enemies again and again and again to farm for souls i've played most of the games and im on my 4th playthrough after defeating the final boss

[@PhantomX0990]

You don't need to be embered to be someone's phantom. Just did it earlier. You actually may become embered after a successful helpout.

[@davidsmith8006]

the old guides i swear are always much better than recent

[@ripperx444]

WHAT THA FAKKKK! This game is hard as hell. LOL I died in the tutorial!!!!!!!

[@Madmongul]

+ripperx444 that's normal.

[@ripperx444]

+Maddix Roberts I'm not sure I like this. I've died like 50 times already and I just beat the first boss.

[@Madmongul]

ripperx444 You'll get the hang of it don't worry, if it starts to get too hard then just summon co-op phantoms to help you out.

[@JIGWIGPIG]

I died 30 times in tuturial

[@ripperx444]

+Maddix Roberts I figured it out got farther but damn i can't get past a section until I see the patterns and then die a million times and then come back

[@bulletsquier]

4:05: No, only the host needs to be embered. While for the summoned one it doesn't matter whether you're hollowed or not embered. Phantom only needs the White Sign Soapstone to be summoned.

[@Trademarc4ever]

So basically play the game

[@huskydylan6178]

Some general advice for playing video games: If you start raging your performance will suffer, take a break and do something else until you're in a better mood

[@CheeseShady]

Just started the game, my best advice is finding a weapon you like to use. Restart the game with the proper build for it, and then have fun cheesing enemies with a weapon you like :)

[@CherryBoySwag]

Just got Dark Souls 3, wish me luck everyone, I will update you all in the future.

[@CommanderScarin]

Tip #420: Git Gud

[@yxngv4415]

😈🔥👍

[@swallowedinthesea11]

+CommanderSkarin PRO TIP: Don't believe every message saying 'Chest ahead therefore jump'. Most are trolling.

[@Gam3B0y23r0]

+Total Wafflez tip #1 is PRAISE you dum'ass :D

[@TheRocnation51]

i knew it... Honestly tho you're kinda right

[@TheRocnation51]

+Total Wafflez well its always nice not to be rude.

[@malgab]

The main theme is very good. That sweet chanting voice

[@HeroicConcepts]

Dark Souls Unite = Freedom…. - Superhero Guidance Counselor

[@AbdulazizAlJawad]

if the message system still the same, then you should consider writing messages in the game since it will heal you for each appreciate you get. I remember once that I was saved by one of my messages

[@ArkLionHeart]

What's an Estus Flask?

[@Ashurman666]

+Roman Famiga Healing item

[@ArkLionHeart]

+Ashuraman thanks!

[@caewynn]

A flask that holds Wimp Water.

[@swallowedinthesea11]

+Roman Famiga It's Sunny-D.

[@aaphades4179]

The most dishonorable form of dishonorable items in the souls series

[@Khosmik]

Most of these tips are great thanks for the help everyone

[@PP-iq7co]

No there not

[@swallowedinthesea11]

Great!

[@AgentTex13]

Both parties don't have to be embered up because I tend to help random people to get my ember back!

[@sethramirez1317]

" In most cases, the description will tell you EXACTLY where to stick that key" did this make anyone else laugh?

[@ehsign5567]

if you wanna enjoy the game, play your first play through offline, no help and no invade

[@afinecabbage11]

lol

[@lordofdarkness4204]

I don't have internet on my PS4 so I can't get help or be invaded

[@sturm7938]

My advice I leave is be patient and creative not every encounter can be solved by strong arming your way through some encounters require a more thought out approach

[@TigeroRousteinire]

3:48. Mary Kish

[@MossXM]

mary KUSH 420 dank m8 yolo git gud fukin casul

[@yxngv4415]

+Moss Teach me your ways sensei.

[@jwalkrr]

+Moss grand meme lord

[@thefrickenchicken1417]

You should have added the numbers for the equip load variation. 29.9 and below - fastest 69.9 or 70.0 in some cases - rolls are fast Anything above that, just dont do it unless you're building a massive tank with tough armor and big weapons which is kinda fun tbh.

[@bobo77bob]

Tip 10: Praise dat Sun!

[@dwirtz0116]

Holy cannoli! Great video! 👏💯 I just bought a copy from 2nd & Charles for $10 and it looked to be in near mint condition. Has the little booklet inside and everything (which is AWSOME and brings back SOOO many memories😁) AND came with the original Soundtrack!?? Like WHAAAAT?!!! LOLZ. New to the Souls Gang but very much liking it so far. Difficulty adds something called "challenge" which sadly seems to be lacking in many games today. With a little over 200 hrs. in Elden Ring I decided to finally dip my toes into an "actual Souls game". Although I already find it SOOOO similar. LOL! VERY HAPPY GAMER HERE!!! 😆🤣♠💯😎😎

[@theo1743]

Tip: always lock on you're enemies (Including: bosses,invaders,dark spirits,mob enemies.) but if the enemy is huge then don't lock on because the camera is a nightmare...

[@monkeyrobotsinc.9875]

Bad tips

[@Jay-vp3kk]

Correcting a slight mistake, the one being summoned does not need to be embered. I got summoned just fine only an hour ago doing the Curse-Rotted Greatwood without being embered, even attained ember status upon defeating the boss while summoned. While summoned you also don't lose ember/estus when dying which can be useful information for newcomers since it allows them to practice bosses in a somewhat risk free environment. Other than that some good tips here for ppl starting out. Thumbs up!

[@maxb9480]

what the hell is amber? and why do i need it for co-op? this video raises as many questions as it answers

[@swallowedinthesea11]

+ATX max Without Ember, you can't summon for help. Plus that bonus HP is gone when you die while embered.

[@maxb9480]

dude you just used ember as a verb and a noun. Forgive my curiosity, this is my first DS game, but how do i obtain this verb-noun hybrid?

[@swallowedinthesea11]

ATX max To obtain the Ember you just need to help another player defeat the boss. That player is the Host, and he summons you, the Client, to his world. How does the Host summon you? You just need to use the Soapstone (500 Souls to buy from that grandma sting in chair at Fireshrink) which will write your name on the ground that the Host will touch to call you. If you die, the Host dies, or there's a disconnect, no Ember for you. You don't lose any Souls if you die as the Client; only the Host. The opposite is also true if you're the Host, but you must be Embered to summon help. Clients don't need to be. You can use the Soapstone almost anywhere like before fighting a gang of tough enemies. It's mostly beneficial to use it before the boss's entrance so more possible players who are headed towards there can see your name.

[@swallowedinthesea11]

ATX max Red Soapstone sign = summon invader for PvP. White/yellow Soapstone signs = summon co-op help.

[@mofosamo]

buy them, find them, (rare) or kill a boss

[@KarlRock]

The comments of this video are more useful than the video 😅

[@WattWolf]

Beginners: make sure to swing your weapon at every chest before you open it. You'll understand why once you do.

[@cooldude6527]

here's a tip, don't get greedy with hits it will end up using up your stamina. I always like to have enough stamina to be able to block or at least roll away.

[@Thebizkit123]

I don't have the patience for this game where the cheat codes

[@banaanioverheaven4333]

Summoning is like a cheat code.

[@hunterdilloway6698]

Heya next vid try explaining to them how to do stats depending on what weapon and enhancements you want to use say putting a deep gem on a sword youd want str and int at same lvl for max damage say you wanna use the classic zwiehander the legendary 2 handed sword from dark souls youd want str for heavy gem and str int for magic damages such as dark magic and fire lightning ect and if you wanted poison bleeding or blessed youd want your faith at same lvl as str for max damage. Just an insightful tip for newcomers to dark souls 3!

[@michaeljensen501]

be carefull when going for loot its often an ambush

[@friday1132]

Getting good at the game isn't always what build or weapon you're using, it's the fact if you just concentrate on the fight it self and doing so will see you dodging way more attacks and dealing more damage to enemies.

[@amorblack]

10: Take a break sometimes

[@MaartenVrijsen]

Thx for the tips!

[@kasaiicarus2234]

I cringed when he said your going to have a bad time

[@Dev_Six]

I cringed when i saw the title of this video.

[@Leoza246]

Well not everybody is a fucking pro at this game, including me 😂😂 even tho I've played all 3 of them I'm still ass

[@ytth83]

Really helpful video. Decided to return the copy I bought on a discount.😅

[@Red__V]

1. Don't tell anyone you leveled up DEX

[@Ashurman666]

+Mystic Pizza Unless you're doing a DEX focused build which is as legit as any other build

[@PP-iq7co]

Whoosh

[@jarrell1347]

What's the armor from 3:03? It looks cool

[@deadspace2121]

I cant even get passed the second level... this game has been more frustrating then fun

[@LORENZOMUSIC77]

Git Gud

[@PP-iq7co]

Hit gud

[@rift1067]

I have 2 questions: 1) How does he do that 'fade out' thing when rolling at 2:35? At first I inferred it was Spook, but judging from his full 'mana' bar (or whatever it's called, I haven't played the game yet) along with the maximum number of Estus charges indicating he didn't consume any of that blue stuff, I'm thinking otherwise. I noticed an additional status effect icon beneath the stamina bar. So I'm guessing it's a ring like the Simpleton's Ring in DkS2? 2) What the bloody fuck is Andre of Astora doing in DSIII?

[@potatocat112]

+Al Abrar simpleton's ring

[@zachtaylor320]

+Al Abrar its the carthus milkring.

[@gterrymedJR]

Step 0: Don't be a casual

[@paulmackenan6043]

+gterrymedJR casul*

[@dysphoricdragon9740]

+Paul Mackenan omfg you're so dumb

[@paulmackenan6043]

FaTaLz- Corrupted the real dumbass is you. it was spelled wrong purposely like git gud=get good. casul=casual

[@minos121]

u mean Step 0:be sadistic

[@348frank348]

Paul Mackenan don't waste your time man. some people are oblivious to sarcasm

[@Aufkezeal]

4:10 he states "Both parties need to be embered to participate in co-op" this is not true. Only the party summoning needs to be embered not the player who put their sign down.

[@MADARAISEPIC1]

I have no money. :(

[@348frank348]

Midora "Third Tiger" buy some monies

[@oyfum2638]

A pro tip for me personally to people who always have problems controlling the camera. TRY TO PLAY (or at least practiced unlocked combat) seriously, it can REALLY help u with dealing against multiple enemies at once or a really large boss that just screws ur camera over. Ex: the nameless king’s first phase

[@friday1132]

Is it just me or is the dark souls 3 difficulty over rated? I've nearly beaten it and it wasn't that hard for me and I this was the first souls game ive played. I dont know why it hasn't been difficult for me.

[@fernandiaz40]

Too late i know, what about the nameless king?

[@killua1590]

It's my 1st ds for me and man I never played a game as stressful as this before

[@XillOverdrive]

@@killua1590 same here. I spend the whole weekend attempting to defeat Gundyr - the first boss, I failed. Then a friend who came over to my place, helped me with this. In the end, we were both stressed.

[@killua1590]

@@XillOverdrive haha i was killed by gundyr for about 7 times. The i was like "well it's time to find help and tips on KZbin", and it really helped me. I enjoy watching fightingcowboy's walktrough. But I only watch it after tens of deaths 😂 Luckily I'm not alone in this crysis

[@malachia8590]

@@killua1590 fair enough

[@David-pn1ts]

For those who can't seem to hold on to their souls no matter what (basically, you keep dying) : buy throwing knives for 20 souls a piece, and sell it back for 10. Very cheap, and only for those who are afraid of losing everything.

[@TestDriveFan]

how do you jump in this fucking game? I'm pressing the fucking B(dash button on xbox controller) and clicking left analog right after it and it's not doing shit!!!

[@Bot15C]

Hold B then press the left analog, dont release B.

[@TestDriveFan]

nvm I already deleted this shit

[@TestDriveFan]

never, holy shit

[@sean-qq1eu]

lol casual gets mad cause he cant jump lmao. go back to call of duty.

[@TestDriveFan]

Sean Hodgson who plays that shit lmaooo

[@StephanieFMC]

thank you! useful info!

[@tehbombshell1]

I've been considering buying this game, is it worth it? I'm willing to put the time in if its worth the time, but is it?

[@goose4872]

Thank you for this. I don't feel as pressured anymore

[@katawinasss682]

Thanks a lot because you helped me. I have Dark Souls 3 and i never play before a Rpg or familars and you helped me thanks again i sub and i click the bell 😀

[@mennomaman3399]

Extra tip: get some sort of ranged weapon. luring enemies out one at the time is a great idea. You can find a longbow on the high wall of lothric (A.K.A the first area after the tutorial). You may not have the right stat requierments but thats okay because you can still fire it. It just won't do that much damage.

[@gerleifrenferd8587]

What stats should I prioritize raising?

[@LiangHuBBB]

how do I get the item to call other online players to help me beating bosses?

[@5olano]

ok'ish tips but what is ember for? what is the blue flask? what are currencies worth saving up and which do I use right away? Just BEGINNER questions...

[@RYstone]

I literally just got the game and I’m thinking about returning

[@PP-iq7co]

Why