Code Vein - Strength Build - Block n' Smash

Thanks to Bandai Namco for the review copy!
In the not too distant future, a mysterious disaster has brought collapse to the world as we know it. Towering skyscrapers, once symbols of prosperity, are now lifeless graves of humanity’s past pierced by the Thorns of Judgment. At the center of the destruction lies a hidden society of Revenants called Vein. This final stronghold is where the remaining few fight to survive, blessed with Gifts of power in exchange for their memories and a thirst for blood. Give into the bloodlust fully and risk becoming one of the Lost, fiendish ghouls devoid of any remaining humanity. Wandering aimlessly in search of blood, the Lost will stop at nothing to satisfy their hunger. Team up and embark on a journey to the ends of hell to unlock your past and escape your living nightmare in CODE VEIN.
Featuring a story driven connected dungeon experience, dive into the world of CODE VEIN. Create your own character and choose your partner as you venture out into a world of destruction, overrun by the Lost. Use your combined strength to coordinate your approach and defend each other from surprise attacks or overpowered enemies using your Blood Veil and various weapons. Change the feel of the game depending on which partner you choose, each with their own combat style and background story.
Experience the power of blood as you use unique Blood Veils to drain your enemies to enhance your abilities. Using "Gifts" powered by enemy blood, players can increase their strength, weaken enemies, and utilize new weapon abilities and overpowered attacks.
Take on the Lost as you explore the malefic world of CODE VEIN. Choose from a myriad of weapons such as bayonets, axes and spears, to accommodate your favorite battle style. Apply strategy in your attacks through partnered coordination and Blood Veil enhancements, ready to bring down the most threatening enemies.
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[@Rin-ix9dl]

Whenever Im having trouble with bosses, I literally swap to Greatsword build and proceed to smash the boss.

[@a_angry_bunny]

When I have trouble with a boss I switch to Queenslayer.

[@maroonroon]

When i have trouble with the boss, i turned off the game.

[@Rin-ix9dl]

@@a_angry_bunny its so boring when everyone is literally using queenslayer

[@DogInatutu]

@@Rin-ix9dl Yeah but everyone and their mother is using Greatswords too, so...

[@BigDBrian]

@@Rin-ix9dl yeah it's just that 1 handed sword + bridge to glory + final journey is bonkers strong in terms of your speed, damage and agility.

[@NoOne-fo1di]

I was really glad to see you played this game after I decided to buy it. You're the biggest reason I didn't give up on Dark Souls. I was way late to the party but wanted to try DS but got stuck in undead parish and couldn't find a guide that helped until I found your 100% walkthrough. Thanks for all you do man stay cool

[@lordfarquad8913]

Bruh same

[@GraveRave]

Nice one Cowboy, always impressed by how you come up with these effective builds!

[@tyronebiggums284]

"Then you clap their cheeks". God bless you, sir

[@33GLOCK]

😭

[@WoahItsCrazyMike]

a good alteration to this setup is using the Demeter blood code (VERY slightly less stats in some areas, but 20 ichor base) and this will let you use blow of madness and flashing fang buffs then wait until guard reversal staggers the enemy and hit them with a fully charged heavy attack, and you'll just flat out erase their hp bar, it's VERY strong.

[@FightinCowboy]

That sounds like such a jank setup but also probably hilarious to see

[@LaplaceBacklogs]

I just basically ran through the rest of the game with Queen Slayer while relying on Final Journey as a last resort when I run out of regen. This build looks fun as hell, same with your mage build.

[@lukeakaash]

Thanks Cowboy! I'm confused between a Mage and Greatsword. I love this and I'm down 4 Bosses now. I'm gonna go with this build for sure. Truly appreciate it.

[@undying1177]

Try using a queenslayer build especially with final journey,tt raises all of your stats except from health but you die after a certain amount and you can't get revived and makes you a glass Canon,you do so much damage and you can have quick evade even with the heaviest weapon while doing damage but,you will die after a certain amount,not recommended for regular mobs,but bosses you should,you get fully revived after the boss dies so

[@Xerathiel]

I use the Drain passive. That way you do 2 hits and do a skill. Its great if you have 3 skills so you can loop it. Also the Stun Buff / Cartridge is kinda helpful. The Impact wave is great for running around and oneshotting the normal mobs,

[@GrumpyFelo]

you can use queenslayer greatsword instead of the pre-order sword, it has more damage and is still crush damage only. also you can use the argent wolf brand 2h, with 2132 attack slash/crush

[@angelkitty11]

what about zweihander? for 100 block :3

[@MisterMixxy]

There's literally only ONE downside with Atlas: Not enough Mind to use Cleansing Light.

[@MHinds15]

And the fact it’s ichor is absolutely pathetic.

[@garydubs6684]

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[@carlinataylor93]

Ha you stupid... Wait im running this build.....

[@33GLOCK]

@@carlinataylor93 😭

[@eeriewaffle3938]

And Bridge of Glory....

[@wolfsbane7224]

I have a one handed build that has been well to me. But I want to be a beast on the battlefield like my hero Guts, and this video helped. Thank you.

[@StukAmetal]

Got into this game late, through game Pass, so complicated, I started ng+ and thought I wasn't understanding some concept or mechanic because I kept returning to atlas, such a early blood code but it's so good it's almost cheese. Although oni blade intensification does give the argent a run for its money. Also the guard reversal is a extremely underrated ability for strength build and going 1 for 1 with an enemy the size of a mountain in a souls like where its usually jump/dodge/parry/back stab is a nice change of pace, yakumo partner gift also provides a hefty buff for it

[@theleathercandle]

Just started this game too, though I didn't pick ng+ lol. Currently running a strength build, working on developing a one handed sword dex build, as well as a dark gift build. Will probably run it a second time after I complete the game. Gonna go ng+ and/or no partner next time I think

[@StukAmetal]

@@theleathercandle nice man, ye I recommend the second playthrough just to get all blood codes, some of the bad ending codes are quite cool.

[@gri22lybear]

I just beat Code Vein after 36hrs; granted a few years late, but absolutely loved it. Heading into NG+.

[@humrazmalik2023]

The best gaming content on youtube.

[@ForeverLaxx]

The defense stats of your veil are useless if you're blocking all the time. When blocking, the game uses the defense stats of your weapon (assuming you block the hit at all). Your veil defense only matters when your body gets hit due to failing (or choosing not) to block.

[@FightinCowboy]

Still useful, there's attacks that the sword won't block and with a slow movement speed having that extra tankiness is valuable.

[@ForeverLaxx]

​@@FightinCowboy The amount of damage you took for an unblocked attack wasn't much less than what I take from a hit wearing the Venous Veil so its usefulness is pretty suspect. The bigger boon to your perceived tankiness is the larger health pool.

[@woodbutcher]

Did guard reversal get nerfed? Cause mine does not do what you're saying it does

[@chongsstache]

so ive been following your builds for a while after stumbling across your dex heimdall build and i was trying to put together a strength build to just mess around with and aside from the weapon buffs i put together pretty much the same build lmao

[@semisad1592]

you're the man cowboy. love your videos!

[@tgun116]

Noice 👌 thanks for the smash and dash build

[@engels1978]

I think when I will finally master Character Creator 😉 I will go with this built 😁 Edit: I finished this in 60h 100% and... Character Creator took me 1.5h! More then all Bosses all together 😅😹

[@nikolaimartir3113]

In conclusion the final boss is Character Creator lmao

[@Kryto_Gaming]

Have you considered using Fionn? The main reason to use Fionn would be to get a higher Mind score. Fionn only needs one Mind passive to let you use Path to Glory, the absolute best buff in the whole game (It scales off of your BV's light rating).

[@walterlaten7662]

Sorry but how do you even go for a str build I don't seem too get too choose what I level am I missing something? Still not really getting the game just beat my third boss and going too that dark pit just met these two white haired people who are into BDSM

[@shadowbolthaseo1861]

I know there is no chance of you doing this but can you please do a showcase of all the hounds jacktes i cant afford the game but i want to see if there is a black and purple hound jacktet thats good for a great sword build Also every greatsword showcase is still now were on youtube at the time of this comment so you coud be first

[@FightinCowboy]

I've had my build up

[@bahamutfateburn6091]

I might be a little late to the party but if you're looking for a purple Hounds-type blood veil, the Hedgehog Fort variant called "Thorn Devil" is purple. It's described as being "plum" color, but plums are still purple, so it counts in my opinion. I'm currently running it in my GS loadout and it's decently reliable for me.

[@D00M3R_MAVS]

Hey Fighting, what's up? Been following you since DKS, used to watch all your DKS stuff back in the day. Do you rate hammers in this game? Just got it on sale on Steam, and I really like Hammers in games. I always played Dex in DKS (Great Scythe main in the first game, but I started using heavier weapons in the later games as they seemed better) I used the Hammer in Bloodborne as well (Kirkhammer I think it was called?) The hammer is also my favourite in Monster Hunter. Hoping the Hammer is good in this game, as will likely roll with that. Also.. what are the Dex builds like in this game, any good? PS: just realised this vid is from years ago, so you likely won't see this.... Maybe another fan can reply to it though, if they see it.

[@giganterphallus8512]

Do you think the Silver garb is better than the GXL Defender?

[@abunchofthighs3807]

*I have one I've been using as of late. I call it "Immortal" for good reason.* *First off the blood code "Ishtar" is an absolute must because of it's abilities.* *For passives* *Goddess Smile, so when I'm focused I get 200-500 health back depending on the dmg I take.* *Deliverance which imo is one of the BEST passives in the game when it comes to the survivability of partners or online help. If they take a fatal attack their hp is reduced to 1 and I take the rest of the dmg.* *Str/Vit cause there's 1 certain gift we need.* *For the 4th passive either use Guard Drain Rate Up to increase the use of Goddesses Smile, or Regenerative Drain to restore 200 hp per drain attack* *For gifts* *Iron Will to reduce dmg taken.* *Lightning Barrage or any of the other Barrage moves* *Finally the pillar of the build being Cleansing Light which restores a hp depending on dmg.* *Forgot weapon and veil* *Zweihander Fortified +10 for 100 defense and Silver Garb Fortified +10 for even more defense* *The way this build works simply is use I.W and C.L to reduce dmg and restore hp at the same time. Once you Focus you get extra restored hp from G.S. Deliverance helps teammates who get bodied by leaving them with 1 hp and you taking the rest of the dmg while at the same time healing. The amount of deaths you receive will drop 10 fold and you won't be so quick to use your own heals.*

[@cortorias-3399]

Yo real talk, ive tried using this for like 6 hours now and i swear my lesser skilled allies never fully die in bosses anymore lmao. Good build my dude.

[@abunchofthighs3807]

@@cortorias-3399 np Deliverance is severely slept on because of its description, but combined with other passives helps it out a lot.

[@nitemayr131]

Does deliverance work if theyre already at 1 hp? Yes means i use ishtar. No means i use queenslayer and dont need str/vit passive, or heimdall for the overall more versatile dmg buff

[@abunchofthighs3807]

@@nitemayr131 it still works. Say the Gild Hunters berserk attack were he spams your teammate. You'll hear constant death sounds, but your teammates will keep getting up. Your health will take a bigger drop after the second death sound, but it will still rise. I've found that the only negative effect of that is the AI teammate will just stand there as if it doesn't compute that it's alive and not dead, but with online help they can keep getting up no problem.

[@abunchofthighs3807]

@@nitemayr131 just note that this build does NOT work against Mido since he blocks all of your abilities.

[@janmischa5750]

The judgement Edge paired with GMX Variant and Revenants Ambition passive gives you normal speed and i take that over the aditional 150 dmg anytime

[@dra6o0n]

There are attack buffs that can replace elemental, and can be stacked with adrenaline. One of them will disable if you get hit, but I'm pretty sure there are others. The three common buffs I know you can get early on are the 'big buff for one hit' style ones. And if you stack all 3 of those and then proceed to heavy strike smash a enemy, you inflict so much damage you can one shot the enemy.

[@LMTris]

Where to find health stimulant, stamina stimulant and tirelessness ?

[@jecksa3675]

health stimulant = Warrior stamina stimulant = Heimdal tirelessness = last area - side quest as a usable item for completing it

[@galaxybrainkid1222]

Google

[@dandyboi7738]

@@galaxybrainkid1222 mmm yes watches build video, now i has to watch other videos to find items he couldve explains in 30 seconds.

[@GrumpyFelo]

why didnt you consider night fang blood veil for this build?

[@AustinYeeeed]

Can you put up a list of which blood codes these abilities are in? Also if you're working up to GET those weapons (excluding the preorder since I didn't preorder) which greatswords are best to use instead? And where do you get those two other greatswords? I knew Yakumo's abilities would allow you to go into "YAGA!!-mode". It's a shame that I'll have to drop his spin-to-win move. It allowed me to close the distance with a decent AOE attack.

[@FightinCowboy]

Just use whatever you prefer, the base Zwei is a great sword all around. As for skills most of this build comes from Zerk/Atlas. Punisher is from Queen's Breath, Health Stim from Warrior. TBH you need every blood code to pull together most these builds. They're all designed around being played with in NG+ after an initial run as finished.

[@Baklavah1]

I just wanna point out that numbers don't matter if you can't stay alive. If you tank "kill shot" moves without trying to block or avoid, you can have 1M damage, but it means bupkis if you die. That aside, cool build man! Got a sub from me.

[@eilz1495]

Nice vid! This prompted me to tinker the build. I tried Prometheus + Great Sword = Balanced melee for both dodging, guarding, and doing heavy damage.

[@Wavelaster]

“Doesn’t matter, just block and clap cheeks”

[@darkprinceofdorne]

I regret so much that I didn't pre-order the game

[@Kasaaz]

Darkstar I feel like they’re trying to push me into the Season Pass now just to get Gift Extension.

[@darkprinceofdorne]

John Delaney i mean, this game is awesome, I would buy whatever shit they throw in DLC But it seems that pre-order content is lost to me

[@carterromanofsky3579]

@@darkprinceofdorne thought they had the preorder pack up for 5 bucks on psn?

[@darkprinceofdorne]

Carter Romanofsky yeah probably, but I play on Steam

[@VuurwerkOverijssel]

I have completed my first playthrough using my prometheus build, i started my 2nd playthrough on enhanced difficult and i think that my level is too low for that honestly... So i am using this build now as well. And sometimes co-op cause i want to get more levels up faster so it can be like the first playthrough again.

[@FightinCowboy]

I've heard NG+ is brutal

[@VuurwerkOverijssel]

@@FightinCowboy Trust me it is alot more difficult on the 2nd playthrough.

[@Showtv718]

What happened to the rest of the walkthrough? After the Rib cage everything is private.

[@Vat6ré]

FightinCowboy yoooooooooo🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Showtv718]

FightinCowboy no need for that

[@FightinCowboy]

No need for what? Telling you to be patient? Lmao

[@Showtv718]

I don’t talk that way. Was just curious because I enjoy your let’s plays and walkthroughs. I don’t know how youtube works so I thought I’d just ask. That’s all.

[@bigpoppa9721]

@@Showtv718 sorry for being a dick. -FightINcowboy

[@renlazkrovich]

Zweihander w/ Forti for 100% block against crush/slash/pierce

[@FightinCowboy]

Better off with Argent Wolf for more damage and still great block

[@fluffypizzaguythomasdarklo1132]

where did you get the garb, also keep up the good work.

[@kurisu1204]

since i prefer faster hitting weapons, could this build be transfered into a 1h sword build (kinda parry duelist)? I know that most heavier armors go into STR sides, but theres a passive that allows for wearing heavier arms

[@KatrinaAmaxas]

Is it just me or is Atlas weirdly good for a blood code you get so early in the game? I mean, I dunno if it's completely better than Fionn, but considering it beats out Hades in certain areas is kind of surprising.

[@FightinCowboy]

I think each has something good but for straight 2H general all-rounder Atlas is definitely king imo

[@jecksa3675]

My first playthrough was as a STR build and it felt like you have all the tools you need right from the start since you only have minimal investment into other blood codes for extra buffs. And zweihander is an early game weapon wich is just broken.

[@KatrinaAmaxas]

@@jecksa3675 Yeah, exactly. After a certain point, I started experimenting with other blood codes simply because using the same greatsword build was getting kind of stale.

[@jdghost7590]

Yeah i went from2h to 1h to caster

[@daviddustinalwinbrauning2707]

How i get Legion Punisher

[@MyJapaneseLife]

@FightinCowboy: the biggest thread for me is the invasion, I'm in early game and in the invasion, several of them keep focusing me...Tank hit hard but speed is low. I'm overwhelmed by the number.... Bosses I faced are even easier than this...

[@THATguy-dx6bg]

So put everything in strenght

[@TheArchangell666]

I love this build but main problem is that if you didn't pre-order the game you are losing on alot of dmg ( not counting the wolf king blade because you get it engame ) Zweihander or what ever is call offer almost everything the wolf king blade offer and even got better defence on block on certain point and you have acces to it really early on

[@FightinCowboy]

You can use the Queenslayer greatsword instead of the pre-order one. Less Damage but it's 100% crush greatsword.

[@TheArchangell666]

@@FightinCowboy oh nice didn't that ! I use for almost all game long the zweihander and using the spin attack from Yakumo and dragon lunge but the moment I got the wolf king blade with my S+ in str I swap it out haha

[@Akiza107]

how about considering lost Zweihander, its quite rare and has the nasty stat

[@AndrewGraves-115]

I have a great sword and I got to medium mobility and I love it so much

[@OnyxVane]

Sword name?

[@gri22lybear]

Argent Wolf King’s Blade

[@chromaticitys.]

I always love buffs in games. So I made a heavy hitting queenslayer build. I do 11980dam In one hit. My bass is 2000 mind you. There is literally a lot of buffs in this game. To bad they nerfed my favorite

[@iamergoproxy3476]

Always delivering...now I know what to do for a strength build

[@Eclipse4589]

What is a good aleternative to legion punisher for those who went for good ending?

[@cinderpsycho1985]

I use this but warrior and a recovery ability and life steal adding also the shield Yakumo gives so I can help my fiance in her playthrough

[@Drc21]

nice thanks! do you not use drain attacks at all?

[@FightinCowboy]

With greatsword rarely

[@Drc21]

@@FightinCowboy oh ok

[@Hyperiius]

How are you able to have all those buffs on your hot bar? I can't equip those when I'm on Atlas, please help and thank you.

[@FightinCowboy]

What do you mean? So you not meet stat requirements?

[@Hyperiius]

@@FightinCowboy I literally just figured it out lol. You get the mastery on them and you can equip them on different blood codes.

[@nemsa_g]

💪you’re the best man

[@DragonSkyShadow]

What about the night fang armor ? Isnt it good for def ?

[@JoseHernandez-kr5xo]

A sentence: this build with the boss in the Crown of Sand how will it turn out

[@lailcrystalbearer6637]

how can you tell wich element there weak to.

[@ZeroOmega-vg8nq]

Ive seen some people wearing some full on demonic armor with horns on their heads anyone know how to get that one? Im not talking bout the preorder veil

[@FightinCowboy]

That's also pre-order stuff. There's wings and horns you can customize your character with in the editor from pre-order

[@SquigglyDestroyerofWorlds]

From the deluxe version, it’s not pre order exclusive like the GE stuff

[@TheFrostflame12]

How do you get the sanguine garb btw?

[@cryptochase509]

Hey cowbow..is your let's play a walkthrough or just a gameplay.

[@FightinCowboy]

A let's play is a blind playthrough by definition, if I call something a walkthrough, it's a guide, unlike the rest of KZbin who like to slap the word walkthrough onto everything

[@cryptochase509]

@@FightinCowboy ok cool. Are you gonna add one. I would watch hella.

[@lukessjackson7005]

How do you get the sanguine garb?

[@leewick7561]

Everyone in their mother is running this style build or Queenslayer final journey build. I like dark arts spam 2h spam build with devour. Running hades, and just melt my own hp for ichor when needed. Run anti stagger and you can just spam the fuck outta bosses till they die. Much more entertaining. And yes works well on NG+ only issue comes with leak. That I either switch to this build or run 2h focus build.

[@atlasdgen]

10:35 I see that you don't play god eater

[@coolnobodycares]

I found a variant of this build that I personally think is better. I loved this build, but I hate that I cannot use Bridge to Glory so I looked for alternatives. At first I thought of using Ishtar, but Ishtar does not have the vitality required for guard reversal, I ended up going with Demeter. At first glance Demeter has less str scaling and by consequence less base damage and hp. However, with the Bridge to Glory buff, you actually do more damage than Atlas with adrenaline, and you can stack Bridge to Glory and Adreniline as well (Atlas with adrenaline = approximately 2300, Demeter with Bridge = 2500 - bridge and adrenaline = 2700). The catch 22 that I didn't notice at first was that Demeter has about 50 less points of balance than Atlas which is a noticeable difference. To counteract this, I run the balance passive instead of the stamina regen, this brings the balance up to the same that Atlas has. From my experience, while stamina regen is nice, it does not really make a big difference unless you get greedy and over extend yourself in a fight.

[@trikster22]

that fcking thing can destroy anything even without buff just press triangle you will always staggered enemies!!

[@thewolfpaladin1858]

So no hammer time sorry mchammer

[@nicovananda3893]

where can i get the legion punisher skill? i gavent found it

[@courtneyelizabeth2268]

It’s in Queens Breath top middle

[@corychance2028]

What about the oni bane from Yakumo?

[@abunchofthighs3807]

It's to slow tbh and has really bad defense. The dmg is good tho. Zweihander is honestly the best sword in the game if you don't want to take dmg

[@FightinCowboy]

Zwei has 100 defense across the board, Argent Wolf greatswords are both very good as well.

[@lailcrystalbearer6637]

why have two great swords is there a reason

[@bigpoppa9721]

Night fang or that robe?

[@tatonkad.9213]

I heard this game is some what like dark souls games and is it worth spend $60 on or wait

[@vpetronzio]

totaly worth it its a bloodborne avime version

[@tatonkad.9213]

vinnie 888 really! Than that’s says it all, thanks

[@vpetronzio]

@@tatonkad.9213 its amazing

[@izxiya1439]

How do u modify gear?

[@wannisapanthong8722]

I usually use triple annihilator, how do you think that stacks up to dragon lunge?

[@FightinCowboy]

I like dragon better. Bigger hit, more stagger.

[@arthurcamacho4096]

Dragon lounge is great for cutting distance and doing damage. Once your up close use triple annihilator.

[@axelillo100]

I need help!!! I pre order the game but where can i find the weapons. It says that all add ons are installed

[@FightinCowboy]

Downstairs in the main hub

[@axelillo100]

@@FightinCowboy thanks

[@axelillo100]

@@FightinCowboy i have seen every ending but i dont have the throphy of all the endings? Any help

[@FightinCowboy]

Google decider of fates, it's buggy

[@axelillo100]

@@FightinCowboy I already did

[@grantsamson2384]

But does that crushing pre-order sword have a rocket on it!!?!?!?! T_T

[@QuakeMidaro]

No but it’s literally a weapon from God Eater based on its description

[@Dom-gq4ed]

Where do you find health stimulation?

[@Skjoldolfr]

health stimulant = Warrior stamina stimulant = Heimdal tirelessness = last area - side quest as a usable item for completing it

[@kinryuten]

The secondary weapon I run is Zweihander to not take damage from almost any attack.

[@zezumi1120]

kinryuten Great weapon but it’s so ugly lol.

[@Renkai5encho]

For me it's pretty cool sword since feels you like playing cloud from ff7 lol

[@empysan]

Where do you get tirelessness from ?

[@FightinCowboy]

Provisional Government Center side quest.

[@lordcommissar7813]

Impact wave is for hammer Bros :)

[@imcel8953]

Really? Good to know

[@wildcats1369]

your buff run out when you do the skill

[@shadowOni82]

could post just the names of the items you need to for this build. please / thank you

[@FightinCowboy]

They're in the video?

[@shadowOni82]

@@FightinCowboy at work so i cant watch for them 8( . and if u by chance have a build for the single sword. may i please have a link to it

[@koukhang5999]

where you get that gold great sword

[@d2k-vii824]

kou khang beating the first phase of the final boss in the story

[@Mary...22-u9j]

its the sunset sword isent it?

[@markzhu3001]

isn't ichor a real pain though with Atlas build?

[@picanha694]

Early to mid game is still okay

[@Brynhildrify]

can u still block everything in ng+?

[@lordcommissar7813]

Yah block is based on percentages so it will always be the same

[@emmanuelmartinez769]

Does anyone know where I can find more atlas chrome

[@awesomeflippergamer]

U can recieve like 5 from yakumo

[@mathewmetcalf3293]

Cowboy you need to farm the argent weapons before you make your verdict.

[@mathewmetcalf3293]

The argent wolf brand is crush and slash. A lil less damage, but all around better. Our builds are very similar. Keep it up. But definitely farm the gun, gs, and hammer. Especially the hammer. Love that weapon.

[@rmmc513]

Did you prefer mage or strength so far?

[@FightinCowboy]

A hybrid of both is actually my favorite.

[@thelegacyofkain2672]

@@FightinCowboy sup cowboy, hav you made a hybrid yet? Thts what I want haha if so can you put a link up so I could check it out :) thx in advance bro...

[@FightinCowboy]

Check the playlist

[@Mystra]

Guard reversal was massively nerfed and doesn't do what you say anymore. Completely useless now

[@jackjohnson8305]

So what options do we have

[@Mystra]

@@jackjohnson8305 dodge

[@martinw88]

1 thing i dont get how u loos health if u pick warrior instead of atlas its the oposite for me i have nearly 300 hp more with warrior then with atlas lol

[@FightinCowboy]

You're probably not accounting for passives. 3207 vs. 3036 for atlas vs. warrior with identical passives

[@martinw88]

@@FightinCowboy u were right i was using the old hp buff on it stil

[@NeocrimsonX]

That's one kinky greatsword

[@timinglessia6527]

Everything a dildo. If your brave enough

[@dragnoft619]

the dlc blood code pollux would work better with this kind of build.

[@bogdanchirescu2621]

Since when clothe armor blocks giant swords hits. Wtf japan make a iron armor

[@MegaMusikMan]

hm. most guides ive seen for str builds just says Zweihander. fortify it, anything that gives balance and stamina, and done.

[@FightinCowboy]

Most guides are written by casuals who are just trying to bait views. Zwei offers 10 more Crush and Pierce defense at the loss of 193 damage. That's a 10% damage loss over Argent Wolf King. As for Balance Up it's good in lower levels but late game, especially NG+, you're asking to get bashed in the face trying to poise through an enemy attack. Higher Stam combined with Guard Reversal counter-stuns everything but the largest of enemies while giving you literal free windows to clap cheeks where they're stunned, vs. trying to trade hits with balance.

[@SwashBuccaneer]

@@FightinCowboy Use Zweihander in the interim though?

[@Mary...22-u9j]

would be better if you could co-op with a friend or online instead of having the AI following you around everywhere

[@FightinCowboy]

You can

[@Mary...22-u9j]

only in certain parts can you send a distress signal. I meant to play the whole game with and you still have to have the AI following ...no way to turn it off

[@justinsvids6392]

I love your vids but I don't think you get what clapping cheeks is

[@edmond0073]

Dummy Thicc sword with dummy Thicc damage.. Me like this 😏

[@nitemayr131]

I hate how slow legion punisher is, i think yakumo's double whirlwind skill is overall better

[@Rin-ix9dl]

Spin to win and dragon lunge are the damage gifts you need on str build

[@lordcommissar7813]

Just ask hunters axe users in blood borne all you need is spin to win

[@xuanathan]

Legion punisher is exactly what the name implies. A legion punisher. It kills entire armies at a time. It also is just good as a plain punisher. It can take a full 10% of the hellfire knight’s hp in one go, so you can just use it whenever he falls over, or leaves himself vulverable.

[@oddbballer]

I've been watching you for years NEVER STOP!!!! i love you.