Dark Souls 3 - Beginner's Guide To PVP
As if Dark Souls 3 isn't hard enough just trying to fight the monsters FromSoftware throw at you, you'll also have to deal with invaders invading your game and hunting you down. These attackers appear in-game as similar looking to the player character, except shrouded in a red aura, and they are either a scripted part of the game or actual players seeking a fight.
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Unlike other encounters, you know that human Dark Souls opponents are more tenacious and skilled than the AI thanks to the knowledge they will have gained in their own playthrough. However, it is important to remember that this is simply another challenge you'll have to deal with in an already challenging game and as such, there are ways to prepare for the duels ahead.
Like in any RPG, you'll gain access to a huge number of impressive pieces of gear during your playthrough. This includes expensive and intimidating armor sets and weapons that are the size of trees. The thing about the Dark Souls series is that being heavy is typically a death sentence especially when it comes to PVP.
It won't matter that you can tank a few of hits if you can't even move fast enough to counterattack and take down your enemy. As such, it makes more sense to build your character to be mobile, as hit-and-run tactics prove much more effective at keeping you alive in the long run.
The leveling up system in the Dark Souls series can take some getting used to and doesn't always feel instantly gratifying. As you slay enemies and bosses, you'll gather souls which act as currency that you can spend at rest points to raise certain stats. This will gradually raise your level and stat boosts will become more and more expensive.It might
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