So after playing through it a few times, the part with the tree becomes much smoother. Of course it’s more difficult with the soldier armour, there’s a lack of armour and attitude, but I wanted the challenge.
Loretta was no problem either.
The first major problem was the putrid avatar at the gate. He himself wouldn’t be so difficult if it weren’t for the knights, soldiers and balista archers.
In this case, I made it a little easier for myself and got a few fire arrows. The large bow would certainly be an advantage here, but it would not be the equipment of a soldier or torchbearer. To compensate, I bravely faced the second Putrid Avatar with only both Torchpoles, and apart from my usual impatience to jump directly to the opponent, it worked without any problems.
The other day, in the shower, I had the idea that with the Ulcerated Tree Spirit you can actually run back over the branches, what would happen if you ran back during the fight. I actually assumed that the opponent would then simply sit back and disappear. But no, you can comfortably shoot him away with the bow. But it feels less brave, so I think we’ll leave it at this once, after the sixth round, you can make it easier for yourself.
My big problem child was Malenia, which I also expected. Well, I know that due to my own rules (only soldier stuff) I deal less armour, stance and also less damage… but hey, 60 minutes with Malenia and you clearly lose appreciation for yourself.
Reason says, yeah come on, she’s heavy, then with the mediocre equipment, but ego says… wow, what a loser I am. Malenia was very unsatisfying, plus I don’t like the environment or the boss. She just annoys me with her smug arrogance and lack of leadership which drags her subordinates down with her.
But in the end, with a bit of luck, I brought down this boss too.
I would like to practice Malenia, especially her mega area combo would be nice to take a closer look at, unfortunately it comes too randomly. Something like a training arena for opponents is missing, but I personally missed that in all soul games.
Index:
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0:00:00 Start Ordina, Luturgical Town
0:22:06 Haligtree (Crown)
0:32:18 Grace Haligtree Town
0:46:07 Grace Haligtree Promenade
1:00:57 Boss Fight Loretta
1:08:42 Grace Prayer Room
1:27:17 Big Chunk on Inner Wall
1:43:37 We Need Fire Arrows
1:54:19 Firewood Disposal
2:06:33 Surprise Guest on The fence
2:08:10 Friends of the Crystals
2:18:33 Boss Ulcerated Tree Spirit
2:27:44 Putrid Avatar
2:37:50 Boss Fight Malenia, Blade of Miquella
3:00:56 Final Fight Malenia, Blade of Miquella
3:05:54 Cemetery clean up
