Board Thread:Dark Souls/@comment-29518466-20160807195826/@comment-86.131.181.147-20160810200650

The build I tend to use is the heaviest armour i have, +5 fire great scythe and most stable greatshield I have. Currently havel's armour and eagle shield, but pumping strength to use Havel's shield.

Obviously very different to what you were talking about, but easy to use, and it's always funny watching as your opponent backstabs you for pitiful damage, while you  use the r2 attack of the great scythe to hit them while they're behind you (great scythe hit box is amazing).

In any case I would strongly suggest that you use the great scythe, it's one of the best weapons in the game in my opinion and only requires STR/DEX 14, STR 10 if two-handed. Also, if it's your first go, use a shield. The heater shield is probably the best early-game shield there is, and if you pick the warrior class, you get it for free, with the added benefit of good STR and DEX for the great scythe.

This is just how I would have started off if I knew then what I know now about 40 hours into my run, sorry if it's not you're looking for.