Board Thread:Dark Souls/@comment-24474566-20140301182839/@comment-24543527-20140302051018

The Four Kings are somewhat weak to fire (even weaker to lightning). Since you want to increase your DPS but don't want to level or upgrade weapons, I recommend you use an Ascended Pyromancy Flame +5 (or, at least as high as you can afford). With the flame, you'll want to equip 2 Combustions and maybe one of the Fireball variants. Optionally, Power Within and Red Tearstone ring can really help your DPS as well. As for gear, equip light armor with decent magic protection and the Crest Shield (has great magic defense). Once you have all that, go in, apply any buffs and such before the first king appears. When he shows up, run  and stay up close to him because his sword will cause less damage the closer you are. Keep on cricling him up close and using Combustion after his swings. If he starts charging with a purple aura, try to run away or block because he'll release an AoE magic attack.