Talk:Heavy Crossbow (Dark Souls)/@comment-100.6.75.247-20161204045323

The damage this thing can do at +15 with heavy bolts is terrifying for NG and even most of NG+, beyond that though it becomes too slow to pump out the dps needed for those 2k hp regular mobs. But yea am going to make a crossbowman build with Longsword,Eagle Shield, then mix and match parts of the Heavy Leather, Chainmail, and Steel Armor for a cool look. 400dmg with Power Within = 560 pierce/thrust damage per shot. Have a backup lightning Sniper Crossbow for the shield enemies like Sentinels and Black/Silver Knights. Have an Avelyn for slow moving juggernauts. This will be a fun build but very challenging because some bosses you just cannot use a projectile weapon because they are too mobile like Ornstein, Lord Cinder etc. and relying on a Longsword although it is a good weapon makes things interesting. 40str/dex to max the Longsword's bonuses 40vit/end 16 att 16 int 16 faith then if anything else is left goes into resistance but that that point you are in NG++ and beyond and this build becomes too much of a chore lol. Only using support magic/pyromancy/miracles. Other than that its consumables and wits, firebombs,poison daggers, dung pies whatever you need to make it through.