Talk:Knight Artorias/@comment-86.23.69.128-20140317230735/@comment-13372515-20140320182616

Upgraded medium shield is enought for blocking 2-4 hits on normal NG. Try to memorise his moveset and hit him once or twice when he lowers his guard. When he's hurt a bit he'll start using his Wrath of the Abyss move. You sould ALWAYS stop him from finishing it. I wrote a comment on how much hits are needed to do so earlier, just scroll down and you'll see it.

Things to watch out for: -spinning slash (can hit you when you stand up after rolling from the first spin) -heavy thrust (don't block it unless he starts charging at you from really far away, it eats shields alive) -steadfast leap (hits absurdly high, always dodge it) -somersault slam (dodge to the sides, you don't wanna get stunlocked and he tends to spam it at the worst possible moments) You will certainly beat him after some trial and error. If you can't then try upgrading your equipement or fight him with a diffirent weapon. Good luck, hope this helps.