Talk:Knight Artorias/@comment-24.234.65.183-20130130082418/@comment-5264386-20130130085746

Ah, we are in the same situation, so I'll share with you what I've learned/my strategy:
 * The best way to damage him is use a physical-damage weapon, so standard or crystal are the best upgrade paths (depending on your stats and weapon, of course).


 * Be sure to have a shield with high stability, but also 100% physical defence. The Eagle Shield is ok, but be prepared to suffer a lot of through-the-shield damage.


 * Magic (both sorceries and upgrade path) are not very effective.


 * Pyromancies and fire damage are not quite as effective, but still better than sorceries.


 * Not totally sure about lightning, but I would say it is rather ineffective.


 * When he goes "super saiyan" (pauses to charge up), use something which will insta-stagger him, such as Firestorm, or dare I say it, Wrath of the Gods.


 * Unless you have ridiculous Vitality and can afford to tank, equip some good medium armor so that you can dodge quickly. Maybe even equip Havel's ring if you've got it. Also, I recommend doing a couple of dummy attempts, where you learn his attacks' timings.

Sorry if I seem a bit short, but I was trying to summarise what I've learned through my many deaths by his greatsword. Good luck!