Board Thread:Dark Souls II/@comment-9375302-20130715224416/@comment-5264386-20130718220250

Here's a couple of things I've found out so far:
 * 1) You are no longer invincible when you backstab or parry another player.
 * 2) Dual-wielding has been remarkably improved, making it a more viable combat option.
 * 3) You can now fire two types of arrows without having to go into the inventory to change, using either the R1/RB or R2/RT buttons. You can also move whist firing a bow.
 * 4) Guard break attacks have been introduced, and can only be used after you stagger someone who is blocking (obviously).
 * 5) Pyromancies are now a branch of sorceries, and must be cast with a catalyst. Miracles will most likely still be separate.
 * 6) From have said that a morality mechanic will be present in Dark Souls II. What form this will take is so far unknown.