Talk:Hollowslayer Greatsword/@comment-59.101.132.99-20161010231616/@comment-3236835-20161011001911

I haven't tested it myself, but since it can be obtained very early in the game and deals a good amount of base damage, I can see why you are liking it so far. In addition, the 20% bonus damage inflicted to hollow enemies is very attractive and ensures you're gonna have an easy time against most cannon fodder throughout almost the entire game.

The only problems I see are that it primarily scales with Dexterity, and when the moment comes when you need sheer force, you may have a hard time. Also, when you reach those areas in the game where enemies are not hollow (Farron Keep, Smouldering Lake, boss fights, etc.), you will want to have a Plan B for dealing with them, and since you're gonna be leveling up Dexterity for the most part, that means you will eventually end up using quick but not too damaging alternative weapons and your magical offensive options will be limited.