Talk:Estoc/@comment-84.235.45.82-20150325070648

I didn't like this weapon at first because the hilt. After actually using this weapon, however...

Nice moveset! Great range! Easy to get! Low stat requirements!

The R2 lunge and slash is great for closing and initiating on groups of weak enemies (like the hollows of the church above the fire shrine), and against enemies that take less damage from thrust attacks. The running attack also does good damage, good for initiating a single enemy (I used lightning sap on an unmodified estoc and running attacks on the bull demon in Undead Burg for huge damage right after he swung his weapon). Enemies don't think you are close enough to defend against or attack.

The kick attack replacement is weird, but can't be interrupted for a good disengage move, although it doesn't get you far enough to be safe when fighting bosses. Good way to end when stamina gets low.