Board Thread:Dark Souls/@comment-6132984-20130527010542/@comment-667748-20130527104628

I found the warrior pretty easy, IMO, but I'd recommend Knight too. For a first time walkthrough, with no knowledge or help whatsoever. I find all the other playstyles (pyro, magic, assassin, rogue) require advance knowledge of the game mechanics, or specific weaponry.

Imo, in PvE, blocking is more than viable, and easier to boot. If you forgo rolling, you can just go ahead a wear the heaviest armor you can find, and the heaviest heavy shield you can equip. With this kind of defense, you can then use the heaviest weapon you can get your hands on. Most of the bosses become a walk in the park: you can simply wail on them while out-tanking them (in NG). Yes, its cheesy, but its proof its noob friendly.

You may not have the killing potential of sorcerer, but you rarely die. You'll also have enough poise to just take the beating from opponents when drinking your flasks, which makes you almost un-kileable (in NG).