Talk:Things Betwixt/@comment-71.62.98.87-20140325155420

On killing the Ogres:

Ogres seem to be weaker to Thrust damage, so a spear/thrusting sword/straight sword with thrust damage is the best melee option. I used my Swordsman's Shortsword +1 to great effect, twohanding it and stabbing. Also used the Estoc on another character for around 300 damage per hit with 20 dex.

Being large enemies with a short but persistent aggro, it is best to attempt to wedge them up against a door and stand just outside of their reach, the exact distance will take some learning so expect to die at least once or twice.

As to the question of the Estus Shard, none of the Ogres I've killed on any attempt dropped one. It is possible that the Shards are a rare drop from the Ogres, being that they are non-respawning... but unlikely due to the nature of the Shard's effect.