This build is based around the Leo Ring to abuse the 40% damage increase with my 2 weapons. This line-up can easily be swapped around to abuse the 16 strength to use weapons such as the Claymore (It's R2 works with the Leo Ring). 36 poise allows you to sustain a swing from a 1-handed Great-sword. This build naturally has a tonne of defence so you can keep tanking and give off powerful thrusts.
You could sacrifice HP for other things too.