THIS BUILD DOES NOT REQUIRE BLACK FLAME!!! It is simply recommended but CLAWS CAN SUBSTITUTE FOR IT EASILY!!!
This build is something I was just wondering how to make work and in the end I'm pretty happy. For this build you MUST be bale to dodge attacks effectively!!!! If you can't DO NOT try it. When you come across an enemy that's shield turtling use the claws. If anything the bleed damage with finish him off for you. Use the gargoyle tail axe every other time (when he's not shield turtling or something along those lines.) The Caestus is monsterous in the left hand because it can parry weapons and can do quite a bit of damage when using it as a legit weapon. So experiment with that and see how you feel about it. Use Black flame when the enemy is shield turtling and can effectively dodge the claws. Black flame is great for demolishing stamina bars. Fire surge is great if you get a stun lock. Just stand there and hold down the casting button. Absolutely destroys the person's health if done right. Use fire tempest when you are behind a wall and the enemy can't see you. They'll rush you and once they're through the door they get hit by a giant pillar of flame. Great Chaos Fireball is for gaining distance on narrow pathways. If you're lucky you might even hurt the person or enemy. Iron flesh is just PvE use. GO TANK ON DEM BOSSES YO!!! For the items... Just use whatever item you want for the third slot. I didn't know what to put so I left it blank. Other than that you're set. Have fun!!! :)