Notes from author
Only 30 vitality but still 1450 HP, which you normally need 50 to achieve.
28 / 40 on strength and dexterity will allow you to use pretty much any weapon, and getting extra damage from claymore and other quality weapons. Plus Darkmoon blade, because Fuck you that's why
56 poise and decent defense with lots of humanity means that you will be out damaging people when you trade hits.
Not depending on the havel means that you can switch out the 2nd ring for whatever you want. Just don't get hit because low poise lol.
Finally, WoTG to deal with turtles and Sword Dance cuz it looks cool.
Also, the Kumo weighs a Shit ton. If you are using lighter weapons, you can have even heavier armor and achieve 400+ defense.
It's a really fun and balanced build, just make sure you have high humanity count for extra defense :)