Notes from author
This is my build that has successfully completed two Meowcenaries playthroughs. It is an adaptive quality build that laughs in the face of gankers,min-maxing mages, bs fishers, and hackers.
Keep your inventory light to allow quick swapping during the constant forest invasions. You only need two other rings: Leo Ring and Hornet Ring. Gankers and bs fishers harassing you? Switch in Hornet and counter backstab to show them up. Hackers? No problem. Take them to Candy Land with your Obsidian Greatsword's R2. Ask them how the water is while you are at it. Duelists in the forest? Show them proper respect with the Leo Ring.
The best part of the build is Fashion Souls is strong with you here. You look like a glorious Space Marine in that wonderful Tarkus armor. Far more snazzy and pro than the standard scrub Havel and Giant wearers.
One last thing... Use the Balder Shield if you want a shield that can parry. It has great defense and stability. Now then... Get out there and protect the forest! For the Emperor! ... Errr... I mean Alvina.