1.- No shield
2.- Power within for "Artorias boost mode"
3.- Toxic mist just for the looks
4.- Full Artorias set, including Wolf Ring.
5.- Not one but two Greatswords for extended moveset.
6.- Surprisingly good for PVP and PVE.
7.- Extremely fun to play with.
How it plays on PVP:
You may think that this build is a "Just for Looks" build but the change in move sets throws people off a lot, they'll be expecting a strong attack when you are doing a completely different one with very similar weapons.
I play mostly unlocked predominantly with the Abyss Greatsword but switch for the CursedGS for the R2s.
I love that I don't get stun locked a lot so I can parry with my empty hand.
For even more Artorias look enter Gravelord Covenant (for the bluish/blackish smoke in you character).
This is an awesome build that I've been playing with while DS2 comes out. Is one of my top 3 builds for sure.
I hope yo enjoy it as I do.