An Anti-Gank Build you could try out in the Forest or wherever else you may run into Gankers. They usually Backstab Fish, right? Well, if you're adept at the technique of anti-backstab fish - This'll send 'em back to their bonfire/world with a... rather sore bottom. (Gank-Spanked B**CH!) Also equipped with enough poise to tank a running attack from the Greatsword Weapon Class. (You probably know how people loooove to start-out with that in a fight...)
