Notes from author
Solid build for your first character. Covers many bases and is very easy to play PvE. Can PvP well but be careful of parry spammers. GS has reach and moveset but it's not hard to parry.
-Fast roll is tough to learn but once mastered is invaluable. Whenever possible, Dodge>Block as dodge means no damage, and a quick followup attack.
-Epic range and damage with the Great Scythe, plus the killer moveset
-Powerful bow attacks for thinning enemy groups at range
-Balder Shield because it's simply the best medium shield (except against Magic damage), can learn to parry, but block with awesome stability otherwise
-Crimson Sealer set has some of the best stats for its weight, and is easily maxed with Twinkling Titanite, except for the gloves. GHBG +0 has similar stats to the Sealer Glove+5, so it saves some Titanite
-Six slots means tons of spells for regular mobs, or stack several Chaos spells to wreck bosses.
-Look bad ass. That's important.
-If you love to Parry, like me, this build also works for a full-dodge/parry build using the Parry Dagger (or buckler, but dat dagger at +5 Lightning is fun to fight with), and either the Gold Tracer or Silver Tracer. Silver does incredible parry/backstab damage with the Hornet ring, while the Gold does in-your-face dps with excellent bleed. Gold for bosses, Silver for PvP but that's just my opinion. If you get bored and want something more fun that the GS build, try that.
