This build is not for PvP its for PvE its meant to be used by new players having a hard time progressing/completing the game Most of the equipment is found early game and its style is flat out sword and board (block then swing) and the bow is for when the ranged option is best i have a variant to this build witch uses the bastard sword/claymore, silver knight shield, longbow and removes the need for havel's ring giving it slightly more wiggle room when moving through the game's areas.