Notes from author
Gear
Balder Side Sword +15
Ricard's Rapier +15 - situational
Black Bow of Pharis +15 - situational
Sorcery Catalyst
Pyromancy Flame +15
Bloodshield +15
Lingering Dragoncrest Ring
Wolf Ring - situational
Ring of Favor and Protection
Dingy Hood
Shadow Garb
Havel's Gauntlets
Shadow Leggings
Spells
Power Within
Homing Crystal Soulmass
Crystal Magic Weapon
Notes
1: Ricard's Rapier is situational as you're able to thrust attack behind your shield which can be extremely handy against trash mobs.
2: Black Bow of Pharis is situational for the most obvious reasons, it scales well with high dexterity and is good against enemies you couldn't hit with melee attacks.
3: Wolf Ring is situational as it provides you with more poise which will make your life easier in certain areas when it comes to PvE, other than that you want to switch to this ring as soon as you get invaded.
4: Lingering Dragoncrest Ring is your main go-to ring during boss fights, the ring provides a 50% boost to the magic effect length of your buffs. While this ring is equipped your Power Within buff will last 2.5 minutes instead of 1.5 minutes and your Crystal Magic Weapon will last 1.5 minutes instead of 1 minute.
5: One spell slot is available for a situational spell, for example Combustion for the Depths.
