Notes from author
This build is specifically designed for PvE, however it's built so that you can stand a chance against invaders, and if used properly you should win the majority of your PvP encounters.
Soul Level 125: You'll want some PvP to happen at least, it can be a little boring annihilating bosses in a couple of hits. The stats also even out very well at this level.
Lingering Dragoncrest Ring: You'll want this ring equipped during boss encounters, it significantly increases the duration of your buffs.
Wolf Ring: You'll want to switch your Lingering Dragoncrest Ring out for the Wolf Ring as soon as you get invaded, this ring will improve your poise by 40 leaving you with 60 poise. 60 poise is very good for a high mobility build.
Mask of the Child: Not only does this mask look cool but it also increases your stamina regeneration, it's the best mask that can be dropped by the Pinwheel boss.
Elite Knight Armor: I chose this armor because it offers 20 poise and looks fantastic, I would have chosen the Paladin armor as this also offers 20 poise, looks great and has better resistances however you wouldn't be able to equip the Mask of the Child because the Paladin armor is too heavy.
Shadow Gauntlets & Shadow Leggings: I chose these pieces because they look decent, they offer no poise however. There are no better options if you wish to equip the Elite Knight Armor and the Mask of the Child due to the weight.
40 Vitality: This should be a goal for every build.
40 Endurance: This should be a goal for every build.
10 Strength: Requirement for the Balder Side Sword and the Bloodshield.
40 Dexterity: Since this is a Dex/Int build you'll want 40 Dexterity as the Balder Side Sword scales best with Dexterity.
40 Intelligence: As stated above this is a Dex/Int build, you'll want 40 Intelligence to get the most out of your spells.
