Notes from author
You can start this build with a Pyromancer as well if you are willing to give up a couple soul levels.
It is quite easy to get the Great Scythe+5, Royal Helm (Dropped by killing Vamos), and finish the Catacombs at SL1. Here is how you do it: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=joxXoetgIYw)
Getting Solair's gear is a must in this build, eventually you'll need to kill him.
Having 10 humanity on hand is also quite useful, but not required. It will raise your psychical and magic defenses a fair amount.
