Notes from author
A simple mage with a number of options for combat.
The Bastard Sword allows for wide, arcing attacks to catch enemies and to deal with enemies with high resistances to magic and fire.
The Pyromancy Glove allows for close range combat where the Bastard Sword fails, and the addition of the midrange Great Fireball.
For magic, you have the use of Dark Bead for high damage midrange engagements. Homing Crystal Soul Mass allows you to set up Soul Mass frame traps with your other attack options.
Heavy armor helps by allowing you to poise through single hits; most weapons can't kill you 100 to 0 at this level, so while facing down lighter weapons you can use the poise to trade. It also provides meaningful resistances to keep you alive with your low HP pool.
Ring of Favor and Protection gives you significant boosts to your weaker stats, and allows you to use the equipment you're carrying.
Bellowing Dragoncrest Ring boosts all your attack options except your sword.
