Notes from author
A very well rounded and powerful melee/caster build based around the ever so popular Moonlight Greatsword. There are 3 soul level variants of this build:
1. SL: 100 - The recommended soul level. 30 VIT + RoFP provides for an acceptable amount of health and survivability without compromising on damage output.
2. SL: 120 - This variant provides more health overall but may not be needed if your skill in dodging is good(+20 VIT).
3. SL: 125 - Same as the variant above, but alows for an extra attunement slot(+20 VIT, +5 ATN).
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~Build Pros~
-Very high damage output with the Moonlight Greatsword, Sorceries, and Pyromancies.
-The ability to play at both close and medium range. I'm not counting the lack of far range options as a con because in PvP most players tend to fight up close.
-Dark Bead. It completely wrecks things. Enough said.
-A decent amount of poise. Just don't get hit by attacks and you'll be just fine.
-Fast rolling, so you can avoid getting hit and have good mobility overall.
-Meets many soft caps.
~Build Cons~
- Since we are stopping at 44 INT, White dragon breath will be unusable on this build. However, while completely viable in PvE, this spell is trivial in PvP at best.
- Significantly slower casting speed cimparted to Dexterity builds. While the difference in speeds is slight, it is noticable.
- Almost every weapon while two-handed will stun you. Larger weapons will stun you too, but they are easier to dodge.
- Great magic barrier users. They will almost single-handedly shut you down. The best thing you can do against it is to have a back-up plan. I personally recommend to have an Enchanted/Raw Claymore to switch to.
- A good amount of people know how to fight against and parry the MLGS so don't get cock or spam.
- And finally, you may get some hate in PvP for using magic in general.
