Quelaag's Furysword is probably the best low level weapon. The open ring spot swaps between Wolf, Hornet, and DWGR as needed. Havel's and Knight armor gives a 32 poise fast roll.
SL26 to catch the SL6 Dark Bead build most popular on YouTube. WL11 to catch the WL5 that comes from getting a Dark Hand.
Gravelord in the Parish to invite SL 14-36 as blues and 6-28 as reds.