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Currently I have just acquired the Covetous Serpent's Ring and opened the Cage Elevator.
The next step in the speed run is trying to acquire one of the Black Knight Weapons.
In the previously posted video the Halberd was acquired right away.
This video shows the backup plan if the Halberd did not drop from the Darkroot Basin.
Notice I have the Gargoyle helm equipped in this version. It gives some poise, so it is better to use it.
Notice I have the Gargoyle helm equipped in this version. It gives some poise, so it is better to use it.
You might also have noticed that the Lightning Spear is stronger. That is due to Titanite Chunk drops.
The Halberd did not drop, so now we attempt for the Greatsword.
This is interesting, notice how a falling attack actually does area damage.
If you watch it again, you can see that the Hollow Soldier got hurt as well.
I did not get the Greatsword either.
The final possibility is the Black Knight Sword.
Those messages always get me...
This provides us with 3 changes to get a powerful weapon, and it only adds about 5 minutes to the overall run.
I added this extra clip showing how to prevent damage when falling before the Ceaseless Discharge.