by IV_Mark_VI Thu Sep 06, 2012 3:42 pm
My advice:
Pump STR and END first. Start with Claymore or Bastard Sword (str 16). Pump STR to 27, then pump End. That will let you wield most weapons two handed (effective STR of 40). The high END will let you wear the heavy armour. Just get plenty of flasks, as you'll take lots of chip damage, so kindle key fires along the way (Burg fire, Fire near Andre). Then pump VIT. So have like a 27STR, 30-35END, 25 VIT for PvE. Then go back to STR or some DEX.
For Ranged, get a heavy crossbow from the Depths. Level that up; it does great damage for a ranged weapon with no dex. Up close, depends on your preference, but Man serpent Great sword, or Greatsword, Bastardsword, Claymore, GreatAxe... whatever weapon suits your fancy. Just plan for it.