Here's what I call an Acid Tank. The idea is to have high Poise, swipe with the Lifehunt Scythe, and to keep my back to an Acid Surge cloud. I'd "try" to bait opponents into the cloud by keeping them bleeding, peppering them with arrows, and using Heal inside the cloud. I'd have 10 Acid Surges on tap and two more spell slots for either Greater Combustion or some kind of utility spell. Or I could just add more Acid Surges I would appreciate any input...
Malbert the Acid Tank
SL 120 Pyromancer
41 Vitality
28 Attunement
44 Endurance
16 Strength
40 Dexterity
12 Resistance
10 Intelligence
12 Faith
1615 HPs
79 Poise
Fast Roll
RH1 Lifehunt Scythe
RH2 Black Bow of Pharis
LH1 Bloodshield
LH2 Ascended Flame
Black Iron Helm
Black Iron Armor
Black Iron Gauntlets
Black Iron Leggings
Ring of Favor and Protection
Dark Wood Grain Ring
Malbert the Acid Tank
SL 120 Pyromancer
41 Vitality
28 Attunement
44 Endurance
16 Strength
40 Dexterity
12 Resistance
10 Intelligence
12 Faith
1615 HPs
79 Poise
Fast Roll
RH1 Lifehunt Scythe
RH2 Black Bow of Pharis
LH1 Bloodshield
LH2 Ascended Flame
Black Iron Helm
Black Iron Armor
Black Iron Gauntlets
Black Iron Leggings
Ring of Favor and Protection
Dark Wood Grain Ring