bro, it's so much easier
wtf
i'm just breaking everybody's postures
and i'm using the new Meteorite Greatsword from the DLC
it's L2 attack makes me dash into the enemy and then explode in energy, putting them on the floor, most enemies at least
My strength build dual wields colossals, and virtually nothing in the base game stood a chance. The strongest banished knights died to three consecutive L1s because the dual colossals stagger (interrupt their animations) every single time. It can posture break end-game crucible knights twice with a mix of L1s and jumping R2s.
Those weapon arts like Giant’s Hunt and Lion’s Claw destroy Malenia since they either flatten her on the ground or launch her in the air, allowing you to easily follow up with a fully charged R2. Posture shredder builds allow you to follow up on every single enemy with a fully charged R2 after a crit, every single time.
The bleed / cold /rot STR builds are the best of all worlds since you can proc those status effects while also poise shredding and staggering left and right lol.
I’ve tried katana builds before but strength is definitely my preferred melee style in these games, especially Elden Ring where strength is stronger than in Dark Souls due to the poise rework.
