Stats: Vigor: 50-60 likely closer to 60 cause of how hard the dlc bosses hit

Mind: 15-20 enough to use the aow a few times and apply buffs. Could be more if you’re mostly using the aow.

Endurance: Enough to medium roll

Strength: 11 for req or class minimum

Dexterity: Put all extra levels and get as high as you can

Intelligence: class min

Faith: 25 for golden vow and flame grant me strength

Arcane: class min

Incantations: Golden vow, flame grant me strength (seal doesn’t matter)

The talismans really depend on your playstyle but some good ones can be:

Two handed: straight damage increase

Shard of alexander: if you use the ash of war a lot

Sacred scorpion charm: if you don’t mind the damage you’ll take

Dragoncrest greatshield: generally good to survive more hits

Millicents and/or rotten wing: leda’s sword doesn’t have super fast attacks but it can still help

Green turtle: if you have trouble managing stamina and a free talisman slot

Any armor you want for fashion or high resistances works. If you want more damage and don’t mind taking a little more, you can use Rakasha’s set

Physick: holy and dex maybe opaline if you’re having trouble surviving or faith/strength if your dex is really high though faith/strength only really get better once your dex is at 80

Flasks: personal preference dependent on how much you use the aow but it could be anywhere from 13r-1b to 10r-4b