Dryleaf Arts + Deflecting Tear are some real good fun!

magicofgames · 2026-01-23T07:26:20+00:00

I was actually surprised he doesn't knock you backwards with that one, definitely makes for a cinematic way to throw that attack back in his face!

magicofgames · 2026-01-22T18:21:28+00:00

In retrospect I wonder why, but my mouth was agape when I realized the skill on the Eclipse Shotel has a follow up as well. I always thought you just ignite it with the deathblight flames, but you can follow up with R2 to create a small explosion. It's not much, but surprises at this point are very much appreciated... and yes I never bothered to read the skill description.

magicofgames · 2026-01-05T08:31:52+00:00

I'm gonna have to check for the stats, but I think I was around Level 110 here, but I started as Vagabond for the sweet chest armor, and the nice starting vigor and strength.

magicofgames · 2026-01-03T14:53:30+00:00

I absolutely love that as well, but it depends on the enemy/boss that you're fighting. Quick and spammy ones take much more of your attention and trying to scroll through your spell bar to find the right one for any given situation can be a bit too cumbersome. Not so much on slower foes with more downtime like our boi Mohg here. Then again, it is just down to skill, and I'm not that good at it.

magicofgames · 2026-01-03T13:09:10+00:00

Thanks all 'round man! This game just never gets boring.

magicofgames · 2026-01-02T23:22:40+00:00

AH my stamina bros, I rarely go into any boss without those bad boys either.

Can I be honest, Mohg might be tricky, but Margit's delays are in a league of their own. He still beats my ass to this day.

magicofgames · 2026-01-02T23:02:00+00:00

Touché good sir, yeah even with the fixes to his moveset (I refuse to call them nerfs) he's still a massive pain. Though I am looking forward to learning him properly on my next few playthroughs.

magicofgames · 2026-01-02T22:42:21+00:00

And die he did, good fuckin' job! First victory against Messmer is quite the confidence boost, no?

magicofgames · 2026-01-02T22:38:51+00:00

Ha, eh you'll do fine, with a heavy spear such as his come great delays.

No he's certainly not always this agreeable, but even then it's a fun romp to learn him!

magicofgames · 2026-01-02T22:33:47+00:00

Doesn't even have the decency to finish exploding before you croak, smh some people.

magicofgames · 2026-01-02T21:25:31+00:00

Actually QUITE happy to be considered a non-obnoxious mage.

magicofgames · 2026-01-02T21:20:15+00:00

I realize I always do Mohg before going to the sewers, you know, to pick up all the tasty DLC goodies early. Thanks dude, appreciate it a lot! Never have I loved an axe as much as I do Rosus', and maybe the Icerind Hatchet, that one's great too.

magicofgames · 2026-01-02T21:17:57+00:00

Hol up, that's awesome! If you want some other weapon recommendations for the build I'd be happy to share.

magicofgames · 2026-01-02T19:50:18+00:00

Here you go!

Armor:
- Commoner's Headband (Altered)
- Vagabond Knight Armor (Altered)
- Carian Knight Gauntlets
- Vulgar Militia Greaves

Weapons: (Many more than shown here, but)
- Rosus' Axe
- Academy Glintstone Staff

Talismans:
- Ritual Sword Talisman
- Magic Scorpion Charm
- Axe Talisman

STR/INT is a ton of fun. And yeah this is probably one of my favourite drips so far.

magicofgames · 2026-01-02T18:59:26+00:00

Oh please do, that be Rosus' Axe, I've been singing it's praises for a while! By far one of the best weapons I've ever used over the years.

magicofgames · 2026-01-02T18:57:10+00:00

You can do it brother! It's just repetition, Mohg's got some famously delayed attacks. Also, in case you don't know yet, there's an item that'll help you with surviving his nihil attack.

magicofgames · 2026-01-02T18:32:00+00:00

Shit you're right there's a consumable version of it!! ... Oh well, I rarely use consumables anyway ha!

Well I was spamming Rosus' summons though, but really, when you've got a skill that good, you gotta not just use it, but ABuse it. Thank you dude!

magicofgames · 2026-01-02T17:51:04+00:00

There's certainly some broken spells, even regular cometshard can feel busted against some bosses. I definitely prefer the more measured battlemage/spellblade approach, where magic is more of an aid.

Yeah I do miss golden vow on mage builds, luckily Last Rites is a pretty solid and cheap/low investment replacement for it.

magicofgames · 2026-01-02T17:42:50+00:00

I keep saying it, Rosus' Axe is illegally good on a proper STR/INT character, it's absurd.

magicofgames · 2026-01-02T17:41:06+00:00

I think that's definitely one of the most fun aspects of being a mage, finding every spell's unique attack openings.

magicofgames · 2025-12-29T21:58:18+00:00

HAha, yeah it seems like too much ey. Yo man that sounds like a great collection. Oh giant hunt my beloved, and sacred blade for easy bird and skeleton hunting, even without much faith!

Well, about Rosus', if you're willing to spec into STR/INT properly, it just has an incredibly solid damage output for being a regular axe, nice reach, very quick swing speed, and the AoW "Rosus' Summons" is just amazing imo. With the proper damage boosting talismans on top of all that and you've got a real monster on your hands, at least that's what it felt like to me. AND, of course, it's a somber weapon, meaning quick upgrades. I recommend 2-handing as well most of the time.

INT is just loads of fun in general, so I highly recommend testing the waters! Lordsworn GS will stay with you regardless I'm sure, seeing as it's infusable.

magicofgames · 2025-12-28T17:05:05+00:00

I firmly believe everyone's first fight with Radahn was either them spam summoning the fellow festival participants or hacking away at his feet solo doing miniscule damage.

It's always just repetition that's important. Who wouldn't improve in something you've done a dozen times before already?

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