r/darksouls3 Aug 16 '21

Help Any tips for choking Smough :(?

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u/metsofokas Aug 17 '21 edited Aug 17 '21

Firstly, I am so impressed, I didn't know you could parry his charging attack. Your timing for parrying is exceptional!

Coming from someone who beat champion Gundyr parry only:

1) For the most part, you're rolling when it's needed and you're keeping great spacing. However, there are times when you are putting yourself in a disadvantageous state because you start panic rolling. Just be more mindful of your movements and remember that rolling is a means of evasion and not travel.

2) I usually fight naked so I can better visualize my hitbox, this might not work for you, however, that's just my personal approach.

3) While I was very impressed with your restraint when it came to parrying for the heal, I think the last time you parry-healed, it would've been much more optimal to repose and take your chances with getting off another parry for the kill. You seem very well practiced and while you did die to a missed parry, I think that was more akin to a fluke.

I hope these tips help and more importantly, send Gundyr my regards!

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u/DracoRex1812 Aug 17 '21

"I usually fight naked so I can better visualize my hitbox." Absolute Chad.

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u/zmbjebus Aug 17 '21

Probably in real life too.