Dodging is possibly the most important skill in Dark Souls, it's pretty easy to learn and will save you
time and time again. You dodge using a skill called dodge-roll. Which can be used by pressing ![]() ![]() |
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There are 3 different rolling speeds, depending on how much weight you're carrying. | ||
Fast Rolling: 0-25% Weight = Faster Rolling | ![]() |
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Mid Rolling: 25-50% Weight = Medium Rolling | ![]() |
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Fat Rolling: 50-100% Weight = Slow Rolling | ![]() |
Attacking is the second most important skill in Dark Souls. This is how you eliminate enemies and bosses. Each weapon type has a different moveset along with a strong and standard attack. Each weapon type has its own advantages and disadvantages. Find something that fits your play style. | ||
Weapon Types |
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The best time to attack is directly after dodging or blocking an enemy's attack, when they are either in cooldown or staggered.
It's important to know which attack to choose, Standard attacks (Activated by tapping ![]() ![]() |
Strong Attack ![]() ![]() |
The last thing to learn about combat in Dark Souls is Healing and Stamina Management. |
Healing |
Healing is done by using the item Estus Flask ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Stamina |
Stamina is the thing that keeps combat balanced and scary. Your stamina is a bar below your health that drains when you sprint, roll, or swing your weapon. If you run out, you cannot do any of those things. You regain stamina by walking and not attacking. It's good to keep a balance of attacking, dodging and regaining stamina. Otherwise you won't last long. |