Notes

First Invasion

  • Make sure to have the Stalwart Horn Charm and some Stanching Boluses at hand to deal with bleed (Rivers of Blood) from high level phantoms.
  • Any single mistake could cost you the invasion when facing overleveled phantoms, so it can pay off to play more conservative.

Second Invasion

  • Make sure you have a frost or bleed infused weapon at hand to be able to deal damage through shields. Another option might be to swap to Hammer Talisman - need to test this more though.
  • Always try to determine the latency against every opponent. I like to throw Fan Daggers at the opponent and see how long it takes to register the hit.

Third Invasion

  • Ultra Greatswords like the Zweihander are good against high-poise opponents like the one in the video.
  • When being pressured by an opponent make sure to unlock while rolling for safety. Keep the camera on the opponent to make sure you’re not getting roll-caught.
  • Make sure to have Flame, Cleanse Me available even on low level builds.
  • Catch Flame is a great tool for roll-catching.