Every decision is final and has a consequence. Unlike some RPGs, there is no way to save the game, attempt a decision, reload the save and try again if you're unsatisfied. If you take the time to first figure out the best, most conservative means of winning a fight, it'll save you hours of trial and error. Also important to consider is that a majority of the bosses can be beaten without losing any health.Because of the variety of play styles available within the game, bosses can similarly be beaten in a variety of different ways. Even if you look up a boss fight online it is highly unlikelythat you can pull it off on your first try (at least for most bosses.) The strategies and hints that someone else told you came from their own observations and strategizing, so try to fine-tune their methods to suit your needs. Execution: Practice, practice, practice.How do I kill the boss? When is the best time to strike? Where must I be positioned to hit the boss? What weapon is best used for this fight? Do I need any ranged weapons (magic, arrows, firebombs)?.How do I keep myself alive? Which attacks can be parried, blocked, countered? Which cannot? How much damage does each attack do? When is there a moment of respite to heal? Does the fight require blocking/tanking or agility/quickness?.Strategy:Strategy can be broken up into two separate categories.Observation: What is the boss's move sets? Which animations trigger which attacks? How long does it take the boss to complete every action? When is the boss vulnerable? Are there any changes in elevation/obstructions that can prevent the boss from hitting you? For how much time is the boss vulnerable after an attack?.Boss fights are about OBSERVATION, STRATEGY, and EXECUTION.ALWAYS enter a new area with your shield raised or at the ready to dodge a trap. Take your time and properly execute every fight (even if you've already been through this area dozens of times). Even at high levels, if you underestimate the weaker enemies, they'll often find a way to make you regret it.

If you go into a fight or a new area realizing that there is inevitably an enemy waiting around the corner who can kill you within seconds, you'll live much longer and save time scrambling to recover your lost souls and humanity. You've probably heard some advice from players and websites that the game requires heavy doses of patience, but what does that really mean? If you're a beginner at this game, consider the following thoughts:

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