These Weapons usually do moderate damage and have long reach. It's pretty good as long as you don't spam the WA. However, one false swing and the wielder is left wide open." User Info: Souls420. Darth … Yes, its moveset is homogenous and boring, and yes, you're mostly just going to be poking with the R1. not sure exactly how much more dmg you take to figure out if ring is very useful. Or smoughs or gundyrs Lapps, gundyr's, and black iron. (Must have defeated Sword Master NPC outside of Firelink Shrine). Guides and Walkthroughs 8 Guides / Maps. Its knockdown moves are also close to impossible to dodge. Gundyr's Halberd is busted. I usually switch to it from Split leaf in the middle of a battle for the weapon art. Topic Archived; Need More Help? Either way I love the halberd, useless post but oh well, just wanted to share my appreciation for this weapon. Also no fat. This is by far my favourite PVP weapon. Build: 5 … Stuff like Caestus makes it very cheap to add a parry tool to any build, so the WA is not as good as it seems. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Can you parry the Gundyr Halberd's weapon art? For people who don't expect it it's impossible. < > Showing 1-7 of 7 comments . Gundyr's Halberd is awesome anyway. Splitleaf has more AR and a wombo-combo, Crux has absurd AR and a crazy strong L2, and even Black Knight Glaive, Lucerne, and your basic Glaive have R1-L2-R1 true combos that are worth more than Gundyr's WA, which is parrybait if you use it foolishly. Champion Gundyr, also known as the Belated Champion,1 is an optional boss in Dark Souls III. 3653 34. Dark Souls 3 is a wonderful addition to the long-running franchise. Unless you really want Gundyr's Halberd, it's definitely worth getting this. Didn't know you meant that. I usually hit once with and r1 and then start the weapon art. You just have to know how to use it. #4. Black Knight Glaive is a Weapon in Dark Souls 3.. Glaive of the black knights who wander the lands. He is found kneeling inside a circle of candles, guarding the entrance to dark Firelink Shrine. There's also Crescent Axe which has War Cry and has unique R2's while War Cry is active. I've come to this conclusion off hours of PVP in the arena just after Pontiff Sulyvahn, because I don't have access to the Arena because I don't have DLC. By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. I'm using it more for fashion but the WA seems alright though it is shorter and weaker than others. Champion Gundyr is a large warrior clad in heavy black armor and armed with a large iron halberd. I usually just use it as a way to hit once then back away. Wiki Edits: 34. announakis . Obviously it has it's weakness being it's very easily parried, but I think it can be used to catch people off guard. While halberds are among the slowest weapons, they can hit opponents two squares away, as opposed to the one square away most melee weapons can hit. They get knocked over and you can use your WA again and 60% of the time you kill them all the time. Posts: 3653. 17 Jul 2019 05:58 . The unique attack of this glaive greatly reduces enemy poise, reflecting the tremendous size of the enemies that the knights have fearlessly faced. Long-hilted weapon mixing spear and axe is difficult to handle, requiring both strength and dexterity. It is a pretty tasty weapon after an amazing boss fight even though it's easily one of the hardest fights in the entire series for me. Why don't I see this thing in pvp at at all? Halberd of Gundyr the Champion, received when he was charged with his duty. So I'd say when facing them, its OK to get hit once by it, just don't let them hit you with all of it. Gundyr's Halberd is a Weapon in Dark Souls 3. I think the Crucifix is the deadliest weapon in the game when used right. Used to face chaos demons. The Halberd has two elementary attacks: Spear-like thrusting and large sweeping swings. Gundyr's halberd was somewhat overused early in the game's life so many people learned to counter it. Halberds are generally either a fusion between a spear and another weapon, thus combining straight thrusting attacks and wide swinging strikes, or are simply a cutting or chopping weapon on a long shaft, which is swung across and overhead at a distance. But use that cloaking spell and thief ring with G halberd. Anonymous #13. all in all it really depends on what build you use. Gundyr's Halberd is just another halberd - you might be using it, but might be using something totally different. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. A community dedicated to everything about Dark Souls 3. Posts: 14. For Dark Souls III on the PlayStation 4, a GameFAQs message board topic titled "Forgotten how much I hate Gundyrs halberd. Had one fight were I get kept hitting a guy with the WA like 3 times. You don't give halberd players a safe zone to swing in front of them, because if you do you're playing into their game. For noobs it's impossible. Location: UTC+10. Jan 9, 2018 @ 8:34pm OH, the dragon slayer armor is pretty poise heavy (but not as much as the exile set) Last edited by TacoCat; Jan 9, 2018 @ 8:34pm #8. Then you get close, charge, knock them over while their offhand doesn't have the ability to parry. 4y. Tue … Gundyr's Halberd, like the Glaive, is technically a bardiche, which is a type of polearm characterized by a large singular blade similar to an axe or cleaver mounted to the pole at two points, usually about halfway up the blade and at the bottom of the blade. I just think it's pretty underappreciated due to the WA being easily parried, but I don't think that makes the weapon in general complete garbage. They are both halberds, but their WAs are completely different. The WA is absolutely incredible. Gundyr's WA is one of a kind though. Usually they will try to panic roll and you catch them with the swing. Weapon art one of the easiest to parry. So, I'm currently playing with the Gundry's Halbred+5 and I just don't feel like I'm getting the best out of it. Gundyrs ive heard good things about though. ; Drops For PvE, just about anything will work. GameFAQs Q&A 632 Questions (555 Answered) GameFAQs Q&A. ProxyJames . Get knocked down once, and the WA covers such a wide area, it makes it far easier for the rest of the gang to catch you on wakeup. People vastly underestimate gundyrs halberd in pve. I don't know if the weapon will be used or not as I already have so many good ones.. does this weapon upgrade well? Gundyrs halberd or black knight glaive? But I will use the weapon differently depending on the class of weapon. 0. announakis. I like Yhorm's right hand so I can quickly two-hand for the weapon skill or sure hits, and a straight sword in the offhand like a scrub. That means no smough. don't mean to hijack but what do you guys think about crescent axe halberd? 0. yep its a great weapon, though 99% of ppl use the Weapon art wrong and get parried into oblivion. I use the WA as more of a way to try and finish the fight by catching them as they try to roll away. No weapon is bad. Build: 3 Answers: How to use gestures in Dark Souls III? ;) Gundyrs Halberd is one of the best in the game if not the best. Submit. The RT is great on this weapon. You also have be willing to put up with the extra work you’ll have to put into it since there are some weapons that can out class it. It's never been bad. Standard RB has really good range and moderate damage. I usually go for a small shield on the other hand for parries. Prisoner's Chain is 15 levels for your build with very little penalty (practically at a cost of ring slot, because 4% absorption you can cover up with armor). (About 7 kills straight without death, paired with the Arbalest though so I'm not sure how much that skewers things). He is much more aggressive than he was in the Cemetery of Ash.. You can summon Sword Master to help you fight this enemy. Halberd is a Weapon in Dark Souls and Dark Souls Remastered. Champion. ). Gundyr has a nice diverse moveset and feels like a good choice if you want to use a halberd. Souls420 4 years ago #1. This is by far my favourite PVP weapon. I'm sure it's nowhere near the best weapon. Gundyrs' Halberd; the running attack is quite fast and it has a good WA and standard halberd moveset. For PvE or PvP? Yes, I'm one of those people who played DS3 blind a few years ago and ended up with full Gundyr Armor + Gundyr Halberd. This old cast-iron halberd has the power to break poise, and is said to never crumble, seeming to suggest that Gundyr was fated to eternal service from the beginning. I only use the prisoners chain for cosplaying rly heavy armor builds (where i need the 5 … Iudex Gundyr is found in the Cemetery of Ash by the Firelink Shrine.He is immobile at first, and taking the Coiled Sword from his chest triggers the fight. 1 Description 2 Location 3 Lore 4 Fight overview 4.1 Strategy 5 Summons 6 Drops 7 Notes 8 Trivia 9 Gallery 10 Videos 11 Music 12 See also 13 References Champion Gundyr is a large warrior clad in heavy black armor and armed with a large iron halberd. Although I love the WA on Gundyr's. DeezNuts. Black Knight Glaive is a Weapon in Dark Souls 3. For Dark Souls III on the PlayStation 4, a GameFAQs message board topic titled "Gundyrs halberd is basically if you took dark sword and put it on a pole. Black Iron and Lapps are the best for weight and poise. i don't use halberds but what's a good sidearm, i got xbow for now. does the chain cause you to take absolutely insane amounts of dmg? Location. ". So this guy in my tournament killed 7 people in a row with the Gundyrs halberd. Anonymous. #7. Compulsory Poster. Tech Support: 2 Answers: What is the best weapon to infuse with magic or best int scaling weapon in dark souls 3? Halberd of Gundyr the Champion, received when he was charged with his duty. He is immobile at first, and taking the Coiled Swordfrom his chest triggers the fight. I'm a quality build and I generally use it as my primary weapon now. Not to mention, I'm getting my ass handed to me by the gargoyles and knights (I hate using a shield! Anonymous. It might change my opinion on Gundy's, who knows. Say if you don't use the charge throughout the fight, the enemy will usually 2 hand their weapon or put a different offhand in it or something, like the crossbow. The Millwood axe is the fastest overall, though, without sacrificing damage. Pair it with the Arbalest, it's great. Wed May 04, 2016 10:31 pm. He is the first Boss that players will encounter. Sneaking up on people and using the WA on them is very effective. I really like the Crescent Axe, very underrated weapon. xd. Iudex Gundyr is found in the Cemetery of Ash by the Firelink Shrine. The best part is that landing the weapon art once is pretty much a victory. This old cast-iron halberd has the power to break poise, and is said to never crumble, seeming to suggest that Gundyr was fated to eternal service from the beginning. Effect. For Dark Souls III on the PlayStation 4, a GameFAQs message board topic titled "Gundyrs Halberd WA spam". If you time the 2nd weapon art at the right moment, you'll hit them as they're getting up, before they can dodge or react in any way. if you play without buffs, i guess gundyrs halberd is the best for str builds and black knight glaive for quality builds. Although, being fat is generally fine. It has really good damage and the WA can roll catch like a pro. Watch on youtube.com. Just something like that. Submit. A community dedicated to everything about Dark Souls 3. Souls: 190.00 . Much like other aspects of the game, the armor you’ll collect for protection has gone through a few changes. It's great. Halberds are a type of Weapon in Dark Souls 3. The unique attack of this glaive greatly reduces enemy poise, reflecting the tremendous size of the enemies that the knights have fearlessly faced. I know he's easy for some though, the summon makes him a doormat. Press J to jump to the feed. A different version of Iudex Gundyr.He utilizes the same moveset as Iudex Gundyr as well as new attacks. May 17, 2016 @ 1:13pm … (Video) Organize fightclubs, discuss tactics! When you knock someone down you can just walk up to them and initiate it again. Taking Gundyr's Halberd into the arena on a dedicated strength builds with a good amount off poise needed to trade with lighter weapons! It's a spin attack. Best weapons for dex build? Joined: Fri Feb 12, 2016 9:03 am . For PvP, Yhorm's is really the only viable full strength weapon, and even it has issues. Champion #3. Iudex Gundyr is a Boss in Dark Souls 3. Skill: Champion's Charge Hold spear at waist and charge at foe, and use momentum to transition into sweeping strong attack. Press J to jump to the feed. This seems like an updated version of the FAP ring from dark souls 1. I really don't see this weapon in pvp at all and I don't understand why. They both have their pro's and con's IMO Gundyr's is just as good but definitely plays differently. Gundyr's Halberd is also very good at breaking poise. Honestly, if you think this weapon is bad, I ask you to try again, it's amazing if you know how to properly use it, and it's the most success I've personally got in PVP so far. Yeah I use it as one of my main weapons on my strength build. I’m not disagreeing with the better halberds part, but what would they be? you cant get "the best halberd build", since each halberd, which is worth using, has some weaknesses. I got invaded by two watchdogs last night and took em down like nothing with this thing at meta level. Use whatever feels fun. Obviously it has its' massive weakness, overall though I think it's really good. It does a charge which you can press RT during and it'll do a sort of jump attack where you'll knock the enemy over. The RT is great on this weapon. Gundyr's Halberd is awesome anyway. Compulsory Poster. Then there is the Prisoners Chain. It also is a pure strength weapon and would fitt well in your build if you like to use halberds. I said I'd do it differently all these years later, but it's hard to let this well rounded set go. 1-1. Standard RB has really good range and moderate damage. Gundyrs halberd VS Prisoner chain trying to decide which to take. 03 Aug 2019 12:42 . ". The black knight has slightly more base ar which makes it seem a bit better, idk what do you think? The weapon art doesn't do much damage if you only get clipped by one of the hits. Because the weapon art is the easiest one to parry. This usually does about 500 damage which is awesome. If you are against someone who defeated champion and use wa super easy to get punished. It's just bad compared to the splitleaf. Gundyr's Halberd vs Prisoner's Chain All discussions on either describe how it's good but not the value of either one against the other. Gundyr's Halberd - Is it top tier? Souls: 24,259.50 . That final roundhouse slash does massive damage. Any faster weapon is better for a quality build (as many str as dex). And man, I've got 3 Physical builds and I get the most success out of Gundyr's, unless I've just used it so much at this point that I'm really good with it, as I could get really good with the MLGS. Yes, I know, it's primarily from ChampGun, not RegularGun, but you know what I mean. Reply Replies (4) 10 +1. Also there are better halberds. Glaive of the black knights who wander the lands. The weapon might be counterable in duels, but it's absolutely a bastard to face when playing against multiple people, like you would as an invader. level 1 bluesman7131 Halberd of Gundyr the Champion, received when he was charged with his duty. TacoCat. Halberds, also referred to by players as hallies, are long two-handed weapons with blades similar to axes and handles made up of long poles. DeezNuts. However it is still an awesome weapon, as long as you don't spam the weapon art against experienced players. The last hit is the one that does the most damage. I’m very undereducated in the entire polearm/halberd classes. Cookies help us deliver our Services. It isn't a bad option. not sure about dex builds though. The Splitleaf is far superior to it though especially since Gundyr's is a strength weapon (Splitleaf has better scaling, wombo combo potential, and can be … Used to face chaos demons. The player will have to face him in order to gain access to Firelink Shrine.. Same damage output and stamina cost per r1's as the dark sword, but with significantly higher range (albeit slower but not UGS slow), doesn't weigh much so easily used with a shield, and easily stun locks enemies. I've noticed this too. How to Get / Where to Find the Halberd. It's amazing, and I've got streaks with it before. Pair it with the Arbalest, it's great. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. I don't have DLC, so not actually tried it. [Ps4] W: storm curved sword, gundyrs halberd (if possible twice), black knight glaive H: mule, karma, ask (pretty much everything but souls or embers) PS4 One of … Joined: Fri Oct 04, 2013 5:00 am. This old cast-iron halberd has the power to break poise, and is said to never crumble, seeming to suggest that Gundyr was fated to eternal service from the beginning. The Prisoner's Chain does a flat 10.0 reduction with 5 more points of Vit to your weight, which at 20 Vit would let you equip the armor to mitigate said reduction if you factor in Havels Ring and Ring of Favor. I've only ever fought a Gundyr's Halberd twice and both times I easily parried them when they charged at me using the weapon skill because it's a charge that has multiple small attacks. 70% of the time a player will panic role and get stuck in the attack gain or they won't role in time becuase you can't role for a little bit while getting up. Only going to upgrade one, which one should i do? Splitleaf WA is a multi hit wombo combo with heavy damage but that is easy to run away from, while Gundyr's is a charge with very good tracking and knockdown that can often be chained with additional charges. Gundyr's halberd was somewhat overused early in the game's life so many people learned to counter it. Reply Replies (0) 8 +1. It's a spin attack. What do you think? However it is still an awesome weapon, as long as you don't spam the weapon art against experienced players. I kinda fell for Yhorm's but only one-handed using a faster horizontal swiping weapon in the other hand. I think halberds in general are underutilized because people are unable to get the spacing down. Dec 23, 2016 @ 1:44pm Originally posted by Ponion: Strength focused weapons are all slow. Even using it at a distance no one tries to Parry. The WA is good, especially in a team fight, but I'd take Spin Sweep over it any day. 0-1. I've found it mostly useful after using the WA, which I'll talk about now. Champion Gundyr is a boss enemy in Dark Souls 3.. Champion Gundyr Information. It's been awhile so I don't remember the right terminology. Although it is theoretically easy to parry, noone ever does. It stands pretty well with the BK Glaive imo, New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. It's mostly about the fact that other halberds are better. 14 #1. 1 . 66/40 it does 567 AR. Just ironic how it stems from (technically) the first boss of the game. I usually just use it as a way to hit once then back away. Only usefull at SL1 or other twink builds. 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