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The video provides an in-depth guide on creating and optimizing a Spartan-themed build in a game, emphasizing both aesthetic and functional aspects. Key points include the use of **Golden Great Shield** and **Erdtree's Greatshield** for superior blocking capabilities, enhanced by the **Greatshield Talisman**. It covers strategies for acquiring items such as the **archery great shield** and **Great Shield Talisman** from specific locations within the game, and weapon recommendations like the **Pike** and **Partisan** spears. The utility of the **Spectral Lance Ash of War** and related buffs such as the **Shard of Alexander** is discussed for maximizing damage.
Efficient use of swords is highlighted, particularly the **broadsword** enhanced with **Barbaric Roar** or **War Cry**, and complemented by the **Roar Medallion** for increased damage. The detailed guide includes obtaining the Spartan armor set pieces and using the **Great-Jar's Arsenal Talisman** to manage equip load. Buff strategies with tiers of the **Flask of Wondrous Physick** and specific incantations like **Flame Grant Me Strength** and **Golden Vow** are provided to further enhance combat effectiveness.
The narrator concludes by discussing optimal stat allocation for the build, ensuring that viewers can effectively use the recommended items and abilities at higher levels. The video combines practical gameplay strategies with thematic elements to create a visually and functionally cohesive Spartan build.
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In this part of the video, the creator discusses an updated Spartan-themed build. They emphasize that this build is not only for cosplay but also deals substantial damage. The segment begins with a shoutout to the video sponsor, damnods.com, which provides services to quickly max out characters across various gaming platforms.
Moving into the details of the build, the creator highlights two primary shields:
1. **Golden Great Shield**: Known for its high guard boost of 78, effective in blocking virtually all attacks. It comes with the ‘no skill’ ash of war, making it easy to use and level up.
2. **Erdtree’s Greatshield**: This shield has a slightly lower guard boost of 66 but features an ash of war that reflects magic attacks, beneficial in specific combat situations against magic users. However, it requires more stamina and careful management in non-magical fights.
They mention the importance of the Greatshield Talisman, which reduces stamina consumption when blocking attacks, enhancing the effectiveness of both shields. The segment concludes with a note on the ease of swapping between the shields and introduces the method to acquire the Golden Great Shield from a knight near the artist shack south of Lyndell.
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In this part of the video, the narrator discusses acquiring two specific items in a game. First, an archery great shield, which is available mid-game after defeating the Tree Sentinel Duo. To prepare for this challenging fight, the narrator suggests holding onto a previous item or using the Mimic Tear summoning for assistance. The Mimic Tear can be made to appear more realistic with the Furled Finger Trick Mira Talisman, which is available from a vendor for 5,000 runes.
Next, the Great Shield Talisman is highlighted, which can be found in a chest at a military camp on the Altus Plateau without having to defeat any enemies. This talisman is useful for increasing chances against the Tree Sentinel Duo.
The segment also covers weapon strategies, particularly focusing on using a spear. The recommended spear is the Pike due to its reach and compatibility with strength-focused builds. The Ash of War, Spectral Lance, is praised for its utility in battles, including breaking bosses’ stances and dealing extra damage. The Short of Alexander can enhance the spectral lance’s damage by 15%. The narrator emphasizes flexibility in weapon choices, suggesting the Partisan spear for visual appeal if preferred.
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In this part of the video, the narrator discusses strategies for utilizing Ashes of War and spears in gameplay. They recommend using the spears for both poking enemies from behind a shield and as part of a safer play style, although caution against over-reliance due to its low damage output.
The narrator then guides viewers on where to find specific weapons and items:
1. **Pike:** Found in Stormvale Castle’s heavily guarded courtyard.
2. **Partisan:** Farmable from the heavy knights at Gatefront Ruins.
3. **Ash of War Spectral Lance:** Found at Raya Lucaria Academy by killing a teardrop scarab in the graveyard.
4. **Shard of Alexander:** Obtained by completing the Iron Fist Alexander questline, or alternatively, by killing Iron Fist Alexander for a lesser version, the Warrior Jar Shard.
Lastly, the narrator highlights the importance of swords in the build, particularly recommending the broadsword for its superior scaling and attack power with the heavy affinity. They mention two Ash of War options for the broadsword: Barbaric Roar, which boosts physical damage and strength levels while altering heavy attacks into combos.
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In this part of the video, the speaker details the differences between two abilities: Barbaric Roar and War Cry, noting that Barbaric Roar turns heavy attacks into combos while War Cry turns them into a single running attack. Either ability should be paired with the Roar Medallion, which increases damage by 15%. The speaker then explains where to acquire key items: the broadsword from a merchant for 1800 runes, the Roar Medallion from defeating a Stone Digger Troll, War Cry from Knight Bernal for 800 runes, and Barbaric Roar from a teardrop scarab. Additionally, the speaker describes their chosen armor set for a Spartan look, including the Tree Sentinel Helm, Rotten Gravekeeper Cloak, Guardian Bracers, and Gold Waist Wraps, and the Great Jar’s Arsenal Talisman to increase equip load. Locations to find these items are also provided.
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In this segment, the video provides a detailed guide for acquiring various items and buffs in a game. First, it explains how to obtain the Rotten Gravekeepers Cloak by defeating the Putrid Grave Ward in the Consecrated Snowfield Catacombs after pulling a lever to open large doors. Next, it details farming Guardian Bracers from Guardians around minor Erdtree locations, with the best spot in Dragonbarrow where 29 can be killed per run. The Gold Waist Wrap can be acquired by completing Brother Corhyn’s quest line and collecting it from Goldmask’s body. The Great-Jar’s Arsenal requires defeating three duelist NPCs outside the Coliseum in Caelid, recommended for mid-game. It notes that the armor pieces are mainly for aesthetics and advises adjusting endurance levels if using different gear. The last part covers buffs to enhance the character’s effectiveness, focusing on two tiers of the Flask of Wondrous Physick: the Spiked Cracked Tear for damage boosts and the Opaline Hardtear for damage negation. It mentions additional incantations that can be useful in big fights to enhance physical damage.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the requirements and benefits of two incantations: one needing 15 levels in faith and the other 25 levels in faith, highlighting their use in casting powerful buffs. They explain that most starting classes are close to the required faith levels and recommend acquiring these incantations after obtaining necessary weapons, armor, talismans, and levels. They also instruct on how to acquire certain items like the spike cracked tier and opaline hard tier from specific locations, noting the importance of strategies like using fire pots against certain bosses. The flame grant me strength incantation is found behind Fort Gael in Caelid, while the golden vow buff can be looted from a corpse in the Altus Plateau area. The video further outlines the ideal stat distribution for leveling up a character, including focusing on strength, dexterity, endurance, vigor, and mind attributes to optimize weapon usage, health, and special abilities.
00:18:00
In this part of the video, the speaker explains that if you start with different attributes, you may have to sacrifice points from Vigor, Mind, or Strength to achieve the same stats at level 150. Once those adjustments are made, you can allocate 25 points to effectively use both incantations. The speaker then invites viewers to explore other builds they have created and expresses gratitude for watching.