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In this video, Rach explores the various starting gifts available in Dark Souls, assessing their utility and recommending based on different playstyles and goals. She emphasizes that while starting gifts like classes don't drastically impact the overall gameplay, some choices can provide notable advantages or disadvantages. The Master Key stands out for unlocking early shortcuts but is discouraged for first-time players due to the risk of disorientation and missed exploration. Black Firebombs are praised for their early-game boss-killing efficiency, favored by speedrunners. Twin Humanities are highlighted for their scarcity and utility, while items like Binoculars and the Pendant are deemed less useful. The Tiny Being's Ring and the Old Witch's Ring, which deepens the lore of the Daughters of Chaos, offer situational benefits. Rach concludes by sharing her personal walkthrough choices and inviting viewers to follow her for more in-depth guidance.
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In this part of the video, Rach explains the various starting gifts in Dark Souls and their usefulness. She notes that the choice of starting gifts, similar to classes, doesn’t significantly affect gameplay. Rach highlights the master key, which can unlock several doors early in the game, allowing for shortcuts. However, she strongly advises against choosing the master key for a first playthrough as it may cause players to get lost or miss out on important exploration. She then discusses other gifts like the Goddess’s Blessing, which offers additional healing but is deemed unnecessary since players receive Estus flasks early on. Lastly, Rach mentions black firebombs, which are highly effective and can quickly defeat early bosses like the Asylum Demon.
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In this part of the video, the host discusses various starting gifts in the game, highlighting their advantages and disadvantages. They mention that speedrunners often use black firebombs to defeat early bosses like the asylum demon and the Capra demon. Twin Humanities are praised for their usefulness as they offer two humanities, which are not plentiful in the game, making them a recommended starting gift. Binoculars are described as a less useful choice since they can be found early in the game for free. The pendant is discouraged as it has no effect, despite past speculation. The tiny being’s ring gives a small HP increase and is considered a decent starting gift, especially since it’s fixed from previous versions. Lastly, the old witches ring is mentioned, but no clear benefit is identified.
00:06:00
In this segment of the video, the creator discusses the item “Old Witch’s Ring” which allows you to communicate with Quelaag’s sister, providing deeper insight into the story of the Daughters of Chaos. This ring can either be chosen as a starting gift or obtained by trading a valuable item with the trading crow. The creator mentions choosing the Master Key instead for their walkthrough series to unlock doors and provide tips on upgrading the Estus Flask early. They advise viewers to consider risks if selecting the Master Key on a first playthrough. Finally, the creator invites viewers to join them for a comprehensive playthrough as a paladin class and encourages subscribing for future guide videos.