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In what order should I do Dark Souls 2 DLC?

If you want a specific order to follow, you could go by the order each DLC area was released:
  1. Crown of the Sunken King (July 22nd)
  2. Crown of the Old Iron King (August 26th)
  3. Crown of the Ivory King (September 30th)
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What is the hardest DLC in Dark Souls 2?

The Fume Knight is by far the most difficult boss in any of the DLCs and also the entire game.
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Is Dark Souls 2 Scholar of the First Sin A DLC?

For those wondering, yes, Dark Souls 2: Scholar Of The First Sin comes all DLC from Dark Souls 2 's The Lost Crowns DLC trilogy, including Crown Of The Sunken King, Crown Of The Old Iron King, and Crown Of The Ivory King.
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Can you miss the DLC Dark Souls 2?

If you care only about major content (like bosses or areas) there is no difference. (But if you happened to not get the latest version of DS2, but one of the first versions, you'll miss not only DLC, but also one optional boss).
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When should I do the Dark Souls DLC?

To get access to Dark Souls' DLC, Artorias of the Abyss, you will need to have first killed the Hydra in Darkroot Basin and placed the Lordvessel - which you can do after completing Anor Londo. From there, you should be able to tackle it.
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Should I do Ariandel or Ringed City first?

Both of them tie in to eachother. If you're concerned with lore stuff and want to play them in order, Ashes of Ariandel should be first. If not, then Ringed City. Saving my money and waiting for the Autumn sale to see if the game (and DLC) is on discount so I can get them all is what I'm doing.
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When should I do Blood and Wine DLC?

Blood and Wine is available after beating The Witcher 3's main story, and should be the absolute last thing players do in the game. Completing this Witcher 3 expansion any earlier can cause players to discover massive narrative spoilers.
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How many endings does DS2 have?

Dark Souls 2 also features two endings (although one was added post launch), that are somewhat similar to the endings in Dark Souls but have different context.
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Is there a penalty for dying in Dark Souls 2?

After every death, you lose a little bit of your maximum health in a process known as "hollowing" until you're eventually starting each new life with 50 percent of the health you had when you first started. The only way to reverse this process is with a costly "human effigy" item.
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Are the DS2 DLCS long?

Each DLC can take between (i played through each one two times, so don't take this as an absolute) three and ten hours. Originally posted by Osturas: Hours? Depends on how good you are, if you take the enemies seriously or just run past them, if you area completionist or a "got three bosses done' guy.
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Who is the hardest boss in Dark Souls 2?

The Fume Knight is known by many as the hardest boss in all of Dark Souls 2. He doesn't use many attacks that are telegraphed, and prefers to use those that are slightly delayed to throw players off. He has a strong resistance to all types of magic, so physical damage is preferred when taking him on.
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Which is harder DS2 or Scholar of the First Sin?

Well, there is a big difference between the original and Scholar. People generally consider DS2 to be an easier souls game because the combat is slower paced.
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Is Dark Souls 2: Scholar of the First Sin any good?

4 Scholar Of The First Sin (Why It's The Best Souls Game)

The special edition also added new NPCs for added storylines and improved online functionality. Without Scholar of the First Sin, Dark Souls 2 is a lackluster game. With it, however, the game stands out as possibly the best in the series.
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Which DS2 DLC is easiest?

Sunken King is the easiest with a few caveats. The normal enemies are easier than what the other DLCs have, but there is that one room with the invulnerable knights where you dont know where to go. I did not find the ladder and had to look on a wiki to learn how to solve the problem.
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Is Dark Souls 2 the longest game?

Meanwhile, Dark Souls 2 is the longest of the Soulslike FromSoftware game, coming in at 37 hours for the main story and a massive 27 hours for the side quests alone. This takes the total time to complete the main story and side quests of the Souls series to a whopping 191 hours.
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What is the strongest class in Dark Souls 2?

This article covering the best classes in DS2 has been revisited and updated.
  • 8 Explorer.
  • 7 Cleric.
  • 6 Warrior.
  • 5 Sorcerer.
  • 4 Knight.
  • 3 Bandit.
  • 2 Swordsman.
  • 1 Deprived.
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What is the average death count in Dark Souls 2?

Console gamers die 150,443 times per hour in Dark Souls II. That's 2,507 deaths per minute, or 42 every single second.
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What not to do in Dark Souls 2?

Things Not to Do in Dark Souls 2
  • Don't Kill The Emerald Herald. ...
  • Don't Kill the Old Women at the Beginning of the Game. ...
  • Come To Think of It, Don't Attack Friendly NPCs at All. ...
  • Don't Waste Human Effigies. ...
  • Don't Turn Down the Sound. ...
  • Don't Rush Up to the Red Crystal Lizard. ...
  • Don't Use a Bonfire Ascetic Until You're Ready.
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How do you not get banned in DS2?

You can avoid being banned COMPLETELY if you limit all your cheating to offline, the most secure way to do this would be to have a character you cheat on, play it offline, if you ever want to bring it online, make sure the soul level and soul memory are legit, you don't have anything like a +17 bandit axe, etc.
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Is DS2 the hardest Dark Souls?

I've played Dark Souls 1 and 3, as well as Bloodborne and recently decided to get Dark Souls 2. As the title suggests, this seems to be the hardest DS game I've ever played. Dark souls 3 was pretty easy, Dark souls 1 a bit harder but also not too difficult.
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Is DS2 skippable?

You should not skip it IMO. I was very frustrated with how the mechanics felt and it felt really lazy in some parts but it has some bosses and zones that are worth playing for. AT THE END OF THE DAY: You would be doing yourself a disservice if you didn't genuinely give the game a shot.
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How many hours does it take to finish DS2?

When focusing on the main objectives, Dark Souls II is about 44 Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 120 Hours to obtain 100% completion.
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What happens if you start Blood and Wine before the main story?

Blood and Wine will be self contained, as is Hearts of Stone. That means you may start it any time you wish -- it has no bearing on the main story -- but it will be tailored to characters that are around level 34.
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What's better Hearts of Stone or Blood and Wine?

9 Hearts of Stone has a better storyline

While Hearts of Stone may be much shorter than Blood and Wine, it introduces a formidable opponent in bandit captain, Olgierd von Everec, a man who has discovered immortality. The adventure you embark on will lead you to encounter new monsters, a unique romance, and more.
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What level is best for Blood and Wine?

Blood and Wine is recommended for anyone with a level 35 character, so if you finished the core game's main quest, you're pretty certain to be all good.
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