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Is it worth wearing armor in Dark Souls?

It saves estus and might save your live once or twice per playthrough. Heavy hitters will still kill you in two blows, though. And you could get to <30% equip load with lighter armor for a faster roll. That's up to your preference, but heavy armor definitely has a place in PvE.
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Does armor really matter in Dark Souls 1?

The armor you equip matters quite a lot in every situation in Dark Souls. (Any of the Dark Souls games.) For each area, depending on the enemies and threats you'll be facing, the armor you wear makes a huge difference.
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Does armour make a difference in Dark Souls?

There is only better armor, but whether or not a piece of armor is better than another is dependent upon the enemies you will be facing. Attacks in Dark Souls can damage a character in may different ways - physically, through lightning damage, through fire damage, etc.
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Is armor worth upgrading ds1?

Absolutely, go for it. 3. In my opinion, upgrading armor to the last level is usually not nescessary, as it does not improve overall defense/poise by a large amount. Better invest that slab in your main weapon.
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How practical is Dark Souls armor?

Armor doesn't exactly function very realistically (a katana striking the fluted steel breastplate of the Knight Armor would slide off harmlessly, for example), but in terms of attention to detail the game is second-to-none.
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Dark Souls - Armor Guide: Special Armors

Should I hand over DS armor?

There, he will present the option where players can either choose to hand over the Twinned Armor or keep it for themselves. For now, it has been noted by the Elden Ring community that handing over the armor is a more guaranteed way of completing the questline, as it will ultimately lead to D's brother killing her.
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What happens if I give DS armor?

If given the armor, he will be available as a summon against the Valiant Gargoyle pair. He is the twin brother of Darian, also known as D, Hunter of the Dead.
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Is armor bad Dark Souls?

No they are not. The armor you equip matters quite a lot in every situation in Dark Souls. (Any of the Dark Souls games.) For each area, depending on the enemies and threats you'll be facing, the armor you wear makes a huge difference.
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Which armor is best Dark Souls?

Dark Souls: The 5 Best Armor Sets In The Game (& The 5 Worst)
  1. 1 WORST: Hollow Thief's Set.
  2. 2 BEST: Giant Set. ...
  3. 3 WORST: Black Set. ...
  4. 4 BEST: Havel's Armor. ...
  5. 5 WORST: Gold-Hemmed Set. ...
  6. 6 BEST: Black Iron Set. ...
  7. 7 WORST: Painting Guardian Set. ...
  8. 8 BEST: Paladin Set. ...
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Is getting Ancient armor worth it?

All those parts will drop from guardians, but you'll have to scrounge up the rupees somewhere else. It's definitely not cheap, but the benefits are well worth it. Having the ability to consistently get weapons, especially ones that look as cool as the ancient weapons do, can be a lifesaver late in the game.
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What weapon does the most damage in ds1?

The Dragon King Greataxe is arguably the most powerful, at least in terms of single-hit damage potential. It can be obtained from the Gaping Dragon.
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What is the coolest light armor in Dark Souls?

the best light armor pieces are the dingy robe (best magic & lightning def in the game) + blood stained skirt (from the dingy set), and the tattered cloth hood + tattered cloth manchette (from the pyro starting gear).
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Is Light Armor better than heavy armor?

Light Armor favors mobility and stealth, but Heavy Armor is all about defense and tanking. In the mid-late game, and with enough perks, both armor types can reach the same threshold. The advantages of wearing Heavy Armor are most tangible in the early game.
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Should I give D twin the armor?

Give him the armor. Note that if you do, he'll wake from his eternal (not so eternal now) slumber and murder Fia later in her quest. If you don't, he stays asleep and Fia remains alive through the end of the game. Fia's death occurs after she gives you her Mending Rune, so it doesn't affect the Duskborn ending.
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Is Bone Armor better than Creepy Armor?

The Bone Armor might be a favorite for some, but it's not the best nor the most protective. Creepy Armor holds that latter spot as it provides a whopping 80 armor per piece (a total of 800 for 10 pieces).
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What does +1 do for armor?

Magical Weapons and Armor always start off with a +1 Enhancement Bonus; this applies to Attack and Damage rolls for Weapons (doesn't stack with the Masterwork bonus), and to the AC bonus for Armor.
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What is the heaviest Armour in Dark Souls?

Ignoring the fact that there are different types of physical damage, the heavy armor set with the highest base physical defense is the Giant Armor Set according to the Fextralife wiki. Players can buy this bulky suit of plate from the Giant Blacksmith in Anor Londo for a small stipend of 26,000 souls.
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Is Shadow Armor or Crimson armor better?

crimson armor gives a damage bonus to all weapons while shadow armor gives a melee bonus. And while mellow weapons are the most common type in pre hardmode it is important to use different types of weapons which crimson does better.
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Is Black Iron Armor good Dark Souls?

One of the highest physical defense armor sets in the game. Only slightly worse than Giant's in that regard, but weighs slightly less and has (higher) Curse resistance. This set has the highest Fire resistance of any armor set in the game (at +5 and as a full set).
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Should you buy armor or health?

The choice between health and armor or magic resist depends on the types of damage you are facing. Buy mostly armor against physical, mostly magic resist against magic, and health against true damage.
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Is it bad to use a shield Dark Souls?

Dark Souls is a difficult game, especially when using bad equipment, so using a good shield is absolutely vital to staying alive.
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Are there any bad weapons in Dark Souls?

The whip is so bad because it is entirely ineffective against fierce enemies and armored enemies. Both of which are everywhere in the world of Dark Souls. That is why this weapon is probably the worst to use in the game.
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Can I get D's armor back?

You don't need to kill him to get the armor back. Just rest at site of grace and reload the area after talking to D's brother when Fia is killed. The armor and sword will be on the floor.
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Can I get D's sword?

The easiest way to find the Inseparable Sword is to find D (in eastern Limgrave by Summonwater Village) and defeat him before accepting a quest. Fans should consider finding some of Elden Ring's best armor before engaging D. Once defeated, players will be able to loot him for the Twinned Armor set.
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Should I give the dagger to D?

The biggest hint as to its rightful owner is in the description of the dagger. It's described to be gold and silver intertwined, which should remind the player of D's armor. Speak to D and give him the dagger. After giving him the dagger, a new room will open upon the next visit to Roundtable Hold.
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