Are bows good in demon souls?

Bows are definitely good in this game. They do decent damage and there are different types for different builds and situations.
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What is the best weapon in demon souls?

The Northern Regalia is without a doubt, the most powerful weapon in Demon's Souls. First of all, you need to obtain two swords; Demonbrandt and Soulbrandt. After obtaining both Swords, forge them together alongside the False King's Demon's Soul to obtain the Northern Regalia.
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Is the lava bow worth it Demon's Souls?

Considering how overpowered Magic is in Demon's Souls, it's worth noting how archers can benefit from the stat. Notably, the Lava Bow serves as a fantastic alternative to the Compound Longbow. While the weapon scales with Strength and Dexterity, the Lava Bow does extra fire damage on contact that scales with Magic.
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Are bows good dark souls?

Long bows are well suited for PvE, where they can snipe an opponents from long and safe distance. Reloading is slower for longbows, making them less adequate for closer enemies such as PvP. These weapon scale well with Dexterity. Pros: Short Bows; Fast firing rate, good scaling with dexterity and good for PVP.
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What class is best in demon souls?

Ultimately, the best class in Demon Souls is the one you feel most comfortable playing, so give them all a try at least once.
  1. 1 Temple Knight. Starting Equipment: The Mirdan Armor set, Halberd, Talisman of God, and a Heater Shield.
  2. 2 Royalty. ...
  3. 3 Knight. ...
  4. 4 Wanderer. ...
  5. 5 Hunter. ...
  6. 6 Magician. ...
  7. 7 Thief. ...
  8. 8 Barbarian. ...
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What is the easiest class in demon souls?

Demon's Souls Royalty class

The Royalty class, or Royal, is generally called the 'easy' class. Usually by people who've completed the game several times and forgotten they had to start somewhere once. The main benefit is that they start with a ranged magic attack, Soul Arrow.
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What starting gift should I choose in demon souls?

Providential Ring, by far is the best starting gift you can have for a good head start in Demon's Souls. This is because the ring increases item discovery and, therefore, your playthrough can become a rewarding experience from the get-go.
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What's the best bow in Dark Souls?

The black bow of Pharis is a great choice for both PvE and PvP, with it being arguably the greatest PvE Dark Souls 3 bow. For PvE, its high damage, range and ability to use multiple kinds of bows means that this longbow will be dealing tons of damage.
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Do bows scale with Dex?

The Black Bow scales primarily with Strength and Dexterity and is a good Weapon for Bow Builds. Longbow carved from black wood to resemble a blade.
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How do you aim with bows in Dark Souls?

With a bow equipped, press either the appropriate hand's weak attack button, or the stance change button to hold the bow in two hands. There is the option to fire the arrow normally by locking onto an enemy, or by entering a first-person aiming mode by pressing L1/LB/Left-shift.
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Can I upgrade lava bow?

This weapon cannot be upgraded.
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Does lava bow need 16 Dex?

It's not worth using the Lava Bow without the required DEX. If you only have 12 DEX, use a Quality Compound Long Bow +5.
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How good is lava bow?

The Lava Bow applies an additional 100 Fire damage to all arrows it fires. This fire damage scales with the Magic stat.
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Is the battle AXE good demon souls?

The Battle Axe does decent damage, isn't too unwieldy, and best of all it is immensely upgradable. When upgraded to the Dragon Axe, which deals fire damage, or the Demon's Soul Axe, this weapon is just as potent as any other in the game.
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Is the black bow good?

Compared to the Longbow, the Black Bow of Pharis is a true sniper's weapon. It has the lowest base damage of all the bows in the game, but it makes up for this with its higher overall scaling, particularly in Dexterity, as well as its increased range.
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Are crossbows good Elden Ring?

Throw in the Kick weapon skill, and the Pulley Crossbow is one of the best ranged weapons in Elden Ring, as it has a surprising amount of versatility.
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What is a horn bow?

Horn Bow is a Bow in Elden Ring. The Horn Bow scales primarily with Strength and Dexterity and is a good Weapon for hunter warriors wishing to deal additional Magic Damage. Longbow made from animal horn. Wielded by the master hunters of the ancestral followers.
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Is the short bow good dark souls?

The Short Bow is the standard bow and very useful for luring things. This bow has both a lighter weight and a faster shooting speed than a longbow.
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How many arrows does it take to get the Drake Sword?

Repeat shooting the tail until you receive the Drake Sword.

If you continue shooting the wyvern's tail, after 20 or so shots (determined by your weapon damage stats and the size of your arrows) you will see a screen prompt saying you have received the Drake Sword. Congratulations!
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How do you get Drake sword?

The Drake Sword is obtainable in the Undead Parish. To obtain the sword, the player must deal enough damage to the Hellkite Dragon's tail to sever it, placing the sword in their inventory. One method of doing this is to stand on the right side of the bridge under the drake and shoot its tail with a bow.
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Does starting gift matter demon souls?

What is the best Demon's Souls starting gift? For the simple reason that it's the only thing that won't run out, the best Demon's Souls PS5 starting gift is the Providential Ring. It promises to "Raise item discovery," which likely means it boosts the luck stat.
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Is Magic good in demon souls?

This statement is almost a meme in the Demon's Souls community. However, it is very true. Magic Spells and magic-based weapons are very strong in this game. The basic spells you get at the start have a great damage output and range and can be cast a lot of times with some replenishment items.
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Can you beat the first demon in demon souls?

The short of it is that yes, the Vanguard Demon can be defeated, but don't expect it to change the story much.
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