Simple Strategy to One-Shot Ornstein and Smough
2Dark Souls Challenge: Simple Strategy to One-Shot Ornstein and Smough
Looking for a straightforward method to one-shot Ornstein and Smough without relying on expert timing or complex menu handling? This strategy may not be the fastest, but itโs effective and easy to follow.
Setup:
Phase 1: Ornstein
* ๐ Red Tearstone Ring (RTSR): Activates a 50% damage boost when health drops below 20%.
* ๐ฅ Power Within: Cast for a 40% damage increase.
* ๐ Lingering Dragoncrest Ring: Slows down the health drain from Power Within.
* โ๏ธ Two-Handed Strength Weapon: Use a weapon like a +15 Great Club for maximum damage.
* ๐ด RTSR Activation: Enter the fog gate close to RTSR range and dodge Ornstein's charge attack with a single follow-up R2 attack
Phase 2: Smough
* ๐ฅค Use Estus: Heal after defeating Ornstein (optional, but makes Phase 2 more relaxed).
* ๐ญ Symbol of Avarice: Use to return to RTSR range, allowing better control over when to launch the final attack.
* ๐ Ring Swap: Replace the Lingering Dragoncrest Ring with the Bellowing Dragoncrest Ring for a 20% pyromancy boost.
* ๐ฅ Chaos Flame +5 and Chaos Storm: Equip these for the main attack.
* ๐ด RTSR Range: Wait until youโre close to RTSR range again, then remove the Symbol of Avarice.
* ๐ช๏ธ Chaos Storm: Cast when Smough is near the edge of the arena to localize fire pillars, increasing the likelihood of hitting Smough twice and causing extra damage from the lava.
While thereโs still some RNG involved, following this strategy should give you a high chance of achieving the incredibly satisfying one-shot on both Ornstein and Smough.