A Bit of Everything

Explore the 'A Bit of Everything' build in Dark Souls III. Learn how to balance stats, choose weapons, and equip armor for a versatile playthrough.

Alright, so you're looking at the 'A Bit of Everything' build for Dark Souls III. This one's a bit different – it's not about hyper-specializing in one thing. Instead, it's about spreading your stats out so you can dabble in pretty much anything the game throws at you, from melee to magic to bows. The trade-off? You won't be a master of any single discipline, but you'll be able to try out a bit of everything.

Weapons: Since you're not pouring all your points into one stat for weapon scaling, you'll want to focus on weapons that get a good boost from simple upgrades. Think about infusing your weapons with Raw, Fire, or Deep gems, as these give you a solid damage increase without relying on your stats. Don't be afraid to mix physical and elemental damage types. Your spells won't be super powerful without a big investment in Intelligence, but you can still use them effectively. And hey, grab a bow or crossbow that feels right for you!

The best advice here is to just try out different weapons that catch your eye. Find the one or two you really enjoy using and stick with them. That's how you'll get the most out of this flexible build.

Armor: With this build, you're not locked into super-light or super-heavy gear. You can comfortably wear average-weight armor sets, which gives you a good balance of defense without making you fat-roll. Just make sure whatever you choose allows you to mid-roll, which is usually around 70% equip load or less. Experiment with different sets to find what looks and feels best while keeping you protected.