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Dark Souls Remake rumors spark old build theorycraft. Veteran speedruners rediscovering early weapon tricks.
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Dark Souls 1 Raw Builds: Why Everyone Was Ignoring The Best Weapon? is a minimalist speed tool. This setup maximizes poise and early damage. Studies indicate players overlook it for showier options.
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Hitting with raw mode ignores enemy defenses. You trade scaling for instant stability. Research shows this punishes greedy attacks hard.
Gain more by swinging, not charging. That simple focus reshpples your entire route.
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Q: What does raw mode actually change?
A: It ignores enemy defense stats, letting low upgrades deal steady damage.
Q: Who benefits most from this setup?
A: New players and efficiency runners chasing reliable, simple damage.
