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Why the FromSoftware classic spikes on searches when new players rush the early game.
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Dark Souls 1: Which Starting Class Hides the Brokenest Strategy? is a crystal miracle build that abuses early casting buffs and backstab damage. The setup allows insane spells and weapon art abuse long before most expect it.
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These builds turn fragile looks into overwhelming burst. Studies indicate community videos push this Forgotten Baby route into trend cycles. Research shows forum guides cement it as a low-risk, high-reward joke route for speedruns.
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Quick rule: mix miracle levels with faith to spam giant miracles using almost no attunement. That tiny flexibility breaks encounter pacing far beyond the starting stats suggest.
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Q: Is this truly broken for new players?
A: It is manageable if you respect enemy tracking, yet most overlook slow armor and weak early trades.
Q: Does this strategy stay relevant in NG+?
A: Magic scaling and enemy resistances keep it potent, though bosses punish mistakes faster later on.
