Demon's Souls
Demon's Souls

Melee Builds (Strength/Dexterity)

Master Strength or Dexterity melee builds in Demon's Souls by learning combat strategies and item locations in Boletaria Castle.

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Melee Builds (Strength/Dexterity)

For players focusing on melee builds, progression through Boletaria Castle involves strategic combat and item acquisition. The recommended path includes confronting various enemies and locating valuable equipment. Players can adjust their progression based on their chosen build, whether it emphasizes Strength or Dexterity.

Upon entering Boletaria, players will encounter two Boletaria Soldiers emerging from a building on the left. Deal with them quickly. Continuing to the right, a Blue Eye Knight wielding a two-handed sword will be visible. Before following Ostrava to the right, enter the building directly ahead. At the end of the corridor, a Scimitar can be found.

After acquiring the Scimitar, follow Ostrava. This path leads to two more enemies: one melee-based and one ranged-based. After defeating them, loot the body in the small corner to obtain x1 Unknown Warrior Soul.

Players can consult the Builds page for further guidance on optimizing their melee character. If a player wishes to re-spec their character, instructions for reducing soul level can be found here.