Uploaded April 2014 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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A step-by-step guide to Havel's armor and greatshield in the first hour of Dark Souls 2. Why? Because Havel's armor has the highest defense rating and highest poise in the game, and it is one heck of a challenge to obtain early on. The Large Club and Great Magic Weapon are thrown in as well.
Timeline
00:00 Intro
11:46 Hag Melentia bonfire shortcut
13:45 Last Giant
21:10 Silvercat Ring
28:37 Great Club
29:03 Lifegem X20
30:33 Great Magic Weapon
31:41 Hidden Chamber bonfire in Black Gulch
35:05 Dragonrider
36:37 Firebombs X66
38:25 Elite Giants fight starts
46:07 First Giant killed
50:03 Forgotten Key
54:38 Havel's Armor and Greatshield