Which Dark Souls to start?

Some will suggest starting with the original Dark Souls, as it marked the beginning of the franchise and gives you a broad overview of what the series offers. While Dark Souls 1 is a great place to start, from a gameplay standpoint, we'd recommend diving into Dark Souls 3 first.
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In which order should I play Dark Souls?

Finally, the following Order is proposed for you to a appreciate the series progression and evolution of its main features :
  1. Dark Souls.
  2. Dark Souls 2.
  3. Dark Souls 3.
  4. Demons' Souls.
  5. Elden Ring.
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What is the best Dark Souls game for the first time?

Best Order To Play All The Soulsborne Games
  1. 1 Sekiro.
  2. 2 Bloodborne. ...
  3. 3 Dark Souls 2. ...
  4. 4 Dark Souls. ...
  5. 5 Demons Souls. ...
  6. 6 Dark Souls 3. The third Dark Souls game is a refined culmination of its predecessors. ...
  7. 7 Elden Ring. Elden Ring is a great way to jump into the genre, because it is the most newcomer friendly among its siblings. ...
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What is the best Ds1 start?

Bandit, Wanderer, Pyro and Cleric are the best starting classes for Str, Dex, Int and Fth respectively. Deprived and Thief have too many wasted points. Also note that Wanderer and Pyromancer have an extra point of Resistance that comes at no cost.
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How should I start Dark Souls?

When first starting the game, you'll be allowed to create a character. One of the primary variables to consider is your character's class. Each class works best with different stats, different armor, different items, and different magics. But whatever you do, don't pick the Pendant as your starting item.
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Do you need to play Dark Souls 1 first?

- DS3 is a direct sequel to DS1 and you won't even understand the intro video if you've never played DS1. Of course, a lot of people simply don't care about the story, but it absolutely won't make sense without having played DS1 first.
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Is the first Dark Souls easy?

Back in the days where most games are hard/easy, Dark Souls got praised to be one of the hardest (other ones are still harder back in days on hardest difficulty) but since Dark Souls don't have the difficult setting it got praised by it's difficult.
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What is the easiest class in Dark Souls 1?

The Sorcerer or the Pyromancer are good classes for beginners. Both start with ranged magic, which can help in the beginning stages of the game. My choice would be the Sorcerer, since the Soul Arrow spell has a much greater range than the Pyromancer's Fireball.
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How long to beat Dark Souls?

When focusing on the main objectives, Dark Souls: Remastered is about 29½ Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 68 Hours to obtain 100% completion.
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Which Dark Souls are the best?

This replay factor is one of the many reasons why the Soulsborne series stands the test of time.
  • 7 Dark Souls 2.
  • 6 Demon's Souls.
  • 5 Dark Souls.
  • 4 Dark Souls 3.
  • 3 Bloodborne.
  • 2 Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice.
  • 1 Elden Ring.
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Is Dark Souls remastered better than the original?

Here are some factors to consider: Graphics and Performance:The remastered version offers improved graphics and performance compared to the original. If you prioritize a visually enhanced experience and smoother gameplay, the remastered version might be preferable.
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Is Dark Souls remastered a good first game?

Latest Critic Reviews

It's a beautiful remaster, even if it isn't a complete overhaul. It's a great entry for newcomers or a great walk down memory lane for fans of its original release. Dark Souls Remastered has aged well, despite the progress of its successors.
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Are all the Dark Souls games connected?

Are they all part of a single universe or do they take place in different universes entirely? All three Dark Souls games take place in the same world but at very different times and often in different places. Dark Souls one takes place primarily in Lordran at the very tail end of Gwyn's age of fire.
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Which is the most difficult Dark Souls?

Many fans consider Dark Souls III to be the most challenging game in the series. With faster combat, aggressive AI, and a relentless difficulty curve, Dark Souls III is sure to test even the most seasoned players. Dark Souls III is an action role-playing game known for its challenging and unforgiving gameplay.
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Is Elden Ring connected to Dark Souls?

There is no official connection between Dark Souls and Elden Ring. Dark Souls I – III occupy their own universe, and so do Elden Ring, Bloodborne, and Demon's Souls. That hasn't stopped fans from formulating their own theories, and if it's your headcanon that the two are connected, that's fine.
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Which is longer Dark Souls 1 or 2?

On average, Dark Souls 2's main story completion is only slightly longer than its predecessor's, but players who want to see everything it has to offer will have to spend a bit more time with the title.
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Does Dark Souls 1 have an ending?

There are two; the normal ending and the “bad” ending. Link The Fire and Age Of Dark, respectively.
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Is Dark Souls 3 shorter than Dark Souls 1?

So on average, for a first timer, I'd say Dark Souls 1 runs roughly 15-20 hours. Dark Souls 2 is easily double this, while 3 is somewhere in the middle IMO. There's fewer areas to see, but they're bigger and take more time to explore.
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What is the best physique in Dark Souls?

Large Upper Body looks good only with the Silver Knight Torso and the Black Knight Torso. Average looks good on mostly everything. Slim and Very Slim look really good with Knight/Elite Knight sets. Very Large Lower Body looks good with Smough's set.
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Which class for beginner Demon Souls?

There are 10 classes in all, and of those there are three clear front runners for the best beginners class for Demon's Souls: the Royal, Knight and Temple Knight. These are considered the holy trinity of best starter classes in Demon's Souls.
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Can you beat asylum demon?

The first encounter with the Asylum Demon is optional and it is highly advised for first-time players to escape the room to avoid confrontation. However, if the player has obtained Black Firebombs as a starting gift, they can be used to defeat the demon relatively quickly, requiring just 5 of them (in NG).
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Is Elden Ring or Dark Souls harder?

Harder than Dark Souls games? Par on Par with Ninja Gaiden I would say. There are some bosses in the other souls games that may be harder but overall, Elden Ring is harder and that is due to the bosses having more attack moves and they sometimes even change the tempo of their old ones, catching you off guard...
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Can I start with any Dark Souls?

You can start with any game, though the gameplay in 3 is probably the hardest. If you haven't played another Souls title you are in for a rough ride, but the gameplay is more refined than the other two games.
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Can a beginner play Dark Souls 3?

You might be afraid of getting into the series due to its notorious difficulty, but it is possible to get into Dark Souls III — and even fall in love with it. With a little insider information and a lot of patience, anybody can become a hollowed medieval warrior and a skilled smasher of hideous monstrosities.
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