Which is harder Dark Souls 1 or 3?

Overall DS3 has much harder bosses because of aggressiveness and damage output and HP, (Seriously bosses in DS1 have barely any HP, could be cause I was R1 spamming with a resin buffed falchion). Overall: I died more in DSIII but that is probably because I played it first.
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Is DS3 the hardest Dark Souls game?

Dark Souls was so famous due to its game design philosophy and genius map structure that it caused the existence of two more games within the same franchise. Dark Souls 3 might not be the hardest of the Dark Souls, but it is hard, rewarding, and amazingly well-designed.
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Which Dark Souls is the most difficult?

In general, the consensus among players is that the original Dark Souls game is the hardest in the series. This is due in part to the fact that it was the first game in the series, and players had to learn the gameplay mechanics and strategies as they went along.
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Is Dark Souls 3 better than DS1?

The first Dark Souls was the most frustrating, but some quality of life changes made the third game work better. Dark Souls 3 has expanded features for a better online experience, to both co-op and PvP. Depending on your Covenant, your aura will be a different color from the other players you visit.
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Is DS1 or DS3 harder reddit?

Depends which you play first. I started with DS3 and coming off of that to DS1 was a slap in the face. DS1 is far slower in gameplay and I found that extremely offputting at first. However DS3 after playing through the game 30+ Times I can beat most of those bosses blindfolded.
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Ranking Every Souls Game Easiest to Hardest (Including Elden Ring)

Is Dark Souls 3 easier than DS1?

Overall to summarize, some area in DS1 are designed way better than DS3 (especially Blightown and Anor Londo), there is much more exploration required in DS1, however bosses are harder in DS3.
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Is DS1 or DS3 easier?

If anything, DSIII is much harder, at least in the back half. The first game front-loads its difficulty, peaking with Ornstein & Smough at approximately the halfway point, and from there it's all downhill- none of the bosses in its latter half are anywhere near as challenging, at least once you figure out their tricks.
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Is Dark Souls 3 the best for beginners?

Dark Souls III is arguably a more easygoing Souls game than its predecessors, however, in that it gives players a little more leeway as they learn and provides something of an easier time getting into the game. It's still no walk in the park, but it might not be as ruthless as previous titles.
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Do I need to play DS1 before 3?

Definitely play DS1 first, reasons being: - DS3 is a direct sequel to DS1 and you won't even understand the intro video if you've never played DS1.
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Is DS1 harder than demon souls?

Dark Souls keeps a bit of its challenge even for consecutive playthroughs, even if the game gets easier, it does not get trivial. In DeS, you could potentially get 99 of every healing and mana regaining item, unlike the Estus/Spell uses system of DS1, making the game easier.
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Why is Dark Souls one so hard?

The games can be hard if you are impatient. You need to accept that you will die while you're working out enemies move sets and weaknesses, especially bosses. Souls games also call for good decisions on builds and weapons early on.
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Is Elden Ring or Dark Souls harder?

However, if you compare every boss in Dark Souls to every boss in Elden Ring, then Elden Ring's bosses are way harder. Easier to damage, by far, but generally harder to defend against. That's because of the strange, artificial delays on most of the enemy attacks.
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Which Dark Souls game is the longest?

All data on game runtime comes from HowLongToBeat's Main Story metric.
  • 8 King's Field: The Ancient City (23 Hours) ...
  • 7 Demon's Souls (28.5 Hours) ...
  • 6 Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice (29.5 Hours) ...
  • 5 Dark Souls 3 (32 Hours) ...
  • 4 Bloodborne (33.5 Hours) ...
  • 3 Dark Souls (42 Hours) ...
  • 2 Dark Souls 2 (44 Hours) ...
  • 1 Elden Ring (56 Hours)
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Why is Dark Souls 3 considered hard?

Around halfway through the game is when the difficulty starts to kick in. Enemies are less forgiving, faster and more deadly. Areas are larger and bonfires fewer and far between... still, if you've played a lot of Soulsborne stuff, this will seem run-of-the-mill and even normal for you.
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Which Dark Souls is easier?

In many ways, Dark Souls 3 is the easiest Dark Souls game because FromSoft had ironed out many of the little problems from previous entries. Combat in that game is far more polished and faster than it was in Dark Souls and Dark Souls 2.
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Is Elden Ring harder than Dark Souls 3?

Elden Ring can be a lot harder than DS 3, if you are determined to beat every boss/area alone and without decent exploration. However, what (to my mind, at least) separates Elden Ring from DS 3 and indeed every FromSoft title to date is that you will never hit a brick wall and have no alternative.
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In what 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 level should I stop at ds1?

Stat scaling stops after 40, and you won't get any more stamina if you level up endurance past 40. So, 40 everything and only go past that on strength to one hand the heavy stuff? Yes. And if you want 1500 hp, that's at 50 vitality.
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Should I play all Dark Souls in order?

That being said, if the lore of Dark Souls appeals to you, you're probably best jumping into the original game first. Dark Souls has a rich world and a deep story that you'll uncover over time, and while each game largely stands on its own, some aspects of the lore are best experienced chronologically.
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What class to pick Dark Souls 3?

Knights are the most commonly picked class in Dark Souls 3, and for good reason. Knights start with the Longsword, one of the best weapons in the game with great room for improvement and special effects. They also have a 100% physical absorption shield.
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What is the best class for beginners Dark Souls?

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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Which souls game to play first?

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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What is the strongest class in Dark Souls?

  • 8 Knight. ...
  • 7 Hunter. ...
  • 6 Sorcerer. ...
  • 5 Wanderer. ...
  • 4 Bandit. ...
  • 3 Cleric. ...
  • 2 Warrior. Warrior is, hands down, one of the best classes in the game. ...
  • 1 Pyromancer. There shouldn't be any doubt that Pyromancer is the best class to start with.
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Do I need to play DS1 and 2 before 3?

I'd recommend you to play the first game then the second and finally the third, since in dark souls 2 and 3, there are tons of references from the first game. But do you as you want, but be warn, you might miss some lore and references.
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Is Dark Souls really that easy?

Dark Souls is a classic, but notoriously difficult game. For gamers who want something more forgiving, these similar titles are great choices.
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