So I'm getting to the stage where it won't be long before I do everything with my current character. I've been looking through some of the posts on here, and it's apparent that creating an all-round character isn't the best way to go. It's served me fairly well playing the game offline, but I would like to have a character that I could use to play online one day (I've already gone way past level 120 with my current one anyway).
I don't know if it will help much, but I may as well list my current stats, and what weapons and spells I use most of the time.
Vitality: 45
Intelligence: 30
Endurance: 34
Strength: 41
Dexterity: 30
Magic: 26
Faith: 22
Luck: 25
RH1: Dark Purple Flame Shield +3
RH2: Talisman of Beasts
LH1: Blueblood Sword
LH2: Sticky Compound Bow +3
For the armor, I use the Assassin's Mask, and the Venerable Sage outfit for everything else. As far as spells go, I usually use Soul Ray and Light Weapon, and usually Evacuate and Second Chance for my miracles.
My style of play is mainly melee, but I like being able to use spells as well. I rarely use the bow to be honest, it's just there to fill a gap really, because I carried the Silver Catalyst and Talisman of God before getting the Talisman of Beasts. Oh yea, and I prefer to be able to move around quickly, which is why I've been using the lighter armour for a while now.
Looking through the builds on this site, the Blueblood Swordsman looks like a good build, but I just wanted to find out if that was really the most suitable option for the way I play the game. I see the Sharp Uchigatana mentioned a lot, can that be a better weapon choice depending on what course I take with another character?
I'm sorry if the answer to what I'm asking is fairly obvious, but despite having played through the game a few times, I'm kinda clueless as to what to do to make a really effective character. If any more information is needed, then I'll be happy to post it.
Thanks :)