by Sentiel Tue Jan 29, 2013 9:54 am
Roll from his attacks just as they're about to hit you. It has to very close, but it's the safest way to evade, especially his leaping attacks.
He devastates most medium Shields quickly. You can use Balder Shield, it has 74 Stability I think. Highest of all Medium Shields.
You'll need either a Greatshield, or keep using Sheild buffs to block him effectively. But if he pulls out his Abyss boost, you're screwed unless you block with Strong Magic Shield.
Wait for his slower attacks like his long stab, leaping and lunging horizontal sweep and attack him after he misses you with them, or you block them. Other than that, always block and keep going away from him in huge circles, so you don't hit a wall. Be patient.
When he rolls away from you follow him, if he rolls one more time, twohand your weapon and run straight at him. He's gonna use his Abyss boost. Don't let him. Mash him until you stagger him and cancel his boosting. If you're using Dex weapons, that don't do much Poise damage, use Pyromancies instead.
I hope it helps.
Good luck.