So, the story is like this. My favorite build has 28 STR, 20 DEX, 50 INT, and 8 FTH. So how do I counter the aforementioned spells? I could try to roll dodge, but I'm maddeningly inconsistent at it. I don't have the Faith to use GMB and I don't have the Strength to use a high Magic RES shield in my left hand.
So what did I do? I recently encountered a player who used Pursuers and WoG as their primary offensive. This has happened several times to me, but this was the first time I used the tactic I'll describe below. With my build, I decided to equip a Stone Greatshield 2-handed and block. I took three sets of Pursuers (which knocked out half of my stamina each time) and five WoG (which did laughably against my health and stamina as I kept the shield up). Anyway, he ran out of spells, switched to a Dragonslayer Spear and tried to kill what was left of me (~40% of my health left). I pulled out a Murakumo and killed this glass cannon. God, I love this build now!
So what did I do? I recently encountered a player who used Pursuers and WoG as their primary offensive. This has happened several times to me, but this was the first time I used the tactic I'll describe below. With my build, I decided to equip a Stone Greatshield 2-handed and block. I took three sets of Pursuers (which knocked out half of my stamina each time) and five WoG (which did laughably against my health and stamina as I kept the shield up). Anyway, he ran out of spells, switched to a Dragonslayer Spear and tried to kill what was left of me (~40% of my health left). I pulled out a Murakumo and killed this glass cannon. God, I love this build now!