Is it worth getting into Dark Souls PvP or should I start playing Dark Souls 2 if I want to get into PvP? (PC)

So my main concerns are the size of the playerbase and the amount of hackers.

I have a character that I have set up for a PvP build at around SL 120, it's only at 51 at the moment, I didn't want to play through the game at to high of level, to make it more challenging.

Is the PvP community still active or is it few and far between PvP encounters. Keep in mind I'm playing on PC, I have heard there is a hacking problem on PC.

Thanks for any insight. Also this game is amazing, I have not had this much fun gaming in many years.

Posted Jul 15, 2014, 10:19 PM UTC

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Huhskie•12 yr. ago

Tbh you're probably going to see more cheaters at 120-125 than 99/100 or below so I usually stay there. Also, DkS1 is FAR better IMO but you might like 2 more. 1 is more based on mastering the game's mechanics and motion. As for the player base, it's still very significant in 1.

[deleted]•12 yr. ago

You'll encounter a lot of hackers, but the playerbase is fairly large and invading a hacker doesn't hinder you as long as you use your invasion item near your bonfire.

The only problem is people who invade with hacks. You usually only have two options - kite them close to the bonfire so you don't have to travel far when you die, or kick them off a cliff.

Epic563•12 yr. ago

There's a huge hacking problem on console too.

Maleckai•12 yr. ago

Regarding the hacking situation, I'm yet to encounter any serious cases of hacking on PC. I've got a level 100 who PvPs constantly in the forest, and I never have any problems. The worst I've seen is someone invade my level 8 Wanderer in Parish with a weapon he couldn't possibly equip at level 20, crystal magic weapon, black knight armour, etc. etc.

But that was one guy, out of hundreds that I've PvPed with. The general rule of thumb, I think, is if you think you're fighting a hacker, then all honor goes out the window. Quit the game, reload back in and go on your merry way. AFAIK there's no punishment for doing so in DS1, and they don't deserve the satisfaction of beating you.

e503n•12 yr. ago

hacking is a huge problem in both games. always create back-ups of your save file in case you run into a malicious one who screws up your character. since dks2 has a larger playerbase and there's no PvP watchdog for it, dks1 definitely wins in this regard. but that's not saying much, lol.

playerbase is larger in dark souls 2 and with DLC coming up it'll stay like that for a while. also, there are dedicated matchmaking servers in dks2, so you'll get matched up with other players far quicker than in dks1. SM matchmaking sucks ass, but it shouldn't affect you unless you want to PvP/coop at a specific level.

PvP on PC is kind of dead, but you might find since duels in township around SL110. dks2 should be petty active, however.

my advice: stick with the game you like better, and don't try to just base it around multiplayer activity.