@peter_siong is pretty spot on the tips he provided: "Best combination for me: Knight, skill: thief, balance between sword and pyromancy. best sword: Quelag furysword, best shield: crystal ring shield." Also IMO best items are as follows: (rings = Dark Wood Grain Ring + Havel's Ring) (armor = Havel's Set) (sword = Quelag furysword) (shield for perry = Grass Crest Shield) (shield for offence = crystal ring shield) (shield for lightweight builds = Dark Hand)