If you enjoy online play, this one is the worst. Matchmaking is governed by “soul memory,” which is a running tally of every soul you earn. Doesn’t matter f you’re SL1, if you murder everything in sight, your “soul memory” goes up. There IS a ring which stops you from earning souls, but it’s still a bulllllllshit mechanic.

Strike damage is OP. Basic club is a great one handed weapon, large club and great club destroy all. 2HR2 pancakes trivialize NPCs.

Offline, I find it the easiest of the series by far. As always, the DLC offer a HUGE step up in difficulty.

Do not join the Covenant of Champions on accident.

They introduce several game mechanics that are not seen after. Powerstanced weapons, despawning an areas enemies, bonfire acetic, probably more stuff.

Still fun, I’ve still played it several times.