Rivers of Blood is infamous in PvP. This variant optimizes for 1v1 duels at the meta level, adjusting stats and talismans for player-vs-player encounters where spacing and timing matter more than raw DPS.
Stat Distribution (Level 150)
- Vigor: 60 (60 is mandatory for PvP survivability)
- Mind: 24 (Extra FP for extended Corpse Piler pressure)
- Endurance: 25
- Strength: 12
- Dexterity: 40
- Intelligence: 18
- Faith: 20
- Arcane: 45
Equipment Changes
- Talisman 1: Bull-Goat's Talisman — Poise is critical in PvP to avoid being stunned out of Corpse Piler
- Talisman 4: Dragoncrest Greatshield Talisman — Reduces physical damage taken, which is most PvP damage
- Armor: Bull-Goat Set (or mix for 61 poise) — 61 poise breakpoint prevents most weapon interrupts
Strategy & Tips
- Open with running R1 to test spacing, then follow with Corpse Piler
- Corpse Piler catches panic rolls — delay your L2 to catch early dodges
- Mix regular R1s with weapon skill to be unpredictable
- Most opponents will try to outspace you — use running attacks to close
- Swap to Nagakiba backup if opponent is parrying your weapon skill
- Bull-Goat Talisman at 61+ poise lets you trade through lighter weapons