probably the best low level build for invasions i've ever made. without relying on cheese weapons or magic the simple poisoned straightsword and carian retaliation shield gives him extreme survivability over the hosts and their over-leveled summons. if i can get poison on them and them down to half health i can usually finish them with the poisoned weapon art, or rely on the second longsword with the blood tax art to renew myself. hosts fear me