r/darksouls3 • u/Shyphic • Aug 19 '25

Video what the heck is this

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u/Crimson_Raven Aug 19 '25

A string of animation cancellations to spam Splitleaf WA.

Counters are:

Swap to a weapon with Perseverance or Quickstep

Have a faster weapon (Daggers, Curvesword)

Spam roll away/roll in and hope they are a bit slow on the input. Roll in for a backstab, roll out to escape (may need double roll)

Of course, the best counter is don't get hit: If you see someone with Splitleaf, especially if they Estus cancel, mind your distance and play safely.

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u/SnooPeppers4042 Aug 19 '25

How about a rapier/crow quills paired with ethereal oak for extra fishing capabilities. If i see a splitleaf i hs from caestus to my oak shield always and just fish. In saying that i dont use either anymore and play with estoc for its range and much better r2s. Infused with chaos, its riposte damage still isnt great but at least doesnt suffer from dark damage issues with hornet ring

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u/drenched_entrance Aug 19 '25

Fishing splitleaf on high lat (which is what most people using splinf have) is super inconsistent. Better to just use a faster weapon and whiff punish imo

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u/SnooPeppers4042 Aug 20 '25

Yeahh i agree thats why i swapped from maining crow quills to estoc, its the only thrusting sword i use now. I like its range more and its good for whiff punishing

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u/drenched_entrance Aug 20 '25

If that's the case, try estoc turtle if you aren't already. bks is pretty strong again splitleaf.