Dark Souls 3 Update 1.08 Poise Changes Detailed In New Video

Yesterday, From Software released a make new update for Nighttime Souls 3, introducing support for the soon to be released first DLC pack, Ashes of Ariandel, and several remainder tweaks aiming to improve the experience. The new update besides introduced some changes to i of the staple mechanics of the series, the poise mechanics.

Changes to the Dark Souls three poise mechanic haven't been documented in the official patch notes, simply a dedicated fan named morninglord22 put together a video explaining the changes. You can cheque the video out right below.

Equally mentioned above, the Dark Souls iii 1.08 update introduces a variety of balance tweaks which make the experience more balanced for both the single player style and multiplayer portion.

System updates for DLC "ASHES OF ARIANDEL".

Adjusted poise values across the lath. Poise is now more constructive for heavier weapons and armor.

Improved regular attack animations of hammer category weapons.

Improved regular attack animations of greatsword category weapons.

Improved regular set on animations of axe category weapons.

Improved regular attack animations of fist category weapons.

Improved the "Neck Swipe" weapon skill animation of scythe category weapons.

Fixed a bug where strong attacks performed using whips would not deal boosted harm when fully charged.

Fixed a bug where strong attacks performed using the Pickaxe would eat stamina multiple times per assail.

Adjusted the "Onislayer" weapon skill hitbox timings for Onikiri and Ubadachi.

Adapted the hitbox timings of the claw category weapon skill "Leaping Slash".

Stock-still a bug where rolling attacks on Astora'south Greatsword could not be parried.

Improved the "Wrath of the Gods" weapon skill animation for Wornir's Holy Sword.

Improved the "Bullheaded Spot" weapon skill animation for Corvian Greatknife and Handmaiden's Dagger.

Improved the "Shield Splitter" weapon skill animation for Mail Billow and Irithyll Rapier.

Improved the "Wolf Leap" weapon skill animation for Old Wolf Curved Sword.

The weapon skill of Old King's Cracking Hammer "Molten Perseverence" will now release lava on both hits.

Improved the "Darkdrift" weapon skill animation for Darkdrift.

Reduced effectiveness of rolling assail animations on Gotthard Twinswords while dual wielding.Increased effectiveness of the sorcery "Pestilent Mercury".

Improved the cast animation of miracle "Lifehunt Scythe".

Increased poison and toxic buildup of the pyromancies "Poison Mist" and "Toxis Mist", respectively.

Increased durability damage buildup of the pyromancy "Acid Surge".

Increased duration of the "Warcry" weapon skill.

Fixed a bug where the player'southward lock-on target would automatically change even if "Toggle auto lock-on" was set to "OFF".

Stock-still a bug where the leader board for Darkmoon Knights would display incorrect statistics.

Fixed a problems where the fog wall most Holy Knight Hodrick would sometimes non disappear during multiplayer fifty-fifty after defeating him.

Fixed a bug where Orbeck of Vinheim would sometimes die before the player purchased all his spells.

Fixed a bug where Patches and Greirat would never render if sent to steal after defeating all bosses.

Fixed a bug where female person characters were subject to counter damage during certain motion animations.

Stock-still a bug where equipping Vordt's Great Hammer or Irithyll Direct Sword in the left hand would cause enchantments to disappear from weapons in the right hand.

Fixed a bug where two-handing certain weapons would cause the stealth issue on Slumbering Dragoncrest Ring to not work correctly.

Fixed a bug where Hornet Ring was not working for claw category weapons.

Stock-still a issues where dash attacks could not exist performed using Farron Greatsword.

Fixed a bug where potent attacks using Lothric Knight Sword were not dealing thrust type damage.

Fixed a issues where dash attacks using Onikiri and Ubadachi were not dealing thrust type damage.
Addressed other game balance issues and fixed other flaws.