Notes from author
Using fighting spirit, you grit your teeth through foes' attacks. The high resistance and endurance comes from years of digging tunnels in the underground. Strength, Dexterity, Intelligence, and Faith? Those are just crutches for the non-indoctrinated. Pure fighting spirit and a man's gait are all that are needed to overcome all obstacles. Fire is a force for change insofar as it destroys that which has already been. Stamina regen. gives the green particle effect for fighting spirit and you use power within, undead rapport, and iron flesh for the memes. Armor of Artorias has some nice blue motifs and you can change from the mask of the child to the mask of the father as he matures and your fighting style becomes more sophisticated. Hand axe is light AF and isn't a terrible weapon for short fast trades.