Well been studying up on Dark Souls. Seeing all the Bloodborne stuff has me wanting to work through it. I think I am going to go with a sorcerer build. So I'll be spending a lot of today dying I guess.
If you're playing Dark Souls I recommend picking the Bandit or pyromancer. ( I don't like pyromancy cause its slow but others dig it). If you have trouble with your sorcery build, try this. I believe it will be more satisfying.
Get your Endurance up 30-40
Get your STR to 30-40
Get your DEX to 11/13 depending on the bow/weapon
Find the merchant, buy the heavy club, kite shield, bow and arrows.
Ultimately you're looking for a great black knight weapon, the axe being the most damaging.