Dude, after I killed him, I USED THE FIREKEEPER SOUL.... FUUUUUUUUCK! I didn't realize I had to use it to revive the keeper...

I had a ditty going with the lighning spear + 5 and Quelaag Sword + 5 It's a great combo, and the latter scales. I used the grasscrest shield or the black iron shield. I liked being able to boost my stamina and RUN the fuck away. I used black iron armor all around +5 except for the gold hemmed leggings.

I was playing a tank basically. I plugged everything into defense and a little intyo physical offense. I still got my ass kicked a lot.