What level should I be for New Londo Dark Souls 1?

The recommended level range for taking on the dangerous ghost-filled region of New Londo Ruins in Dark Souls Remastered is 50-70. Attempting the area under-leveled will almost certainly result in constant deaths and immense frustration.

Getting Through New Londo Ruins

Here are vital tips for surviving New Londo Ruins and making progress at an appropriate level:

• Use transient curses or become cursed yourself to damage the hostile ghost enemies
• Equip armor sets with high curse resistance like Paladin Set or Painting Guardian Set to avoid deaths from curse buildup
• Bring a Divine weapon to permanently kill the respawning Darkwraith and ghost enemies
• Time your blocks well and utilize high stability shields when dealing with hard-hitting enemies
• Watch your footing carefully on the narrow bridges and walkways
• Kindle the Firelink Shrine bonfire to have 10 estus flask charges available per run
• Utilize shortcuts unlocked along the way to avoid long runs back after dying

I cannot recommend attempting the Four Kings boss battle until at least soul level 60. Even then, ample preparations must be made as under-leveled players will quickly find themselves overwhelmed.

Optimal Stats and Builds

When exploring New Londo Ruins at the recommended level range of 50-70, you‘ll want to focus your character build and attribute points on:

• Vitality: 30-40 for increased health and survivability against high damage attacks
• Endurance: 20-30 to equip heavier armor while maintaining mobility
• Strength/Dexterity: Minimum stats to wield your preferred weapon
• Resistance: 14 for 100% curse resistance with Paladin Set

Popular build varieties include Strength tanks equipped with high stability greatshields, Dexterity swordsmen outputting quick bleed damage, and Quality builds with balanced offense and defense.

Pyromancers also fare well against the Four Kings utilizing fire damage spells like Great Fireball and Combustion at close range.

Armor Comparison for Dealing With Curses

As shown in the table, the Paladin and Painting Guardian sets provide the highest curse resistance while remaining relatively light compared to ultra-heavy alternatives like Havel‘s Set.

I recommend shooting for at least 130 curse resistance from armor alone before braving New Londo Ruins and its ubiquitous curse-inflicting ghosts.

Surviving the Four Kings

The Four Kings boss battle is a significant obstacle barring progress beyond New Londo Ruins. Here are some key tips for defeating these legendary foes:

• Quickly eliminate each King as they spawn to avoid being outnumbered
• Use high magic/fire defense shields when blocking their damage attacks
• Equip full Havel‘s Set along with the Cloranthy Ring for maximum poise and stamina recovery
• Stay as close as possible during the fight to force their sword attacks over riskier magic and grabs
• Kindle the bonfire to 20 estus charges if possible and don‘t hesitate to use them!

With ample preparations and an intense offense, the Four Kings can be overcome. You may die countless times in the process, but victory is achievable within the level 50-70 range.

Final Tips

Here are a few final pieces of advice for tackling New Londo Ruins and the bosses within at an appropriate level based on my years of experience:

• Bring extra transient curses! Running out mid-exploration can doom a run
• Utilize the elevator and circular stairs shortcuts to avoid tedious corpse runs after dying
• Loot the Fire Keeper Soul from atop the giant pipe structure
• Avoid the Darkwraith enemies if possible, as their attacks quickly lead to death

I hope these tips help you successfully traverse New Londo Ruins and take down the Four Kings without becoming hollow! Let me know if you have any other questions arising from your perilous journeys.