Talk:Daimon/@comment-69.35.216.185-20150816070153/@comment-25604735-20150816122439

The greatswords are two handed weapons. So, you are not grappling and bashing with the greatsword. You are hitting with your fist. Try the same technique with a dagger wielder using 100/1000 Kisses or Assassin with a sword and Dire Gouge. That way you get the benefit of the weapon's power and stagger/knockdown.

A dagger wielder kills both forms of Daimon so quickly, you do not need stamina restoratives. If you buff up before you enter the chamber, the boosters last the duration of the fight and you don't have to open the menu for Periapts or other elixirs.