All good points. Plus your experience will depend on what weapons you’re using and your soul level. It’s not unusual for players to run into him around SL 20-30 with base level weapons, and at that point most players will get crushed. If you’re SL 30-40 with magical weapons and/or spells, he’s much easier (since he has a significant vulnerability to magic).
This is part of the beauty and mystery of Demon’s Souls. Each playthrough can feel dramatically different, depending on the sequence in which you explore the worlds, your weapons, and your stats.
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