Dark Souls isn't that hard once you know what you're doing.

I've been asking this question... but with no answer... which was is harder, Demon Souls or Dark Souls?

I'm not saying that the game is a cakewalk or anything. But it's pretty easy when you figure out the patterns and learn where most of the enemies are. Kalameet in the Artorias of the Abyss DLC kicked my ass until I figured out his patterns, then I beat him without taking any damage.

and to learn all of that you need to die. Mimic op first time playing.

iv beat the game twice
never used ironflesh

Ironflesh got nerfed to death in a patch. It sucks mostly now. Though it can be helpful on 4 kings.