Stat Distribution:

VIG: 45   MND: 9   END: 25  STR: 99   DEX: 15   INT: 9   FTH: 9   ARC: 7

Armor:

Radahn's Redmane Helm,   Radahn's Lion Armor,   Briar Gauntlets,   Veteran's Greaves

Total Armor Weight: 45.2   Poise:62

Talismans:

Great-Jar's Arsenal,   Radagon's Soreseal,   Erdtree's Favor,   Viridian Amber Medallion

Tips: Talismans are flexible and based on player preference.

Ashes:

Black Knife Tiche,   Mimic Tear

Tips: Ashes are flexible and based on player preference.

Recommended Weapons & Ash of War:

1.Weapon: Heavy Greatsword   Ash of War: Lion's Claw / Blood Hound's Step

Playstyle: Using this weapon favors two-handing the Greatsword and leveling strength as far as you are willing to go. For defense and poise, use heavy armor (choice of armor may vary, but the armor listed above offers solid stats). Use jump attacks, charged R2 attacks and the Lion's Claw weapon art to stagger bosses quickly. Also crouching and using R1 for a fast poke with great range is recommended.

2.Weapon: Heavy Gargoyle's Halberd    Ash of War: Loretta's Slash / Double Slash   AND   Weapon: Heavy Nightrider's Glaive   Ash of War: Piercing Fang / Black Flame Tornado

Playstyle: Both of these halberds have an S scaling in Strength at +25, so dual-wielding them with a high strength stat is recommended.  The jumping L1 attack deals high damage and can stagger larger enemies and bosses in a few hits.  Loretta's Slash is great for both bosses or doing crowd control.  Piercing Fang is a good choice against enemies with shields.

3.Weapon: Heavy Rotten Greataxe   Ash of War: Eruption / Bloodhound's Step   AND   Shield: Beast Crest Heater Shield   Ash of War: Golden Parry

Playstyle: This weapon has a B Scaling in Strength with an Attack Power of 831 while two-handed at +24.  Not only that, but it has a passive Scarlet Rot buildup of 65 making it a great choice against bosses that can be inflicted by this status ailment. Use this weapon's jump attacks and charged attacks deal high poise damage while pressuring the enemy with Scarlet Rot. The Ash of War Eruption is especially useful as it leaves a lava pool on the ground and, if compounded with Scarlet Rot, will deal high damage.  This may lead to an opening for follow up attacks as well.