I'm playing a pyromancer and I'm about 10 hours into the game. I'm in the sewers at the moment and I'm starting to question myself for using the same robes the pyromancer starts off the game with the whole time. Is there any reason to not be using heavier armor on a pyromancer (besides the fact you move slower)? Does heavier armor in this game have any negative effects towards magic?

I'm playing a Pyromancer too. I didn't look too into it, but that starter armor looked like it was only good for magic defense. I didn't see anything to indicate it makes you a better Pyromancer. I'm using a Balders set, which is a lot heavier. I"m level 20 and I have yet to discover anything that effects your Fire spell. I'd start investing in some armor that lowers physical damage taken.

@SuperfluousMoniker: Ya I've been to darkroot as well and I'm pretty sure I have the elite armor. So should I start upgrading armor as well or do you keep finding better armor pretty quick? Sorry for all the questions haha and thanks for letting me know about the trainer, I've been rolling around with the same spell for a while!

I just finished the sewers and so far am running around with part elite knight, the crazy merchants helm form the sewers and dark leather (Poison). I thought it was weird that the Lether gloves are alot better then the elite knights gloves which should be plate.. hell the thiefs gloves are better. I am at 23 / 85.5 but dont have that quick roll yet, still have that sluggish feeling which in demon's souls would be gone at this weight :( If you dont like your armor as pyro, just change it to something with better stats, but I do know that there is a pyro who keeps invading me when im trying to turn human and run to the boss to summon that is wearing the same armor he started with.. and hes a prick as he seems to only invade me as i wait to let him go somewhere else but yet as soon as im human he is there.. If you hit the pace of where your roll looks more like your tripped and hit your head then you are to slow. Armor doesn't help spells but it does make a difference in if you will live in a fight or not as your roll is as important as backstabbing if your melee.

@SuperfluousMoniker: Don't waste any money upgrading the elite knight armor, it's not worth it as after you ring the second bell you'll be able to find one of the best armor sets in the game.