Hi there!

I'm just starting to speedrun DS3. This is my first speedrun and i won't be going for any WR or anything like that but just a run to challenge my self.

Now i have watched a lot of Distortion and other speed runners ... A LOT ...

And they swap gear while running stupidly fast! How? i understand walking and swapping. Just go in to the menu when you keep your left stick forward (i use X-box controller on my computer).

But how do you run and swap as they do? Do they use another controller that makes it possible? Do they swap the button for back in menus or for sprint so they can keep that pressed?

Last question, How do they trigger splits? is there an auto splitter or something that will trigger the split as soon as a boss dies or a fire is lit or anything or do they actually press it them selves? Couldn't you connect a split to the achievement for that boss and make it automatic because each boss has their own achieve?

Any input can help thanks just trying to make this speedrun as pleasant as possible. Thanks!