@sabby
Yeah the bow is easiest, but I'm impatient. So, meleeing way faster and only slightly harder (had to get my alignment right on the downward strikes).
@lestatdark
Already done the rings. Once I beat world 5 (which I plan on doing AFTER my pure bladestone), then I will have spells and weapons done (and probably my faintstone upgrade trophy and marrowstone).
That would only leave my cloudstone and greystone upgrades left which shouldn't take too long if the flying mantas give me a few chunks.
And then one playthrough with my new character for the miracles. All in all, I'd say I'm maybe a good 7-8 hours left after I get the pure bladestone until I'm platinumed.