Dark Souls 2: Dragonrider - Sorcerer

Fighting the boss Dragonrider as a Sorcerer.

[matthatter]

I like how this fight is actually harder as a sorcerer than dex build. That thrust counter damage really is OP.

[jimmywuzere]

Where is the second leaver too raise to platform?

[ACuteKitty]

In your best opinion, is leveling faith truly necessary? I'm trying to get the Sunset Staff or whatever the name is, but i need twenty int. and 20 faith. Have you gotten this staff before and is it rather good? Also as a last bit, should i be using the flame long sword and dragonleic (apologies for incorrect spelling) Shield? It is my first sorcerer play through. 

[ardocast]

Game got harder. The platform you have to fight on here is way smaller now.