They did, in the visual. Greatsword, Tsorig's black iron set + greatshield, and possibly the knight slayer's ring for extra stamina drain on foes. I'd say the chloranthy ring for stamina regen, havel's ring for extra equip load if that 40 vit isn't enough, the ring of steel protection for even more tankyness, and the last ring slot can be anything conducive to the build.
I like to use the health regen ring to heal myself while I'm turtling with my greatshield, silver covetous ring for more souls (although personally, I like to use the gold covetous ring and farm stuff from the lothric knights in front of the dancer's arena and throughout lothric castle), or even a ring of sacrifice because they're bound to die at some point.