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100
This boss is one of the primordial creatures that appeared underground once the First Flame came to exist. Due to the power of his soul, when this boss first died he was able to come back to life, becoming a living mass of conjoined skeletons, earning him the title "first of the dead". He learned to harness the power of his soul, creating a dark power capable of bringing death to any living being, infusing it within his sword to create a weapon of lethal toxicity. The Chosen Undead finds him within the Tomb of the Giants.
Who is Gravelord Nito!
100
This boss is the main antagonist of DS2 and is, technically speaking, the final boss. She was born from a fragment of her "father" Manus, Father of the Abyss, specifically the fragment that housed his desire for power. Unable to achieve this desire, she manipulates our Bearer of the Curse throughout the game, eventually confronting them when they clear the way to the Throne of Want. Depending on how the game is played, one of two cutscenes will play, with the alternative having this boss walk through the Fog Door as if our Bearer of the Curse is the boss.
Who is Nashandra!
100
This boss was born and raised within the Painted World of Ariandel, eventually leaving it to live within Irithyll of the Boreal Valley, where he was welcomed by the Old Dieties. Eventually, he found the Profaned Capital and the Profaned Flame it held within it, which fueled his greed and ambition to rise to power. As he became an important political figure within Irithyll, he reshaped its government into a cold and oppressive force, while liberally exiling and executing those who did not fit within his image.
Who is Pontiff Sulyvahn!
100
This ancient force drives they cyclical nature of the world, constantly fading and returning. It brough with it an age of disparity and existance.
What is the First Flame!
200
This boss was formed when Ceasless Discharge, son of the Witch of Izalith, dropped the Orange Charred Ring given to him by his sisters to lessen the pain from his lava sores. When his mother created the Flame of Chaos, this creature rose from the ring sporting 6 demonic heads that are able to spit flames and be cut from its body to become individual beasts. The Chosen Undead finds this creature in the Demon Ruins.
What is the Centipede Demon!
200
Despite this boss' name, it is not a true demon. Found within the Iron Keep, this boss is an animated construct that was created and given a soul by the Old Iron King.
What is the Smelter Demon!
200
This NPC and friend to the Ashen One is first encountered in the Undead Settlement. We follow his story in several places including the Cathedral of the Deep where Patches has stolen his armour, eventually culminating in him assisting the Ashen One in the fight with his dear friend Yhorm.
Who is Siegward of Catarina!
200
This metaphysical force is associated with the Abyss and originates from the Dark Soul.
What is Humanity!
300
This radiant ruler of Anor Londo, a central figure in the age of fire, is known for linking the First Flame and wielding lightning against the dragons. While considered by many to be a "hero" for his act of martyrdom, he is also responsible for branding humanity within the shackles of the "Dark Soul", which causes them to resurrect endlessly to the point of losing their sanity. When the Chosen Undead meets this boss in the Kiln of the First Flame he is but a shell of his former self, with charred skin and hollowed eyes.
Who is Gwyn, Lord of Cinder or Gwyn, Lord of Sunlight!
300
The blade of this greatsword shines like the brilliant rays of the moon. In the oldest legends, rarely spoken of today, it is said that the sword was born of a great white being.
What is the Moonlight Greatsword!
300
In order to reach this location, the Ashen One must exhaust the dialogue of a specific NPC within the Cleansing Chapel of the Cathedral of the Deep. Within this cold location, the player can see similarities to a similar place within DS1 including a wooden bridge and a tower.
What is the Painted World of Ariandel!
300
This failed attempt to recreate the First Flame resulted in the creation of chaos and demons.
What is the Chaos Flame!
400
This boss was among the premier knights in service of Gwyn, Lord of Sunlight and formed a portion of the Four Knights of Gwyn. Having come to the land of Oolacile to help its inhabitants fight the Abyss, he sacrificed himself to protect his most trusted wolf companion, Sif, leaving his arm disabled. The Chosen Undead finds him in the Oolacile Township as a corrupted boss who fights in a beastly manner.
Who is Artorias the Abysswalker!
400
This location acts as the main hub for the Bearer of the Curse, much like the Firelink Shrine in Dark Souls 1.
What is Majula!
400
This boss is the firstborn child of Gwyn, Lord of Sunlight and was worshipped by humans as a god of war. During the war with the dragons, this boss was an avid slayer of dragons, going as far as to craft himself armour from his fallen foes. When his father went off to link the First Flame, the throne of Anor Londo was passed to this boss. While the beginning of his rule was marked by incredible military success, the end of his rule was full of catastrophes that eventually led to him sacrificing everything to ally himself with the dragons, leading to his disgrace and his name being erased from history.
Who is the Nameless King!
400
This state of existence before Fire was defined by endless fog, gray rocks, great trees and everlasting dragons. Everything within this space was the same and time did not exist. This changed with the First Flame, which brought disparity to the world, allowing the existence of everything and its opposite.
What is the Age of Ancients!
500
This boss acts as a final challenge to the Chosen Undead in their quest for audience with Gwynevere, Princess of Sunlight. Though this boss consists of 2 people, only one is considered to be one of the 4 Knights of Gwyn, the other having been denied because of his brutality and cannibalism. Within the fight, should you kill one of them before the other they will gain new powers, with one specifically crushing his maybe still alive partner, potentially as a mode of revenge.
Who is Dragon Slayer Ornstein and Executioner Smough!
500
This location is the region in which the events of Dark Souls 2 take place!
What is Drangleic!
500
This boss is the descendent of an ancient conqueror and is found at the end of the Profaned Capital. Once serving as a blade and shield to people who were subjugated, he weilded a shield and machete, losing the shield when he lost someone dear to him and notching his machete to allow it to be wielded by two hands. The people he sought to protect were devoured by the Profaned Flame after this boss became a Lord of Cinder. Before linking the First Flame, he gave a special weapon to his dear friend Siegward with a promise that Siegward would kill him should be ever come to life again.
Who is Yhorm the Giant!
500
This primordial being first appeared following the advent of the First Flame and is the ancestor to all humans. Having found the Dark Soul, they went on to create descendents within which pieces of the Soul rest. According to Kaathe, this being was set on bringing about an Age of Dark, a task passed on to our Chosen Undead should they wish to pursue it.
What is the Furtive Pygmy!
600
This beloved NPC is first found in front of the bridge that leads to the Undead Parish. He participates in jolly cooperation in many a boss fight including the Bell Gargoyles, The Gaping Dragon, etc. until the Chosen Undead finally faces Gwyn (if this NPCs story is progressed correctly).
Who is Solaire of Astora!
600
This NPC is first found trapped in the Shaded Woods, presumably taken by the Lion Clan. When freed, she sets up her workshop in Brightstone Cove Tseldora and assists the Bearer of the Curse by providing weapons.
Who is Weaponsmith Ornifex!
600
This boss is encountered several times throughout the game, first found praying before the statue next to the Cleansing Chapel Bonfire. He can be summoned to assist you in several boss fights including Sister Friede and the Demon Prince. He kills and consumes Pygmy Lords in search of a special pigment. We eventually find him at Filianore's Rest, where he has become consumed by that which he seeks. During his first phase he fights not unlike a beast, showing just how much he has lost his humanity in his search for the "pigment". During his second phase he fights much more like a human, bringing out a crossbow. His third phase brings with it the use of lightning. When he is killed, the Ashen One is able to gather what he saught and bring it to the Painter, completing his mission.
Who is Slave Knight Gael!
600
This act commited by Gwyn not only prolonged the Age of Fire but also artificially bound humanity to the cycle of linking the flame.
What is the creation of the Darksign!
700
This potential covenant leader and boss is the last child of Gwyn, Lord of Sunlight. The Chosen Undead finds him within Anor Londo, guarding the honorary tomb of his father, where they can either join his Blades of the Darkmoon covenant or trespass through the fog door and fight him. Considered "weak and repulsive" since his birth, partly due to the snakes that make up his lower half, he was made to wear the clothing of a woman and given a ring that made him behave as a woman. Despite his father's treatment of him, he kept his will going, running Anor Londo from behind an illusary wall with the assistance of a conjured image of his sister, Gwynevere.
Who is Dark Sun Gwyndolin!
700
This location is accessible only by those who possess the symbol of the King. Guarded by the Throne Watcher and Defender, it serves as Dark Souls 2's Firelink Shrine, a space within which to link the First Flame.
What is the Throne of Want!
700
This coiled sword, found thrust in the bonfire, existed long before the throneless lords themselves.
Hint: It is wielded by a firey boss.
What is the Firelink Greatsword!
700
These primordial serpents are opposite one another in how they see the world. One wishes for us succeed Lord Gwyn in rekindling the flame, prolonging the Age of Fire. The other wishes to bring an end to the Age of Fire and usher in an Age of Dark.
Who are Kingseeker Frampt and Darkstalker Kaathe!
800
This NPC has the power to reinforce the Chosen Undead's Estus Flask through trading Fire Keeper Souls. First found within a cell under the Firelink Shrine bonfire, she is initally unable to speak. She bears a strong resemblance to an important NPC and ally in Demon's Souls.
Who is Anastacia of Astora!
800
This boss was once the beloved pet of Duke Tselorda, who had a fascination with spiders.
Who is the Dukes Dear Freja!
800
These bosses are found at the top of Lothric Castle. The sons of the Oceiros, King of Lotheric and Gwynevere, Queen of Lothric, the youngest of these two was destined to be a Lord of Cinder though he was born sickly and frail, never growing as he aged. Souls bound together with a curse, these two fight together.
Who is Lorian, Elder Prince and Lothric, Younger Prince!
800
These characters of the same name (and potentially being the same person) help our Chosen Undead and Ashen One through providing them weapon services and the ability to upgrade their Estus Flasks.
Who is Andre of Astora and/or Blacksmith Andre!
900
This beloved NPC is first found at the gate to Sen's Fortress, and through following his storyline we eventually come to a tragic end if things are done correctly. He is quite prideful and does not like to rely on others for help.
Who is Siegmeyer of Catarina!
900
This location is far to the north of where most of Dark Souls 2 takes place. Long ago, a fragment of the Bed of Chaos survived from Lordran and drifted to settle underneath this location, birthing atrocities and monsters that cursed the region.
What is Frozen Eleum Loyce!
900
Greatsword of a knight tainted by the dark of the Abyss, and master of the wolf's blood of Farron. The **** ****** was the first Abyss Watcher, and his sword is more punishing against creations of the abyss.
What is the Wolf Knight's Greatsword!
900
This primordial human possessed an extraordinary soul of viscous, lukewarm gentle humanity, as well as a pendant of ancient stone that he held dear. A celebrated sorcerer of Oolacile, 300 years after his death he was unearthed in an effort by Kaathe to find a new Dark Lord. Finding his pendant missing, this human eventually went mad and transformed, eventually manifesting the Abyss from his mass of humanity.
Who is Manus, Father of the Abyss!
1000
This boss is a descendant of the primordial archdragons. Born with unique characteristics, he attained the respect of Gwyn, Lord of Sunlight, eventually marrying into his family and siring a daughter. Through conducting vile experiments fueled by loneliness, envy and resentment that had built towards his brethren for isolating him for his difference and the world at large he was able to achieve great power.
Who is Seath the Scaleless!
1000
This boss is located in the Iron Keep. Once a little-known prince, he eventually became the king of Venn. He had a great interest in the creation of golems, eventually going on the create the Smelter Demon with the hopes of imbuing within it the Soul residing in the lava where the Iron Keep was built. The Smelter Demon struck him down, sinking the Iron Keep and allowing this boss to be possessed by the evil within the lava.
Who is the Old Iron King!
1000
This optional boss is one of the last of its kind, and the oldest living being in existence by the time the events of Dark Souls 3 take place. Found in the Smouldering Lake, this boss has slowly withered away since the extinguishing of the Chaos Flame. Once his health falls low enough, his inner fire will extinguish and he will kneel over helplessly, gasping and exhausted.
Who is the Old Demon King!
1000
These rulers of a country of humans inherited fragments of Gwyn's soul when he recognized their abilities and foresight. Given New Londo as their civilization, their good management meant that despite the Curse of Undeath bestowed upon humans, it continued to function as a city. Brought to support the coming of a new Age, these rulers were eventually sealed away and New Londo turned to rubble.
Who are the Four Kings!
1100
This Sword, one of the rare dragon weapons, is formed by a drake's tail. Drakes are seen as undeveloped imitators of the dragons, but they are likely their distant kin.
What is the Drake Sword!
1100
A great curved sword with an onimous blade. One of the borbidden weapons sealed away by the Ivory Kings. Formed by rock, tree and the remnants of a particular soul.
What is the Curved Nil Greatsword!
1100
This location is sealed away from the eye of everyone, hidden within the deepest parts of Lothric's castle. It shows a time when the Fire almost faded away completely, creating a place in which time has stagnated to the point where past, present and future co-exist.
What is the Untended Graves!
1100
This collective forms a special fighting force to combat the threat of the Abyss. Taking inspiration from the Wolf Knight, the First Abysswalker, they partook of wolf blood to train themselves into strong and agile fighters. Eventually, they became Lords of Cinder, linking the first flame with their followers all but disappearing into the Painted World of Ariandel. When they were resurrected to rekindle the Flame, they returned home to find their followers corrupted and their mission of keeping the Abyss in check unsuccessful.
Who are the Abyss Watchers!
1200
The ghosts of New Londo clutch this wickedly sharp dagger with their bony hands and make mincemeat of the living.
This weapon has one of the lowest drop rates at 1%.
What is the Ghost Blade!
1200
This great hammer is the choice weapon of Havel the Rock. When weilded, the user gains resistance to both magic and fire.
What is the Dragon Tooth!
1200
This boss was once a cleric of the Way of White, who hid his depraved secret of eating people, which eventually turned him into a disgusting sludge. Eventually, Pontiff Sulyvahn exiled this boss to the Cathedral of the Deep in the hope that it's rituals of purification and sacred waters would contain him. This did not work out the way Sulyvahn hoped as this boss continued to gorge itself on people and their very essense, eventually becoming powerful enough to become a Lord of Cinder and link the First Flame. When Prince Lotheric refused to do his duty, previous Lords of Cinder were revived, including this one, who everntually travelled to Irithyll where he absorbed and took the form of a familiar face and previous boss from DS1.
Who is Aldrich, Devourer of Gods!
1200
The existance of this within Anor Londo is actually an illusion created by Gwyndolin to hide the true state of the world.
What is sunlight!
1300
This adorable little NPC trades with the Chosen Undead by having them drop items into her nest, preferring to recieve items that are soft and warm. She does not have an official name.
Who is Snuggly the Crow!
1300
This boss aided his brother in founding the kingdom of Drangleic. He secluded himself while searching for the secrets of life, having a great interest in the Undead, thinking they had the answers. He was shunned by his brother for his interest and banished to his manor for the rest of his life. In doing his experiments he sought to shed the yoke of fate. He failed in this endeavor and instead turned into a monstrous being. He is, in many ways, the true final boss of DS2.
Who is Aldia, Scholar of the First Sin!
1300
Greatsword used for a lifetime by a masked knight. Harbors the fears that lurk within the minds of Hollows, and is particularly effective against them. Bestowed to a proper Mirrah knight long ago. Two-hand to execute special sword techniques.
What is the Hollowslayer Greatsword!
1300
Far to the north, a King built a great cathedral to appease the raging flame. But when he sensed the degradation of his soul, he left without a word, leaving everything to Alsanna, who had, unbeknownst, found a place at his side. But these were events of long ago, and today, no one even remembers the King's name.
Said to stop the Hollowing of whoever wears it.
What is the Crown of the Ivory King!
1400
This place is found within Anor Londo and is a bleak and snowy landscape. Within this landscape exists many dangerous creatures including Bonewheel Skeletons, snow rats and a boss named Priscilla the Halfbreed.
What is the Painted World of Ariamis!
1400
The leader of the Bell Keepers covenant, he is found both before the entrance to Belfry Luna and Belfry Sol. He warns the player not to touch the bell he's protecting or his minions will chop them to pieces.
Who is the Bell Keeper of Alken!
1400
These weapons represent the very first humans and the "smidgen of life" in fire, which was stolen and sealed away by the gods.
Bonus: Name all three.
What are the Ringed Knight Weapons!
Bonus: Straight sword, Spear and Paired Greatswords
1400
These NPCs play an important part in each Dark Souls game, helping our player characters through their journey in several ways including assisting them in leveling up and allowing them to light bonfires. All of them are female and suffer from substantial ailments, including blindness, missing pieces (tongue and feet), ghastly forms, etc.
Who are the Fire Keepers!
1500
This location is located in the lava lake of the Demon Ruins and is the birthplace of the Flame of Chaos and the existence of demons.
What is Lost Izalith!
1500
This ring is considered one of the best in the game simply because of how ridiculous the use of stamina is.
What is the Chloranthy Ring!
1500
This boss is the manifestation of all lords who have linked the First Flame.
Who is the Soul of Cinder!
