What is the true ending in Dark Souls 1?

As a disclaimer, there is no official "True Ending" in any of the Dark Souls games, as it is left mostly ambiguous intentionally like much of the rest of the game. Furthermore, the timeline of the Dark Souls games as well as how (or if) they are all actually are connected is unclear.

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Which ending is best Dark Souls 1?

The protagonist, the Chosen Undead, may link the fire and sacrifice themselves and their Humanity to the flames, or simply walk away. The "good" ending of Dark Souls depicts the fire spreading across the player before engulfing the entirety of the Kiln of the First Flame before the screen fades to black.

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Does Dark Souls 1 have a canon ending?

In short, Dark Souls doesn't have a canon ending, which may seem like a cop-out or be slightly disappointing to some, but that's what makes the story and world so fascinating.

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Is there a secret ending in Dark Souls?

There are two possible ending for Dark Souls: "To Link the Fire" and "The Dark Lord". These are popularly referred to as "the Fire ending" and "the Dark ending".

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What happens if you become the Lord of chaos?

As the future Lord of Chaos, players who have inherited the Frenzied Flame can receive a special item from her only after being touched by the Three Fingers. For the Lord of Chaos ending Elden Ring doesn't let players opt out unless they progress a different questline and beat two of the game's hardest bosses.

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Which ending is the "good" ending? [DARK SOULS]

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Can I be summoned after killing boss Dark Souls 1?

Once you have defeated the Boss Demon you can still go back and explore the level, but you can no longer summon other players to aid you.

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Is there an alternate ending to soul?

"We have versions of the ending where Joe does not go back to his body, where he actually stays dead. We have versions of the ending where you see Joe on Earth a year later. Man, that ending sparked more debate than I think any other element of the film."

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What happens if you use soul of Gwyn?

Soul of Gwyn, Lord of Cinder Usage

Gives 20,000 souls when consumed. Can also be sold to Kingseeker Frampt for 40,000 souls.

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Who freed you in Dark Souls?

Oscar appears in the Undead Asylum, where he rescues the player character from imprisonment by dropping a corpse with the Dungeon Cell Key into the cell. He is later found dying, and asks the player to listen to his tale.

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Who is the last Dark Souls 1 boss?

Gwyn, The Lord of Cinder, is the final boss of Dark Souls. He is the father of Gwynevere (the woman who gives you the Lord Vessel) and Gwyndolin (the optional boss in Anor Londo).

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Is Dark Souls 3 a sequel to Dark Souls 1?

Dark Souls is a series of action role-playing games created by Hidetaka Miyazaki of FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. The series began with the release of Dark Souls (2011) and has seen two sequels, Dark Souls II (2014) and Dark Souls III (2016).

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Does DS1 end after Gwyn?

Gwyn Lord of Cinder is a Boss in Dark Souls and Dark Souls Remastered. He is the final boss of the game, and the game will end automatically after you defeat him.

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What is the most op class in Dark Souls 1?

1 Pyromancer

There shouldn't be any doubt that Pyromancer is the best class to start with. It comes with a hand axe, round shield, and pyromancy flame that is very helpful. This is the class for people who want to play Dark Souls for the first time or want to experience a hybrid of strength and deadly pyromancy.

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What is the most annoying enemy in Dark Souls 1?

These are the most annoying enemies to fight across Soulsborne titles.
  1. 1 Basilisks – All Souls.
  2. 2 Anor Londo Archers – Dark Souls 1 And 3. ...
  3. 3 Revenants – Elden Ring. ...
  4. 4 Brainsuckers – Bloodborne. ...
  5. 5 Lesser Wormfaces – Elden Ring. ...
  6. 6 Frozen Reindeer – Dark Souls 2. ...
  7. 7 Bonewheel Skeletons – Dark Souls Trilogy. ...

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What is the highest damage Dark Souls 1?

The Dragon King Greataxe is arguably the most powerful, at least in terms of single-hit damage potential. It can be obtained from the Gaping Dragon.

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Why did Gwyn turn evil?

He was ashamed of his son, because the said son joined with the dragons which Gwyn dedicated his entire life to eliminate - They were a threat to his rule. And after doing all of this, after giving everything he could to achieve his Age of Fire, he finally sacrificed himself to make sure his legacy lived on.

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Is Gwyn hollow when you fight him?

When the Chosen Undead fights Gwyn in the Kiln of the First Flame, Gwyn appears to be Hollow, evident by his haggard appearance, charred skin and missing eyes.

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Why did Gwyn become hollow?

Linking the flame to keep the Age of Fire going is likely what caused Gwyn to become Hollow.

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What happened to 22 in the Soul?

He then learns that 22 has become a lost soul because she has become obsessed with what Joe last told her and repeatedly being told by the You Seminar Mentors that she was not good enough to live, a fear 22 expressed to Joe earlier in Soul.

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Who did 22 become?

A theory shared by Game of Theories on YouTube suggests 22 landed on Earth to become Turning Red's Mei's soul.

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Where does 22 land in Soul?

Near the end of the movie, when she finally heads to Earth, she is facing Asia, more specifically western China, hinting that her human life will be spent as an Asian/Chinese person/animal.

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What is the hardest boss in the Dark Souls franchise?

18 Hardest Bosses In Dark Souls, Ranked
  1. 1 Black Dragon Kalameet. The DLC's secret boss, Kalameet, is easily the hardest boss in the game.
  2. 2 Artorias Of The Abyss. ...
  3. 3 Manus, Father Of The Abyss. ...
  4. 4 Ornstein & Smough. ...
  5. 5 Bed Of Chaos. ...
  6. 6 Four Kings. ...
  7. 7 Sanctuary Guardian. ...
  8. 8 Gwyn, Lord Of Cinder. ...

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Can bosses bleed ds1?

Bosses bleed only in a smaller amount 10%-15%. Bleed is a gameplay mechanic in Dark Souls and Dark Souls Remastered. It is a debuff status effect and one of the auxiliary special effect and a damage type.

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Can you get boss weapons in Dark Souls 1?

To do this you must first give the Large Ember (found in The Depths to Andrei or another suitable blacksmith such as the giant in Anor Londo. Ascend the weapon by using the giant blacksmith in Anor Londo, 5,000 souls and the boss souls to then create the Boss Soul Weapon.

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