Are Ornstein and Smough weak to bleed?

Bleed is exceptionally effective against Smough (not so much against Ornstein) and a fast weapon such as Priscilla's Dagger or Gold Tracer (DLC) can keep him staggered as long as you have stamina.
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What is Smough and Ornstein weak to?

Smough is particularly weak to fire, and Ornstein isn't much of a fan of it either. Lightning based magic will not work well here, and the various Soul Arrows can do some damage, but you will need quite a few shots to drop these bosses. Ornstein is fast, and will dart around the arena if you are to far from his reach.
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What is the easiest way to beat Ornstein and Smough?

anyway, the best way to fight them 1vs2 (especially in NG) is to kill ornstein first and use pillars to keep smough away. you must keep them both on the screen all the time. when smough goes around a pillar, run behind another one (don't stay close to it because he can hit you through them).
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Are Ornstein and Smough immune to lightning?

Smough is weak to bleed damage in his lightning form. Ornstein is virtually immune to lightning damage and has moderate fire and magic resistance in both normal and large form.
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What level should I be for Ornstein and Smough?

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The average level for Ornstein and Smough is around 40-50 I would say. You might get better chances if you joined the warriors of sunlight covenant.
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Can Ornstein and Smough be bled?

Bleed is exceptionally effective against Smough (not so much against Ornstein) and a fast weapon such as Priscilla's Dagger or Gold Tracer (DLC) can keep him staggered as long as you have stamina.
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Should I summon Solaire For Ornstein and Smough?

You could also use great fireball and fire orb instead of great combustion to keep some distance between yourself and them. Don't summon Solaire, he only makes the fight more difficult. Kill Ornstein first and use the pillars in the room to your advantage when fighting Smough.
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Are Ornstein and Smough the hardest?

Considered The Hardest Boss In The Base Game

Ornstein and Smough are, at their core, overwhelming.
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Are Ornstein and Smough friends?

It's often assumed that Ornstein and Smough must have been friends, or at least welcoming to one another. Evidence seems to suggest that they were simply co-workers tasked by Lord Gwyn to work with one another.
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What weapons are good against Ornstein and Smough?

When it comes to weapons and buffs for this fight, avoid lightning. Although it works against Smough in phase one, it is not worth the damage reduction you'll receive when you fight Ornstein. Fire is incredibly effective against both of them, so this is a solid choice to use.
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What is the hardest boss in DS1?

Top 5 Hardest bosses DS1?
  • Ornstein and Smough (Yeah)
  • Gaping Dragon (First boss I fought with a lot of HP)
  • Stray Demon (Instakilled me if it hit me)
  • Capra Demon (DOGS)
  • Iron Golem (Arena sucks)
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Which is the hardest Souls game boss?

Dragon Slayer Ornstein and Executioner Smough are arguably the most challenging bosses in Souls-likes history.
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Is Ornstein a girl?

Gaping Dragon was created by Seath for the sole purpose of acting as a surrogate mother to give birth to the breasts that would later be known as Gwynevere. Ornstein is actually a female.
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Is Ornstein immune to bleed?

Some bosses do are susceptible to bleed damage, yes. Bleed is like Poison in that it has to build up before being inflicted, but once it has, it does make certain boss fights a lot easier. Out of the Ornstein and Smough boss fight, only Smough is susceptible to bleed damage.
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Why does Ornstein get bigger?

If Ornstein is defeated first, Smough crushes him with his hammer, and gains the power of lightning. If Smough is defeated first, Ornstein suddenly grows to immense size while retaining his former speed.
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Is lightning good against Ornstein?

If you have the time and patience I suggest getting another weapon to use against Ornstein as he is very resistant to lightning damage, just plain normal or fire is good against Ornstein.
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Who is the woman after Ornstein and Smough?

Gwyn's daughter Gwynevere will ask the player to join her covenant after defeating Ornstein and Smough in Anor Londo. Gwynevere will give you the Lordvessel item even if you do not join this covenant.
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What are Ornstein weaknesses?

Yes he's weak against fire. Fire - if you are a pyromancer he's a piece of cake. Get close to him and take him down with Combustion/Great Combustion. He's weak against Smough if you take him down first ^_^
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Did Ornstein become a dragon?

A popular theory is that the King of the Storm, the Nameless King's dragon mount, is a transformed Ornstein. While there is little evidence that proves this, there is precedence that worshippers of dragons are able to transform themselves into dragons, with the player also able to transform into one for a brief time.
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Is SIF optional in DS1?

How to tackle Great Grey Wolf Sif in Dark Souls. Great Grey Wolf Sif is a mandatory boss in Dark Souls, found as you explore Darkroot Garden, and is required before you attempt to face The Four Kings.
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Is Ornstein weak to occult?

Ornstein is weak to occult damage and it would be stronger than your silver knight sword or the divine scimitar in this fight.
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Is Ornstein and Smough harder than Godskin duo?

Which duo bossfight is harder? Godskin Duo is harder but everybody knows that O&S is superior. While O&S are way better, I never found them to be particularly difficult. Challenging overall, but not this beacon of hardship that many hyped them up to be, and DS1 was my first Souls game.
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Is Ornstein gold or silver?

He wore a golden armor made to resemble a lion and wielded a great cross spear so strong that it was able to bury itself deep within a dragon's hide, piercing their stone scales, and sending mere human flying. Both his armor and his weapon were imbued with the power of lightning to be effective against dragons.
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Does it matter if Solaire dies in boss fight?

Nope. As long as you follow Solaire's path, you can summon him even if he's killed in a fight as a phantom. Kill him in body form and you're out of luck, of course.
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Is Solaire Gwyn's son?

His armor and shield are decorated with a hand-painted sun, reflecting his worship of the Sun, and by association, Lord Gwyn. While he was theorized by some fans to be Gwyn's firstborn son in disguise, this was later proven not to be the case in Dark Souls III.
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