Are you the antagonist in Dark Souls?

While the protagonists' main goal is to defeat the final boss, there is a lot of moral grey area which makes players question the validity of the Chosen Undead's actions. Given the boundless slaughter the player commits, the true villain of Dark Souls may in fact be the player themselves.
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Who are the bad guys in Dark Souls?

Dark Souls Villains
  • Nameless King.
  • Lorian and Lothric.
  • Gwyn.
  • Pontiff Sulyvahn.
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Who is the hero of Dark Souls?

The character of the Dark Souls games is the “Chosen Undead". The Chosen Undead is an undead who has the strength to set the world right. That is the long and short of it, but that doesn't do it justice.
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Are you the same character in all Dark Souls?

Each Dark Souls protagonist is the same person.
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Who is the main character Dark Souls?

The Chosen Undead is the player character and the protagonist of Dark Souls.
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The Cursed Heroes of Dark Souls, Elden Ring, and Bloodborne

Who is God in Dark Souls?

Gwyn, Nito and the other Lord Soul holders are deities in name only. Lloyd and Velka are gods proper. The term 'God' in the Dark Souls universe tends to refer to the race whom claimed their souls from the First Flame. They were humanoid, but typically a fair bit taller than a Human.
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Who are we in Dark Souls 1?

The Humans are a race in the Dark Souls series, and one of the four primary races in the lore. All playable characters are humans afflicted with the Undead Curse.
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Who is the main antagonist in Dark Souls?

Gwyn, also known as the Lord of Sunlight and the Lord of Cinder, is the main antagonist of the Dark Souls franchise.
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Does gender matter in Dark Souls 1?

Despite the possibility of playing a female character, the game's fundamental attitude to the player does not shift based upon this choice.
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Who is the saddest character in Dark Souls?

The Nameless King, Solaire of Astora, and Anastacia of Astora are all characters that players can encounter whose stories culminate in heartbreaking ways. Perhaps the most forlorn charactesr in the Souls series are is Artorias the Abysswalker and his wolf, Sif.
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Who is the strongest Dark Souls character?

However, only the most powerful tend to be remembered by gamers.
  • 8 The Pursuer.
  • 7 Looking Glass Knight.
  • 6 Velstadt, The Royal Aegis.
  • 5 Sir Alonne.
  • 4 Fume Knight.
  • 3 Knight Artorias.
  • 2 Slave Knight Gael.
  • 1 Havel The Rock.
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Who is the end boss of Dark Souls?

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). This final boss is located at the Kiln of the First Flame.
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Who is the strongest Dark Souls boss?

Hardest Bosses In Dark Souls, Ranked
  • 8 Gwyn, Lord Of Cinder. ...
  • 7 Sanctuary Guardian. ...
  • 6 Four Kings. ...
  • 5 The Bed Of Chaos. ...
  • 4 Dragon Slayer Ornstein & Executioner Smough. ...
  • 3 Manus, Father Of The Abyss. ...
  • 2 Artorias The Abysswalker. ...
  • 1 Black Dragon Kalameet. The Best And Toughest Dragon Boss.
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Who betrays you in Dark Souls?

In Dark Souls, Patches repeatedly tries to kill the player, but why does he keep betraying people over and over throughout the franchise? The world of Dark Souls is mired in mystery.
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Who has the saddest lore in Dark Souls?

Many of its bosses are inextricably linked to these stories, with tragic backstories and motivations that make defeating them all the more heart-wrenching.
  • 10 Yhorm The Giant. ...
  • 9 Pontiff Sulyvahn. ...
  • 8 Old Demon King. ...
  • 7 Darkeater Midir. ...
  • 6 The Dancer Of The Boreal Valley. ...
  • 5 Oceiros, The Consumed King. ...
  • 4 Slave Knight Gael.
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Who is the freakiest boss in Dark Souls?

10 Creepiest Soulsborne Bosses, Ranked
  1. 1 Orphan Of Kos – Bloodborne.
  2. 2 Darkeater Midir – Dark Souls 3. ...
  3. 3 Ludwig, The Accursed/The Holy Blade – Bloodborne. ...
  4. 4 Oceiros, The Consumed King – Dark Souls 3. ...
  5. 5 Amygdala – Bloodborne. ...
  6. 6 Gravelord Nito – Dark Souls. ...
  7. 7 Gaping Dragon – Dark Souls. ...
  8. 8 The One Reborn – Bloodborne. ...
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Who can you marry in Dark Souls?

Head down into the chamber and you see Anri laying motionless (hopefully lifeless based on what's about to happen) with her head covered. Well, it's time to get married. Click X to get married on Anri and you will plunge the sword into his/her head.
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Should a 13 year old play Dark Souls?

Great game, a little hard for younger kids.

This game should be 12+ or 9+. The media takes violence too seriously. You are killing demons as an undead knight. I know that tat might leave a bitter taste in your mouth, but if your kid is set on getting this game and is 12 and older at least 9 then it should be fine.
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Is it okay to skip Dark Souls 1 and 2?

Dark Souls has never been story heavy. You can skip it. I don't advise it, however. You may acclimate more slowly because of the change in interfaces and controls.
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Who is the most badass souls protagonist?

Every Soulsborne Protagonist, Ranked
  • 6 Chosen Undead: Dark Souls. ...
  • 5 Ashen One: Dark Souls 3. ...
  • 4 Bearer Of The Curse: Dark Souls 2. ...
  • 3 Sekiro – Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. ...
  • 2 Hunter: Bloodborne. ...
  • 1 Tarnished: Elden Ring.
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Is Gwyn evil?

Gwyn is noted as being the central villain of Dark Souls. However, he is ultimately doing what he thinks is best. He is doing what he can to prolong the Age of Fire, a time that he views to be filled with prosperity.
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Why did Gwyn sacrifice himself?

Up until now the Age of Fire is all the gods and humanity alike have ever known. It is important enough to preserve that Gwyn sacrificed his own children and eventually, himself, to sustain it.
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What happened to the humans in Dark Souls?

The reason all humans are dead: Humans are all connected to the abyss, through ancient primordial people. The abyss is physical darkness. When Gwyn, the god of sunlight, saw the primoridal people hanging out in the abyss, he bestowed upon them fire.
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How are Dark Souls 1 and 3 connected?

Dark Souls 3 uses Dark Souls 1 as the foundation on which to tell the story of the fading First Flame in order to elucidate the themes of entropy and decay, and the inherent beauty that exists even in a dying world.
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What is the goal of Dark Souls 1?

The game takes place in the fictional kingdom of Lordran. Players assume the role of a cursed human character who sets out to discover the fate of undead humans like themselves.
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