Can you bleed Ornstein and Smough?

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 the easiest way to beat Ornstein and Smough?

Phase one of the Ornstein and Smough fight can arguably be the easiest part, despite facing two enemies at the same time. To ensure you have as little trouble with this phase as possible, circle around the pillars, or wait until they split up and take them on one by one.
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What are Ornstein and Smough weak too?

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.
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What is super Ornstein's weakness?

Super Ornstein is weakest to magic and approx. as weak vs. fire. You can also beat him up pretty badly with a high damaging pure physical damage weapon (i.e., gravelord sword +5).
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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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Dark Souls - What happens if you kill Ornstein and Smough at the same time?

Who is the hardest boss in DS1?

Dark Souls: The 10 Hardest Bosses, Ranked
  • Centipede Demon. Guarding the road to Lost Izalith is a massive, lumbering boss known as the Centipede Demon. ...
  • The Black Dragon Kalameet. ...
  • Gravelord Nito.
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What level should I be at Ornstein and Smough?

DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die Edition

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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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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Is Ornstein strong against lightning?

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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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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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 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 weapon is best for Ornstein and Smough?

Another thing you could try is grabbing the Crystal Halberd from the mimic in the large room leading to the Duke's Archives (on the left, as you head towards the elevator from the first Anor Londo bonfire). It deals decent damage to both bosses - usually more so to Ornstein.
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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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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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How many times can you summon Solaire?

Solaire can be spoken to multiple times throughout the game. He can also help you fight many tough bosses, a list of which is lower on the page.
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Does bleed work on Ornstein?

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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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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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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Can you parry Ornstein ds1?

NO. YOU 'UMIES ARE TOO WEAK TO DO THAT.
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Is Ornstein and Smough optional?

Of all the fights, it's a fact that O & S are mandatory. Super Ornstein IS Dark Souls. Official GRIM GREATAXE of the Dark Souls II Board. Of all the fights, it's a fact that O & S are mandatory.
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Does nameless king do lightning damage?

Nameless King uses his spear to attack the player multiple times. He raises his spear and slams it down on the ground to cause a lightning explosion. The Wyvern flies up in the sky and starts to breathe fire down on the ground in a large area. The attack has good tracking so being far away is beneficial.
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Why are Ornstein and Smough famous?

Independently known as Dragon Slayer Ornstein and Executioner Smough, they are mentioned in the lore of every game in the series, but are predominantly known for their appearance as an asymmetrical boss fight considered one of the game's most difficult.
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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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What level is Anor Londo Dark Souls 1?

40-60 is fine unless you are real good at the game. I usually hit there at lvl 30 and fight smough and ormstein at lvl 50-60, sens fortress is often too easy and the souls from the silver knights are easy farming to get that level and upgrade your weapon.
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