Can you keep playing after killing Gwyn?

After "beating" Dark Souls, more specifically the final boss Gwyn, the credits will roll and you will be brought back to the beginning of a new game. This is known as NG+ (or New Game Plus), with the + at the end increasing with each playthrough.
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Can you continue the game after beating Gwyn?

After either ending, you are thrust into New Game + (NG+), and there is no going back for anything. So make sure you finish up everything before you defeat Gwyn.
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What happens if you kill Gwyn?

Once Gwyn is dead, the game is over. But regardless of what you do, you can't stop from going to NG+ so just relax.
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Should I beat DLC before Gwyn?

By the time you face Gwyn you will have already beaten harder bosses. Especially if you have done the DLC. Manus is much harder and I would say that Artorius is as well. You can learn his patterns, dodge, hit and repeat.
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What is Gwyn weak too?

Among the more famous of these discrepancies is that Gwyn, the Lord of Sunlight, the final boss of Dark Souls, is weak to Fire – but he wields a flaming sword and was the very person who linked the First Flame long ago. Gwyn's nonsensical weakness is but one of many that stick out throughout the series.
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Dark Souls: What happens if you kill yourself after you beat Gwyn?

What to do after killing Gwyn?

Once you defeat Gwyn, you can either approach the bonfire or leave it to select your ending.
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Who is the hardest Dark Souls boss?

The PlayStation 5 exclusive, Demon's Souls, showcases some of the best aspects of a next-gen remake, but no game is perfect.
  • 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.
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Is Gwyn hard without parry?

He's fast and he hits hard. If you are not into parrying then it is hard to get a moment of respite when you can recover your stamina. And you need your stamina in order to, you know, dodge the flaming sword.
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What happens if you use soul of Gwyn?

Like any boss soul, Gwyn's soul can be used to make at least one weapon. However, you can also use it at the Sunlight Altar to receive the Sunlight Spear miracle, an upgraded version of the Lightning Spear and Great Lightning Spear miracles (though it has half as many uses as either of them and requires two slots...
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Should I kill Gwyn?

Feel free to kill Gwyn. Just make sure you're commited to standing between the First Flame and the exit and never moving because either one will instantly lead to NG+. You'll be stuck in Gwyn's boss room for as long as you want until ya' wanna start NG+.
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Is Gwyn really 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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Should I kill Gwyn Dark Souls?

You are not supposed to Succeed Lord Gwyn. Many NPCs ask you to, but you don't have to. If you do choose to do that, Gwyn's assault is one final test, a benchmark, to prove that- if you can defeat the Great Lord, the one who Linked the Fire before you, then your soul is indeed strong enough to repeat the process.
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Can you get Gwyn's sword?

Is it possible to get or craft Gwyn's fire sword? You can craft his sword after NG+ (since you need his soul for that) using any +10 straight sword, but it's just a 100% physical greatsword, no fire effect nor damage whatsoever.
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Can you fight Gwyn with Solaire?

You only need to talk to him, you never have to summon him for him to show up at the next location. Unless you've triggered him going crazy, you can always go back and catch him up to the current story line and use him against Gwynn. This works for any NPC that you might have fell behind on.
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What happens after you beat the nameless king?

Defeating him will get you 80,000 Souls and the Soul of the Nameless King. You can transpose the Soul at Firelink Shrine and choose to get Storm Curved Sword (Weapon), Dragonslayer Swordspear (Weapon), or Lightning Storm (Miracle). You can pick the Dragonslayer Set (Ornstein) from the arena after the fight is over.
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What shield to use against Gwyn?

In case anyone has problems defeating him, here's an easy way to do it. Equip a shield with very high stability and fire damage reduction (Knightshield of Artorias, Havel's Shield or Black Knight Shield) and a zweihänder. Upgrade all of these as much as you can.
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Who is the strongest of the four knights of Gwyn?

Artorias the Abysswalker

Artorias had an unbreakable will of steel and his skill with greatswords was unmatched, making him a fierce opponent. Additionally, he was known as the first mortal to traverse the Abyss and was widely known as the strongest of Gwyn's knights.
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Is Gwyn weak to occult?

He's weak to Fire, Magic and Occult type damages. He's resistant to Lightning. GJ using it for Gwyn XD.
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Can you parry Gwyn with any shield?

Gwyn can be parried with any parry-capable shield, as long as you time it properly.
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Can you parry the nameless king?

The absolute hardest bosses (like the Nameless King) won't let you get a parry in, but it's surprising just how many bosses actually can be parried: Iudex Gundyr. Abyss Watchers.
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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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What is the easiest Dark Souls boss?

Dark Souls: 15 Easiest Bosses In The Franchise, Ranked
  • 7 Dragonrider (Dark Souls 2) ...
  • 6 Ancient Wyvern (Dark Souls 3) ...
  • 5 Moonlight Butterfly (Dark Souls) ...
  • 4 Deacons Of The Deep (Dark Souls 3) ...
  • 3 Covetous Demon (Dark Souls 2) ...
  • 2 Pinwheel (Dark Souls) ...
  • 1 Prowling Magus And Congregation (Dark Souls 2)
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What is the hardest boss fight ever?

Malenia stands as the pinnacle of difficulty and is hands down the hardest video game boss fight of all time.
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