Does aldia not give souls?

Aldia is the only boss in the entire Dark Souls trilogy to not drop any souls upon death. Aldia was added in patch 1.10. If all four Primal Bonfires have been lit before downloading the patch, Aldia will appear at the Primal Bonfire located behind The Rotten's arena.
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Why does Aldia not drop souls?

As Aldia is soulless (He went beyond that, Light, Dark, life and Death etc. that's why he never drops a soul, and we still can hear him).
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What happens if you answer no to Aldia?

DkS2 says (it's clearly implied) your choice in DkS1 doesn't matter because even if you didn't rekindle the flame, someone just came up behind you and throw themselves into Mount Doom. Listen closely to everything Aldia tells you.
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Does beating Aldia end the game?

Upon defeating Nashandra, Aldia will fight the player as an additional final boss. Upon defeating Aldia, both endings are available to the player, and choosing to exit the Throne of Want through the fog wall will result in this ending.
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Why is Aldia not appearing DS2?

A Bonfire Ascetic must be burned at the King's Gate bonfire to spawn Aldia, which means the player must defeat Nashandra as well as the Throne Watcher and Defender again before being able to fight Aldia.
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How do I get Aldia to show up?

If all primal bonfires had been previously lit prior to downloading the latest 1.10 patch, Aldia will first appear in the Black Gulch. After exhausting his dialogue, he will move to the first bonfire in the Undead Crypt . From there, Aldia will move to the Dragon Shrine near the first bonfire.
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Is Aldia the scholar of the first son?

The newest NPC is the "Scholar of the First Sin," a character which adds much needed dialogue and details about the narrative of Drangleic. This NPC can be found in three locations in line with the progression of the story.
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What is the canon ending of DS2?

Most people from what I've read tend to agree that the linking of the fire ending is the "canon ending" for Dark Souls 2. It makes sense because 2 is about the cycle of it all.
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Is Aldia a hard boss?

Aldia has substantial resistance to Dark and Fire. While Aldia is certainly tough, it is not the hardest boss in the game, especially when compared to the bosses in the Lost Crowns installments. It is possible to beat this boss solo, but it wouldn't hurt at all to bring some friends to the battle.
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Is Aldia Vendrick brother?

Lord Aldia is King Vendrick's elder brother. He aided his brother in founding the kingdom of Drangleic, but he then secluded himself in his manor, searching for the secrets of life, viewing the Undead as the key to finding it.
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Was Aldia in the original ds2?

According to the wikis they patched him in to the original version. He isn't exclusive he was patched with the Scholar update for Vanilla.
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Who is the secret final boss in Dark Souls 2?

Killing Vendrick will draw Aldia's attention, turning him into the game's true final boss after you kill Nashandra. You will need to encounter Aldia all three times throughout the game and kill Vendrick before he appears as a final boss.
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Is Aldia in normal Dark Souls 2?

YES, Aldia IS IN THE BASE GAME.
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Is Aldia a good guy?

Aldia, also known as the Scholar of the First Sin, is the overarching antagonist of Dark Souls II. The elder brother of King Vendrick, he sought to free the kingdom of Drangleic from the undead curse, but his numerous experiments caused him to deform into a monstrosity.
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Why can't I hurt Vendrick?

The only way to inflict damage significantly against Vendrick is to collect Souls of a Giant.
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What is the hardest souls boss ever?

Dragon Slayer Ornstein and Executioner Smough are arguably the most challenging bosses in Souls-likes history.
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What is the hardest Dark Souls boss ever?

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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What is the hardest boss Bloodborne?

10 Hardest Bosses In Bloodborne, Ranked
  1. 1 Orphan Of Kos Is One Of Bloodborne's Most Aggressive Bosses.
  2. 2 Ludwig, The Accursed Is An Aggressive Beast. ...
  3. 3 Laurence, The First Vicar Has A Devastating Second Phase. ...
  4. 4 Lady Maria Of The Astral Clocktower Is Incredibly Difficult And Rewarding. ...
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Does Miyazaki like ds2?

Miyazaki had also been on record saying he was looking forward to playing Dark Souls 2 prior to its release. Kind of weird for him to say that if he supposedly hates the lore and game right? He already knew that the story would have little to do with the previous game from being a supervisor, and he was okay with that.
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Is ds2 a sequel to ds3?

As for the question, none connect directly to another than I know of or remember but all are obviously in the same universe. None of the games are connected lore and story-wise.
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What is the best ending in ds1?

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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Why is Aldia a blob?

With the release of Scholar of the First Sin, it is revealed that Aldia did not become the Ancient Dragon, but was transfigured into a blob-like creature that appears to be composed of fire, witchtree branches and a glowing red eye.
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Who is the guy locked in Aldia's keep?

Ahhh, Navlaan. Everyone's favorite soft-spoken sorcerous abomination. He stays locked up in Aldia's Keep for the good of all the inhabitants of Drangleic- and possibly all of the inhabitants of the entire world.
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Was Aldia a mentor to Lothric?

Aldia is the first scholar that mentored Lothric.
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