How did Gael become so big?

After devouring many Pygmy Lords and absorbing the essence of the Dark Soul, Gael's size greatly increases. His torso is now larger in comparison to the rest of his body and his chest has a large hole in it, exposing and seeming to originate from his darksign.
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How powerful was Gael?

Gael is essentially the second strongest being in the world at the part of the game where he is a boss. So, 4 beings with split souls of light(whose fatal weakness is dark, mind you *cough* Artorias of the Abyss). Gael would annihilate them. In terms of Skill, Gael is probably as strong as Artorias in his prime.
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Why did Gael eat the Pygmy Lords?

Driven mad by this revelation and determined to complete his mission, Gael slaughters the Pygmies, cutting their throats and drinking their dried blood, in a desperate attempt to take the Dark Soul for himself.
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Why did Gael want the Dark Soul?

Soul of Slave Knight Gael. The red-hooded, wandering Slave Knight Gael sought the blood of the Dark Soul as pigment for the Painted World. But Gael knew he was no champion, that the Dark Soul would likely ruin him and that he had little hope of a safe return.
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Why does Gael send us to Ariandel?

Goals. Trick the Ashen One to get them in The Painted World of Ariandel so that they could show his mistress the flame. Find the Blood of the Dark Soul for his Lady to use as pigment to "paint" a new world (both succeeded). Kill the Ashen One (failed).
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Dark Souls Lore - Slave Knight Gael

Was the furtive pygmy Manus?

The Primeval Man known as Manus was the most widely regarded theory for the Furtive Pgymy's identity until Dark Souls 3, and that's just because of the sheer amount of hints pointing towards him in the Oolacile DLC for the original game.
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Why does Ariandel whip himself?

Ariandel, being the restorer of the Painted World, knew that it was painted with blood, and only blood could protect the secret. Violently flail oneself to trigger an awakening that temporarily boosts the strength of miracles, just as the good Father used the rose himself.
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Who is the saddest character in Dark Souls?

Dark Souls: 10 NPCs With The Saddest Lives
  • 8 The Crestfallen Warrior: Dark Souls 1. ...
  • 7 Solaire: Dark Souls 1. ...
  • 6 The Fair Lady: Dark Souls 1. ...
  • 5 The Ivory King: Dark Souls 2. ...
  • 4 Yhorm: Dark Souls 3. ...
  • 3 Lucatiel of Mirrah: Dark Souls 2. ...
  • 2 The Last Giant: Dark Souls 2. ...
  • 1 Artorias Of The Abyss: Dark Souls 1.
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Who has the saddest lore in Dark Souls?

Dark Souls 3: Top Bosses With The Saddest Lore
  • 10 Yhorm The Giant. Yhorm the Giant rules the Profaned Capital in seclusion. ...
  • 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. ...
  • 3 The Twin Princes Lothric & Lorian.
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Why is Gwyn afraid of the dark?

There are many theories about this, but the most commonly accepted one is that it was out of fear. Gwyn feared the potential of the humans created by the Dark Soul, and it's potential to end the Age Of Fire. To prevent that, he created a seal to contain the Darkness and gave birth to the Dark Sign.
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What are Gaels weaknesses?

During whole fight, Gael is weak to Frostbite and Poison/Toxic. During whole fight, Gael is resistant to Bleed and Slash Damage. Also, during 2nd and 3rd phase he is resistant towards Dark Damage. At the end of first phase, Gael turns Hollow.
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What is Gael's lore?

Gael was once a slave knight, a category of knights who, as they were Undead, were used as fodder in the bleakest of battles and even if they grew decrepit, their skin charred black, their bones twisted and they went mad were never relived from duty, their stature signified by their vibrant red hoods.
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What to do after killing Gael?

Once you've beaten Gael, rest at the new bonfire, go spend your souls, then head back. Trek across the wastes parallel to where you came in and you'll enter a crumbled chapel. Here you'll face Shira, a human enemy. Treat her as you would any dark spirit, and match her blow for blow.
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Who is more powerful Gael or Manus?

In-game, Manus is stronger in an honest battle, Gael is more spectacular, but also more predictable. Gael does have a wider move set, but the Manus fight is still harder. In reality, Manus can be killed with arrows outside the boss fog, posing no risk to the Chosen Undead.
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Is malenia harder than gael?

personally for me malenia is super difficult. ive killed her over 30 times and even then she is so hard.
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What weapon does the most damage to Gael?

During phase 2 and phase 3 of the fight, Gael will be a hollow-type enemy, meaning that he will take additional damage from certain weapons, such as the Hollowslayer Greatsword. This greatsword deals 20% bonus damage, which is immensely helpful against the Slave Knight's huge health bar.
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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 is the true villain 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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Who is the most badass souls protagonist?

Every Soulsborne Protagonist, Ranked
  1. 1 Tarnished: Elden Ring.
  2. 2 Hunter: Bloodborne. ...
  3. 3 Sekiro – Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. ...
  4. 4 Bearer Of The Curse: Dark Souls 2. ...
  5. 5 Ashen One: Dark Souls 3. ...
  6. 6 Chosen Undead: Dark Souls. ...
  7. 7 Slayer Of Demons: Demon's Souls. ...
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Who is the hardest boss in all of Dark Souls?

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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Who is the hardest boss in all of souls?

This list is updated to include more challenging boss fights that fans of the genre should undertake.
  1. 1 Dragon Slayer Ornstein & Executioner Smough - Dark Souls.
  2. 2 Malenia, Blade Of Miquella - Elden Ring. ...
  3. 3 Guardian Ape And Brown Ape - Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. ...
  4. 4 Maliketh, The Black Blade - Elden Ring. ...
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What is the most annoying enemy in Dark Souls?

The 10 Most Annoying Enemies In Soulsborne Games
  1. 1 Basilisks – All Souls.
  2. 2 Anor Londo Archers – Dark Souls 1 And 3. ...
  3. 3 Revenants – Elden Ring. ...
  4. 4 Brainsuckers – Bloodborne. ...
  5. 5 Lesser Wormfaces – Elden Ring. ...
  6. 6 Frozen Reindeer – Dark Souls 2. ...
  7. 7 Bonewheel Skeletons – Dark Souls Trilogy. ...
  8. 8 Mimic Chests – Dark Souls Trilogy. ...
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Is Friede an Ashen One?

Sister Friede is an Ashen One, suggesting that she attempted to link the First Flame or usurp it but failed, resulting in her being resurrected as ash.
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Is Friede weak to Magic?

Despite Sister Friede using pyromancies, miracles, and dark magic spells throughout the fight's 3 phases, she is not immune or resistant to such attacks from the player. The only things that one should never try to use against this boss are magic damage, for she resists this, and frostbite, which she is immune to.
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What are Friede and Ariandel weak to?

5 She's Weak To Bleed, Dark, And Lightning

Meanwhile, some resins can also ensure that the fight goes shorter since Friede and Ariandel are also weak against Dark and Lightning damage.
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