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Dark Lord achievement in DS1

Dark Lord

Reach "The Dark Lord" ending.

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How to unlock the Dark Lord achievement

  • Carlos AgainCarlos Again
    Locked 16 Oct 2011
    After you defeat Gwyn; the last boss, you are presented with a bonfire. Depending on what you do at this point, decides whether you get the "To Link the Fire" ending, or the "Dark Lord" ending, and their corresponding achievement.

    If you light the bonfire, you will get the "To link the Fire" ending; If you decide to turn your back and walk away without lighting the bonfire, you will get the "Dark Lord" ending.

    Each ending nets you a separate, 90 point achievement.

    This specific achievement relates to the "Dark Lord" ending.
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    GanluanThe game doesn't allow copying saves either, so you can't easily backup a save.
    Posted by Ganluan on 19 Oct 11 at 13:56
    verssumSaves are locked. Don't try it or dashboard either if you plan on not having a corrupt file.
    Posted by verssum on 20 Oct 11 at 16:18
    a tea treeJust want to suggest a few things for those who haven't yet defeated Gwyn: you'll do well to have the Black Knight Shield equipped - it gives you the ability to parry him if you want to try that, and also gives you heavy physical and fire resistance (just the kinds of damage that Gwyn does!)

    Before crossing the door to his room, feel free to apply any useful buffs you might have - the stamina-boosting grass or Replenishment miracles might be wise.

    As far as actually fighting him, you can either attempt to parry several of his types of blows (you'll probably know how to do this by the time you get here), or you can just bring a lot of pyromancer spells with you, especially if you have Quelana's ascended flame, and burn him to a crisp. Oh, oh, I'm sorry - to "Cinders".

    Good luck with New Game +!
    Posted by a tea tree on 31 Oct 11 at 09:30
    lord verhHeater shield + firestone ring + chlorantly ring to boost stamina +fast weapon= win
    Just learn when he backs out and use estus flasks then
    Posted by lord verh on 31 Dec 11 at 12:12
    bryan dot exeJust to clarify, when Carlos Again says "turn your back and walk away" he means walking back out the door you came in. I spent a full two or three minutes trying to find another door out of the room. Embarrassing.
    Posted by bryan dot exe on 14 May 12 at 16:57
    Nupra79Follow Lathandertg's method to get both endings in one run ------> Solution for To Link the Fire In Dark Souls
    Posted by Nupra79 on 03 Jul 13 at 18:51
    Octobot SuperI had a fully upgraded Silver Knight spear with a slightly upgraded greatshield of Artorias and Mask of the Child. This requires a high strength, but you can poke him to death from behind the safety of the shield (attacking while holding this shield does NOT leave you open to attacks; it's awesome)
    Posted by Octobot Super on 29 Jan 14 at 21:57
    Octobot SuperAlso, after finally getting this ending, I finally understand what this achievement icon is. Haha
    Posted by Octobot Super on 08 Feb 14 at 17:23
    MITCHHICKSMy new game+ playthrough was smooth sailing until I reached Gwyn again, he's eating me alive.
    Posted by MITCHHICKS on 26 Feb 14 at 14:32
    SK DiabolicThere's an achievement for getting them all and it won't unlock if you usb backup just to get the other ending as you have to get both endings a single save of course.
    Posted by SK Diabolic on 21 Mar 14 at 16:28
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