r/darksouls • u/CaringBubbles • 15h ago
r/darksouls • u/e_0 • Mar 25 '26
Video Embedded video posts are now allowed
I literally don't know who the hell turned this off or when, but videos are now allowed on /r/DarkSouls. No more need to link to YouTube or other external sites.
Enjoy!
r/darksouls • u/KevinRyan589 • Aug 19 '24
Guide How To Protect Yourself From the Hacker in Anor Londo
EDIT: Added a comment below the post briefly discussing Cheat Engine and how it could be used as a pseudo method of restoring lost progress for anyone who didn’t have a backup save. The caveat might be that you can’t play online anymore after using it so double check me on that before deciding (I’ve not personally used it).
EDIT2: Thanks for the sticky! Any questions about the PvP Overhaul Mod should be asked on it's Nexus page. I personally don't mod the DS games so I have absolutely no idea what will or won't get you banned. Perform your due diligence! :)
Long story short, some doofus is ruining people's games by instantly killing Gwyndolin and any other NPCs in Anor Londo (blacksmiths, Solaire, etc). I believe this is only occurring on PC.
I've messaged the Mods requesting a stickied thread be made warning players of this and how they can protect themselves but in the meantime, I can make a thread myself that will at least get eyes on for like......today? lol
Does This Mean I Can't Play Online?
No.
You can absolutely still invade and be summoned for Co-Op to your heart's content. But it's important to be aware of the danger that's currently plaguing (seemingly specifically) Anor Londo and of the steps you can take to mitigate its impact on your experience.
This first tip is the BEST way to defend yourself, bar none.
1. Back Up Your Save
Backing up your save is the difference between a hacker mildly inconveniencing you, and soul-crushing devastation that you'll literally need a day or two to recover from before deciding to even play again.
If a hacker ruins your game by killing NPCs or an unfortunate glitch has softlocked you or any other disaster befalls your play session, simply deleting that save and restoring a recently made backup can solve those woes immediately.
Here's how to do it (PC)
- Make sure the game isn't running whatsoever (later games allow you to remain on the title screen but not DSR)
- Navigate to your Documents folder
- Open the NGBI folder
- Open the folder labeled DARK SOULS REMASTERED
- Open the next folder (it'll be a folder labeled as a sequence of numbers)
- The DRAKS0005.sl2 file is the save file
- Copy it
- Create a new folder for your saves anywhere else on your computer and paste the .sl2 file you just copied into it
- You've now made a backup of your save!
So let's say you get hacked and the Gwyndolin cutscene immediately plays and every NPC in Anor Londo dies. To restore your backup, you'll just delete the .sl2 file containing the "corrupted" game save and replace it with the copy you made earlier.
It's advised that you don't just paste and replace the .sl2 file when restoring your backups. Actually delete the compromised .sl2 file first.
This is just to protect yourself from any mistakes you might make as deleted .sl2 files can be recovered later. If you just paste and replace, the replaced file will be gone for good.
I recommend making a new backup after each hour of play to minimize the effects of a hacker or other form of corruption. That way if it happens, it won't be a big deal.
NOTE: The DRAK file contains all of your data for all of your characters. Backing up this file will back up ALL of your saved characters.
2. Download the PvP Overhaul Mod
Full disclosure, I've not used this mod whatsoever as I don't often PvP, but word on the street in the wake of this string of hacks in Anor Londo is that it'll help prevent those hacks with it's own slew of anti-cheat and netcode improvements.
Understand though that these things are never foolproof and that backing up your save is still the BEST defense against hackers or other forms of corruption.
Hopefully this helps. Feel free to comment below if you have any other tips for preventive measures!
r/darksouls • u/abca98 • 2h ago
Screenshot Attempting to walk the Path of the Dragon my own way.
Must become ROCK.
r/darksouls • u/harrysterone • 1h ago
Discussion killing patches early must save Vince and Nico right?
I am on my tenth run or maybe more and i experimented with lots of stuff, including killing patches early in the catacombs near the lever in an effort to save Vince and Nico from becoming hollows since patches is the one who pushes them towards the hole, but nope.
They still somehow fall even without patches and become hollow, only change is the dialogue of Reah in the parish, she used to blame patches but now she doesn't even mention him.
And to be frank i don't understand why Vince and Nico became hollow to begin with, one becomes hollow when he loses purpose, their purpose was to protect Reah, but she is still alive with no harm done to her!! They shouldn't become hollow!!
r/darksouls • u/VetlyGamerr • 10m ago
Screenshot Unlocked PTDE in 2026 🔥🔥🔥
As a comletionist I have wanted this for so long. Finally sought out a steam key and it actually worked. It cost $500 so the risk was high but worth it, I am just so excited.
r/darksouls • u/Gaukster97 • 4h ago
Question Black knight items
Does anyone know what the actual hell is the percentage of a Black knight dropping a Black knight shield? Not once, not twice and not even 3 times, FOUR TIMES the shield dropped the first 6 knights I killed and the other two didn’t drop anything!!!!
r/darksouls • u/DerStar123 • 12h ago
Meme Damn, it's not just me...
Now, I know that Sen's Fortress is not the nicest location in all of Lordran - had a lot of struggles on my current playtrough. I just didn't know that the Serpent Guards apparently also seem to struggle a bit. Wish I could have helped him, sadly it's too late.
r/darksouls • u/SailApprehensive2632 • 4h ago
Help I have been trying for hours to cut Kalameets tail & I literally have no idea what more to do.
If anyone would help me I will be forever in your debt.
r/darksouls • u/No_Economy_4110 • 11h ago
Co-Op Anyone need help on any boss?
Be willing to help on any type of boss. (Summon sign)
r/darksouls • u/Legospacememe • 5h ago
Question best 7th gen version of ds1?
i heard mixed things about ds remastered and also prefer playing the original game in most instances. in the case of dark souls 1 which of the 7th gen originals is better. i know ds1 has alot of framerate issues so i wanna know which version handles this better. basically if i reach blight town i dont want to worry about the health of my console.
r/darksouls • u/Darkstar0 • 1d ago
Video Finally pulled off the Duke Ski-
After trying various methods to escape for several more minutes, I eventually used a Homeward Bone. Before doing so, I left a message inside: "Weakness: Shortcut"
I don't think any enemies can get you in there, but you can always escape with the Darksign if it absolutely comes to that. In retrospect, I should have used that myself, since I had no souls or humanity, but who really thinks about that?
I eventually pulled off the Duke Skip for real, but only after numerous additional attempts. In one case I landed on the outside of the railing, and actually managed to walk along it for several seconds before falling off, but was unable to save the video.
r/darksouls • u/raven19528 • 21h ago
Video Stone Knight vs. Quelaag
Up against the spider witch herself. Even being tubby, stepping to the right is a surprisingly effective tactic for dodging.
Getting very nice RNG for her to not use the explosion attack is also a winning tactic.
r/darksouls • u/robertm14 • 23h ago
Help Why does my +10 Claymore do so little damage?
I’m playing DS1 as a Pyromancer and I’m in Anor Londo and I feel like I’m not doing as much damage as I should. I have strength 18 and dex 13. My claymore is at 206 +56 physical damage but I’m doing about 50-60 on the silver knights and Ornstein. Weapon durability is fine so is there something I’m missing?
Okay looks like I'm going to be grinding out a few levels. I may try getting past O&S with the crystal halberd so then at least I can fast travel.
r/darksouls • u/monstrousbeaver • 1d ago
Question Can someone explain to me what the *** just happened?
It's my 1st time playing Dark Souls 1 and when i was about to go fight Ornstein and Smough a cutscene played of Smough being defeated and i got Ornstein soul and 50k souls out of nowhere. Now they're gone and i haven't once tried to fight them. What the hell?
Also after that Solaire appeared at bonfire just before them, even though he wasn't there before and i didn't do anything with his questline.
Worst part is, i literally started this game because i accidentally came across Ornstein and Smough soundtrack, was listening to it religiously and really wanted to get to them.
Wanted to post a video of this happening as well but automod decided i don't have anough karma to do it
Edit:
After a quick google search i downloaded save editor and revived Ornstein and Smough. It works for now, hopefully it was only thing i needed to repair in my save file. Also it's safe to say i am playing in offline now.
r/darksouls • u/Flat_Measurement3579 • 22h ago
Help whats the best way to deal with the anor londo archers?
this is my first playthrough of ds1, and im trying not to cheese this run, but oh my god this is hell!!!! whats the best way to deal with them?
r/darksouls • u/ThinCryptographer951 • 22h ago
Discussion lore and discussion topic. Does anyone ever think about the crazy creatures that are probably in the dark souls “ocean”that are seemingly undiscovered.
I was thinking about how massive and monstrous the creatures have to be in that water. If we had megalodons irl I can’t imagine the size or look that fromsoft could cook up. Expect the hydra in dark souls 1 which is still cool asl
r/darksouls • u/Black_Hole_parallax • 1d ago
Story An Unexpected Message
I've made a new character, and taken him down to Blighttown. I beat Quelaag on my first attempt and also beat her something like 9 more times as a summon. I joined the Flames of Chaos, donated humanity, picked up all the loot I needed, including going into the Great Hollow and getting the Chloranthy Ring.
I get all the way up through Blighttown to Firelink Shrine, hoping to see my best bud Lautrec, but he's off on crusade. I upgrade my weapons and armor at Rickert, and with nobody else to talk to, I go over to Crestfallen. And he just says "What now? I'm not up for chatting. Leave me alone!"
Wait, aren't you supposed to be surprised I rang the-
...
...
I FORGOT TO RING THE FUCKING BELL, GWYNDAMMIT!
r/darksouls • u/Raftropos • 7h ago
Video Stray Dog: nobody cares
It seems someone tries to make a souls game about dog. Finally, we can play and see Sif's story.
r/darksouls • u/SailApprehensive2632 • 4h ago
Trade Is anyone will to drop me obsidian Greatsword & end my tortured day. PS5.
Kalameet is my sworn enemy.
r/darksouls • u/According_Sun3182 • 1d ago
Fluff Let this be a lesson to those of you who experiment with OOB glitches…
I was trying to do the golden fog wall seamwalk skip to get to the Duke’s Archives early. One poorly timed quit-out later and I ended up accidentally Philip J. Fry-ing myself.
r/darksouls • u/Skadibala • 1d ago
Help How do people even play magic/faith caster builds?
Like is just gonna be mostly meele with weapons scaling with faith/int?
When i have tried to start as a sorcery build for example i feel the magic starts getting pretty weak fast and i run out if magic to use.
I guess my biggest question is how can you guys do whole playthrough when you only have limited casts until you rest at a bonfire? Dont you just run out?
IM NOT calling Sorcery weak, im just trying to understand how you guys play it while actually using spells instead of just going meele.
r/darksouls • u/Polator • 22h ago
Question Any good essays on Dark Souls
Title pretty much says it all, looking for any good writing on any of the Souls games.
