Dark Souls: How To Beat Ornstein And Smough
Dragonslayer Ornstein and Executioner Smough are some of the hardest bosses you’ll encounter in Dark Souls. They are two of the most formidable bosses in the game. Not only do you have to fight both of them at the same time, but the difficulty ramps up by phase two, and the rewards you earn depend on whoever you kill last.
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They are a complex pair and can prove quite the challenge, but by following our handy tips, making sure you’re geared up well, and paying attention to their move patterns, you’ll be able to beat Ornstein and Smough with minimal issues. Don’t be afraid to ask for help, either — Solaire’s brilliantly shining summon sign is waiting to be clicked on if you need it.
One of the most important things you’re going to want to do is to kindle the closest bonfire, so you don’t have to walk so far back in the event you have to try again. The best bonfire to go for is after the stairs shortcut, where you have to do a bit of a fiddly jump over the stairs, and there will be a room on the left with Solaire in it.
The bonfire can be found in the room shown in the image below.
Additional Healing
We recommend that you go and defeat Pinwheel first. It's a significantly easier fight, and defeating Pinwheel allows you to further kindle the bonfire up to 20 Estus Flask charges. This will be really helpful for your upcoming fight with Ornstein and Smough.
You can find Pinwheel at the very bottom of the Catacombs, shortly after you have located the Blacksmith Vamos. He is in a chamber behind a fog wall that is being patrolled by an army of wheel skeletons.
If you are struggling with the fight, you can call on an ally to help you out. Solaire can be
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