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Unveiling the Dragon God’s Treasures: A Deep Dive into the Spoils of Victory

The thrill of victory in Demon’s Souls is often punctuated by the valuable spoils you receive. When you finally fell the mighty Dragon God, you’re rewarded with two key items: the Dragon Demon’s Soul and a Pure Dragonstone. Understanding the use and significance of these drops is crucial for progressing your character and mastering the game.

The Dragon God’s Bounty: More Than Just Loot

The Dragon God encounter is unique in Demon’s Souls, a puzzle-like battle focused on strategy rather than brute force. Consequently, its rewards reflect its unique nature, providing items with specific uses rather than generic equipment. Let’s break down each drop:

Dragon Demon’s Soul: A Gateway to Powerful Magic

The Dragon Demon’s Soul is a key item primarily used for learning advanced spells and miracles. It can be traded to specific NPCs in the Nexus to unlock powerful abilities:

Sage Freke: Grants the Fireball spell, a potent ranged fire attack.
Yuria the Witch: Rewards the Firestorm spell, a devastating area-of-effect fire attack known for its incredible damage output. Firestorm is arguably the single most broken spell in Demon’s Souls.
Saint Urbain: Teaches the God’s Wrath miracle, a powerful area-of-effect spell that deals pure physical damage.

Choosing which spell or miracle to acquire is a significant decision, shaping your character’s build. Firestorm is often favored for its raw power, while God’s Wrath offers a reliable option against enemies resistant to fire.

Pure Dragonstone: Enhancing Your Equipment

The Pure Dragonstone is a valuable upgrade material used to enhance specific weapons. Dragonstones, in general, increase a weapon’s fire damage and add a fire damage bonus that scales with the Faith stat, but drastically reduce its physical damage scaling.

Upgrading Weapons: Dragonstones are used to upgrade weapons along the Dragon upgrade path. A Pure Dragonstone is required to bring a Dragon weapon to its maximum upgrade level.
Suitable Weapons: Weapons such as axes, hammers, and curved swords are often good candidates for Dragon upgrades, depending on your build and playstyle.

The Dragon Bone Smasher is a rare very large sword in Demon’s Souls. It can be found in the Dragon God’s boss arena by taking the left path from the entrance. This unique greatsword scales with Strength and is extremely powerful. However, it cannot be upgraded with Dragonstones or any other material.

Mastering the Dragon God Encounter

Defeating the Dragon God requires understanding the environment and using the available cover to avoid his attacks. The fight relies on using ballistae scattered around the arena to deal the final blows.

Dragon God Strategy: Stealth and Ballistae

Cloak and the Thief Ring can significantly aid in avoiding the Dragon God’s gaze and subsequent attacks. Using these tools allows you to move more freely around the arena and position yourself for firing the ballistae. Grab chunks of the red sap around the mountain top and throw it at the dragon’s mouth and he begins to spout lightning.

Post-Battle Actions: Claiming Your Rewards

After defeating the Dragon God, an archstone appears. Touching it grants you the Dragon Demon’s Soul and Pure Dragonstone. Touching the archstone again allows you to return to the Nexus.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here are some common questions regarding the Dragon God and its drops:

What level should I be for the Dragon God fight? The Dragon God is a puzzle boss and can be defeated at almost any level. The fight is more about strategy and timing than raw stats.
What is the best strategy for defeating the Dragon God? Use cover to avoid his attacks, equip the Thief Ring, and utilize the ballistae to deal damage. Patience is key!
Can I miss the Dragon Bone Smasher? Yes, the Dragon Bone Smasher is missable if you don’t retrieve it from the arena after defeating the Dragon God and before progressing too far into the game. Once you’ve beaten the Dragon God in Pure White World Tendency, the Dragon Bone Smasher will be yours for the taking.
What are the best spells to get with the Dragon Demon’s Soul? Firestorm is incredibly powerful, but God’s Wrath is more versatile due to dealing pure physical damage.
How do I obtain Pure White World Tendency? Pure White World Tendency can be achieved by defeating bosses in the world without dying in human form.
Are there any other Dragonstones in the game? Yes, various types of Dragonstones can be found throughout the Stonefang Tunnel area.
Can I farm Dragonstones? Yes, some enemies in Stonefang Tunnel have a chance to drop Dragonstones.
What weapons are best suited for Dragon upgrades? Axes, hammers, and curved swords are good candidates, depending on your build.
Does the Dragon Bone Smasher scale with any stats? Yes, the Dragon Bone Smasher primarily scales with Strength.
Does killing the Dragon God affect World Tendency? Yes, defeating the Dragon God will shift World Tendency towards White.
Where is Stonefang Tunnel located? Stonefang Tunnel is the second Archstone you can access from the Nexus.
What is the Nexus? The Nexus is the central hub area where you can level up, access Archstones, and interact with NPCs.
What is World Tendency? World Tendency is a system that affects the difficulty of the game and the availability of certain items and events in each world.
What is character tendency? Character Tendency affects your character’s alignment towards pure white or pure black, influencing interactions with certain NPCs and events.
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Conclusion: Mastering the Dragon God’s Legacy

The Dragon God’s drops, the Dragon Demon’s Soul and Pure Dragonstone, offer significant power-ups and progression opportunities in Demon’s Souls. By understanding their uses and effectively utilizing them, you can enhance your character and overcome the challenges that lie ahead. Remember to explore the world, experiment with different builds, and immerse yourself in the rich lore of Demon’s Souls. Good luck, and may your journey be filled with victory!

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