Can I Join the Sunlight Covenant?

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To join the Sunlight Covenant, you need to meet the Faith requirement of 25, which can be reduced by 5 for every boss you defeat as a White Phantom, and then pray to the Broken Altar to the right of the Hellkite Wyvern bonfire in Undead Parish. The Sunlight Covenant is one of the most prestigious covenants in the Dark Souls universe, offering unique rewards and benefits to its members, including the Sacred Oath Miracle and the Great Lightning Spear Miracle.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Information

1. What are the benefits of joining the Sunlight Covenant? Joining the Sunlight Covenant allows players to receive Sunlight Medals for killing bosses in other worlds, which can be used to deepen their bond and rank up, unlocking rewards such as the Sacred Oath Miracle and the Great Lightning Spear Miracle.
2. How do I join the Sunlight Covenant? To join the Sunlight Covenant, players need to meet the Faith requirement of 25, which can be reduced by 5 for every boss they defeat as a White Phantom, and then pray to the Broken Altar to the right of the Hellkite Wyvern bonfire in Undead Parish.

Covenant Mechanics

3. Can I join all covenants in one playthrough? Yes, players can join all covenants in one playthrough, except for the Gravelord Covenant, which requires killing Gravelord Nito to progress in the game.
4. Can I switch covenants without losing progress? No, switching covenants will result in losing all Covenant specific benefits, including Renown, covenant abilities, appearances, soulbinds, mounts, titles, and sanctum upgrades.
5. What happens if I abandon a covenant? Abandoning a covenant will consider it a betrayal, and players will lose rank, but they can rejoin the covenant later, albeit with a loss of half of their progress.

Sunlight Covenant Specifics

6. How many Sunlight Medals do I need to rank up? Players need 10 Sunlight Medals to receive the Sacred Oath Miracle and 30 Sunlight Medals to receive the Great Lightning Spear Miracle, with a maximum rank requiring 80 Sunlight Medals.
7. Can I rejoin the Sunlight Covenant after leaving? Yes, players can rejoin the Sunlight Covenant after leaving, but they will lose half of their progress.

Character Interactions

8. What happens if I save Solaire? Saving Solaire allows him to become a summonable NPC for the final boss, Gwyn, Lord of Cinder, and prevents him from going insane and getting killed.
9. Is Solaire the Nameless King? No, Solaire is not the Nameless King, but rather a unique NPC with his own storyline and motivations.

Covenant Comparison

10. Which covenant is best to join? The best covenant to join depends on the player’s playstyle and preferences, but the Warrior of Sunlight is a popular choice for its unique rewards and benefits.
11. What are the top 5 covenants in Dark Souls? The top 5 covenants in Dark Souls are the Darkwraith, Forest Hunter, Blade of the Darkmoon, Path of the Dragon, and Warrior of Sunlight.

Game Mechanics

12. Can I join the Darkwraith Covenant? Yes, players can join the Darkwraith Covenant by defeating the Four Kings boss without placing the Lordvessel for Frampt.
13. How do I change my covenant without losing renown? Players can change their covenant without losing Renown by reaching Renown 80 with any covenant and then speaking to the covenant emissary in Oribos.

Miscellaneous

14. Can I get other covenant armor? Yes, players can unlock covenant armor sets by reaching Renown 80 with the corresponding covenant and meeting specific requirements.
15. How do I join Yorshka? Players can join Yorshka by speaking with Company Captain Yorshka and performing the Darkmoon Loyalty gesture, allowing them to join the Covenant.