Can you fight Lautrec after Ornstein and Smough?
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You can indeed fight Lautrec after defeating Ornstein and Smough, as the Black Eye Orb has infinite uses and Lautrec remains in Anor Londo, allowing you to invade his realm at any time. The Black Eye Orb will vibrate in the big room outside of the Ornstein and Smough boss room in Anor Londo, indicating that Lautrec is nearby and ready to be invaded.
FAQs
General Questions
- What happens if you don’t free Lautrec: If you don’t free Lautrec, he’ll free himself at some point after the player defeats the Gargoyles protecting the first bell, and you’ll find him in the Firelink Shrine waiting in front of Anastacia of Astora.
- Can you revive the Fire Keeper: If you’ve slain Lautrec in Anor Londo and gained Anastacia’s Firekeeper Soul, you can revive her by interacting with her corpse and using the soul, reactivating Firelink’s bonfire and giving Anastacia the ability to speak.
- What God does Lautrec worship: Lautrec is an adherent of the goddess Fina, as revealed by his armor, which states that he “forsook everything” because he believed in Fina’s love for him.
Lautrec Invasion
- Can you invade Lautrec multiple times: The Black Eye Orb can be used multiple times until you succeed in killing Lautrec, allowing for repeated invasions.
- Can you invade Lautrec offline: NPC invasions, including Lautrec’s, are not affected by being online or offline, as they’re programmed into the game regardless of connection status.
- Can you summon for the Lautrec fight: You can’t summon other players to help with the Lautrec fight, but you can summon Knights Lautrec and Solaire in the Depths to aid in killing the Gaping Dragon.
Post-Ornstein and Smough
- What should I do after killing Ornstein and Smough: After defeating Ornstein and Smough, you can proceed to New Londo, Dukes Archives, or the Tomb of Giants, depending on your character build and preferences.
- Is Ornstein and Smough actually hard: Ornstein and Smough are considered one of the game’s most difficult boss fights, known for their asymmetrical battle style.
- Can you still invade Lautrec after Ornstein: Yes, you can still invade Lautrec after defeating Ornstein and Smough, as the Black Eye Orb remains usable.
Lautrec’s Story and Motivations
- Is Lautrec evil: Lautrec is a supporting antagonist in the game, a psychopath obsessed with obtaining power and manipulating others, with a devoutness to the goddess Fina that hides his true nature.
- Why does Lautrec give you a Sunlight Medal: Lautrec gives you a Sunlight Medal as a reward for freeing him and completing a goal, as described in the medal’s description.
- Can you stop Lautrec from killing the Firekeeper: You can prevent Lautrec from killing the Firekeeper by “kicking him off the cliff” or killing him outright while he resides in Firelink, before the second bell or collection of the second Firekeeper Soul.
Additional Questions
- Can you revive Lautrec: No, the soul you get from killing Lautrec is unique and cannot be used to revive him or anyone else.
- Why isn’t Lautrec at Firelink: Lautrec is not at Firelink because you need to free him from his prison in the Undead Parish first, and he will only appear at Firelink after that.
- Who killed the Fire Keeper: Lautrec killed the Fire Keeper in the Undead Parish, which is why he’s initially imprisoned, and later moves to kill the Fire Keeper at Firelink Shrine.