How do I get my Estus flask back in Dark Souls?

To replenish your Estus Flask in Dark Souls, simply sit at a bonfire and rest, which will refill your flasks back up to the bonfire’s maximum limit, and to get your Estus flask back, you need to kindle the bonfire by using a Humanity to transform into Human form and then kindle the bonfire. By doing so, you can increase the number of Estus Flasks you can carry, with kindled bonfires allowing you to have 10 Estus Flasks, while un(kindled) bonfires only provide 5.

Understanding Estus Flasks and Bonfires

Introduction to Estus Flasks

Estus Flasks are a crucial resource in Dark Souls, allowing players to heal themselves during their journey, and they can be refilled at bonfires, which are scattered throughout the game world.

Bonfire Mechanics

Bonfires are safe havens where players can rest, refill their Estus Flasks, and reverse hollowing, and each bonfire has a limit to the number of Estus Flasks it can refill, which can be increased by kindling the bonfire.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What happens when I kindle a bonfire?: When you kindle a bonfire, you increase the number of Estus Flasks it can refill from 5 to 10, and this effect is permanent and persists through all future playthroughs with the same character.
2. How do I kindle a bonfire?: To kindle a bonfire, you need to be in Human form, which requires 1 Humanity, and then use another Humanity to kindle the bonfire.
3. What is the maximum number of Estus Flasks I can carry?: The maximum number of Estus Flasks you can carry is 20, which requires upgrading your Estus Flask by finding Estus Shards and Ashen Estus Shards.
4. Can I skip getting the Estus Flask?: Yes, it is possible to skip the part where you get the Estus Flask by not going back to the Undead Asylum and talking to Oscar.
5. How do I refill my Estus Flask in Dark Souls Remastered?: To refill your Estus Flask in Dark Souls Remastered, simply activate a bonfire and rest at it, which will refill your Estus Flasks.
6. What is the secret rite in Dark Souls?: The secret rite in Dark Souls refers to the ritual of kindling bonfires to increase the number of Estus Flasks they can refill.
7. Why should I reverse hollowing?: Reversing hollowing is required to kindle bonfires, enable co-op, and summon NPCs and players, and it also restores your humanity.
8. How do I become human in Dark Souls?: To become human in Dark Souls, you need to restore your humanity at a bonfire by using the Reverse Hollowing option.
9. What does hollowing do in Dark Souls?: Hollowing is a state where your character becomes a zombie-like creature, and it increases after subsequent deaths.
10. Can I cure hollowing?: Yes, you can cure hollowing by paying the fire keeper to remove your dark sigils, but this will lock out the third ending.
11. How do I carry more Estus Flasks?: To carry more Estus Flasks, you need to find Estus Shards and Ashen Estus Shards and upgrade your Estus Flask at the blacksmith in Firelink Shrine.
12. What is the effect of kindling a bonfire on other players?: When a player kindles a bonfire, it can grant other players in the same area an extra Estus Flask.
13. How do I get 10 Estus Flasks in Dark Souls?: You can get 10 Estus Flasks by kindling a bonfire, which will increase the number of Estus Flasks it can refill from 5 to 10.
14. What is the importance of humanity in Dark Souls?: Humanity is a crucial resource in Dark Souls, serving many important functions, including kindling bonfires, reversing hollowing, and enabling co-op.
15. How do I refill Estus Flasks by killing enemies?: You can refill your Estus Flasks by killing enemies, which fills a hidden meter, and when the meter is full, you gain an extra Estus Flask.