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Summoning Sirris of the Sunless Realms in Dark Souls 3: A Comprehensive Guide

So, you’re trying to get Sirris of the Sunless Realms on your side in Dark Souls 3? Excellent choice! She’s a valuable ally, offering not just assistance in boss fights, but also unique items and insights into the lore. Let’s dive into how to get her on your team.

The short answer: To summon Sirris for a boss fight or other cooperative venture, you first need to progress her questline to the point where she offers her services as a knight. Then, you must be Embered and look for her summon sign (a golden symbol) near the boss fog gate or in designated areas tied to her quest. However, the process is a little complex, so keep reading!

Unlocking Sirris as a Summon

Sirris’s summon sign won’t just appear out of thin air. You need to meet specific conditions within her questline. Here’s a step-by-step breakdown:

Reach the Halfway Fortress Bonfire: Progress through the Road of Sacrifices until you reach the Halfway Fortress Bonfire. This is crucial, as it triggers the next interaction.
Speak with Anri of Astora: At the Halfway Fortress Bonfire, you’ll encounter Anri of Astora and their silent companion, Horace. Exhaust their dialogue.
Return to Firelink Shrine: After speaking with Anri, head back to Firelink Shrine. You’ll find Sirris standing near the entrance, often on the steps.
First Encounter with Sirris: Speak to Sirris. This initial conversation is key to unlocking the next stages of her quest. Be sure to listen to everything she says.
Defeat Sulyvahn’s Beasts (optional, but recommended): In the Irithyll of the Boreal Valley area, if you have a White Sign Soapstone placed, Sirris may appear in your world to help you with killing Sulyvahn’s beasts. Assisting in this event may impact her questline further.
The Crucial Curse-Rotted Greatwood Fight: After defeating Aldrich, Devourer of Gods, her summon sign will appear outside the Curse-Rotted Greatwood boss area (Undead Settlement). Interact with it to be summoned into her world.
Assist Sirris Against Hodrick: Help Sirris defeat Holy Knight Hodrick in her world. This is a critical step, as it proves your loyalty to her cause.
Return to Firelink Shrine (Again!): After successfully assisting Sirris, return to Firelink Shrine. Speak with her again. She will now pledge her service to you, allowing you to summon her for boss fights.

Finding Sirris’s Summon Sign

Once Sirris offers her services, her summon sign will appear in specific locations if you meet certain criteria:

Embered State: You MUST be Embered to see summon signs. Use an Ember or defeat a boss to become Embered.
Specific Boss Fights: Her sign is typically found near the fog gates of specific bosses, particularly those aligned with her questline. Look carefully around the entrance to the boss arena.
Quest-Related Areas: Sometimes, her sign appears in areas related to her quest, not necessarily near boss fights.

Important Considerations

Covenant Affiliations: Be careful with your covenant choices! Joining Rosaria’s Fingers and offering Pale Tongues to Rosaria will sever ties with Sirris and prevent you from completing her questline. Doing so effectively makes her hostile towards you.
Quest Progression is Key: You cannot simply summon Sirris without progressing her quest. The interactions at Halfway Fortress, Firelink Shrine, and the Hodrick fight are all essential.
Bosses Defeated: If you’ve already defeated a boss in the area where Sirris’s summon sign should be, it won’t appear.
Missable Content: Sirris’s questline is missable, so be mindful of your choices and actions.
Her Death: If Sirris dies during your fight in her world to defeat Hodrick, use the black crystal to exit her world. This prevents the quest from failing.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Where does Sirris first appear in Firelink Shrine?

Sirris first appears in Firelink Shrine after you speak with Anri and Horace at the Halfway Fortress Bonfire. She’s usually found near the entrance, often on the steps leading down towards the main area.

2. What happens if Sirris dies during my playthrough?

If Sirris dies before you complete her questline, you cannot summon her. The questline will be effectively failed, and you will not be able to obtain her items or assistance.

3. Can I still summon Sirris if I joined Rosaria’s Fingers?

No. Joining Rosaria’s Fingers and offering Pale Tongues to Rosaria will make Sirris hostile towards you, effectively ending her questline and preventing you from summoning her.

4. Do I need to be Embered to summon Sirris?

Yes! You absolutely must be Embered to see any summon signs, including Sirris’s. Use an Ember or defeat a boss to regain your Embered state.

5. Where is Sirris’s summon sign for the Abyss Watchers?

Sirris’s summon sign appears outside the Abyss Watchers fog gate after you’ve spoken to her for the second time in Firelink Shrine and progressed her questline. Remember you have to be Embered.

6. What items do I get from completing Sirris’s questline?

Completing Sirris’s questline allows you to purchase the Sunless Set from the Shrine Handmaid. You can also find the Sunless Talisman near her grave at the edge of a cliff below Firelink Shrine upon completing the quest.

7. Can I respec my character without affecting Sirris’s questline?

Yes. Respeccing your character at Rosaria’s does not affect Sirris’s questline as long as you do not offer her Pale Tongues.

8. I’ve defeated the Curse-Rotted Greatwood. Can I still summon Sirris to fight Hodrick?

No. You need to summon Sirris before defeating the Curse-Rotted Greatwood. If you’ve already beaten it, you’ve missed that opportunity.

9. Why can’t I see Sirris’s summon sign even though I’m Embered?

Several reasons could be the cause:

You haven’t progressed her questline far enough.
You’ve already defeated the boss in that area.
You’ve joined Rosaria’s Fingers.
You might be looking in the wrong location. Make sure to check near the fog gate.

10. What are the consequences of killing Sirris?

Killing Sirris will, naturally, prevent you from summoning her and completing her questline. You can obtain the Sunless Talisman by killing her, but at the cost of missing out on her assistance and other rewards.

11. Can I complete Sirris’s questline in co-op mode with a friend?

You can complete certain parts of Sirris’s questline in co-op, particularly the Hodrick fight if you get summoned. However, it’s generally a solo questline, and summoning her for boss fights only works in your own world.

12. Does my Soul Level or Weapon Level affect whether I can summon Sirris?

Generally, no. Soul Level and Weapon Level restrictions primarily affect summoning other players. NPC summons like Sirris are not usually affected by these restrictions.

13. Where can I find Holy Knight Hodrick?

You encounter Holy Knight Hodrick as an invader in the Road of Sacrifices. You also encounter him when you are summoned into Sirris’s world during her questline.

14. Is Sirris a good summon for boss fights?

Yes! Sirris is generally considered a very helpful summon. She deals good damage and can take some aggro off you. She can be helpful for tough fights like the Abyss Watchers.

15. Can I use the “Seek Guidance” miracle to see Sirris’s summon sign if I’m not Embered?

No. The “Seek Guidance” miracle only reveals the location of existing summon signs, it doesn’t allow you to see them if you aren’t Embered. You still need to be Embered to interact with and summon Sirris.

Summoning Sirris of the Sunless Realms can be a rewarding experience, providing valuable assistance and unique rewards. Just remember to follow her questline carefully, avoid joining Rosaria’s Fingers, and always be Embered when you’re looking for her summon sign! Understanding these nuances will ensure you get the most out of your interactions with this valuable NPC.

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