How many gods did Aldrich eat?

Aldrich is confirmed to have eaten one god, which is Gwyndolin, and there’s also a possibility that he could have eaten Ornstein and Smough since time flows at an odd rate and in a weird order in Lordran. The act of devouring Gwyndolin has significant implications on Aldrich’s form and abilities, highlighting the darker aspects of his character and the world of Dark Souls.

Introduction to Aldrich

Aldrich, the Devourer of Gods, is a complex and intriguing character in the Dark Souls series, known for his cannibalistic tendencies and ability to transform into a malleable and sludge-like form. This transformation granted him prophetic dreams and increased strength, making him a formidable opponent in the world of Lordran.

FAQs about Aldrich

General Information

1. What did Aldrich devour? Aldrich devoured Gwyndolin, a god, and possibly Ornstein and Smough, due to the unusual flow of time in Lordran.
2. Why did Aldrich devour Gwyndolin? Aldrich devoured Gwyndolin because of his trespass of channeling Faith for Sorcery.
3. What is Aldrich weak to? Aldrich is weak to fire attacks and lightning attacks, making weapons like the Demon’s Fist and Lothric Knight Greatsword effective against him.

Aldrich’s Abilities and Forms

4. Why is Aldrich a slug? Formerly human, Aldrich’s cannibalism transformed him into a malleable and sludge-like form, granting him increased strength and prophetic dreams.
5. What is Aldrich’s true form? Aldrich was once an average-looking human male, but after continuously devouring human flesh, he became morbidly obese and eventually degenerated to a writhing black mass of sludge.

Fighting Aldrich

6. What sword is best for Aldrich? The Wolf Knight’s Greatsword and Lothric Knight Greatsword are excellent choices against Aldrich, as they provide a damage bonus against Abyssal enemies and deal lightning damage.
7. What is the best armor to fight Aldrich? Investing in gear that grants high magic resistance, such as the Xanthous Set, and equipping shields with high stability and magic resistance is recommended.
8. Is Aldrich the hardest boss? While Aldrich isn’t the hardest boss in Dark Souls 3, he is one of the most terrifying due to his unpredictable movements and attacks.

Rewards and Progression

9. What do you get for killing Aldrich? Defeating Aldrich rewards players with 50,000 Souls, Cinders of Lord, and Soul of Aldrich, which can be used for Soul Transposition.
10. Where do I go after killing Aldrich? After defeating Aldrich, players are teleported to the High Wall of Lothric if they were in the Profaned Capital, or can continue down the critical path by fast traveling to the Distant Manor bonfire.

Miscellaneous

11. Is Aldrich Devourer of Gods optional? Aldrich is one of the main five Lords of Cinder and is not optional, requiring players to defeat him to progress through the game.
12. Is there a summon for Aldrich? If players have completed Anri of Astora’s questline, they will be summoned to their world to help defeat Aldrich.
13. Why is Aldrich called Devourer of Gods? Aldrich is called the Devourer of Gods because he foresaw the world’s inevitable envelopment in darkness and sought to devour the Old Gods who supported the linking of the fire.
14. Who did Aldrich eat in DS3? Aldrich is confirmed to have eaten Gwyndolin, and possibly Ornstein and Smough, due to the unusual flow of time in Lordran.
15. What happens after killing Aldrich? After defeating Aldrich, players can progress through the game, unlocking new areas and encountering new challenges in the world of Dark Souls 3.