Is Nito an Optional Boss?
Nito is not an optional boss in Dark Souls, as he holds one of the Lord Souls necessary to progress through the game and ultimately defeat the final boss, Gwyn, Lord of Cinder. His defeat is mandatory to obtain the Lord Soul, which must be placed in the Lord Vessel to unlock the path to the final boss, making him a required boss in the game.
Understanding Nito’s Role
To fully comprehend why Nito is not optional, it’s essential to understand his role in the game. Nito acts as a god of death and disease and is the master of the Gravelord Servant covenant. Players can join this covenant by interacting with Nito, but killing him, which is necessary for progression, does not break the covenant.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Nito’s Weakness?
Nito is weak to fire, making charcoal pine resin or pyromancies effective against him.
2. Can Solaire be Summoned for Nito?
Solaire is not available for summoning during the fight against Nito, limiting the player’s options for assistance.
3. Who is the Hardest Boss in Dark Souls?
The hardest boss in Dark Souls is often debated, but top contenders include Gwyn, Lord of Cinder, the Four Kings, and Dragon Slayer Ornstein & Executioner Smough.
4. Can You Save Solaire?
Yes, Solaire can be saved by killing the red-eyed chaos bug in Lost Izalith, preventing him from becoming Hollow.
5. Is Centipede Demon Optional?
The Centipede Demon is an optional boss located before Lost Izalith, underneath Quelaag’s Domain and the Demon Ruins.
6. What Makes Nito Challenging?
Nito’s fight is challenging due to his undodgeable attack and the fact that the player starts with half health, adding an element of RNG (Random Number Generator) to the battle.
7. What Does Nito Drop?
Defeating Nito rewards the player with a Lord Soul, 1 Humanity, and 60,000 souls.
8. Is Nito Weak to Divine?
Yes, Nito is weak to divine weapons, which deal more damage to him compared to regular weapons.
9. What Does Pinwheel Drop?
Pinwheel, a boss in The Catacombs, drops the Rite of Kindling and one of the masks: Mask of the Child, Mask of the Mother, or Mask of the Father.
10. Can You Skip Centipede Demon?
Yes, the Centipede Demon can be skipped by joining the Chaos Servant covenant and offering 30 humanity to Quelaag, unlocking a shortcut to Lost Izalith.
11. Who is the Secret Boss in Dark Souls?
The secret boss in Dark Souls is Dark Sun Gwyndolin, found in Anor Londo, accessible with the Darkmoon Seance Ring or by killing Gwynevere.
12. Is the Hydra in DS1 Optional?
Both Hydras in Dark Souls, located in Darkroot Basin and Ash Lake, are optional bosses and can be skipped.
13. Who is the Last Boss in DS1?
The final boss of Dark Souls is Gwyn, Lord of Cinder, the father of Gwynevere and Gwyndolin.
14. Why Did Solaire Become Undead?
Solaire became undead by his own will to search for his own sun in Lordran, unlike many others who succumbed to the curse.
15. Can Solaire Link the Flame?
Yes, Solaire can link the fire in his realm if the player completes his questline and is human before the final boss fight, leading to a unique ending where Solaire links the fire.