What happens if I join the Darkmoon Covenant?
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Joining the Darkmoon Covenant allows players to enter into a pact with Company Captain Yorshka, granting them access to exclusive rewards and abilities, including the ability to be summoned into other players’ worlds as a Dark Phantom to defend against invaders. By equipping the Blades of the Darkmoon item, obtained from Anor Londo, players can gain the benefits of the covenant, including the Blue Eye Orb and Blade of the Darkmoon ring, which enables them to invade other players’ worlds.
Frequently Asked Questions
About the Darkmoon Covenant
- What is the Darkmoon Covenant?: The Darkmoon Covenant is a covenant in Dark Souls 3 that can be gained by equipping the Blades of the Darkmoon item, obtained from Anor Londo.
- How do I join the Darkmoon Covenant?: To join the Darkmoon Covenant, players must speak with Company Captain Yorshka and perform the Darkmoon Loyalty gesture.
- What are the benefits of joining the Darkmoon Covenant?: Joining the Darkmoon Covenant grants players access to exclusive rewards and abilities, including the ability to be summoned into other players’ worlds as a Dark Phantom to defend against invaders.
Related Covenants and Quests
- Can I join the Darkmoon Covenant after killing Gwyndolin?: Yes, players can rejoin the Darkmoon Covenant after killing Gwyndolin by speaking with Oswald in the bell tower to absolve their sins.
- What happens if I perform Darkmoon loyalty?: Performing the Darkmoon Loyalty gesture allows players to join the Darkmoon Covenant and gain access to its benefits.
- How does the Darkmoon Covenant work?: The Darkmoon Covenant works by summoning players to defend against invaders in other players’ worlds, using the Blades of the Darkmoon item.
Covenants and Progression
- Do I lose covenant progress if I leave a covenant?: Yes, leaving a covenant will result in the loss of all covenant-specific benefits, including Renown, covenant abilities, appearances, soulbinds, mounts, titles, and sanctum upgrades.
- What does the Darkmoon Covenant give?: The Darkmoon Covenant gives players access to exclusive rewards and abilities, including the Blue Eye Orb and Blade of the Darkmoon ring.
- What happens if I join Rosaria’s Fingers?: Joining Rosaria’s Fingers covenant allows players to be “reborn”, trading a Pale Tongue to reallocate their stats or change their appearance.
Gameplay and Mechanics
- Should I perform Darkmoon loyalty?: Performing the Darkmoon Loyalty gesture is required to join the Darkmoon Covenant and gain access to its benefits.
- What do I get from Yorshka?: Completing tasks for the Darkmoon Covenant rewards players with Proof of a Concord Kept, which can be turned in to Company Captain Yorshka for rewards, including the Darkmoon Ring and Darkmoon Blade.
- Is killing Gwyndolin a permanent sin?: No, killing Gwyndolin is not a permanent sin and can be absolved by speaking with Oswald.
Characters and Lore
- What does killing Gwyndolin do?: Killing Gwyndolin rewards players with 40,000 souls and the Soul of Gwyndolin, which can be consumed or used to create the Darkmoon Bow or Tin Darkmoon Catalyst.
- Can I fight Gwyndolin after killing Gwynevere?: Yes, players can fight Gwyndolin after killing Gwynevere by stepping through the fog gate.
- How do I become a Darkmoon Blade?: To become a Darkmoon Blade, players must visit the Catacombs and pick up the Darkmoon Seance Ring, and have access to Anor Londo and its second bonfire.