Where is Oswald of Carim?

Oswald of Carim can be found in the Undead Parish, specifically in the bell tower after the player has rung the Bell of Awakening. To access him, players must first defeat the Gargoyle boss at the top of the Undead Parish, then climb the ladder to the top of the tower, ring the bell, and return to the first floor of the tower down the ladder.

About Oswald of Carim and Related Information

Who is Oswald of Carim?

Oswald of Carim is an NPC who offers absolution for player characters, allowing them to reset NPC hostility and rejoin covenants they may have previously angered.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cost of Oswald of Carim’s services? The cost of Oswald of Carim’s absolution is 500 souls per soul level, making it a potentially expensive option for players with high soul levels.

2. How do I find Knight Lautrec in Firelink Shrine? To find Knight Lautrec, go to Firelink Shrine and look for a character sitting with Chain Armor; he will be downstairs to the right of this character.

3. Where can I find absolution in Dark Souls 1? Absolution can be found with Oswald of Carim inside the bell tower of the Undead Parish after ringing the Bell of Awakening.

4. Who can forgive sins in DS1? The NPC character Oswald of Carim is the only one who can forgive sins in Dark Souls.

5. What happens if you request absolution in Dark Souls 1? Requesting absolution will remove the player’s name from the Book of the Guilty and make any NPCs the player has attacked (but not killed) stop being hostile.

6. What if I don’t free Lautrec? If Lautrec is not freed, he will eventually free himself after the player defeats the Gargoyles protecting the first bell.

7. What do I get for killing Lautrec? Killing Lautrec will reward the player with Humanity and his ring, and prevent the Firelink bonfire from going out temporarily.

8. Who killed the Fire Keeper in DS1? Lautrec is the one who killed the Fire Keeper in the Undead Parish, not in Firelink Shrine.

9. Is Irina of Carim a Firekeeper? Irina of Carim can become a Firekeeper if the player follows the LIGHT PATH, allowing her to level up the player in place of the Firekeeper in Firelink Shrine.

10. How do I get Irina of Carim back? To get Irina of Carim back, the player must kill Eygon, then warp out and back; she will be standing where Eygon was, and talking to her twice will return her to her spot in Firelink Shrine.

11. What does the undead merchant drop? The undead merchant drops a Residence Key, Humanity, an Orange Guidance Soapstone, and an Uchigatana if killed.

12. Where is Lord Gwyn? Lord Gwyn is located at the Kiln of the First Flame, accessible after obtaining the Lord Souls from Bed of Chaos, The Four Kings, Gravelord Nito, and Seath the Scaleless.

13. What happens if you abandon a covenant in Dark Souls? Abandoning a covenant by joining another will be considered a betrayal, causing the player to lose rank and be refused service by Alvina.

14. Should I leave Lautrec alive? It’s beneficial to let Lautrec live, as this allows the player to complete his quest and receive rewards such as his armor set and a Firekeeper Soul.

15. Can I summon Lautrec and Solaire at the same time? Yes, Knights Lautrec and Solaire can be summoned together to assist the player.