The Location of the Nameless King

The Nameless King is located in Archdragon Peak, a secret area in Dark Souls 3, which can be accessed by using the Path of the Dragon gesture near the dragon statue in Irithyll Dungeon. To reach this location, players must first obtain the Path of the Dragon gesture from the room behind the boss in the Consumed Garden and then use it to trigger a cutscene that teleports them to Archdragon Peak.

FAQs About the Nameless King

General Information

1. What is the Nameless King’s role in Dark Souls 3? The Nameless King is a major character in the Dark Souls series, serving as a minor antagonist and optional boss in Dark Souls III, and is presumed to be the long-forgotten firstborn son of Gwyn.
2. Is the Nameless King the final boss of Dark Souls 3? No, the Nameless King is not the final boss of Dark Souls 3, but rather an optional end-game boss.
3. Can you summon NPCs for the Nameless King fight? There are no summonable NPCs for the Nameless King fight; however, you can summon White Phantoms to help you throughout the fight.

Location and Access

4. How do I get to Archdragon Peak? To get to Archdragon Peak, take the ladder up after defeating the Dancer of the Boreal Valley, go to the left, and progress to the boss fight, then use the Path of the Dragon gesture in Irithyll Dungeon.
5. What is required to access the Nameless King? To access the Nameless King, you must reach the large bell in Archdragon Peak and pull the lever to activate it, which will play a cutscene showing fog covering the area.

Background and Lore

6. Is the Nameless King Gwyn’s son? Yes, the Nameless King is believed to be the firstborn son of Gwyn, who was disowned and had his name stripped due to his insubordination.
7. Why did the Nameless King betray Gwyn? The Nameless King betrayed Gwyn because he did not want to be involved in his father’s actions, specifically Gwyn usurping the throne of the Everlasting Dragons.
8. What is the Nameless King’s relationship with dragons? The Nameless King is shown to have a close relationship with dragons, particularly the Stormdrake, which he rides during the first phase of the boss fight.

Fight Mechanics and Strategies

9. How do you beat the Nameless King? To beat the Nameless King, try to limit the use of Estus Flasks in the first phase, as you will need a lot in the second phase, and consider using magic, as the Wyvern is weak against magic damage.
10. What is the Nameless King weak to? The Nameless King takes normal damage from magic, making it a useful strategy in the second phase of the fight.
11. Can you fight the Nameless King after beating the game? Yes, you can face the Nameless King after killing the final boss of Dark Souls 3.

Difficulty and Comparison

12. Is the Nameless King the hardest boss in Dark Souls 3? The Nameless King is considered by most to be the hardest Dark Souls 3 boss, due to the combination of fighting a powerful dragon and a fast, mobile, and hard-hitting enemy.
13. What makes the Nameless King hard? The fight combines the most difficult aspects of the Souls series into one encounter, with a powerful dragon enemy and an extremely fast and mobile boss.
14. How many people have beaten the Nameless King? Only 32.3% of players who reached Archdragon Peak have killed the Nameless King, making him one of the least defeated bosses in the game.

Miscellaneous

15. Is Solaire the Nameless King’s son? There is a theory among fans that Solaire might be the Nameless King’s son, although this is not confirmed in the game’s lore or by the developers.