Who Can I Summon for Wolnir?

You can summon two potential allies to help you defeat High Lord Wolnir in Dark Souls 3: NPC summon Yoel of Londor and, of course, other online players. Yoel’s summon sign appears just outside the boss arena on the bridge leading to Wolnir’s chamber, provided you have rescued him at the Foot of the High Wall and continued his questline by drawing out your true strength five times at Firelink Shrine. The availability of online player summons depends on whether you are playing online, your Soul Level and Weapon Level being within range of other players, and whether you have used an Ember to become Enkindled.

Summoning Allies for Wolnir: A Deep Dive

Taking on High Lord Wolnir can be a daunting task, especially for new players. His size and powerful attacks can make him a formidable opponent. Fortunately, Dark Souls 3 provides options to call upon assistance, increasing your chances of victory. Let’s examine the details of who you can summon and how to do it.

Yoel of Londor: The NPC Option

Yoel of Londor is a unique summon because he is an NPC. His availability is tied directly to his questline.

• How to Unlock Yoel: To unlock Yoel as a summon, you must first find him at the Foot of the High Wall. He will be kneeling near the first group of Hollows. Speak to him, and he will offer to join you. Accept his offer, and he will appear at Firelink Shrine.

• Drawing Out True Strength: Once Yoel is at Firelink Shrine, he will offer to “Draw Out True Strength”. This process grants you a free level at the cost of hollowing. You need to draw out your true strength a total of five times. Each time, you must have gained at least one level since the last time you drew out your true strength.

• Summon Sign Location: Assuming you’ve successfully followed the questline, Yoel’s summon sign will appear on the bridge leading to the Wolnir boss arena. Look for a glowing white sign on the ground.

• Failure Conditions: Several things can prevent Yoel’s summon sign from appearing. If you defeat the Abyss Watchers before drawing out your true strength five times, Yoel will die. Additionally, if you fail to speak to Yuria of Londor before drawing out your true strength five times, his questline may be interrupted.

Online Players: Embracing Cooperation

The most common method for summoning help in Dark Souls 3 is to summon other online players. This requires being Embered and playing online.

• Becoming Embered: To become Embered, you must use an Ember. This consumable item grants you increased health and allows you to see summon signs of other players. You can obtain Embers throughout the game by defeating bosses, purchasing them from merchants, or finding them as loot.

• Finding Summon Signs: Once Embered, look for glowing white or gold summon signs on the ground near the boss arena. White signs indicate players who are willing to help you defeat the boss, while gold signs indicate players who are part of the Warrior of Sunlight covenant and offer slightly better rewards for successful cooperation.

• Soul Level and Weapon Level: Dark Souls 3 uses a matchmaking system based on Soul Level (your character level) and Weapon Level (the highest upgraded weapon you possess). This system ensures that you are matched with players who are within a reasonable range of your power level. If you are too high or too low level, you may not see any summon signs.

• Password Matching: If you want to play with specific friends, you can use the Password Matching system. By setting the same password in the game’s settings, you can bypass the Soul Level and Weapon Level restrictions, allowing you to summon your friends regardless of their level.

• The Covenant System: Being part of different covenants can also influence online interactions. For instance, members of the Blue Sentinels or Blades of the Darkmoon covenants are automatically summoned to assist players who are being invaded by members of the Aldrich Faithful or Watchdogs of Farron covenants. While not directly related to summoning for Wolnir, it’s important to understand how covenants affect online play.

FAQs: Everything You Need to Know About Summoning for Wolnir

Here are some frequently asked questions to address any lingering uncertainties about summoning allies for High Lord Wolnir:

1. Can I summon both Yoel and other online players?

Yes, it is possible to summon both Yoel of Londor and up to two online players simultaneously, provided you have met the requirements for both.

2. What happens if Yoel dies during the fight?

If Yoel dies during the fight with Wolnir, it does not affect your overall game progress. You simply won’t have his assistance for the remainder of the battle.

3. What Soul Level and Weapon Level are ideal for finding summons for Wolnir?

The ideal Soul Level range for the Wolnir fight is typically between 30 and 40, with a Weapon Level of +3 or +4. This range provides a good balance between player availability and challenge.

4. Can I summon someone who is significantly higher level than me using a password?

Yes, the Password Matching system allows you to bypass the Soul Level and Weapon Level restrictions, allowing you to summon friends who may be significantly higher level than you. However, their stats will be scaled down to match your level.

5. How do I get more Embers if I run out?

You can obtain more Embers by defeating bosses, purchasing them from merchants like the Shrine Handmaid, finding them as loot throughout the game world, or by successfully assisting other players as a phantom.

6. Why can’t I see any summon signs even though I’m Embered?

There are several reasons why you might not see any summon signs: your Soul Level and Weapon Level might be outside the active range, there might not be any players currently offering assistance in that area, or you might have network connectivity issues.

7. Does summoning allies make the game easier?

Summoning allies can definitely make the game easier, especially if you are struggling with a particular boss. However, it also increases the boss’s health, so it is not always a guaranteed win.

8. What are the benefits of summoning a Warrior of Sunlight?

Warrior of Sunlight players often offer experienced and skilled assistance. Additionally, successfully defeating a boss with a Warrior of Sunlight phantom grants you a Sunlight Medal, which is used to rank up in their covenant.

9. Can I be invaded while I have summoned allies?

Yes, summoning allies makes you more susceptible to invasions by other players. Invaders will attempt to defeat you and your summoned phantoms.

10. How do I get rid of Hollowing caused by Yoel?

You can cure Hollowing by purchasing a Purging Stone from Yuria of Londor or by giving the Fire Keeper the Fire Keeper Soul from the Untended Graves. The Fire Keeper can then cure your Hollowing for a certain amount of souls.

11. What happens if I kill Yoel?

If you kill Yoel, his questline will end, and you will not be able to summon him for the Wolnir fight or receive any further free levels. This can also impact Yuria’s appearance in Firelink Shrine.

12. Is it possible to solo Wolnir without any summons?

Yes, it is entirely possible to solo Wolnir. Many players prefer the challenge of defeating bosses on their own.

13. Are there any specific strategies for fighting Wolnir when summoning allies?

Communication and coordination are key when fighting Wolnir with allies. Focus fire on the same bracelets to break them quickly and avoid spreading damage too thin.

14. Does the game scale the boss difficulty based on the number of summons?

Yes, the game does scale the boss’s health and attack power based on the number of summons. This scaling is intended to maintain a balanced level of challenge.

15. What if the server goes down during the boss fight with summons?

If the server goes down during the boss fight, you will be disconnected from your summoned allies and returned to your own world. The boss’s health will remain at the point where it was before the disconnection. You will then have to either try the boss again solo or re-summon your allies.

By understanding the options available for summoning help and addressing common questions, you can confidently approach the battle against High Lord Wolnir and emerge victorious. Good luck, Ashen One!