Why Can’t I Give Ed the Searing Demon Soul? A Comprehensive Guide
You’ve defeated the Flamelurker, claimed your hard-earned Searing Demon Soul, and eagerly returned to Blacksmith Ed in Stonefang Tunnel, only to find that he won’t accept it. This frustrating experience is quite common in Demon’s Souls, and understanding the reasons why is crucial for progressing and unlocking the game’s advanced weapon crafting. The primary reason you can’t give Ed the Searing Demon Soul is because you haven’t fulfilled the necessary dialogue prerequisites and inventory requirements. Let’s delve into the specific steps and conditions that must be met:
Prerequisites for Offering the Searing Demon Soul
The interaction with Blacksmith Ed isn’t as straightforward as simply speaking to him and offering the soul. There’s a specific process involving dialogue and obtaining another crucial item:
The Dialogue Chain
- Initial Encounters: Upon first meeting Blacksmith Ed in 2-1 of the Stonefang Tunnel (near the elevator entrance), he won’t immediately mention anything about the Searing Demon Soul. You need to interact with him and engage in conversation multiple times.
- Multiple Conversations: Keep talking to him, exhausting his dialogue options each time. Eventually, he will mention needing a specific item for better upgrade potential, hinting at the Searing Demon Soul.
- Leaving and Returning: After this crucial dialogue hint, you must leave the conversation entirely. Don’t just close the dialogue box; actually move away from Ed.
- Re-engaging: Initiate a new conversation with Ed by talking to him again. This time, the option to give him the Searing Demon Soul will appear.
The Armor Spider Soul Requirement
It is also widely understood (though not explicitly stated in the game) that you must have obtained the Armor Spider’s Soul at least once before Ed will accept the Searing Demon Soul. The soul doesn’t have to be in your inventory, but the game needs to register that you have ever acquired it. This is likely a safeguard to ensure players are progressing through the game’s intended order.
Checking Your Inventory
Ensure that you actually have the Searing Demon Soul in your possession. It might seem obvious, but it’s easy to mistakenly consume a valuable soul for its soul value, or sometimes get confused with another similar looking soul. Double-check your inventory.
Why Is This Important?
Giving the Searing Demon Soul to Blacksmith Ed is absolutely crucial for progressing in Demon’s Souls. Once he accepts the soul, it unlocks advanced weapon crafting, allowing you to create powerful and unique boss weapons. This significantly enhances your offensive options and is often necessary for tackling the game’s later challenges.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
To further address any confusion and provide additional valuable information about Blacksmith Ed and his crafting services, here are 15 frequently asked questions:
1. Where do I find Blacksmith Ed?
Blacksmith Ed is located in World 2-1 of the Stonefang Tunnel, near the elevator entrance. You need to have defeated Phalanx in World 1-1 to unlock access to this area.
2. Do I have to give Ed the Searing Demon Soul every playthrough?
Yes, you need to give Ed the Searing Demon Soul in every playthrough if you want to unlock advanced weapon forging in that cycle. This is a requirement for each New Game Cycle.
3. What does giving the Searing Demon Soul to Ed unlock?
Giving the Searing Demon Soul to Ed unlocks the ability to forge special Boss Weapons using unique Demon Souls and standard weapons.
4. Should I consume the Searing Demon Soul?
Absolutely not. While the Searing Demon Soul provides a decent amount of souls upon consumption, its true value lies in unlocking advanced weapon crafting with Blacksmith Ed. Do not consume it.
5. What are the best Boss weapons that Ed can make?
Some of the best boss weapons created by Blacksmith Ed include the Northern Regalia, Large Sword of Searching, and weapons crafted from boss souls that scale with magic or faith.
6. How do I create the Northern Regalia?
The Northern Regalia requires the False King’s Demon’s Soul, Demonbrandt, and Soulbrandt swords. These are then crafted by Ed after giving him the Searing Demon Soul.
7. What is the most powerful weapon in Demon’s Souls?
The Northern Regalia, when used under a pure tendency (either Pure Black or Pure White character tendency) is often considered the most powerful weapon.
8. Can Ed upgrade all types of weapons?
Ed can upgrade most standard weapons to higher levels than Blacksmith Boldwin, and he can also create special boss weapons. However, he doesn’t upgrade every weapon type.
9. What is the importance of Colorless Demon Souls?
Colorless Demon Souls are used by Blacksmith Ed to upgrade unique weapons, such as the Kris Blade. These are rare and valuable.
10. What is the Kris Blade?
The Kris Blade is a unique weapon that significantly boosts magic attack power, but it also increases magic damage taken, making it ideal for a magic-focused character.
11. Is Demon’s Souls really that difficult?
Demon’s Souls is known for its challenging gameplay, but many players find it rewarding. Mastering its mechanics and strategies is key to success.
12. Who is the hardest boss in Demon’s Souls?
Many consider Flamelurker and Old King Allant among the most difficult bosses, but this can vary depending on play style and build.
13. What are the best starting classes in Demon’s Souls?
The Royal class is often considered the easiest starting class due to its strong magic, while the Barbarian is often considered one of the hardest.
14. What are Character Tendencies?
Character Tendencies are mechanics that shift the game’s difficulty based on your actions within the game world. Achieving a pure white or black tendency will unlock certain character encounters and weapon advantages.
15. What is the difference between a regular weapon upgrade and a Boss Weapon?
Regular weapons are upgraded using standard materials and have consistent bonuses. Boss Weapons are crafted using Demon Souls, possess unique abilities and stat scaling, and are generally more powerful.
By carefully following the dialogue prerequisites, ensuring you have met any hidden requirements like the Armor Spider soul, and double-checking your inventory, you’ll successfully give the Searing Demon Soul to Blacksmith Ed, unlocking the full potential of your equipment and paving the way for victory in Demon’s Souls. This process, while sometimes unclear, is an essential part of mastering the game’s mechanics.