Can You Revive the Firekeeper in Dark Souls?
Losing the Firekeeper in Dark Souls is a major setback, but veterans know she can be revived to restore essential bonfire functions. However, the path to revival is perilous and requires defeating her killer, Knight Lautrec. Success will reward you with an intact hub bonfire, plus some of the deepest lore implications in the game. Read on for an in-depth guide to this fiery quest.
Consequences of the Firekeeper‘s Death
Upon first entering Blighttown, you may return to Firelink Shrine only to find the bonfire extinguished. The Firekeeper lies dead in her cell, murdered by Lautrec during your absence.
This seemingly small disruption completely alters Firelink Shrine‘s role as your essential hub, preventing you from:
- Leveling up with accumulated souls
- Kindling the bonfire to boost your Estus Flask charges
- Resting safely since enemies can now invade
Many newcomers resort to desperate measures like consuming the Firekeeper‘s Soul at this impasse. However, veterans know she can be revived through Lautrec‘s questline. Press on skeptics – for the bonfire, and for glory!
Hunt Down Knight Lautrec for the Firekeeper Soul
Knight Lautrec‘s invasion is triggered by ringing both Bells of Awakening, a mid-game milestone that most players reach before fully exploring alternative hubs. So upon the Firekeeper‘s death, you may feel under-powered for Lloyd‘s quest.
Lautrec appears as a golden spirit in the halls of Anor Londo. To track him down, you‘ll need to:
- Obtain the Black Eye Orb item after the Firekeeper dies. This enables invasion.
- Reach Anor Londo and the first bonfire. Place a Lordvessel to unlock the orb.
- Use the orb to invade Lautrec‘s world as a dark spirit (consume humanity if you die)
- Track down his summon sign and defeat him in combat
Pros and Cons of Facing Lautrec Early
You can challenge Lautrec as soon as you acquire the orb, but an early confrontation carries risks:
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| – Easier enemy placement in Anor Londo | – Under-leveled stats for the fight |
| – Lowinvasion activity | – Less Estus charges without kindling |
An ideal time is just before founding Anor Londo to exploit the benefits above. But whenever you fight, victory restores the Firekeeper Soul!
Revive the Firekeeper at the Ailing Bonfire
Return triumphant to Firelink Shrine and approach the Firekeeper‘s corpse locked in her cell. Interact with it to find the revival prompt.
Select "Yes" to restore her to life using the Firekeeper Soul. Your Estus Flask will immediately heal to full, indicating her success. The Firelink Shrine bonfire flames back to life after resting at it.
You can now level up your character and kindle the bonfire normally. Huzzah! Enjoy a nice boost to Estus charges from the special flame as your reward.
What If You Fail to Revive Her?
Not all heroes manage to redeem Lautrec‘s quest. If you exhaust the Black Eye Orb‘s invasion chances, there are a couple failsafe options to proceed:
Kindle the Daughter of Chaos Bonfire
After defeating Quelaag, her sister serves as the new Firekeeper in Blighttown swamps. Her bonfire offers kindling, but no soul leveling.
Consume the Firekeeper Soul (Not Advised)
You can cash in the soul for a full heal and 5 humanity. But without revival, you lose a bonfire pillar for the rest of the playthrough.
So in summary – don‘t give up skelebros! The Firekeeper and Firelink Shrine are deeply woven into Dark Souls‘ lore and gameplay loop. Fight to revive her and maintain your hub.
