How do you get Havel’s armor?

How to Get Havel’s Armor in Dark Souls

Havel’s Armor is a highly coveted chest armor piece in the game Dark Souls, and one of the most recognizable suits of armor in the world of Lordran. Earning this armor requires a combination of skill, perseverance, and knowledge of the world. In this article, we will guide you step-by-step on how to get Havel’s armor.

The Quest:

To get Havel’s armor, you first need to complete a simple quest. The quest, known as "Find Fungus among the High Walls," is quite challenging, but with this article, you’ll have an easier time completing it. Here’s a breakdown of the quest:

What is Havel’s armor?

Havel’s armor is a piece of chest armor that provides excellent defense against physical attacks, equivalent to 80 stability (the highest in the game). It is an artifact of the ancient knight lord, Havel the Rock, and is imbued with his spirit.

Where to Find it:

To obtain the armor, you must face Havel the Rock boss in the High Wall Cave. The High Wall Cave is located in the Upper part of the game. Find the entrance to the Kiln of the First Flame, and from there you can access the cave and the boss fight with Havel.

Defeat Havel the Rock:

To defeat Havel, you will need strong physical defense and some well-timed dodging movements. Here are some specific tips to help you against Havel:

• • Remove all of your armour to increase your mobility
• • Equip a shield that has 100% physical damage resistance
• • Initiate the fight and strafe around him when he attacks,
• • Keeping your shield up and rolling away
• • If your stamina gets low, just withdraw and heal,

Note: The most commonly used strategy is to go for a more tanked approach, as his abilities are more geared towards AOE damage

Conclusion:

Havel’s Armor is a powerful artifact available in Dark Souls. Our guide has provided step-by-step instructions on how to obtain this armor by finishing the quest "Find Fungus among the High Walls" and then encountering and defeating Havel, the Rock boss.

Final thoughts: To reach the highest level, combine Havel’s Ring & Havel’s Shield which provides a bonus on defence.