Who Cures Curses DS1?
In Dark Souls, one of the most daunting challenges players can face is the Curse of Darkness. When afflicted, the curse gradually drains one’s life force, turning the character into a withered husk. While there are ways to undo the effects of the Curse, few players know about them. In this article, we’ll delve into the mechanics of the curse and provide you with information on how to cure the curse in Dark Souls.
The Curse of Darkness
In Dark Souls, the Curse of Darkness is a debuff that accumulates when players take in the life force of Undead creatures, such as skeletons and dragons. Whenever you attack an Undead enemy and consume their essence, there’s a 20% chance of inflicting the Curse of Darkness on yourself. The longer you stay afflicted, the more potent the curse becomes.
Effects of the Curse
Here are some of the consequences of contracting the Curse of Darkness:
- Health Drain: The Curse gradually drains 10% of your Health per 5 seconds while the player is afflicted. This is the most direct consequence of the Curse and can quickly become a cause for concern.
- Resistance: While under the influence of the Curse, you gain 10% more Resistance to damage but at the cost of having reduced Dexterity.
- Toxicity: Your poison and toxin absorption rate is reduced by 50% when afflicted by the Curse.
- Unsustainable: Afflictions and curses continue to grow, making recovery extremely challenging.
Removing the Curse
Fortunately, there are a few methods to cure the Curse of Darkness in Dark Souls. Here are the most common methods:
Using Purging Stones
You can purchase Purging Stones from Twin Fang Ring Buyer in Ash Lake. Each stone requires 500 souls and will restore your Health by 500, as well as removing the Curse.
- Available at: Ash Lake Purchased at: Twin Fang Ring Buyer Costs: 500 souls **
- Cures curse: Yes
- Health Restoration: 500 HP
Visiting Ingward in New Londo Ruins
You can find Ingward, a man who offers to cure curses for 1 Humanity in New Londo Ruins. Just be cautious of the Ruins’ tough enemies, and prepare accordingly.
- Location: New Londo Ruins **
- NPC: Ingward **
- Cost: 1 Humanity**
- Cures curse: Yes
- Additional effects: Restores your Health but not Bleed.
Resetting Humanity
Another indirect method is to reset your Humanity at the Crystal Hollow, by returning all used Humanite to the throne and absorbing it. When you reset Humanity, any active curse is removed.
- Location: Crystal Hollow **
- Rewinds progress: Full reset**
- Effect: Removes active curses**
- Additional note: It consumes the unused Humanity, so exercise caution before doing so!
Alternative Methods:
Homing Soulmass: While a more time-consuming method, Homing Soulmass can be a viable way to remove a Curse by depleting your soul’s energy (a percentage of your Max HP).
- Unsure, unreliable: Homing Soulmass usage might cause Curse removal without complete consumption, but also may fail, leaving Curse active**
Practical Considerations
Consider the following before attempting to cure your Curse:
- Preparation: Prepare by equipping powerful armor and Potions.
- Prioritize: Prioritize curing your Curse over character progress and inventory management.
By knowing the methods mentioned above, you’ll have a better chance of navigating the dangers of the Curse of Darkness and regaining control of your Dark Souls experience!
I hope you found the article informative!