What to Do in the Nexus?
The Nexus is a fascinating area in Dark Souls, offering a range of activities and interactions that can greatly enhance your gaming experience. Located at the starting point of the game, the Nexus is a hub that connects various areas, making it an essential stop for players. In this article, we will explore the various things to do in the Nexus, including interacting with NPCs, accessing new areas, and more.
Interacting with NPCs
One of the most significant aspects of the Nexus is the interactions you can have with the non-playable characters (NPCs) located within the area. The first NPC you will encounter is the Crestfallen Warrior, a blue phantom who serves as a guide for new players. Straight away, players will notice the Crestfallen Warrior, a blue phantom that directs players to the first Archstone and gradually loses his mind. You can speak with the Crestfallen Warrior to learn more about the game’s world and objectives.
Another important NPC is Yuria of Londor, a character who plays a crucial role in the game’s story. Yeah, it’s a non-traditional ceremony, don’t judge those Londo folks. Speak to Yuria after you complete the wedding and you will be all set to achieve the Usurpation of Fire ending after you move on to complete the game when you defeat the Soul of Cinder. For the resulting marriage cutscene, check out the video below.
Accessing New Areas
The Nexus is a hub that connects various areas in the game, making it an essential stop for players. A staircase there leads to a door called The Pantheon, which you can touch to enter a room where game records are kept. Around the outer edge you can find a corpse. Examine it to obtain a Stone of Ephemeral Eyes, an item that you’ll be pleased to have later in the game. By accessing The Pantheon, you can explore new areas and uncover hidden secrets.
Touching Archstones
In the Nexus, you can touch archstones—like the one behind him—to travel to the different regions in search of demon souls. By touching these archstones, you can access new areas and progress through the game.
Dying in the Nexus
If you die in the Nexus, you will lose a portion of the souls you are carrying, unless you die as a blue or a black phantom, in which case you only lose a portion of the souls you are carrying. If you die as a blue phantom, you will lose some souls, but you will not lose your progress.
Maxing Out Luck
As you progress through the game, your Soul Level and Luck stat will begin to skyrocket. As soon as you enter the Soul Level menu you should see your Soul Level and Luck stat begin to skyrocket. It will run up to about 84,000 before maxing out, at which point you can exit the menu.
Who Kills NPCs in the Nexus?
If you bring Yurt back to the Nexus, he will start to kill off other NPCs in the area. Every time the player kills a boss, Yurt will assassinate one of the aforementioned NPCs.
What Happens if Yuria Dies?
Should Yuria die during the final battle, she will be found standing in her original spot in Firelink Shrine. If you killed the final boss and walk back to Firelink Shrine without linking the fire, you still can find Yuria’s Darkdrift and Black Set where she was standing in Firelink Shrine.
In Conclusion
The Nexus is a crucial area in Dark Souls, offering a range of activities and interactions that can greatly enhance your gaming experience. From interacting with NPCs to accessing new areas and touching archstones, there is much to do in the Nexus. Whether you are a new player or a seasoned veteran, the Nexus is an essential stop that will help you progress through the game and uncover its many secrets.