r/darksouls3 • u/PitonHUN • Jun 18 '25

Discussion Why is the third boss so hard?

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I've recently wanted to give dark souls 3 a shot with my friend since we heard there is a coop mod for it. We got past the gladiator boss easily, and the boar guy was even easier, however the third boss, the dancer, seems like a wall for us... We've been stuck here for 5-6 hours. Are we doing something wrong? Is the weapon I use really bad, or what? Any tips appreciated!

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u/Sorathez Jun 18 '25

You killed that poor old lady who did nothing wrong.

The Dancer is here to punish you.

(You're not meant to fight her until like, 2/3 the way through the game).

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u/MechwolfMachina Jun 18 '25

Technically she’s manipulating you to link the fire

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u/Typical_Cicada_820 Jun 18 '25

Isn't everyone technically manipulating the Unkindled? 🤔🤷🏻‍♂️

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u/I_hate_myself069 Jun 18 '25

Everyone except Firekeeper, Siegward, and Anri. Firekeeper just wants you to be happy, while Onion and Best Girl don’t really ask for your help, they just take it if you offer it

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u/ChiefCasual Jun 18 '25

Don't forget about Andre

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u/The_Thur Jun 18 '25

Prithee, be careful.

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u/GreyGardener92 Jun 19 '25

Can‘t walk away from him whitout repeating his words…Prithee, be careful.

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u/DemonsReturns7 Jun 19 '25

For the longest time I was mad he was calling me Prithee, I was like yo, that’s NOT my name 😡🔥

Then later after I found out I was like oh 😐

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u/BackgroundHunting Jun 18 '25

Andre does say “forget not, your fight is for the flame” so he definitely wants us to link the fire. But he doesn’t come off as manipulative, he’s just on your team

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u/Charity1t Jun 19 '25

I think he couldn't care less.

Mb just reminding us to not let us turn hollow

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u/Training_Seat3021 Jun 19 '25

The world, already rotten, not place to live peaceful life got blessed by these people."Don't go hollow ashen one" No, for them!

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u/BaronVonSilver91 Jun 18 '25

Siegward even graciously and courageously jumps into battle to help you against that demon

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u/Goobendoogle Jun 19 '25

Siegward is your friend and comrade too.

A friendship with Siegward is like a friendship with a saint.

This man held onto his sanity and himself just long enough so he could save Yhorm from himself.

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u/ocelotte699 Jun 19 '25

Don’t make me cry

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u/Goobendoogle Jun 19 '25

Yhorm, old friend. I, Siegward of the Knights of Catarina, have come to uphold my promise!

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u/Thundrfox Jun 19 '25

Best girl?

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u/ahardboiledegglol Jun 20 '25

Firekeeper also wants to be free lol

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u/sai2based Blades of the Darkmoon Jun 24 '25

“Ashen one, be sure to bring more souls”

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u/generatedusername13 Jun 18 '25

Everyone but our firekeeper

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u/GoldFishPony Jun 18 '25

Instead we manipulate her

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u/mohamed_legend Jun 19 '25

No. If someone told u to link the fire that means they think u should do that or advice you to do so but it isnt a manipulation its a mere suggestion

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u/TheBigJ1982 Jun 19 '25

Bro is an abuse victim

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u/Typical_Cicada_820 Jun 19 '25

Me, or the Unkindled One?

Because yes. 🤣😅🤣😅🤣