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Discover the locations of all bosses in Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin. Get insights into their lore and how they fit into the game's world. Updated for Scholar of the First Sin.

Hey there! So, you're looking to track down some bosses in Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin, huh? This guide is going to dive into the lore behind a bunch of them. Keep in mind, this is more about understanding their stories and where they fit into the world, rather than a step-by-step walkthrough of how to beat them. We'll be focusing on the base game bosses for now, but if this guide is popular, we might cover the DLC bosses later!

Boss Lore:

The Last Giant / Giant Lord

You'll find the Last Giant in the Forest of Fallen Giants. This guy is the last of his kind, a remnant of the Giants who once laid siege to the Cardinal Tower. He's basically the broken shell of the Giant Lord, a figure who used to bring ruin to the kingdom of Drangleic. A hero eventually defeated the Giants, but not before Drangleic was already in ruins. After his defeat, the Giant Lord's body was hidden away beneath the stronghold.

Generations passed, and the Giant was ready for his final rest. When Giants die, they grow into massive trees, and their essence becomes part of a cycle of rebirth. But the Giant Lord's soul was incredibly powerful, a testament to his former might. It's speculated that the Giants' anger towards King Vendrick never faded, even in death. This lingering rage, this unyielding will, might be why the Giant Lord remained for so long after his defeat. It's possible this rage was also directed at the hero who bested him. When you encounter him, the Giant Lord recognizes you, and his rage boils over, allowing him to break free from his restraints. His final stand really shows the determination of his race, as he's even willing to tear off his own arm if it means gaining an advantage against you.

The Giant Lord was the king of all Giants. After King Vendrick, influenced by Nashandra, invaded their lands, the Giant Lord retaliated. He launched an invasion of Drangleic to avenge his people and reclaim something Vendrick had stolen from him. The Giants, with their iron will, waged a war that lasted for ages, devastating Drangleic.