Covenants are factions you can join in Dark Souls II, each offering unique benefits, items, and multiplayer interactions. Joining a covenant can significantly alter your gameplay experience.

Major Covenants
- Way of Blue: Found in Majula. Offers protection from invaders.
- Blue Sentinels: Found in Heide's Tower of Flame. Focuses on protecting Way of Blue members and PvP.
- Brotherhood of Blood: Found in Huntsman's Copse. Dedicated to aggressive PvP invasions.
- Bell Keepers: Found in Belfry Luna/Sol. Defend the bell towers from intruders.
- Heirs of the Sun: Found in Harvest Valley. Focuses on jolly cooperation and earning Sunlight Medals.
- Rat King Covenant: Found in Grave of Saints/Doors of Pharros. Summons players into your world to be hunted.
- Dragon Remnants: Found in Dragon Shrine. Focuses on PvP duels to earn Dragon Scales.
- Company of Champions: Found in Majula. Increases game difficulty and prevents co-op.
Each covenant has specific requirements to join and ranks to achieve, offering powerful rewards as you progress.
Compare covenants inDark Souls III