The Ringed City DLC introduces unique covenant interactions and challenges. Understanding these can lead to valuable rewards and a deeper engagement with the game's multiplayer aspects.
- Spears of the Church: This is the primary covenant exclusive to the DLC. When you join this covenant, you will be summoned into the boss arena of the Ringed City as a powerful NPC, the "Inquisitor," to defend the Filianore's Rest bonfire against invading players. Successfully defeating invaders earns you Tears of Denial and other rewards. The covenant leader is the Ringed Knight, found near the Ringed City Streets bonfire.
- Covenant Item Farming: For covenants like the Mound-Makers, Watchdogs of Farron, and Blades of the Darkmoon, farming enemies within The Ringed City can be an alternative to PvP for acquiring covenant items like Vertebra Shackle, Wolf's Blood Swordgrass, and Pale Tongue. Certain enemies in the DLC have a higher drop rate for these items, though it's still a grind.
- Player Invasions: The new areas of The Ringed City are popular hotspots for player invasions. Being invaded by other players is a common occurrence, and successfully defending yourself can be a rewarding experience, both in terms of souls and potential covenant item drops.
- Cooperative Play: Summoning other players for assistance against the challenging bosses and areas of the DLC is also a viable strategy. The new areas offer ample opportunities for co-op play, especially around boss arenas.
Interacting with covenants in The Ringed City adds another layer of depth to the game, offering both PvE and PvP challenges with unique rewards.