Dark Souls III
Dark Souls III

Embered State & Online Play

Learn how the Embered state affects your HP and summons in Dark Souls III. Understand online play, Covenants, and PvP in the Hollow Arena. Avoid NPC invasions.

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Embered State & Online Play

The Embered state in Dark Souls III is a crucial mechanic tied to both player power and online interactions. Being Embered increases your maximum HP and allows you to summon other players for cooperation, but it also opens you up to invasions from hostile players or NPCs.

Online play in Dark Souls III offers several features:

  • Online: General multiplayer interactions.
  • Summon Range Calculator: Helps determine compatible players for summoning.
  • Covenants: Factions that offer unique online gameplay experiences and rewards.
  • Hollow Arena: A dedicated area for player-versus-player combat.
  • Player Trade: Allows players to exchange items.

NPC invasions can occur while Embered. Some players have reported issues with NPC invasions not occurring, even when Embered for most of the game and not always killing the boss first. This suggests potential bugs or specific triggers that might be missed.