Talk:Crestfallen Merchant/@comment-36.71.247.2-20150413022148/@comment-29711892-20160928212354

Not true, the Undead Male Merchant drops the soapstone and key that he sells. Andre of Astora drops the Crest of Artorias. Lots of merchants drop unique items that can only be obtained through them. It's often used as a failsafe to make sure players don't lock themselves out of getting important items. However, the Thunder Stoneplate Ring isn't all that important, in the grand scheme of things.