Soul Memory

Soul Memory is a gameplay mechanic in ''Dark Souls II. ''This mechanic tracks the total number of souls a player has obtained and determines who players can and can't connect to in online multiplayer. The Soul Memory counter is displayed in the upper right hand corner of the Player Status menu.

Soul Memory Tiers
There's a multitude of Soul Memory tiers but they do not act as hard boundries, they can be influenced by numerous items and covenants.

Items That Effect Soul Memory Tiers
Certain combinations of items allow players to broaden the range of Soul Memory tiers that they have access to.