Havel the Rock

Havel the Rock is a hostile NPC in Dark Souls.

Location
At the bottom of the tower before fighting the Taurus Demon, the player can use the master key to open the door that will go down 2 levels to where Havel is located. Domhnall of Zena sells the Master Key for those players that didn't start with it. Alternatively, the building in which Havel is located can be accessed adjacent to the Hydra 's area in Darkroot Basin, be careful when using this entrance because Havel will be waiting to ambush the player from the right side when he/she enter the door.

Plot
Havel is mentioned as one of Gwyn's compatriots, and a general in what was presumably Gwyn's army. Since the player finds him automatically hostile with no dialogue whatsoever, it is safe to assume that he is hollow. Havel's ring can be obtained off his corpse, while the rest of his equipment (his armor, his shield, and his weapon) can be obtained in Anor Londo.

Lore
Havel the Rock was a close friend of Gwyn's. From what can be gathered from his equipment descriptions, Havel was a steadfast and resilient man, inspiring his men to do great things. Havel is also mentioned to hate magic users, having developed Great Magic Barrier to counter them. Curiously, though, his shield is mentioned to be imbued with magic. Havel had an intense dislike for Seath the Scaleless.

Strategy
Havel is a very dangerous enemy, easily killing lower vitality players in one hit. His overhead attack can break through guards and inflict critical damage. Havel takes very low damage from most starting weapons and tools (aside from pyromancies and weapons buffed with Gold Pine Resin). Havel's predictable and slow attack patterns means that he is particularly suspectible to backstabs, although it may take some time to bring him down.

Equipment
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Rings

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