Corvian Knights are enemies in Dark Souls III: Ashes of Ariandel.
In-Game Description
- In their infatuation with Sister Friede, the Corvian Knights swore to protect the painting from fire, and to this end, took to the execution of their own brethren.[1]
Description[]
Corvian Knights are tall avian warriors that tower over their lesser brethren and are considerably more intelligent and fearsome. They exist in two variations, one that wears a hooded robe and wields the Crow Quills, and a naked variant that wields the Crow Talons.
They can be encountered throughout the Corvian Settlement exterminating other Forlorn Corvians, although they will quickly turn their attention to the player.
Locations[]
Found throughout the Corvian Settlement in the Painted World of Ariandel.
Lore[]
Corvian Knights presumably protected the Corvian Settlement and its inhabitants within the Painted World of Ariandel. Whenever a Painting begins to rot, those who settled within it resolve to burn it away in order to give way for the creation of a new one. When the Corvians were faced with this event, they were prepared to burn it. However, after Sister Friede arrived in the Painting, the Corvian Knights became infatuated with her, choosing to loyally serve her and assist in her mission to let the world rot instead. To that end, the Corvian Knights betrayed their brethren, and their loyalty to Friede was so devout that they willingly slaughtered their own kin if they were perceived to be a threat.
Strategy[]
Corvian Knights are incredibly agile opponents and will regularly backflip away or leap over the player to disorient them, often following up with a lunging stab. This can be punished by dodging and backstabbing. Their flurry of blade attacks can rapidly inflict bleed, even when guarding through a shield, so it's not recommended to attempt to block their strikes. From a distance, they will throw several knives and will often perform this attack if the player attempts to heal or use an item.
The robed Corvian Knights will pursue and eliminate the lesser Corvians around the settlement, although they will focus on the player if alerted. The variant wielding talons is often encountered hiding upside down under bridges and ceilings, so it is advisable for the player to be mindful of their surroundings.
Drops[]
| Item |  Large Titanite Shard |
 Sharp Gem |
 Titanite Chunk |
| Drop Rate | ??? | ??? | ??? |
Notes[]
- Affected by Alluring Skulls (only if they have been alerted first).
- Affected by Rapport.
- Can be parried, riposted and backstabbed.
Trivia[]
- Crow Talons-wielding Corvian Knights can perform an attack similar to that of Crow Demons, where they jump onto the back of the player and start pecking at their faces.
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References[]
- ↑ Crow Quills and Crow Talons description.