Crestfallen Warrior

"What's wrong? Get a bit of a scare out there? No problem. Have a seat and get comfortable. We'll both be Hollow before you know it. Hah hah hah hah..."

— Crestfallen Warrior

The Crestfallen Warrior is a character in Dark Souls. Having lost his will or courage to face more enemies, he sits in the Firelink Shrine, brooding and awaiting his Hollowing. He is voiced by Matt Morgan, who also voiced Domhnall of Zena, the Crestfallen Warrior from Demon's Souls, and Saulden, the Crestfallen Warrior from Dark Souls II.

Description

The Crestfallen Warrior wears a helm-less Chain Set, and wields a Longsword and Heater Shield. He is a pale man with dark hair, stubble, and a surly appearance.

Locations

• Firelink Shrine - Beside the bonfire.
• New Londo Ruins - As a Hollow after speaking to him in Firelink when Kingseeker Frampt appears.

Plot

The Crestfallen Warrior is the second NPC encountered after Oscar and the first encountered at Firelink Shrine. He is largely indifferent toward the player's presence and considers their efforts to be a lost cause, citing giving up and going hollow as better alternatives. Despite his lifeless demeanor and discouraging words, he does have interesting dialogue that fleshes out the backstory for Dark Souls, as well as hints on equipment, where to go next, and other characters.

Speaking to the Crestfallen Warrior after Kingseeker Frampt arrives will prompt him to leave Firelink Shrine, complaining of the "stench" (presumably given off by Frampt). He is then found Hollowed near the beginning of the New Londo Ruins.

Strategy

Players should avoid attacking the Crestfallen Warrior in the early game; he is very tough for a new player to kill and can offer helpful hints and tips. The Crestfallen Warrior is nimble with his Longsword and Heater Shield, but with some dodging and blocking he usually poses little threat by the time the player encounters him as a Hollow. The one trick up his sleeve is his ability to parry unexpectedly. The Crestfallen Warrior is one of the only NPCs that does not have a unique parry "stance", so players can do little to nothing to predict when he is going to do so.

Character information

Health and souls

Health		Souls
NG	NG+	NG	NG+
793	1,442	1,000	3,000

Defenses

Physical Defenses				Elemental Defenses			Resistances
227	227	250	224	170	193	141	C	C	B

These stats are sourced from FuturePress's Official Dark Souls Strategy Guide.

Equipment

• Weapons
• Armor

Right Hand	Left Hand
Longsword +10	Heater Shield +10

Head	Chest	Hands	Legs
–	Chain Armor +8	Leather Gauntlets +8	Chain Leggings +8

Dialogue

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Introduction Well, what do we have here? You must be a new arrival. Let me guess. Fate of the Undead, right? Well, you're not the first. But there's no salvation here. You'd have done better to rot in the Undead Asylum... But, too late now. Well, since you're here... Let me help you out. There are actually two Bells of Awakening. One's up above, in the Undead Church. The other is far, far below, in the ruins at the base of Blighttown. Ring them both, and something happens... Brilliant, right? Not much to go on, but I have a feeling that won't stop you. So, off you go. It is why you came, isn't it? To this accursed land of the Undead? Hah hah hah hah... Speaking to him when in Hollow form Oh, your face! You're practically Hollow! But who knows, going Hollow could solve quite a bit! Hah hah hah hah... After speaking to him in Hollow form Hm, what? Restoring your humanity? Well, there are a few ways to go about it... Collect it bit by bit from corpses, or you can butter up a cleric, and get yourself summoned. And the quickest way, although I'd never do it, is to kill a healthy Undead, and pillage its humanity. Coveting thy neighbor is only human, after all! Hah hah hah hah... After explaining how to become human again What are you looking at? Don't try anything clever. You might regret it. Speaking after introduction Hm? What, you want to hear more? Oh, that's all we need. Another inquisitive soul. Well, listen carefully, then... One of the bells is up above in the Undead Church, but the lift is broken. You'll have to climb the stairs up the ruins, and access the Undead Burg through the waterway. The other bell is back down below the Undead Burg, within the plague-infested Blighttown. But I'd die again before I step foot in that cesspool! Hah hah hah hah! Speaking to him too much Bloody hell, what is it now? You ask too many questions. Hm? What now? I'm not up for chatting. Leave me alone. Speaking after ringing the first Bell of Awakening Why, what a surprise. I didn't expect you to make it. ...Oh somebody rang the bell...Wait. Was it you? You never give up, do you? I don't know how you do it. Well, don't stop now. Only one more, but it's going to be suicide. Hah hah hah hah... Only one more, if you have the heart for it. Hah hah hah hah... Speaking after ringing the second Bell of Awakening Did you ring the second bell? That is incredible, I must say...But now we have a new problem. It's noisy, it snores, and its breath is lethal... This is no laughing matter, I tell you. Speaking to him again after ringing second bell Damn, that stench... And I was really beginning to like it here! (Sigh) Maybe it's time I do something about it... Speaking to him after Reah, Vince, and Nico arrive Did you see her? That virtuous little maiden, complete with followers in tow. They're probably going straight to pillage graves. I've heard enough about "M'Lady" for a lifetime. Speaking about the Giant Crow You again? There's nothing to speak about, really. Oh, actually...Something strange did happen. That crow flew off with somebody in its clutches. I think it was a man curled up in a ball. Stranger things have happened, right? No, maybe not... Speaking before Griggs is rescued How did that silly sorcerer's apprentice end up? You know, the one always prattling on about Master Logan. He left for the Undead Burg, but never came back. Serves him right. If even Old Big Hat can't make it out there, what chance does he have? I hope he enjoys his new life as a Hollow. Speaking after Griggs is rescued How did that nutty sorcerer make it back? Unexpected, but I suppose stranger things have happened. Speaking before Laurentius is rescued How did that raggedy old chum end up? You know, the one who idolized some godmother of pyromancy. He left for Blighttown, but never came back. Whereas most flee from sickness, he dives right in. Well, nothing will harm him once he goes Hollow. Speaking after Laurentius is rescued How did that old man make it back? Unexpected, but I suppose stranger things have happened. Speaking about New Londo Have you been to the ruins of New Londo below? Just head down the stairs, and take the lift. It's certainly worth a visit. It was once an Undead city. You may find a clue or two. Unless the ghosts find you first... Keh heh heh heh! Speaking after seeing Anastacia Oh, have you seen that terribly morose lass? ...The Fire Keeper. She's stuck keeping that bonfire lit. Sad, really. She's mute and bound to this forsaken place. They probably cut her tongue out back in her village, so that she'd never say any god's name in vain. How do these martyrs keep chugging along? I'd peter out in an instant. Hah hah hah hah! Speaking after Reah is rescued in Tomb of the Giants Did you hear about the maiden? The virtuous lass came back alone, and in absolute tatters... Did her followers die, or was she abandoned? Who knows. But I suppose we've heard the last from "M'Lady". Hah hah hah hah! Speaking about Reah's location That maiden? She's shuffled off somewhere. I believe to the Undead Church. These ruins were probably too awkward for her. Speaking to him randomly What's wrong? Get a bit of a scare out there? No problem. Have a seat and get comfortable. We'll both be Hollow before you know it. Hah hah hah hah... Well, what are you going to do? I've already decided. I don't really care; I'm simply crestfallen... Speaking to him if cursed Oi, hold on... Don't tell me, have you been cursed? Oh woe is the Undead who's cursed on top of it all! Harsh times; harsh times, indeed! Hah hah hah hah! Hah hah hah hah! No, no, I'm sorry. Here, let me share a nice tip. Long ago, I was told of a remedician who resides in New Londo. Does he really exist? Well, go and find out for yourself. But don't blame me if he's just an apparition! Hah hah hah hah! Speaking after Big Hat Logan is rescued Oi, did you see him? Big Hat Logan, the legendary sorcerer, in the flesh! ...This place is simply mad... Legendary heroes popping up left and right... They're making me feel quite inadequate, to be honest! Hah hah hah hah... Speaking about forging weapons Don't you ever think to forge your weapons? You'd better find a smithbox soon, unless you enjoy swinging about with blunt instruments! Hah hah hah hah! Attacking him Lousy rat! You have some nerve! I may be crestfallen, but I'm not defenseless, you rascal! You will soon regret this! Being killed by him Now, that's just embarrassing. How'd you let me do that to you? Killing him Heheh, not too shabby... not too shabby... I think you've done me a favour...

Notes

• Does not drop any items upon death.

Trivia

• The Crestfallen Warrior is a reference to another character with the same name encountered in Dark Souls' spiritual predecessor, Demon's Souls. Both look similar and have similar personalities, and both leave the story before its end.
• The Crestfallen Warrior is one of only three NPCs (along with Reah's bodyguards) that offer no goods or services to the player, although he does offer advice.
• It's possible to keep him alive simply by not talking to him after the arrival of Frampt; however, some of his unique lines (such as speaking to him after rescuing Big Hat Logan from Sen's Fortress) can only be heard by speaking to him after Frampt has already arrived.
• His name is misspelled in the credits as "Crestfallen Warrrior". 

Gallery

Hollowed Crestfallen Warrior in New Londo Ruins.