- For the Dark Souls variant, see Homeward Bone.
- For the Dark Souls III variant, see Homeward Bone (Dark Souls III).
A Homeward Bone is an item in Dark Souls II.
In-Game Description
- Fragment of an Undead bone, used as fuel for bonfires. Return to last bonfire rested at.
- This bone, belonging to an Undead whose journey was cut short, has the mysterious power to travel to bonfires. It's almost as if it seeks to continue its journey...
General information[]
When used, the player is asked whether they want to return to the last bonfire. If they accept, they then kneel on the ground and teleport, surrounded by white dust. It takes considerable time to warp, and it can be interrupted by enemies. Homeward Bones and other warping items cannot be used if player or NPC invaders/phantoms are present.
The Aged Feather has the same effect except it has unlimited uses, making it a direct upgrade. Alternatively, the Darksign can be used early game if the loss of souls on-hand is not devestating.
Use of a Homeward Bone and other bonfire-warping items reset the area and all respawnable enemies, but it does not reset the character nor does it count as resting. This is useful in no bonfire runs as it will return the player back to the most recently lit bonfire. However, note that Estus Flasks and spell casts will not recharge as a result.
This item, along with the Darksign, Aged Feather, and the Miracle Homeward will warp you back to the spawn gazebo in Things Betwixt if both the Fire Keeper's Dwelling in Things Betwixt and The Far Fire in Majula are unlit, potentially as a softlock prevention measure and/or a default warp location.
Availability[]
- Can be chosen as a starting gift.
- 10 can initially be purchased from Sweet Shalquoir for 600 souls each. When the Shrine of Winter has been accessed, her stock will become unlimited.
- 8 can be found throughout Majula on corpses.