Painting Guardian

Location

Drops

Health
NG	NG+
230	403

Souls
NG	NG+
300	900

Painting Guardians are enemies in Dark Souls.

Location[]

They are encountered in Anor Londo, in the structure that houses the Painted World of Ariamis.

Description[]

Painting Guardians are alabaster-robed undead humans that wield dual Painting Guardian Swords, which they use in a circular dancing motion. They use throwing knives as their ranged attack and sometimes switch their off-hand weapon to a Target Shield.

Lore[]

They have guarded the Great Painting of Ariamis for generations, but their reason for doing so has long been forgotten.^[1] Their unique fighting style has been passed down through generations.^[2]

Notes[]

They can Backstab for heavy damage.
This enemy is found in quantity and can quickly overwhelm the player.
Their armor can be found in the Painted World of Ariamis.
They will still appear even if Anor Londo went dark. They are one of the respawnable enemies as well as the Silver Knights.

Enemy Information[]

Characteristics[]

Respawn	Yes
Backstab	Yes
Damage Types	Regular / Thrust / Bleed
Abilities	Can use Estus Flasks if health is low; and Backstab the player.

Attacks[]

Attack	Damage	Attack Type	Status Effect	Parryable	Tracking	Attack Speed
Slash Attack	220	Regular	Bleed: 30	Yes	Neither	Fast
Jump Slash	358	Regular	Bleed: 30	Yes	Neither	Medium
Agile Attack	346	Regular	Bleed: 30	Yes	Neither	Fast
Twirl Combo	340	Regular	Bleed: 30	Yes	Neither	Fast
Throwing Knife	300	Thrust	None	No	Neither	Medium