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== Encounters == |
== Encounters == |
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| − | The player first encounters Sinh before reaching the first bonfire in Shulva, Sanctum City. The dragon's breath can be heard before spotting him. He will be resting over a rocky structure, getting close to it will make the dragon roar and fly away. A second encounter will happen on the bridge leading to the entrance to Dragon's Sanctum |
+ | The player first encounters '''Sinh''' before reaching the first bonfire in Shulva, Sanctum City. The dragon's breath can be heard before spotting him. He will be resting over a rocky structure, getting close to it will make the dragon roar and fly away. A second encounter will happen on the bridge leading to the entrance to Dragon's Sanctum. '''Sinh''' will appear and blast the bridge with its flaming breath, killing the two [[Sanctum Soldier|Sanctum Soldiers]] (and possibly the player if they stand too close). |
| − | The third and final encounter will happen after entering the white fog in [[Dragon's Rest]], where the boss fight takes place. Sinh will wake from its slumber, throw its fiery breath upwards, and attempt to body slam the player from his nest before properly starting the battle. |
+ | The third and final encounter will happen after entering the white fog in [[Dragon's Rest]], where the boss fight takes place. '''Sinh''' will wake from its slumber, throw its fiery breath upwards, and attempt to body slam the player from his nest before properly starting the battle. |
== Summoning == |
== Summoning == |
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| − | Transcendent Edde and Abbess Feeva can be summoned to fight Sinh. Their summon signs are |
+ | [[Transcendent Edde]] and [[Abbess Feeva]] can be summoned to fight '''Sinh'''. Their summon signs are on opposite sides of the bonfire before the [[Fog Door]] leading to the boss fight. |
| − | Due to the dragon's high Lightning resist, Transcendent Edde is generally the better summon since Abbess Feeva uses miracles to attack. He also has more HP and can tank the attacks better. |
+ | Due to the dragon's high [[Lightning (Damage Type)|Lightening]] resist, Transcendent Edde is generally the better summon since Abbess Feeva uses miracles to attack. He also has more HP and can tank the attacks better. |
== Lore == |
== Lore == |
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| − | Sinh was a long-sleeping dragon who was found and |
+ | '''Sinh''' was a long-sleeping dragon who was found and worshiped by the people of [[Shulva, Sanctum City]]. The [[Sunken King]] built the city itself around '''Sinh's''' resting place, and created [[Dragon's Sanctum]] to protect the dragon from intruders. The Sanctum Soldiers guarded the dragon while the [[Sanctum Priestess|Sanctum Priestesses]] attempted to continue its slumber with their song. |
| − | However, [[Sir Yorgh]] and his powerful [[Drakeblood Knight]] |
+ | However, [[Sir Yorgh]] and his powerful [[Drakeblood Knight|Drakeblood Knights]] eventually mounted a siege and invaded Shulva in order to defeat the dragon and steal its fresh blood, which they believed granted "a true understanding of life". They were able to defeat all the guards of Dragon's Sanctum and attack Dragon's Rest where Yorgh engaged '''Sinh'''. The dragon proved far too powerful for Yorgh to withstand, and he was killed as the poison which built up inside '''Sinh''' over the ages was expelled and completely wiped out Sanctum City, covering it in toxic poison. Yorgh's body lies near the dragon's nest, holding [[Yorgh's Ring]]. |
| − | It is unknown whether this poison was also the cause of the contamination of [[Black Gulch]]. |
+ | It is unknown whether this poison was also the cause of the contamination of [[Black Gulch]], but its proximity to Shulva and noxious nature of Black Gulch may have some connection. |
== Strategy == |
== Strategy == |
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| − | * Sinh attacks using a combination of aerial |
+ | * Sinh attacks using a combination of aerial [[Fire (Damage Type)|Fire]]/[[Poison]] breath attacks and ground attacks with its jaws, claws and tail. Blocking him is extremely costly and most of his attacks are better off dodged. |
| − | * Attacking him from the front will expose you to massive damage |
+ | * Attacking him from the front will expose you to massive damage; it is better to attack his haunches when he lands. |
* After doing his fireball attack, Sinh will fall straight down and land. As long as you are not under him, it opens a window to attack. |
* After doing his fireball attack, Sinh will fall straight down and land. As long as you are not under him, it opens a window to attack. |
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* Sinh's tail can be cut off to prevent tail attacks, though there is no reward for doing so. |
* Sinh's tail can be cut off to prevent tail attacks, though there is no reward for doing so. |
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* Sinh has a massive spear stuck through his back and exiting from his chest, which can be hit for high damage similar to the ''Adjudicator'' from ''[[Demon's Souls]]''. This spear is [[Yorgh's Spear|the weapon Yorgh used]] in his failed attempt to slay the dragon. |
* Sinh has a massive spear stuck through his back and exiting from his chest, which can be hit for high damage similar to the ''Adjudicator'' from ''[[Demon's Souls]]''. This spear is [[Yorgh's Spear|the weapon Yorgh used]] in his failed attempt to slay the dragon. |
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| − | * Sinh's skin is somewhat corrosive and can quickly wear down the durability of a weapon, leaving the player without a form of offense. The Bracing Knuckle Ring or Repair |
+ | * Sinh's skin is somewhat corrosive and can quickly wear down the durability of a weapon, leaving the player without a form of offense. The [[Bracing Knuckle Ring]],[[Repair Powder]], or [[Repair (Dark Souls II)|Repair sorcery]] are recommended if the player does not have a replacement weapon ready or intends to use a weapon's special ability. Sinh's head and the spear lodged within him is not as corrosive as the other parts of his body and thus should be focused on. |
* Sinh possess high resistance to Fire and Poison, not unusual since he possess both Fire and Poison attacks. However, unusually enough for a dragon, Sinh possess high resistance to Lightning as well, an element that dragons are usually weak against. |
* Sinh possess high resistance to Fire and Poison, not unusual since he possess both Fire and Poison attacks. However, unusually enough for a dragon, Sinh possess high resistance to Lightning as well, an element that dragons are usually weak against. |
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* He may be the namesake of the [[Slumbering Dragoncrest Ring (Dark Souls II)|Slumbering Dragoncrest Ring]] and [[Slumbering Dragon Shield]]. |
* He may be the namesake of the [[Slumbering Dragoncrest Ring (Dark Souls II)|Slumbering Dragoncrest Ring]] and [[Slumbering Dragon Shield]]. |
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Revision as of 02:57, 8 September 2014
Sinh, the Slumbering Dragon is a boss in Dark Souls II.
Encounters
The player first encounters Sinh before reaching the first bonfire in Shulva, Sanctum City. The dragon's breath can be heard before spotting him. He will be resting over a rocky structure, getting close to it will make the dragon roar and fly away. A second encounter will happen on the bridge leading to the entrance to Dragon's Sanctum. Sinh will appear and blast the bridge with its flaming breath, killing the two Sanctum Soldiers (and possibly the player if they stand too close).
The third and final encounter will happen after entering the white fog in Dragon's Rest, where the boss fight takes place. Sinh will wake from its slumber, throw its fiery breath upwards, and attempt to body slam the player from his nest before properly starting the battle.
Summoning
Transcendent Edde and Abbess Feeva can be summoned to fight Sinh. Their summon signs are on opposite sides of the bonfire before the Fog Door leading to the boss fight.
Due to the dragon's high Lightening resist, Transcendent Edde is generally the better summon since Abbess Feeva uses miracles to attack. He also has more HP and can tank the attacks better.
Lore
Sinh was a long-sleeping dragon who was found and worshiped by the people of Shulva, Sanctum City. The Sunken King built the city itself around Sinh's resting place, and created Dragon's Sanctum to protect the dragon from intruders. The Sanctum Soldiers guarded the dragon while the Sanctum Priestesses attempted to continue its slumber with their song.
However, Sir Yorgh and his powerful Drakeblood Knights eventually mounted a siege and invaded Shulva in order to defeat the dragon and steal its fresh blood, which they believed granted "a true understanding of life". They were able to defeat all the guards of Dragon's Sanctum and attack Dragon's Rest where Yorgh engaged Sinh. The dragon proved far too powerful for Yorgh to withstand, and he was killed as the poison which built up inside Sinh over the ages was expelled and completely wiped out Sanctum City, covering it in toxic poison. Yorgh's body lies near the dragon's nest, holding Yorgh's Ring.
It is unknown whether this poison was also the cause of the contamination of Black Gulch, but its proximity to Shulva and noxious nature of Black Gulch may have some connection.
Strategy
- Sinh attacks using a combination of aerial Fire/Poison breath attacks and ground attacks with its jaws, claws and tail. Blocking him is extremely costly and most of his attacks are better off dodged.
- Attacking him from the front will expose you to massive damage; it is better to attack his haunches when he lands.
- After doing his fireball attack, Sinh will fall straight down and land. As long as you are not under him, it opens a window to attack.
Notes
- Sinh's tail can be cut off to prevent tail attacks, though there is no reward for doing so.
- Sinh has a massive spear stuck through his back and exiting from his chest, which can be hit for high damage similar to the Adjudicator from Demon's Souls. This spear is the weapon Yorgh used in his failed attempt to slay the dragon.
- Sinh's skin is somewhat corrosive and can quickly wear down the durability of a weapon, leaving the player without a form of offense. The Bracing Knuckle Ring,Repair Powder, or Repair sorcery are recommended if the player does not have a replacement weapon ready or intends to use a weapon's special ability. Sinh's head and the spear lodged within him is not as corrosive as the other parts of his body and thus should be focused on.
- Sinh possess high resistance to Fire and Poison, not unusual since he possess both Fire and Poison attacks. However, unusually enough for a dragon, Sinh possess high resistance to Lightning as well, an element that dragons are usually weak against.
- He may be the namesake of the Slumbering Dragoncrest Ring and Slumbering Dragon Shield.
Gallery
The Slumbering Dragon Awakens