One aspect that most players don’t get involved in much is the Covenants in Dark Souls Remastered. Not only do they give you access to more content, but they give you a lot of reasons to join them. There are 9 total Covenants in Dark Souls and all of them are useful for different things. Let’s find out what each of them brings to the table.
Covenants are special groups that you can join in Dark Souls Remastered that either give you access to weapons and armor sets that you can’t get anywhere else, or they might even give you access to shortcuts you normally couldn’t get on your own.
Let’s take a look at all of the Covenants in DS Remastered, how to join them, and the rewards they offer.
What are Covenants for?
Covenants are groups that are optional to join, but if you do, you will be rewarded and you will have access to new content.
Not only are there Covenants that have you fight other people in PvP, but there are also Covenants that help you when you get invaded by another person. It can be very annoying at times, but Covenants are pretty helpful.
Not every Covenant will be for you, but we guarantee that there is one that you will enjoy being a part of. If you like PvP, then there are Covenants for that. If you join a Covenant for the weapons and armor you get, then there are Covenants for that.
All the Covenants in Dark Souls Remastered
All of the Covenanats reward you so it is up to you to see which one you want to join. Here are all the nine Covenants in Dark Souls Remastered and how to join them:
1. Way of White Covenant
How to join: Players may join the Way of White by talking either to Petrus at the Firelink Shrine or Reah after you have rescued her from the Tomb of the Giants. Players who choose to be in the Knight class or the Cleric class begin the game already in the Way of White.
This Covenant is considered an early-game Covenant. The only reason to join is to get early access to Petrus’ Miracles. Other than that, there isn’t any other reason to join. It is by far the easiest Covenant to enter.
Most people who join this leave once they find a more meaningful Covenant like the Princess’s Guards or the Warriors of Sunlight. The Miracles you get aren’t useful if you don’t use any Miracles at all, so only join if you want to use Miracles in your playthrough.
Covenant Reward: Joining the Covenant will get you early access to Petrus’ Miracles. Keep in mind that you can get these Miracles later on in your playthrough.
2. Princess’s Guards Covenant
How to join: Talk to Gwynevere to join the covenant. She is found after the Ornstein and Smough boss fight at the end of Anor Londo.
This is a co-op Covenant that matches up players in the same Covenant. It is for the players who use a lot of Miracles and want to play with other Miracle players.
The best part of being in this Covenant is the boost in Miracle power when you are with your comrades. This is why most players who enjoy using Miracles join it because it just makes your build that much better. Keep in mind that you do need high Faith for the Miracles that you get.
Covenant Reward: Joining the Covenant allows the player to cast the Soothing Sunlight and Bountiful Sunlight Miracles.
3. Blade of the Darkmoon Covenant
How to join: First, acquire the Darkmoon Seance Ring in The Catacombs. Go to the bottom level of the rotating elevator in Anor Londo to find the Darkmoon Tomb bonfire.
Past the bonfire, Gwyn’s statue will disappear to reveal a fog gate if the player is wearing the Darkmoon Seance Ring. Go towards the fog gate and talk to Dark Sun Gwyndolin. Kneel at the fog gate to join the Covenant.
This is a PvP Covenant that has you hunting down any person who has dispelled the illusion of Gwynevere or has committed some sort of sin. These sins include either leaving another Covenant or even going into Gwyndolin’s boss fight.
You get access to the best Miracle caster in the game so it is worth joining for that. You do need to level yourself up in the Covenant to get it so keep that in mind.
Covenant Reward: Joining the Covenant will give you a Blue Eye Orb and the Darkmoon Blade Covenant Ring. You can then rank up your Covenant allegiance with Souvenirs of Reprisal and get the Darkmoon Blade and the Darkmoon Talisman.
4. Warriors of Sunlight Covenant
How to join: The player must have 25 Faith. This requirement is lowered by 5 for every boss the player kills as a white phantom. Afterward, the player may kneel in front of the broken statue on the balcony behind the Hellkite Dragon to join the Covenant.
This is also a co-op Covenant. It is extremely easy to join. If you help someone or someone helps you defeat a boss, then all of the people involved will get a Sunlight Medal. If you get enough, you will increase your allegiance with the Covenant. There isn’t any reason to increase your level with them though.
Covenant Reward: Joining the Covenant will give you the Praise the Sun gesture and the Lightning Spear Miracle. You can then rank up your Covenant allegiance with Sunlight Medals.
5. Forest Hunter Covenant
How to join: Reach Alvina in the Darkroot Garden, who stands just before the bridge linking to the ruined structure. Choose yes for the two questions to join. If you answer no to Alvina’s first question she will refuse to speak with you until you absolve your sins with Oswald of Carim.
This is a PvP Covenant, but it is a little different from the others. If you choose to join the Covenant, your job is to defend the Darkroot Garden from anyone who trespasses.
You will get the Ring of Fog for increasing your allegiance with the Covenant. This ring makes you a little harder to detect, useful for ambushing other players.
Covenant Reward: Joining the Covenant will give you the Cat Covenant Ring. It will also give you access to Shiva of the East’s shop. You will also get a Divine Blessing for completing your first successful mission.
6. Chaos Servant Covenant
How to join: In Quelaag’s Domain, immediately after Quelaag’s boss fights, on the side of the room with cobwebs and eggs, hit the wall and it will reveal an illusory wall.
Once you open it, talk to Eingyi. Answer yes and let him get out of the way. You can then light a bonfire and talk to Quelaag’s sister. Once you talk to her, she will allow you to join the Covenant.
The only reason to join this Covenant is to open up the shortcut to Lost Izalith. You do get some pretty good Pyromancy stuff, but that is the only other reason to join this Covenant. It can be difficult to find Humanity to give to her to increase allegiance.
Covenant Reward: Joining the Covenant will give you the Great Chaos Fireball Pyromancy. It will also give you the Chaos Storm Pyromancy once you increase your allegiance with the Covenant. You will also open up a shortcut to Lost Izalith early on if you do this as well.
7. Gravelord Servant Covenant
How to join: In The Catacombs, there is a row of coffins guarded by a Titanite Demon. One coffin near the end of the hall has an open lid, which the player can nestle into.
Watch the cutscene and you will be transported to the Nito boss room. Pray to the Sarcophagus Gravelord and join the Covenant. You must not have killed Gravelord Nito boss.
This is one of the more unique Covenants in the game because there are multiple things you can do. You can either send in up to three Black Phantoms into a random person’s world to defeat them, or you can invade them yourself.
Covenant Reward: Joining the Covenant will give you the Gravelord Sword and the Gravelord Sword Dance Miracle. It will also give you the Gravelord Greatsword Dance Miracle once you increase your allegiance with the Covenant.
8. Path of the Dragon Covenant
How to join: Talk to the Stone Dragon in Ash Lake. To access Ash Lake, travel from Blighttown to The Great Hollow and get to its very bottom; upon arriving there, follow the path along the beach to its end.
This is another extremely unique Covenant since the members themselves are looking to become Dragons. You get objects for turning yourself into a Dragon and you can use these to fight your enemies.
It is a PvP Covenant, but the difference is that you have to place down a summon sign for someone to bring you into their world. Once they do, you need to duel to see who is the winner. The winner will then be rewarded with special items eventually turning you into a dragon with higher allegiance.
Covenant Reward: Joining the Covenant will give you the Dragon Eye and the Dragon Head Stone. It will also give you the Dragon Torso Stone and stronger upgrades for both the Torso and Head Stones once you increase your allegiance with the Covenant.
9. Darkwraith Covenant
How to join: To access Kaathe, the Covenant of Artorias Ring is required, as well as the Key to the Seal and defeating the Four Kings. After defeating the Four Kings, Kaathe should appear if the player has not placed the Lordvessel for Frampt.
Answering “Yes” to his question will make him transport the player to the Firelink Altar. Speaking to him again in the Abyss, after this event, will allow the player to join the Darkwraiths.
This is probably the coolest Covenant in the game. Not only do you steal Humanity from other players by defeating them in invasions, but you also get some of the best gear as a reward. It is probably the best way to get Humanity if you are good at PvP.
Covenant Reward: Joining the Covenant will give you access to the Cracked Red Eye Orbs and the Dark Hand Gauntlet. You will also get the Darksword and the Dark Armor Set once you increase your allegiance with the Covenant.
Every Covenant in Dark Souls Remastered is different from each other, and it is up to you to determine which one is worth joining.
You could also go through the entire game without joining a single Covenant, so if you don’t want to,