Western Cover of Game

[Hanged_Ash2]

Some people say,that there's Artorias.If we look at his sword...it looks like Artorias' sword(Or Black Knight Ultra Greatsword).Shield is almost same as Artorias'.Who do you think it is.And on sides,there are two knights with Ostrava's helmet.Just look at it.It looks like Ostrava's helm.Any suggestions?

[Kojuro]

Yes, it's Artorias entering the Abyss. Have no idea who's the guys on sides, though.

[Hanged_Ash2]

Originally posted by Sword of Damocles:

Yes, it's Artorias entering the Abyss. Have no idea who's the guys on sides, though.

Then,we share same "idea" sir

[Athrul]

Originally posted by Sword of Damocles:

Yes, it's Artorias entering the Abyss. Have no idea who's the guys on sides, though.

I wonder how you can be so sure about that, seeing as how the armour looks very Elite Knight to me.

Seems more likely that it was created by a contract artist who studied the art style a bit and then came up with something cool based on existing gear. And in the end the producers decided to flip it resulting in the random sword in the left hand.

[Hanged_Ash2]

Originally posted by Athrul:

Originally posted by Sword of Damocles:

Yes, it's Artorias entering the Abyss. Have no idea who's the guys on sides, though.

I wonder how you can be so sure about that, seeing as how the armour looks very Elite Knight to me.

Seems more likely that it was created by a contract artist who studied the art style a bit and then came up with something cool based on existing gear. And in the end the producers decided to flip it resulting in the random sword in the left hand.

But what about that sword look?And shield

[Athrul]

Originally posted by Ash2Cze:

Originally posted by Athrul:

I wonder how you can be so sure about that, seeing as how the armour looks very Elite Knight to me.

Seems more likely that it was created by a contract artist who studied the art style a bit and then came up with something cool based on existing gear. And in the end the producers decided to flip it resulting in the random sword in the left hand.

But what about that sword look?And shield

What about it?
My last character was sporting a Black Knight Greatsword, either a Greatshield of Artorias or Silver Knight Shield and a complete mix of light and medium armour. And the shield on the cover could easily be a Black Knight Shield. Neither the front design nor the size add up for Artorias'.

The Western cover is not a good indicator for anything regarding lore.

Here's a good video covering the main points.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcQCpJw7PtI
This cover was not done by the original art department of the game. It doesn't cover anything about Artorias.

[Fashionbeast]

I guess they used some early promo- or concept art for the cover.
Considering how uninspired ( or downright bad) some game cover cover art could and still can get, it doesn't suprise me. The later official artworks, "Elite knight guy sitting at the bonfire" and "Artorias in his signature pose" (or more Guts in his signature pose) for the dlc turned out pretty neat.