Crest Of Artorias

[Hafu]

I currently have 37k souls saved up after going through the depths and opening up the gate to blighttown, but was wondering, is this thing worth buying from the smith while at SL30?

[Sloth]

The crest of artorias allows you to access what i like to call the PvP forest. If you're human in the forest you will get invaded a lot.

[DaZMaN76]

You can actually save yourself the cash, if you like - there's another way in :) (Not being deliberately vague, just avoiding spoilerage!)

[Error404]

Originally posted by DaZMaN76:

You can actually save yourself the cash, if you like - there's another way in :) (Not being deliberately vague, just avoiding spoilerage!)

Yes, But you still need for one of the bosses in the area and also for imo the best early game farming method(s).

[Hafu]

Originally posted by Gamer:

Originally posted by DaZMaN76:

You can actually save yourself the cash, if you like - there's another way in :) (Not being deliberately vague, just avoiding spoilerage!)

Yes, But you still need for one of the bosses in the area and also for imo the best early game farming method(s).

I have killed the butterfly, the hydra and havel before I entered the depths. Is there another boss in that forest that I need it for?

[Error404]

Originally posted by Rashen1:

Originally posted by Gamer:

Yes, But you still need for one of the bosses in the area and also for imo the best early game farming method(s).

I have killed the butterfly, the hydra and havel before I entered the depths. Is there another boss in that forest that I need it for?

There is, and you need to kill it at some point. If you don't mind spoilers, look it up yourself.

[DaZMaN76]

Originally posted by Gamer:

Yes, But you still need for one of the bosses in the area and also for imo the best early game farming method(s).

There is no "need" for the Crest of Artorias - the boss is accessible from both entrances, as is the entire area - the Crest just makes a nearby bonfire more accessible.

[Metabyte]

It is probably a good idea to get the crest. The bonfire near the door it opens is the closest one to the boss in the area, so unless you think you can defeat the boss on the first try or dont mind long walks, you are probably going to want the crest.

[_#R3ck#_]

dont try it man get the crest its only 20k man u can get easy 20k lol...even if go the other way spoilers 2 big cats will kill if not the forest covenant will ...all the time until u kill the boss ....and yes the boss is needed for main story not as the dlc bosses....forgive me about spoilers just needed you to be sure!!!

[Dura]

Originally posted by DaZMaN76:

Originally posted by Gamer:

Yes, But you still need for one of the bosses in the area and also for imo the best early game farming method(s).

There is no "need" for the Crest of Artorias - the boss is accessible from both entrances, as is the entire area - the Crest just makes a nearby bonfire more accessible.

Tried to open up the second gate without the crest?
I haven't tried that yet, the wiki says "not needed". Will try on my next playtrhough.

[DaZMaN76]

Originally posted by Dura:

Tried to open up the second gate without the crest?
I haven't tried that yet, the wiki says "not needed". Will try on my next playtrhough.

I have to be honest and say no, I haven't tried it - but you don't get the message "Used Crest of Artorias" when opening the second door, like you do with the first.

[Dura]

Originally posted by DaZMaN76:

Originally posted by Dura:

Tried to open up the second gate without the crest?
I haven't tried that yet, the wiki says "not needed". Will try on my next playtrhough.

I have to be honest and say no, I haven't tried it - but you don't get the message "Used Crest of Artorias" when opening the second door, like you do with the first.

Just tried it. The gate to sif can be opened without the crest. The crest is only good for a shortcut.

[SundownKid]

It's not really that worth it, it just opens up a boss who is pretty tough with the weapons you have before Blighttown. However, there is one thing that could be helpful, if you join the Forest Hunter covenant you will have a new shop keeper at the bottom of Blighttown who sells katanas and other weapons.

[DaZMaN76]

Originally posted by Dura:

Just tried it. The gate to sif can be opened without the crest. The crest is only good for a shortcut.

Nice, thanks for confirming :) I really should save that 20K, as I don't visit the area until after I've removed the rather large obstacle blocking the other entrance, and usually use that route because I'm already close by.

[Zephy]

id advice using the crest of artorias, the enemies in tht area can be cheesed to death and they give a good amount of souls, its an excellent farming spot and 20k can be gotten back in like 2 runs