Does lighting and using a primal bonfire stop a no bonfire run?

[Ordanen]

title, I don't want to find this out the hard way.

[Tirigon]

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No, it doesnt.

[Ordanen]

Thank god, thanks.

Also, I have a feeling I'll be stuck at the Lost Bastille when I go there until I use a Primal Bonfire, can anyone confirm this?

[ZakisFluffy]

Originally posted by Deadly-F-ighter:

Thank god, thanks.

Also, I have a feeling I'll be stuck at the Lost Bastille when I go there until I use a Primal Bonfire, can anyone confirm this?

yes, so stock lifegems and wat not

[Ordanen]

Thanks again, that'll help out a lot. I'll probably take some time before I go there. On the other hand, bracing knuckle ring...

[ZakisFluffy]

Originally posted by Deadly-F-ighter:

Thanks again, that'll help out a lot. I'll probably take some time before I go there. On the other hand, bracing knuckle ring...

or buy several duplicate weapon of choice / repair powder

[Ordanen]

I haven't gotten far enough to get Large Titanite shards yet, so upgrading multiple weapons is kinda out of the question at the moment.

Stocking up on smooth shiny pearls though.

[ZakisFluffy]

Originally posted by Deadly-F-ighter:

I haven't gotten far enough to get Large Titanite shards yet, so upgrading multiple weapons is kinda out of the question at the moment.

Stocking up on smooth shiny pearls though.

Dont really need to upgrade multiple weapons.
I only had one upgraded weapon to +10 when i did my no bonfire/no death run, which was mainly used for bosses.

I only had duplicates to get through each area most of which i let them get broken so i can just repair them at majula blacksmith.

Repair powders affect ALL EQUIPPED items, so be sure to fill in ALL your hands with whatevr weapons youre using.

Upgrade one or two duplicates if you want to but it isnt necessary. You wont need more than 2 or three weapons, especially if you speedrun past areas.

[Ordanen]

I'm planning on getting two weapons up to at least 9+, as I'll likely be leaving plenty of soapstone signs, I'll be needing the estus, seeing as I suck at Dark Souls.

Thanks for the repair powder tips though.

[Tuxedo Clank]

I had 2 upgraded Falchions and an upgraded Mirrah sword when I did my no death, no bonfire run. I later used the Key to the Embedded, which has decent damage despite not being upgradable. In general, you don't need upgraded weapons, but I liked having backup weapons that still did damage.

I would always break any damaged weapon while in Majula so I could repair it. The only thing that stops a no bonfire run would be sitting at a bonfire, so if you bone/feather it doesn't stop the no bonfire. You can also use the primal bonfires too.

Remember that the bonfire you lit last will be your warp/spawn point so keep that in mind to avoid running long distances, try to use majula as your only warp point until you get to Drangleic Castle, then use the Shaded Woods.

This is just my advice though, other people might find other things helpful.

EDIT:

Originally posted by Deadly-F-ighter:

I'm planning on getting two weapons up to at least 9+, as I'll likely be leaving plenty of soapstone signs, I'll be needing the estus, seeing as I suck at Dark Souls.

Thanks for the repair powder tips though.

If you skip things, later on you will be low on SM so finding signs will be difficult. For instance, I hit 1mil SM at the Giant Lord on my run. I also didn't get invaded much at all, which is a big advantage for a no death run as 1 lagg stab can end your run in the most brutal way.

[Aztek]

I have some tips for ya. You can lite EVERY bonefire on the way to three bosses - Old Iron King, The Rotten and Freja - not The Lost Sinner. You will need a bonefire or two, when you will be back in Forest of Fallen Giants to take down Giant King. But the most important is to leave some bonefires on the way to the king. Imagine that... you would have to take a road back through entire crypt, amana shrine and castle to aldia's keep. Just - don't lite any bonefire if you don't have to. You don't have to buy insane amount of repair powder - it will be back in the shape when you will die. Sometimes it's good to die on purpose to get your estus and equipment condition back. You may also want to play offline - there's nothing worse than being invaded by someone after a long trip with no bonefire. Any questions? :D

[Ordanen]

So far, it's been a no death run as a bonus, though I'm expecting that to change sometime soon, heh. I've killed the Pursuer and planning to get the ember, leave the iron keep for then, (♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ smelter demon is my bane) then finish bastille.

I'm lighting bonfires as I have to, but leaving it when I can, or feel comfortable with the area, since I'll probably have to backtrack at points.

8 shiny pearls and I got two cracked blue eye orbs too. fml

[Tuxedo Clank]

Originally posted by Deadly-F-ighter:

So far, it's been a no death run as a bonus, though I'm expecting that to change sometime soon, heh. I've killed the Pursuer and planning to get the ember, leave the iron keep for then, (♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ smelter demon is my bane) then finish bastille.

I'm lighting bonfires as I have to, but leaving it when I can, or feel comfortable with the area, since I'll probably have to backtrack at points.

8 shiny pearls and I got two cracked blue eye orbs too. fml

You can skip the smelter deamon if you want to. If you turn off the fire in the middle furnace area, you can skip the fight and that bonfire entirely, which I did.

The problems with a no bonfire run is having to run everywhere and possibly collect all the bonfires when you are done.

[Ordanen]

Eh, I don't like leaving things unfinished, so I'll probably go for it when ready. This is mainly a no bonfire run away, I'm fully expecting to die at some point, as I'm not experienced at the later areas, and the Rotten one I cheesed by running through it and using the hidden bonfire right before the boss.

The poison was real.

[Tirigon]

Originally posted by Deadly-F-ighter:

I haven't gotten far enough to get Large Titanite shards yet, so upgrading multiple weapons is kinda out of the question at the moment.

Stocking up on smooth shiny pearls though.

I'd recommend doing it in NG+, not NG (that'd be hell with no estus, unupgraded gear etc....)

Play through normally, with any build you wish, then farm a bit and upgrade the weapons of your choice (I strongly recommend including a bow for Shrine of Amana and the likes, though), multiple ones if it is one that breaks easily (or simply use the Santier's Spear^^), and it's pretty easy.

Originally posted by Deadly-F-ighter:

So far, it's been a no death run as a bonus, though I'm expecting that to change sometime soon, heh. I've killed the Pursuer and planning to get the ember, leave the iron keep for then, (♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ smelter demon is my bane) then finish bastille.

I'm lighting bonfires as I have to, but leaving it when I can, or feel comfortable with the area, since I'll probably have to backtrack at points.

8 shiny pearls and I got two cracked blue eye orbs too. fml

You cant leave Iron Keep, unless you didnt light a bonfire since Huntsman's Copse. In Harvest Valley there are 2 points of no return.

Also, Iron King is easy as f*ck, so you're better off just finishing it quickly.

[Mrbud420 💩]

You only need one weapon the Santier`s Spear. You can also bring a ton of souls over to NG+ so you can go right to shrine of winter and completly skip the four primal bosses which saves a ton of time. You dont have to do a no bonfire/no death run in the same playthrough. You can do a no death run while still using bonnfires and do a no bonfire run while still dying. You will just have to beat the game twice but it makes the runs way easier then doing both in one playthrough.