The cyclical nature of history is an important thematic element that runs throughout the entire franchise. in particular goes out of its way🍨 to embrace this idea, right down to featuring approximations of fan favorite chara💧cters who were introduced in the original : one such being .
Based on Siegmeyer of Catarina from , Siegward is an Onion Knight whose side quest plays out across most of the story. Siegward is met very early on into and keeping him alive for as long as possible eventually results in him becoming an ally for one𒆙 of the game’s Lord of Cinder bosses.
Undead Settlement
Siegward of Catarina can be found for the first time in the Undead Settlement, in a nearby chapel around where you met Eygon of Carim. Siegward will be coming up an elevator as you enter the building, allowing you to speak w💛ith him. After running through all his dialogue and exiting the area, Siegward will move to an alcove above the elevator.
Return to the Undead Settlement and take the ele🍎vator. Instead of letting it carry you all the way up, roll off right when you see Siegward on the alcove. Speak with him and then roll off the rooftop down below to find a Fire Demon. Help Siegward defeat the d🌳emon and speak to him to obtain a fresh batch of Siegbrau & learn the Toast Gesture. Talk to Siegward again once he’s asleep to learn the Sleep Gesture.
Cathedral Of The Deep
The next time you run into Siegward will be outside the Cathedral of the Deep after defeating the Deacons of the Deep. Siegward will be trapped in a well close to the Cleansing Chapel Bonfire,🍷 where he’ll reveal that he’s lost his armor. From here, you need to find Unbreakable Pa🍎tches.
Since you’ve already defeated the Deacons of the Deep, head to Firelink Shrine and use the Tower Key to go up the Bell Tower. Patches will trap you here and then become a vendor in the Shrine itself. Either kill Patches ♑to reclaim Siegward’s armor or buy the whole set back. Give Siegward back his armor and he’ll teach you the Rejoice Gesture.
Irithyll Of The Boreal Valley
Siegward’s next stop is in Irithyll of the Boreal Valley and it’s considerably more pleasant than his previous two encounters. Worth noting that this intera🃏ction only happens before you enter Irithyll Dungeon, as that’s the trigger for the next step in Siegward’s questline. From the Distant Ma𒁏nor Bonfire, exit towards the lake and cut into the sewers.
Rush towards the staircase in the back and you’ll see Siegward resting up by the fireplace.♋ Enter the Kitchen to your left and you’ll be able to eat some Estus Soup for healing. Speak to Siegward if you missed learning any previous Gestures, but otherwise carry on to the Irithyll Dungeon.
Irithyll Dungeon
Once you enter Irithyll Dungeon, Siegward will move from the💜 safety of his🐲 fire to a prison cell in the Profaned Capital. You can actually speak to Siegward through his cell’s window down in Irithyll Dungeon, but he’s positioned by several respawning Rats and a sleeping Giant Slave who have a habit of aggoring when trying to get to Siegward’s window.
Sꦆtart making your way down to the lowest level of Irithyll Dungeon, but stop yourself when you land on the bridge that’s connected to both a staircase and a sewer tunnel filled with Rats. Head towards the R⛎ats and run all the way down the tunnel to find a chest with an Old Cell Key in it. After obtaining the key, complete Irithyll Dungeon and make your way to the Profaned Capital.
Profaned Capital
From the Profaned Capital Bonfire, climb the ladder down to the area below and then roll off the rubble up ahead. Hook left and start making your way up the staircase. Keep straight towards the Cry♑stal Lizard, but turn righꦍt once you make it down the hall. Roll down into the area below, but be wary of the Sewer Centipedes lying in wait.
Rush forward and cli🌌mb up the nearby ladder as fast as y🍨ou can. Make your way all the way up the stairs from the rooftops where you’ll find Siegward sitting in his cell. Use the Old Cell Key to unlock the gate, make sure to pick up the Covetous Gold Serpent Ring, and speak to him one last time. With Siegward freed, he should now join you for the boss battle against Yhorm.
