He's a fan favorite who has become a meme for the ages, but Dark Souls players aren't the only ones who love him. Updated August 27th, 2021 by Theodore Yurevitch: Thankfully for Solaire of Astora, there are more ways that have been discovered to save this light-loving knight. Follow these steps so you can keep Solaire around and learn more about everyone's favorite Knight of Astora, as well. But there are some ways you can save him. While the world of Dark Souls has been wholly mapped and analyzed since 2011. In fact, there's a good chance he will throughout your playthrough. Crossing Boundaries in Game Design, Players Identities and Play Spaces. Depending on your actions, though, he might go insane and die. Not only is his bucket helmet quite the fashion statement, but he is also an extremely helpful companion for boss battles, and a friendly guy to boot. Related: Dark Souls: Hidden Details you Never Noticed About Crossbreed Priscilla

But amidst all that darkness there is some grossly incandescent light to be found with Solaire, one of the few characters you meet who doesn't immediately try and stab you in the back. Whether it's some undead knight, a giant dragon, or the ridiculous series of wooden planks heading down to Blighttown, things are going to kill you. SPOILERS: Undead Asylum, Undead Burg, Undead Parish, Darkroot Garden, Lower Undead Burg, Depths, Blighttown, Sen's Fortress, Anor Londo. Pure 'intended' game progress route difficulty wise. Most of what you find in the beautifully gloomy world of Dark Souls is dangerous. Beauty about Souls is that you can make up your own route to an extent.