History Characters / DarkSoulsIIEnemyNPCsAndBosses

* KickTheSonOfABitch: The first thing it did after coming to life is incinerating the Iron King, but let's face it; the latter indulged in such decadences that [[AssholeVictim it's hard to feel sorry for his death]].

** And finally, datamining gives a few hints as to its nature- or at least what it's nature ''was'' back when they'd planned a larger role for it. [[spoiler: It's Agdyne's [[Manga/JoJosBizarreAdventure Stand]]. No, seriously; that's its name in the Japanese game files. Presumably Agdyne would have had a larger role, and perhaps a boss fight where he'd summon the Darklurker to fight you, but this was cut and the Darklurker was left a RiddleForTheAges.]]

* {{Leitmotif}}: "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Em5gtDJcFqM Velstadt, the Royal Aegis]]", a sinister symphonic piece, complete with tragic violin bouts, oppressive brass and a frightful EtherealChoir; all of these elements lead the player to think Velstadt is protecting something incredibly dark, [[spoiler:which sets up the big reveal of Vendrick having gone Hollow]].

* DropTheHammer: The mace some wield is bigger than the player.

* DropTheHammer: Their primary weapon is a long polearm-like hammer.

* DropTheHammer: They wield gigantic hammers to crush you into paste with.

* DropTheHammer: Some of them wield greathammers crudely constructed from chaining anvils to poles.

* DropTheHammer: Their Archdrake Maces, which they wield and use to deadly effect.

* DropTheHammer: He's got a gigantic, bell-shaped hammer which doubles as a sacred chime.

* DropTheHammer: Their Aldia Hammers, which they like to use to bash in the heads of trespassers (read: you).

* DropTheHammer: Wields ''two'' of them.

* CarryABigStick[=/=]DropTheHammer: The Smelter Hammer that he lugs around isn't just for show, you know. It can and will end you if you get hit with it.

* DropTheHammer: Wield a massive hammer/mace.

* {{Foreshadowing}}: The "First Sin" he's obsessed with goes unexplained in ''II'', but the events of ''[[VideoGame/DarkSoulsIII The Ringed City]]'' eventually reveals that it's another name for [[spoiler: the seal of fire Gwyn placed upon [[TheSacredDarkness humanity's natural affinity to the dark]]. Which lead to the birth of the Darksign, the Undead Curse, and the Abyss becoming the unholy pit it's known as today]]. No wonder Aldia would be furious upon learning that [[spoiler: mankind's birthright was stolen from them since the very beginning]]

->''"Relics of a party who long ago attempted to conquer the Undead Crypt.\\
For this act of conceit they will never rest in peace, and instead serve as crypt guardians."''
-->'''--Imperious Set'''

This page details noteworthy enemies and bosses fought in ''VideoGame/DarkSoulsII''. Head back through [[Characters/DarkSoulsII here]] for other character pages. '''Contains unmarked spoilers''', (as well some {{Late Arrival Spoiler}}s from ''VideoGame/DarkSoulsI'').

* OptionalBoss: Defeating them isn't necessary to the main storyline, but it gives you a means of making the Lost Sinner's fight easier.

* DarkIsEvil: Nashandra’s true form is shown to be a giant skeleton-like creature clad in bones for a dress, and she is shown to be a vile, power hungry, selfish woman who would manipulate anyone for her gains.

* IAmAHumanitarian: The only thing even referencing a penchant of eating human flesh is its soul description.

* MusicSoothesTheSavageBeast: They're pacified by the Milfanito's song. Rousing them by getting close to them will cause them to attack you.

* ConfusionFu: Their attacks consist mainly on thrashing around their weapons trying to hit anything on the vicinity, making them unpredictable. It works.

* ConfusionFu: Their attacks consist mainly on trashing around their weapons trying to hit anything on the vicinity, making them unpredictable. It works.

* BladeOnAStick: Other soldiers use spears and shields, typically in pairs to make maneuvering for a backstab a trickier proposition. Another variant wields halberds.

* BladeOnAStick: A variant of them is equipped with both Lances (classified as Spears) and Great Lances.

* BladeOnAStick: Wields an enormous halberd. You can trade a Dragonrider's soul to Straid for this weapon, a twinblade, a bow or a greatshield.

* BladeOnAStick: His weapon of choice, which leaves him open on his left side. Trading his soul to Weaponsmith Ornifex will yield his trademark Dragonslayer Spear.

* BandagedFace: Something was done to their faces that the audience can only speculate about. {{VideoGame/DarkSoulsIII}} retcons this to be a trait of serious pyromancers like Cornyx and Cuculus.
* BladeOnAStick: Their Great Machete is, literally, a massive notched machete chained to a pole.

* BladeOnAStick: Wield spears that can be charged with lightning, aptly named Gargoyle Bidents.

* BladeOnAStick: One of them wields the Roaring Halberd, which you can obtain yourself by trading their boss soul to Straid.

* BladeOnAStick: Wields a long spear in combat, giving her a great reach.

* BladeOnAStick: All of the Primal Knights wield the Mastodon Halberd, which they use to either thrust you or slash you with an overhead swing.

* BladeOnAStick: Some wield the Syan's Halberd, using it to great effect by poking you from behind their shield.

* BladeOnAStick: He favors a Winged Spear in combat.

* BladeOnAStick: He has a copy of the breakable version of Santier’s Spear.