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Are Gold Summon Signs NPCs or Players in Dark Souls?

Discover whether gold summon signs are NPCs or players, and learn how to identify them during co-op boss fights.

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Gold summon signs can be both NPCs and players. While players leave gold signs to offer co-op assistance, certain NPCs also leave gold summon signs to aid you during specific boss fights. Interacting with these signs will reveal whether it’s a player or an NPC. Look out for the tiny gravestone icon next to NPC names.

Questions and answers

  1. How can I tell if a gold summon sign is an NPC or a player?

    Interacting with a summon sign reveals whether it belongs to a player or an NPC. NPC summon signs display a small gravestone icon next to their name.

  2. Do NPCs leave gold summon signs in Dark Souls?

    Yes, certain NPCs leave gold summon signs to assist players during specific boss fights.

  3. Can I summon other players using gold summon signs?

    Yes, gold summon signs also appear when players offer co-op assistance, allowing you to summon other players.

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For more tips on summoning mechanics and co-op gameplay in Dark Souls, check out our guides on white and red summon signs, as well as detailed boss fight strategies involving NPC helpers.