Soul of Cinder, the major antagonist and final boss of 2016’s Dark Souls 3, is certainly one of the most memorable bosses in the Dark Souls franchise. For many years there have been theories regarding the true identity of this boss. Many claim that Soul of Cinder is just a different form of Gwyn, the final boss of Dark Souls. This theory is quite popular as Gwyn has linked the First Flame and often exhibits abilities that are similar to Gwyn.
However, Soul of Cinder is not just Gwyn, and actually the amalgamation of all the Lords of Cinder that have pledged to defend the First Flame by linking it. Throughout the final battle, players may feel like they’re fighting Gwyn but it is confirmed that Soul of Cinder is the fusion of all the Lords of Cinder.
Dark Souls 3’s final boss, The Soul of Cinder, is not just Gwyn
Soul of Cinder from Dark Souls 3 is a very iconic boss who appears to be a tall knight wearing badly worn and charred armor. The Soul of Cinder uses the Firelink Greatsword, a version of the Coiled Sword that can change its shape as per its wielder’s needs. For a long time, there have been many debates over Soul of Cinder’s identity but it’s not one specific person.
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Soul of Cinder is a deific manifestation of the souls of all those who have linked themselves to the First Flame in the past, becoming Lords of Cinder. So, despite being just an empty shell, the Soul of Cinder possesses the powers of all Lords of Cinders.
The Soul of Cinder reminds many fans of Gwyn
Gwyn was the final boss of Dark Souls and was the first one to ever link the First Flame. The Soul of Cinder reminds many fans of Gwyn as the boss would even bring out the remnants of the will and power of Gwyn during the battle.
The Soul of Cinder protects the Final Flame from anyone who attempts to link it again, acting as the ultimate test of their strength. There have been many theories about the Soul of Cinder’s identity, particularly on Reddit, but the Soul of Cinder is nothing but the amalgamation of all the Lords of Cinder. The character is indeed one of the most popular bosses in the history of Soulslike games as it gave players a tough fight.
