Summary
ADestiny 2player turned their Titan into Solaire of Astora from the originalDark Souls. Similar builds and homages to the popular character have appeared in the past, even in other games.
The first entry of FromSoftware’s acclaimedDark Soulsfranchise was released in late 2011, providing gamers with a challenging dark fantasy RPG that featured a diverse cast of characters. Among these NPCs is Solaire of Astora, a warrior who traveled to the game’s setting of Lordran to find his own sun. With his unique personality, Solaire has become a well-known figure even outside theDark Soulscommunity, and oneDestiny 2player has even used the wandering knight as an inspiration for his character’s build.
User iixVanquishxX showed off theirDestiny 2Titan that was based onDark Souls' Solaire of Astora in a recent post on the Destiny Fashion subreddit. To achieve the look, iixVanquishxX’s Titan used armor pieces that were coated with variousDestiny 2shaders: Long Journeys, Ravensilk, Shattered Sinew, and War Cult Rain. The build featured the Sovereign Helm, Lightkin Gauntlets, Fenrir’s Bane Plate, Radiant Breaker Mark, and the Mk. 44 Stand Asides exotic Titan leg armor that was introduced in the second season of Bungie’s popular shooter.
Dark Souls Solaire “Praise the Sun!” Origin
Several community members reacted to iixVanquishxX’s post by dropping, “Praise the Sun!” in the comments section. This is the name of aDark Soulsgesture that can be obtained by interacting with the Altar of Sunlight located in the game’s Undead Parish area. While he never used the line, “Praise the Sun!” has become associated with Solaire, who is considered by many to be one of themost memorable NPCs in the entireDark Soulsseries.
There have been many builds inDestiny 2that were inspired by characters in theDark Soulsfranchise. Another Reddit user, vinlash_, made theirDestiny 2Hunter look like Slave Knight GaelfromDark Souls 3. As he utilizes a hyper aggressive fighting style during his three-phase encounter in The Ringed City DLC, Slave Knight Gael’s boss fight inDark Souls 3can be among the game’s hardest to overcome.
Aside fromDestiny 2, avatars inspired byDark Soulscharacters have also appeared in other games, like FromSoftware’sElden Ring. One player of the 2022 RPG made their character look like the Nameless King, another incredibly challenging boss inDark Souls 3. Found in the Archdragon Peak, the Nameless King is often regarded as one of thehardest optional bosses in theDark Soulsfranchise.
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Dive into the world of Destiny 2 to explore the mysteries of the solar system and experience responsive first-person shooter combat. Unlock powerful elemental abilities and collect unique gear to customize your Guardian’s look and playstyle. Enjoy Destiny 2’s cinematic story, challenging co-op missions, and a variety of PvP modes alone or with friends. Download for free today and write your legend in the stars.An Immersive StoryYou are a Guardian, defender of the Last City of humanity in a solar system under siege by infamous villains. Look to the stars and stand against the darkness. Your legend begins now.Guardian ClassesChoose from the armored Titan, mystic Warlock, or swift Hunter.
